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Jokari is a town with a population of roughly 4,000 people. The town has a total area of .8 square miles (2.1 km^2). | Jokari is a town with a population of roughly 4,000 people. The town has a total area of .8 square miles (2.1 km^2). | ||
'''Geography''' | '''Geography''' | ||
Jokari is settled near Mafri, approximately 750 miles east of Lignas, and 250 miles southeast of Sebbek Sobor. It is roughly 12 miles west of the Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and 6 miles northeast of the Tower of Abadeus. | Jokari is settled near Mafri, approximately 750 miles east of Lignas, and 250 miles southeast of Sebbek Sobor. It is roughly 12 miles west of the Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and 6 miles northeast of the Tower of Abadeus. | ||
'''Climate''' | '''Climate''' | ||
The climate in Jokari is characterized by hot, humid summers, and mild, dry, cool winters. It rains a lot. Winter takes place from Goldflower through High Summer (June to August). Because it's on the southern hemisphere, summer and winter months are reversed. The rest of the year has heavy rainfall. | The climate in Jokari is characterized by hot, humid summers, and mild, dry, cool winters. It rains a lot. Winter takes place from Goldflower through High Summer (June to August). Because it's on the southern hemisphere, summer and winter months are reversed. The rest of the year has heavy rainfall. | ||
'''Government''' | '''Government''' | ||
Jokari is the domain of two noble Houses. One of them is House Achebe. | |||
Law and order is kept by a sheriff appointed by the two Houses, who then has a deputy and constable serving under him. Bailiffs execute the day to day responsibilities. Watchmen patrol the streets at night; it is unpaid and a rotating volunteer duty. | Law and order is kept by a sheriff appointed by the two Houses, who then has a deputy and constable serving under him. Bailiffs execute the day to day responsibilities. Watchmen patrol the streets at night; it is unpaid and a rotating volunteer duty. | ||
'''Religion''' | '''Religion''' | ||
Worship of Ogun and Isis have been strong in Jokari, historically. A temple to Ogun and Isis both exist, each playing some role in the town's responsibilities. The temple of Ogun often manages the gaol, while the temple of Isis feeds and clothes people. Recently, with the influx of adventurers, new shrines have been built to the gods of Bastet, and Yarila and Prevet. It is said there is a shack dedicated to Azuran somewhere as well. | Worship of Ogun and Isis have been strong in Jokari, historically. A temple to Ogun and Isis both exist, each playing some role in the town's responsibilities. The temple of Ogun often manages the gaol, while the temple of Isis feeds and clothes people. Recently, with the influx of adventurers, new shrines have been built to the gods of Bastet, and Yarila and Prevet. It is said there is a shack dedicated to Azuran somewhere as well. | ||
'''Infrastructure''' | '''Infrastructure''' | ||
Jokari is for the most part lacking in any infrastructure, but new developments have been initiated with the wealth plundered from the Tomb of the Serpent Kings: | Jokari is for the most part lacking in any infrastructure, but new developments have been initiated with the wealth plundered from the Tomb of the Serpent Kings: | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 14 March 2021
Jokari is a town with a population of roughly 4,000 people. The town has a total area of .8 square miles (2.1 km^2).
Geography
Jokari is settled near Mafri, approximately 750 miles east of Lignas, and 250 miles southeast of Sebbek Sobor. It is roughly 12 miles west of the Tomb of the Serpent Kings, and 6 miles northeast of the Tower of Abadeus.
Climate
The climate in Jokari is characterized by hot, humid summers, and mild, dry, cool winters. It rains a lot. Winter takes place from Goldflower through High Summer (June to August). Because it's on the southern hemisphere, summer and winter months are reversed. The rest of the year has heavy rainfall.
Government
Jokari is the domain of two noble Houses. One of them is House Achebe.
Law and order is kept by a sheriff appointed by the two Houses, who then has a deputy and constable serving under him. Bailiffs execute the day to day responsibilities. Watchmen patrol the streets at night; it is unpaid and a rotating volunteer duty.
Religion
Worship of Ogun and Isis have been strong in Jokari, historically. A temple to Ogun and Isis both exist, each playing some role in the town's responsibilities. The temple of Ogun often manages the gaol, while the temple of Isis feeds and clothes people. Recently, with the influx of adventurers, new shrines have been built to the gods of Bastet, and Yarila and Prevet. It is said there is a shack dedicated to Azuran somewhere as well.
Infrastructure
Jokari is for the most part lacking in any infrastructure, but new developments have been initiated with the wealth plundered from the Tomb of the Serpent Kings:
- A wizard's tower
- A gearshop
- A fighting school
- A protection guild
