Large City: Jîngim-vêlè Ratê

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Bèmîgêthaki Zone
Region	Glektqujiti Woodlands
Founded	1349
Community Leader	Lord Gîb
Area	89 km² (35 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	3930 m (12893 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	210 cm/y (82 in/y)
Population	21116
Population Density	237 people per km² (603 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Transmutation
Naming
Native name	Jîngim-vêlè Ratê
Pronunciation	/ˈtɘkë/ /ˈvɘlè/
Direct Translation	[sour; bitter] [pedestrian]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê (/ˈtɘkë/ /ˈvɘlè/ [sour; bitter] [pedestrian]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Bèmîgêthaki Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Jîngim-vêlè Ratê is derived from the Goblin language, as Jîngim-vêlè Ratê was founded by Laiciel, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Jîngim-vêlè Ratê receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Jîngim-vêlè Ratê covers an area of nearly 89 km² (35 mi²), and an average elevation of 3930 m (12893 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1349, by Laiciel. The establishment of Jîngim-vêlè Ratê was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Laiciel struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Jîngim-vêlè Ratê as a prison colony.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Jîngim-vêlè Ratê is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of premissive paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Jîngim-vêlè Ratê’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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 Jîngim-vêlè Ratê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's parks.

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

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

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

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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. Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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 Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Jîngim-vêlè Ratê. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

The Herd Animal, Deer near Jîngim-vêlè Ratê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves bloodletting to channel Enchantment energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 41
Farmers: 63
Farm Laborer: 105
Hunters: 81
Milk Maids: 55
Ranchers: 27
Ranch Hands: 56
Shepherds: 55

Farmland: 85730 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 5279
Poultry: 63348
Swine: 4223
Sheep: 211
Goats: 42
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2111

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 41
Blacksmiths: 46
Bookbinders: 27
Buckle-makers: 28
Cabinetmakers: 49
Candlemakers: 78
Carpenters: 67
Clothmakers: 60
Coach and Harness Makers: 22
Coopers: 52
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 28
Copyists: 20
Cutlers: 18
Fabricworkers: 47
Farrier: 98
Furriers: 13
Glassworkers: 78
Gunsmiths: 46
Harness-Makers: 20
Hatters: 41
Hosiery Workers: 14
Jewelers: 24
Leatherwrights: 46
Locksmiths: 21
Matchstick makers: 34
Musical Instrument Makers: 32
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 27
Paper Workers: 31
Plasterers: 28
Pursemakers: 34
Roofers: 22
Ropemakers: 21
Rugmakers: 20
Saddlers: 37
Scabbardmakers: 44
Scalemakers: 22
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 13
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 20
Shoemakers: 20
Soap and Tallow Workers: 69
Tailors: 98
Tanners: 27
Upholsterers: 30
Watchmakers: 28
Weavers: 60
Whitesmiths: 17

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 14
Arcana Sellers: 14
Beer-Sellers: 28
Booksellers: 33
Butchers: 52
Chandlers: 57
Chicken Butchers: 57
Entrepreneurs: 22
Fine Clothiers: 50
Fishmongers: 57
Florists: 13
Potion Sellers: 36
Resellers: 87
Spice Merchants: 28
Wine-sellers: 43
Wheelwright: 32
Woodsellers: 19

Service workers

Bakers: 100
Barbers: 93
Coachmen: 30
Cooks: 87
Doctors: 46
Gamekeepers: 34
Grooms: 19
Hairdressers: 78
Healers: 56
Housekeepers: 57
Housemaids: 124
House Stewards: 58
Inns: 20
Laundry maids: 37
Maidservants: 81
Nursery Maids: 39
Pastrycooks: 68
Restaurateur: 87
Tavern Keepers: 91

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 28
Bleachers: 19
Chemical Workers: 12
Coal Heavers: 39
In-Town Couriers: 49
Long Haul Couriers: 51
Dockyard Workers: 44
Gas Workers: 10
Hay Merchants: 17
Leech Collectors: 56
Millers: 50
Miners: 52
Oilmen and Polishers: 32
Postmen: 46
Pure Finder: 27
Skinners: 58
Sugar Refiners: 12
Tosher: 31
Warehousemen: 65
Watercarriers: 43
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 62

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 28
Alchemist: 32
Clerk: 43
Dentists: 21
Educators: 56
Engineers: 30
Gardeners: 21
Mages: 15
Plumbers: 22
Pharmacist: 24
Professors: 9
Scientists: 15
Wizards: 9

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 20
Bankers: 29
Civil Clerks: 49
Civic Iudex: 23
Consultants: 13
Exorcist: 43
Fixers: 24
Kami Clerk: 38
Landlords: 39
Lawyers: 25
Legend Keepers: 37
Militia Officers: 191
Monks, Monastic: 60
Monks, Civic: 63
Historian, Oral: 51
Historian, Textual: 25
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 45
Priests: 87
Rangers: 27
Rat Catchers: 29
Scholars: 33
Spiritualist: 41
Slayers: 12
Storytellers: 74
Military Officers: 78

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 65
Comfort Services: 75
Enchanters: 23
Herbalists: 23
Jaminators: 63
Needleworkers: 63
Potters: 34
Preserve Makers: 60
Quilters: 29
Seamsters: 150
Spinners: 62
Tinker: 22
Weaver: 54

Artists

Actors: 22
Architects: 8
Bards: 34
Costumers: 12
Dancers: 23
Drafters: 13
Engravers: 16
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 10
Glaziers: 22
Inlayers: 21
Musicians: 62
Painters, Art: 10
Playwrights: 23
Sculptors, Art: 18
Wood Carvers: 72
Writers: 78

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 62
Canners: 65
Cheesmakers: 63
Ice Merchants: 9
Millers: 43
Picklers: 36
Smokers: 26
Stockmakers: 22
Tobacconists: 32
Tallowmakers: 46

7862 of Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

12410 of Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 844 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Jîngim-vêlè Ratê's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Jîngim-vêlè Ratê, where it was shared with all. was immortalized in song for this deed.