Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v (Sjēopu /kig/ [drugstore] [bowl; basin; reservoir]) is a subtropical City located in the Kveviēid Region of the Tetburland.

The name Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Caerium, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 27 km² (10 mi²), and an average elevation of 4142 m (13589 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 13th century in winter of the year 1185, by Caerium. The establishment of Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of spacious cobblestone 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 city is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. The city's perhapse unnessisarily well built defences 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.

Right off the bat Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

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

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

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

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

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

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

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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 Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v leaves and flower petals never touch the ground.

The Leshy, Leaf near Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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.

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

2378 of Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 133 work in Agriculture
• 527 work as Craftsmen
• 190 work as Merchants
• 384 work as Service Workers
• 237 work as General Laborers
• 93 work as Skilled Laborers
• 338 work as Civil Servants
• 223 work in Cottage Industries
• 125 work as Artists
• 128 work in Produce Industries

3589 of Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 449 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

A vast influx of newcomers over the last 5 years has greatly spiked Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v'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.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century several years of heavy rains culminated in a peculiar disaster. A great hole opened up beneath Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v, swallowing large sections of the community. Sjēopukig Ji̊ Qi̊v lost 229 people, 167 livestock, and 30 buildings in the disaster. This disaster is often refereed to as The Hate Swallowing.

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