Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v (Krièv /ˈvutwə/ [trauma] [emotion]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Màvēvāv Region of the Tetburland.

The name Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Me, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 231 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 54 km² (21 mi²), and an average elevation of 1560 m (5118 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1235, by Me. The establishment of Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Me electing to pay people to resettle in Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are speckled and packed arround narrow carved bedrock streets with seemingly no patern to them. It appears as if the city's residents simply built streets as they pleased and squeazed buildings in wherever and howeave rpossible, creating an organic, frustrating to navigate, maze of a city. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's Relic of the World That Was 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.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v long.

Civic Infrastructure

Krièvvutwà 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.

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

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

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

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

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

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

Krièvvutwà 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. Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

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

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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 Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Krièvvutwà 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.

Cultural Notes

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v there are no smells.

The Skinwraith near Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

4813 of Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 263 work in Agriculture
• 1081 work as Craftsmen
• 382 work as Merchants
• 776 work as Service Workers
• 489 work as General Laborers
• 197 work as Skilled Laborers
• 667 work as Civil Servants
• 431 work in Cottage Industries
• 273 work as Artists
• 254 work in Produce Industries

7712 of Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 387 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v. One of Krièvvutwà Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History