Qi̘v Utíhtālef

Qi̘v Utíhtālef (Utíhtā /lef/ [rich] [complex]) is a subtropical Large City located in Vèvdàwàzàp County, Helster County, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Qi̘v Utíhtālef is derived from the Tauric language, as Qi̘v Utíhtālef was founded by Caralia Rhys, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Qi̘v Utíhtālef has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Qi̘v Utíhtālef receives an average of 265 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qi̘v Utíhtālef covers an area of nearly 267 km² (106 mi²), and an average elevation of 9032 m (-13317 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qi̘v Utíhtālef was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the early 8th century, by Caralia Rhys. The establishment of Qi̘v Utíhtālef was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Caralia Rhys electing to pay people to resettle in Qi̘v Utíhtālef.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qi̘v Utíhtālef is no diffrent. The city'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.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive flagstone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal 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 Utíhtālef'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 are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

A look around Qi̘v Utíhtālef 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. 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. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a city, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Qi̘v Utíhtālef long.

Civic Infrastructure

Qi̘v Utíhtālef possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

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

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

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

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

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

Qi̘v Utíhtālef 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 Utíhtālef's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Qi̘v Utíhtālef has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef 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 Utíhtālef's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef 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 Utíhtālef 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 Utíhtālef 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 Utíhtālef 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

The locals are convinced that there is some terrible threat against them working from within their society. It may be a matter of dark sorcerers, foreign spies, traitorous neighbors, shape shifting monsters, or some other hidden evil. This evil may be a recent fear, or it may be an inherited peril they’ve always had to guard against. The danger itself may or may not exist, or if it exists it may not justify the steps being taken.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Qi̘v Utíhtālef.

The Magmin near Qi̘v Utíhtālef are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 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.

Qi̘v Utíhtālef Census Data: Year 2000

23747 of Qi̘v Utíhtālef's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 1264 work in Agriculture
• 5297 work as Craftsmen
• 1940 work as Merchants
• 3575 work as Service Workers
• 2454 work as General Laborers
• 975 work as Skilled Laborers
• 3410 work as Civil Servants
• 2136 work in Cottage Industries
• 1373 work as Artists
• 1323 work in Produce Industries

34907 of Qi̘v Utíhtālef's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 4414 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qi̘v Utíhtālef is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a great windstorm struck Qi̘v Utíhtālef. Its winds were so great they picked up unsecured objects and flung them with enough force to smash brick and skull alike. Buildings collapsed under the gale, burying countless people alive. The storm's devistation was focused on the area arround Qi̘v Utíhtālef, which lost 237 people, 356, and 90 livestock in the disaster.. History remembers the strom as The Storm of Torment.

History