Qîj-g̈a Bî

Qîj-g̈a Bî (/ˈbècè/ /g̃a/ [abundant; lush] [place; location]) is a temperate Town located in the Z̄upaguv Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Qîj-g̈a Bî is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Qîj-g̈a Bî was founded by Tsialme Glkdshêv, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Qîj-g̈a Bî 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). Qîj-g̈a Bî receives an average of 241 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qîj-g̈a Bî covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 6978 m (-20055 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qîj-g̈a Bî was founded durring the early 17th century in early summer of the year 1601, by Tsialme Glkdshêv. The establishment of Qîj-g̈a Bî 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.

Qîj-g̈a Bî was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qîj-g̈a Bî 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.

Qîj-g̈a Bî is was constructed arround several narrow gravel mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The town's timber-based walls have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

A look around Qîj-g̈a Bî gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. A second look around Qîj-g̈a Bî makes it abundantly clear the town suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

Qîj-g̈a Bî has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Qîj-g̈a Bî.

Qîj-g̈a Bî 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.

Qîj-g̈a Bî 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.

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

Qîj-g̈a Bî has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Qîj-g̈a Bî 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.

Cultural Notes

Qîj-g̈a Bî's garrison 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 Qîj-g̈a Bî tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Apallie near Qîj-g̈a Bî are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Qîj-g̈a Bî's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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.

Qîj-g̈a Bî Census Data: Year 2000

298 of Qîj-g̈a Bî's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 65 work as Craftsmen
• 23 work as Merchants
• 47 work as Service Workers
• 30 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 44 work as Civil Servants
• 27 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 16 work in Produce Industries

678 of Qîj-g̈a Bî's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 40 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qîj-g̈a Bî is a major trade hub, connecting several important cities or resource production areas. It’s probably at an important river juncture, ancient crossroads, or occupying the only safe path through some perilous wilderness. Its position may be important enough that it can survive on trade alone, despite being unable to feed itself with the surrounding land. Such hubs are usually heavily garrisoned by the lord who profits from their tariffs and taxes.

Qîj-g̈a Bî is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

The the a pair of gauntlets of Illusion, an a pair of gauntlets imbued with potent amounts of Illusion energies was created in Qîj-g̈a Bî by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History