Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù (/tej̼/ /ˈejʊ/ [stomach; gut; belly] [distant]) is a subtropical Large City located in Kshtilādè County, Berlis Council, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù was founded by Averil Owaines, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 15°C (59°F). Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù receives an average of 264 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù covers an area of nearly 270 km² (108 mi²), and an average elevation of 952 m (3123 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1451, by Averil Owaines. The establishment of Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Averil Owaines struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù as a prison colony.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù is no diffrent. The city'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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt paverstone 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 city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The city's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall 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 city.

A look around Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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 scuttling 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 simple fact that it is abundantly clear Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù long.

Civic Infrastructure

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

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

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large City. Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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 Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's town hall 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.

In Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù all of the cats speak the local language with prefect diction.

The Polevik near Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù are known to be quite timid.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Chronomancy 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.

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù Census Data: Year 2000

24187 of Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1279 work in Agriculture
• 5500 work as Craftsmen
• 1972 work as Merchants
• 3615 work as Service Workers
• 2470 work as General Laborers
• 1016 work as Skilled Laborers
• 3525 work as Civil Servants
• 2134 work in Cottage Industries
• 1329 work as Artists
• 1347 work in Produce Industries

37322 of Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2562 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù is known for its unusual rock formations.

POI

History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last (12269 % 6)+1 years has greatly spiked Qi̘v Tey̼eiēù's population. They may have been drawn by economic opportunities, or fled some pursuing peril, or been forcibly moved there by a ruler who wanted to dilute the existing native cohesion. The natives may not have the resources or opportunities to integrate these newcomers, and it may be that the new population has no desire to stay longer than is necessary.

The the a gousset of Summoning, an a gousset imbued with potent amounts of Summoning energies was created near Qi̘v Stirjif by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History