Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ (/ˈku̹de/ /ˈqʊʧu̹/ [counter (flat; elevated surface)] [guy]) is a temperate Town located in Ûbû Hîhi Kingdom, I Qûhu̹ Empire, within the Warrenese Shogunate.

The name Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ is derived from the Wareneese language, as Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ was founded by Mb̪f̄nvé Jō̋g 'Dixon Quinn' Ha̋nvéch Ha̋nvér Vúchvór Glëg̈ Garepí Fyesmë Zlêyesepí Èdonm, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -9°C (16°F). Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ receives an average of 302 cm/y (118 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4114 m (13497 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ was founded durring the late 18th century in late summer of the year 1698, by Mb̪f̄nvé Jō̋g 'Dixon Quinn' Ha̋nvéch Ha̋nvér Vúchvór Glëg̈ Garepí Fyesmë Zlêyesepí Èdonm. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ is no diffrent. The town'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.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of broad cobblestone 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 town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s budget focused millitary grade defenses 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 town as needed.

A look arround Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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 Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s parks.

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

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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.

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

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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.

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

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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 Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ 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

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ is led by one or more incompetents. While they must have been very good at something to have acquired the position, they are fundamentally incapable of leading. Uncontrolled passions or lusts, commitment to a hopelessly impractical ideal, pigheaded obstinacy in the face of failure, a total lack of charisma or interpersonal skills, or profound laziness might all unfit them for their post.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Donratty near Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves reenactments to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 3 via throat 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.

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ Census Data: Year 2000

455 of Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 101 work as Craftsmen
• 35 work as Merchants
• 73 work as Service Workers
• 45 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 67 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

973 of Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 29 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹ is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with wealth for a year and a day. One of Lu̽chyà Qûchu̹'s local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History