Large City: Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ
Example Rattu architecture.

State	Warren
Provence	Bàze Logu Empire
Sub Provence	Duchâlà Qu̹de Kingdom
Region	Vi̽r-en Maquis
Founded	1241
Community Leader	Lord Balcheth
Area	89 km² (35 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	6°C (42°F)
Average Elevation	1932 m (6338 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	284 cm/y (111 in/y)
Population	21117
Population Density	237 people per km² (603 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Transmutation
Naming
Native name	Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ
Pronunciation	/ˈkɑmʊ/ /ˈhəmu̹/
Direct Translation	[potion; elixir] [friend]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ is derived from the Goblin language, as Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ was founded by Zhuihn, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -13°C (9°F). Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ receives an average of 284 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the brutaly long winter months. Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ covers an area of nearly 89 km² (35 mi²), and an average elevation of 1932 m (6338 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1241, by Zhuihn. The establishment of Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ is buildings have been located at convienant points along the lake Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The city is in posession of a finaly crafted dwarvern style fortified fighting wall, completer with lower, middle, and upper battlments for use in sloped-fire defence stratagies, murder holes, and statues which may or may not be constructs, and, of course, MERTICULATIONSshortsizename is one of the wealthiest and politicaly connected settlments in the world.. Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's Ragnarock-era relics are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are reading. The entire city feels like a library, with those not reading remaining quite to not disturb those who have their nose in a book. The longer you remain in Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ the more you start to wonder if you’ve entered some strange open-concept University rather than a city, but you can’t quite say such with certainty.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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 Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's parks.

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

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

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

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

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

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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. Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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 Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ 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

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves creating small tokens to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via oath swearing.

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: 43
Farmers: 62
Farm Laborer: 117
Hunters: 72
Milk Maids: 50
Ranchers: 29
Ranch Hands: 56
Shepherds: 54

Farmland: 85523 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 5279
Poultry: 63351
Swine: 4223
Sheep: 211
Goats: 42
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2111

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 43
Blacksmiths: 43
Bookbinders: 26
Buckle-makers: 27
Cabinetmakers: 51
Candlemakers: 84
Carpenters: 69
Clothmakers: 62
Coach and Harness Makers: 22
Coopers: 58
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 30
Copyists: 20
Cutlers: 18
Fabricworkers: 43
Farrier: 145
Furriers: 13
Glassworkers: 68
Gunsmiths: 47
Harness-Makers: 19
Hatters: 41
Hosiery Workers: 15
Jewelers: 23
Leatherwrights: 52
Locksmiths: 20
Matchstick makers: 34
Musical Instrument Makers: 29
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 26
Paper Workers: 31
Plasterers: 27
Pursemakers: 33
Roofers: 22
Ropemakers: 21
Rugmakers: 20
Saddlers: 38
Scabbardmakers: 44
Scalemakers: 22
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 13
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 19
Shoemakers: 20
Soap and Tallow Workers: 79
Tailors: 108
Tanners: 27
Upholsterers: 31
Watchmakers: 28
Weavers: 58
Whitesmiths: 16

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 14
Arcana Sellers: 14
Beer-Sellers: 29
Booksellers: 32
Butchers: 51
Chandlers: 50
Chicken Butchers: 54
Entrepreneurs: 22
Fine Clothiers: 52
Fishmongers: 55
Florists: 13
Potion Sellers: 35
Resellers: 91
Spice Merchants: 28
Wine-sellers: 42
Wheelwright: 31
Woodsellers: 20

Service workers

Bakers: 87
Barbers: 114
Coachmen: 31
Cooks: 84
Doctors: 46
Gamekeepers: 33
Grooms: 18
Hairdressers: 70
Healers: 64
Housekeepers: 65
Housemaids: 111
House Stewards: 62
Inns: 19
Laundry maids: 37
Maidservants: 68
Nursery Maids: 43
Pastrycooks: 72
Restaurateur: 91
Tavern Keepers: 91

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 28
Bleachers: 19
Chemical Workers: 12
Coal Heavers: 44
In-Town Couriers: 50
Long Haul Couriers: 43
Dockyard Workers: 41
Gas Workers: 10
Hay Merchants: 17
Leech Collectors: 57
Millers: 45
Miners: 49
Oilmen and Polishers: 30
Postmen: 50
Pure Finder: 27
Skinners: 57
Sugar Refiners: 12
Tosher: 32
Warehousemen: 75
Watercarriers: 46
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 57

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 27
Alchemist: 33
Clerk: 46
Dentists: 21
Educators: 61
Engineers: 30
Gardeners: 21
Mages: 15
Plumbers: 22
Pharmacist: 26
Professors: 9
Scientists: 16
Wizards: 9

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 21
Bankers: 28
Civil Clerks: 47
Civic Iudex: 24
Consultants: 13
Exorcist: 45
Fixers: 25
Kami Clerk: 41
Landlords: 38
Lawyers: 25
Legend Keepers: 34
Militia Officers: 162
Monks, Monastic: 72
Monks, Civic: 75
Historian, Oral: 50
Historian, Textual: 24
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 43
Priests: 95
Rangers: 28
Rat Catchers: 32
Scholars: 31
Spiritualist: 36
Slayers: 11
Storytellers: 74
Military Officers: 70

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 68
Comfort Services: 70
Enchanters: 23
Herbalists: 23
Jaminators: 68
Needleworkers: 63
Potters: 32
Preserve Makers: 63
Quilters: 29
Seamsters: 111
Spinners: 58
Tinker: 23
Weaver: 57

Artists

Actors: 22
Architects: 8
Bards: 32
Costumers: 12
Dancers: 26
Drafters: 13
Engravers: 17
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 10
Glaziers: 22
Inlayers: 20
Musicians: 68
Painters, Art: 10
Playwrights: 23
Sculptors, Art: 18
Wood Carvers: 81
Writers: 65

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 91
Canners: 57
Cheesmakers: 78
Ice Merchants: 9
Millers: 43
Picklers: 36
Smokers: 27
Stockmakers: 24
Tobacconists: 30
Tallowmakers: 47

7922 of Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

12351 of Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 844 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Kâmû Hàmu̹ Kâchyâ's local festivals commemorates this miracle.