Qe Qu̽yû

Qe Qu̽yû (/qe/ /ˈqu̽jʊ/ [turquoise] [medicine]) is a temperate Town located in Rockmont Dutchy, Kàrû S̺æchyæ Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Qe Qu̽yû is derived from the Wareneese language, as Qe Qu̽yû was founded by Ya̋chīb Mbónḱ 'Fiona Nadia' Ya̋chvēy Hārmé Sé̄taw̋nḱ Sheshèqtê Trêbmthe, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Qe Qu̽yû has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 20°C (68°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). Qe Qu̽yû receives an average of 251 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Qe Qu̽yû covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 610 m (2001 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qe Qu̽yû was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1305, by Ya̋chīb Mbónḱ 'Fiona Nadia' Ya̋chvēy Hārmé Sé̄taw̋nḱ Sheshèqtê Trêbmthe. The establishment of Qe Qu̽yû 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.

Qe Qu̽yû was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qe Qu̽yû 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.

Qe Qu̽yû is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of narrow cobblestone streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Qe Qu̽yû's size could have. Qe Qu̽yû's well-designed, yet cheep has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Qe Qu̽yû has the unmistakable air of a town 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. Qe Qu̽yû ’s existence was once fed by scholarly pursuits. But the income once drawn in by the works of scribes and academics has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Everywhere about the town one can see abandoned 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. Even in these times.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Qe Qu̽yû 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.

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

Qe Qu̽yû 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.

Qe Qu̽yû 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.

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

Qe Qu̽yû possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Qe Qu̽yû 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 Qe Qu̽yû's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qe Qu̽yû 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.

Qe Qu̽yû 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

Qe Qu̽yû's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is short in Qe Qu̽yû.

The Gluttongrass near Qe Qu̽yû are known to be quite timid.

Qe Qu̽yû's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves bloodletting to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 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.

Qe Qu̽yû Census Data: Year 2000

422 of Qe Qu̽yû's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 43 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 37 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

803 of Qe Qu̽yû's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 106 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Many of Qe Qu̽yû’s structures date back to the ancient past and a long-vanished culture. They have unique architectural traits, perhaps being made of some strange substance or with uncanny qualities. The locals find them too useful or too durable to destroy, but the buildings often have unpleasant little surprises in their under-explored corners, and there may be greater structures still buried by long ages beneath Qe Qu̽yû’s streets.

Qe Qu̽yû's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Qe Qu̽yû suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with good fortune for a year and a day. One of Qe Qu̽yû's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History