Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v (/tʊʤ/ /ˈfaʊ/ [ward] [bloody]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Vātuchàjù Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°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 16°C (60°F). Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 244 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 15 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 2986 m (9796 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 9th century, by Sphygalus. The establishment of Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 9th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of broad 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 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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. The city's brittle defences 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.

Tùjfaù 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 Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. 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

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

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

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

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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.

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

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

Tùjfaù 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 Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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.

Tùjfaù 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

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's chapel 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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v.

The Water Strider Swarm near Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 3 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.

Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

1284 of Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 76 work in Agriculture
• 291 work as Craftsmen
• 106 work as Merchants
• 199 work as Service Workers
• 133 work as General Laborers
• 50 work as Skilled Laborers
• 182 work as Civil Servants
• 113 work in Cottage Industries
• 67 work as Artists
• 67 work in Produce Industries

2100 of Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 254 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with wealth for a year and a day. One of Tùjfaù Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History