Jackshire

Jackshire (/jackshire/ [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical Small City located in Senjiqtmevimusu Parish, Emada County, within the Kingdom of Helsteria.

The name Jackshire is derived from the Sylvin language, as Jackshire was founded by Zeshêpí Nutt, who was culturaly Sylvin.

Climate

Jackshire has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Jackshire receives an average of 139 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Jackshire covers an area of nearly 8 km² (3 mi²), and an average elevation of 9376 m (-12188 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jackshire was founded durring the early 11th century, by Zeshêpí Nutt. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Jackshire was built using the conventions of Sylvin durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jackshire is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Jackshire is buildings are built arround a single restrictive baked earthen mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The city's timber-based walls are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

Before you’ve even set foot into the heart of Jackshire, you can smell it. The incense. It hangs about the town like a cloud. Monks, priests, and clerics are everywhere, all dedicated to the same divine, all performing the same rituals to bless and anoint buildings, streets, people, animals, you name it they are or have blessed it. The same holy symbol is everywhere too. Its on buildings, on people, and even branded into livestock. This certainly loves its divine. Asside form the revrent worship, you can see the citizens are preparing for something, and that something isn’t good. Weapons are worn openly. Defensive structures have been recently constructed to guard less used areas of the city. Merchants seem very eager to sell their wares at discount prices. Something is coming.

Civic Infrastructure

Jackshire has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Jackshire has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Jackshire. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Jackshire's parks.

Jackshire has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Jackshire.

Jackshire has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Jackshire has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Jackshire has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Jackshire has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Jackshire's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Jackshire has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Jackshire possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Small City. Jackshire's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Jackshire has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Jackshire's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jackshire has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Jackshire has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Jackshire has a public septic system, which allows its citizens to have indoor bathrooms. The septic system is overseen by the League of Sewerkeepers, who posses the legal authority to enforce all laws relating to the septic system, and are also tasked with its maintenance and upkeep.

Cultural Notes

The law within Jackshire is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Jackshire's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Jackshire most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

The Dlurgraven near Jackshire are known to be quite timid.

Jackshire's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via singing.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Jackshire Census Data: Year 2000

676 of Jackshire's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 39 work in Agriculture
• 148 work as Craftsmen
• 55 work as Merchants
• 107 work as Service Workers
• 66 work as General Laborers
• 26 work as Skilled Laborers
• 94 work as Civil Servants
• 65 work in Cottage Industries
• 39 work as Artists
• 37 work in Produce Industries

1236 of Jackshire's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 122 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Jackshire is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Jackshire created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History