Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf (/nalf/ /æ̝ˈjæ̝nf/ [wild] [fun]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Ngelágemim Principality of the Pelala.

The name Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf is derived from the Goblin language, as Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf was founded by Brelè, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf has a yearly average temperature of 4°C (39°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 7°C (44°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf receives an average of 223 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf covers an area of nearly 8 km² (3 mi²), and an average elevation of 1412 m (4632 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf was founded durring the late 18th century in late spring of the year 1771, by Brelè. The establishment of Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Brelè struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf as a prison colony.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious carved bedrock streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Unfortuantly, these brittle defences are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf long.

Civic Infrastructure

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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 Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's parks.

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

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

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

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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. Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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 Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf 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

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

In Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Leshy, Poppy near Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via chanting.

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.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf Census Data: Year 2000

695 of Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 40 work in Agriculture
• 152 work as Craftsmen
• 59 work as Merchants
• 106 work as Service Workers
• 69 work as General Laborers
• 28 work as Skilled Laborers
• 100 work as Civil Servants
• 68 work in Cottage Industries
• 37 work as Artists
• 36 work in Produce Industries

1216 of Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 143 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Jáxidi-æ̈jänf Xluwuf. The ice, snow, and wind killed 205 people, 175 livestock, and destroyed 70. The event is remembered as Woe's Breath.

History