Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v (Utiy̼ /ˈətwəˑ/ [beetle] [flake]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Màvēvāv Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Utiy̼àtwā 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). Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 251 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 164 km² (65 mi²), and an average elevation of 3278 m (10754 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1398, by Èlëm. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

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

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive split-log ties streets which form a diagonal shaped 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 a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's would-be-castle fortifications 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.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

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

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

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

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

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

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

Utiy̼àtwā 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. Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

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

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Utiy̼àtwā 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 Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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.

Utiy̼àtwā 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

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

The Festrog near Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be quite timid.

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

14764 of Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 782 work in Agriculture
• 3334 work as Craftsmen
• 1202 work as Merchants
• 2225 work as Service Workers
• 1537 work as General Laborers
• 615 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2197 work as Civil Servants
• 1261 work in Cottage Industries
• 832 work as Artists
• 779 work in Produce Industries

22656 of Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1559 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v produces some wonderful cultural artifact or trains famous artists. The product might be some exceptional cloth, or artistic luxury good, or the scholarly fruits of a famous academy. Trained artists might be students of a particular school, or the apprentices of the current masters of a long artistic tradition who dwell here.

Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

POI

History

The the a pair of schynbalds of Charm, an a pair of schynbalds imbued with great amounts of Charm energies was created in Utiy̼àtwā Ji̊ Qi̊v by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History