Qi̊iē̼kaj Se

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se (/qi̘j̼/ /kaʤ/ [unit] [pink]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Hujdàj Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Qi̊iē̼kaj Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̊iē̼kaj Se was founded by Muth Llywellen, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Qi̊iē̼kaj Se receives an average of 288 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qi̊iē̼kaj Se covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1832 m (6010 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1421, by Muth Llywellen. The establishment of Qi̊iē̼kaj Se was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Muth Llywellen struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Qi̊iē̼kaj Se as a prison colony.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̊iē̼kaj Se is no diffrent. The town'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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se is buildings are arranged arround a single broad flagstone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's frontieer-style defences 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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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. Whatever industry once fueled Qi̊iē̼kaj Se ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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.

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

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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 Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se 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

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

In Qi̊iē̼kaj Se birds speak prophesy.

The Beetle, Giant Stag near Qi̊iē̼kaj Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves square dance to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via singing.

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.

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se Census Data: Year 2000

531 of Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 31 work in Agriculture
• 116 work as Craftsmen
• 42 work as Merchants
• 85 work as Service Workers
• 53 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 86 work as Civil Servants
• 49 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

950 of Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 111 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̊iē̼kaj Se makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. One of Qi̊iē̼kaj Se's festivals remembers the hero.

History