Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v (Stèvē /vej̼/ [choice] [cost]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Sti̊ci̊q Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 186 cm/y (73 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 158 km² (63 mi²), and an average elevation of 4598 m (15085 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 15th century in summer of the year 1381, by Dheirreal. The establishment of Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's construction back out of the project. Dheirreal pushed on reguardles, and Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of premissive cobblestone 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 rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. The city's millitarily questionable fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has the unmistakable air of a city 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 Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v as one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which the city brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

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

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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. Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

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

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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 Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ 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.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Stèvēvej̼ 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 Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v when drawing, it's impossible to draw an imperfect circle.

The Mole near Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be quite timid.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Truename 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.

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

14146 of Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 815 work in Agriculture
• 3121 work as Craftsmen
• 1145 work as Merchants
• 2200 work as Service Workers
• 1417 work as General Laborers
• 581 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2064 work as Civil Servants
• 1286 work in Cottage Industries
• 777 work as Artists
• 740 work in Produce Industries

20793 of Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2629 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's harvest from an army of bandits. Stèvēvej̼ Ji̊ Qi̊v's militia's elite squad is named after .

History