Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v (Tstopu /winˈkibʊg/ [contract] [cut]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Vātuchàjù Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°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 20°C (68°F). Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 248 cm/y (97 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 92 km² (36 mi²), and an average elevation of 2006 m (6581 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the early 8th century, by Oka. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the early 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v is was constructed arround several crampt flagstone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's brittle defences has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

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

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

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

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

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

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

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

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

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

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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 Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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.

Tstopuwinkibùg 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

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's locals are divided into several castes. They may be organized by social role, by imputed nobility of birth, by ethnic origins, or any other dividing principle, but they cannot imagine any other way of organizing themselves. A hierarchy of castes is not inevitable, but there will be social and legal limits applied to ensure that each caste remains fixed in its function. The outside world may or may not respect these distinctions when dealing with the locals.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v'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.

The Lizard near Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be quite timid.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via speaking in tongues.

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.

Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

8175 of Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 456 work in Agriculture
• 1876 work as Craftsmen
• 661 work as Merchants
• 1185 work as Service Workers
• 844 work as General Laborers
• 336 work as Skilled Laborers
• 1133 work as Civil Servants
• 782 work in Cottage Industries
• 460 work as Artists
• 442 work in Produce Industries

13075 of Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 433 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town from an attack. One of Tstopuwinkibùg Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History