Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v (/jəw/ /suʃ/ [barrel; drum] [simple]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Sti̊ci̊q Region of the Tetburland.

The name Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Goblin language, as Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Trreggu, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 261 cm/y (102 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 253 km² (101 mi²), and an average elevation of 2070 m (6791 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 17th century in early summer of the year 1576, by Trreggu. The establishment of Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v is is constructed arround a series of restrictive flagstone mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The city's failry decent fortifications 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.

A look around Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a city, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes.

Civic Infrastructure

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Large City. Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is short in Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Hydra near Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 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.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

22830 of Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1325 work in Agriculture
• 5094 work as Craftsmen
• 1863 work as Merchants
• 3369 work as Service Workers
• 2311 work as General Laborers
• 959 work as Skilled Laborers
• 3407 work as Civil Servants
• 2032 work in Cottage Industries
• 1235 work as Artists
• 1235 work in Produce Industries

35366 of Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1799 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town from an attack. One of Jàwsush Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History