Vātníhgof Gíhm

Vātníhgof Gíhm (/ˈvəˑtnɪ̞/ /gof/ [address] [opposite]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Nijhobbub Region of the Tetburland.

The name Vātníhgof Gíhm is derived from the Sylvin language, as Vātníhgof Gíhm was founded by Passetura, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Vātníhgof Gíhm has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Vātníhgof Gíhm receives an average of 298 cm/y (117 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Vātníhgof Gíhm covers an area of nearly 57 km² (22 mi²), and an average elevation of 410 m (1345 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vātníhgof Gíhm was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1294, by Passetura. The establishment of Vātníhgof Gíhm was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Passetura struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Vātníhgof Gíhm as a prison colony.

Vātníhgof Gíhm was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vātníhgof Gíhm is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Vātníhgof Gíhm is was constructed arround several broad cobblestone 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 sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Vātníhgof Gíhm's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Vātníhgof Gíhm's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall 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.

Right off the bat Vātníhgof Gíhm hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The influx of wealth has brought with it an influx of relaxation. Everywhere you look people are enjoying their prosperity in a slow, casual, and deliberate manner. There’s no rush for anything anywhere you look.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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 Vātníhgof Gíhm. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Vātníhgof Gíhm's parks.

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

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Vātníhgof Gíhm has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

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

Vātníhgof Gíhm has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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. Vātníhgof Gíhm's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

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

Vātníhgof Gíhm has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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 Vātníhgof Gíhm's natural decorations nor waterways.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Vātníhgof Gíhm's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Vātníhgof Gíhm tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Alpluachra near Vātníhgof Gíhm are known to be quite timid.

Vātníhgof Gíhm's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 via singing.

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.

Vātníhgof Gíhm Census Data: Year 2000

5138 of Vātníhgof Gíhm's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 283 work in Agriculture
• 1170 work as Craftsmen
• 429 work as Merchants
• 801 work as Service Workers
• 529 work as General Laborers
• 206 work as Skilled Laborers
• 722 work as Civil Servants
• 451 work in Cottage Industries
• 286 work as Artists
• 261 work in Produce Industries

7620 of Vātníhgof Gíhm's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 960 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vātníhgof Gíhm is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Vātníhgof Gíhm for years. Vātníhgof Gíhm created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History