Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya (/ˈlu̽dɪː/ /ˈvʊqo/ [earnest] [support]) is a temperate City located in Vu̹chæ Lûchyo Kingdom, Chyûyu̽ Lu̹sû Empire, within the Warren.

The name Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya is derived from the Goblin language, as Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya was founded by Annie, who was culturaly Rattu.

Climate

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya receives an average of 218 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya covers an area of nearly 27 km² (10 mi²), and an average elevation of 4052 m (13293 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya was founded durring the early 11th century, by Annie. The establishment of Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Annie struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya as a prison colony.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya was built using the conventions of Rattu durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya is buildings are speckled and packed arround broad paverstone streets with seemingly no patern to them. It appears as if the city's residents simply built streets as they pleased and squeazed buildings in wherever and howeave rpossible, creating an organic, frustrating to navigate, maze of a city. The city has a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, battlments, and even a moat, which are fashioned from stone and timber. Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's unusual though effective defenses 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.

Right off the bat Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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. This wealth has brought the city nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the city, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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 Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's parks.

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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

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

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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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 City. Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's grid is powered by an arcane means.

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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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 Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's natural decorations nor waterways.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya 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

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya birds speak prophesy.

The Ifrit near Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya Census Data: Year 2000

2316 of Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 133 work in Agriculture
• 513 work as Craftsmen
• 184 work as Merchants
• 352 work as Service Workers
• 243 work as General Laborers
• 92 work as Skilled Laborers
• 343 work as Civil Servants
• 202 work in Cottage Industries
• 128 work as Artists
• 126 work in Produce Industries

3982 of Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 128 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya lost 289 people, 266 livestock, and 21 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 32, when members of Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's militia enacted an operation to scout a specific location for information about a particular depot. The operation was complicated by aggravated civilians, who cause problems for the militia for a host of reasons. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in defeat for Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Vu̹zu̹be Vûqo Gûchya's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History