Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v (Utíhir /ˈi̘krɛ/ [benefit; profit] [toy]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Nijhobbub Region of the Tetburland.

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

Climate

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 256 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 15 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 834 m (2736 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 10th century, by Ronnie. The establishment of Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's construction back out of the project. Ronnie pushed on reguardles, and Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v is is constructed arround a series of premissive baked earthen mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the city is well defended against anything short of an army. Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's cost-cutting-focused defences are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the city as needed.

A look around Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

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

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

Utíhiri̊krè 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 Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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.

Utíhiri̊krè 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

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

In Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v rainbows form quite often above the Small City.

The Muckdweller, Giant near Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves reenactments to channel Mysticism energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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.

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

1314 of Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 82 work in Agriculture
• 292 work as Craftsmen
• 107 work as Merchants
• 204 work as Service Workers
• 133 work as General Laborers
• 50 work as Skilled Laborers
• 184 work as Civil Servants
• 125 work in Cottage Industries
• 69 work as Artists
• 68 work in Produce Industries

2200 of Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 146 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town a natural disaster. One of Utíhiri̊krè Ji̊ Qi̊v's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History