Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se (/ˈqi̘rɪ̞g/ /ˈci̘qəˑv/ [prisoner] [technological]) is a temperate Town located in the Ftiyāobāt Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se was founded by Mp̪fé̄ Vúónḱ 'Demi Baby' Cú̄̋nḱ Gōw̄y Rē̄ Jenney, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3108 m (10196 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1200, by Mp̪fé̄ Vúónḱ 'Demi Baby' Cú̄̋nḱ Gōw̄y Rē̄ Jenney. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of crampt packed earth streets which form hexical 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 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 While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A look around Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling 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 with the 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. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv 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.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv 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.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv 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.

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

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

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv 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.

Cultural Notes

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se.

The Soulsliver near Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se are known to be quite timid.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves performance art to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 3 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se Census Data: Year 2000

372 of Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 84 work as Craftsmen
• 27 work as Merchants
• 62 work as Service Workers
• 36 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 51 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

765 of Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 85 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.

Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se 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 late 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Qi̊ríhgki̊qāv Se's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History