Nunalipaujaqtalluit
Nunalipaujaqtalluit
ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᖅᑕᓪᓗᐃᑦ | |
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City and Fortress | |
From top: The City of Nunalipaujaqtalluit from outside the front gates; The Ruins of Vuutuin, an old guard post and watchtower on the outskirts of the city | |
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| Nickname(s): Shnejborg, or ᔅᓅᐳᕐᒡ (Snow City) | |
| Motto: Qiliqsinaq Ukunani Siqiniq (Bastion of the South) | |
| Country | Kharmaaqtuq |
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| Government | |
| • Head of Government | High Ikajuratauk Pâkuk |
| • Chief Elder (Angajuqkaaq Innarmut) | Tulugaak |
| • Chieftain (Angajuqkaaq) | Kussuyok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Population (1380) | |
| • Total | ≈100,000 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
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Nunalipaujaqtalluit (Official Name: Vuats Nunalipaujaq Nunalipaujalluit (Romanised Maaq) or ᕗᐊᑦᔅ ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᖅ ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᓪᓗᐃᑦ (Maaq Syllabics); Alternatively known as Soghuruuttan Uluu Tseitadel in Dziŋeeh Kuolas) is the capital and largest settlement of Gharmaaqtuq. It is located on the largest island of the Southern Archipelago of Gharmaaqtuq, Sivulliqpaaqnuna amongst the flat plains of the central highlands of the island. The city is a large fortress in amongst the central island plateau, often coated with snow and battered by storms, leading to a lot of weathering on the castle which has created a distinct windswept look. It is currently the most populated settlement in Gharmaaqtuq and also contains the highest concentration of native Maaq speakers in the nation.
The oldest major settlement in the Southern Archipelago, Nunalipaujaqtalluit was originally founded in 123 IE by the Old Böyawetlat people as small village to keep the Southern Islands populated with the Böyawetlat. Around 150 years later in 291 IE the Böyawetlat expanded the village into a medium-sized citadel that was used primarily to assert dominance over the Southern Archipelago as the nomadic folk moved into their continental domain, Kamsachenute Söl. However, after 350 years of Böyawetlat rule the Uluu Dzon invaded the archipelago, attacking the city in the 729 Sack of Mykjarakhyersarpa then rebuilding, renaming to Soghuruuttan Uluu Tseitadel and settling it. A further 300 years of Uluu Dzon rule is when the Maaq invade the Archipelago, conquering the fortress and establishing it as their capital, finally renaming it to Nunalipaujaqtalluit to where we are to this day.
Being the capital, it is where the High Ikajurtauk (currently the great Pâkuk) resides as well as being the seat of the Council of Elders convenes. The city has a historical Chieftain from the ruling tribe of the area (See the Allirau Tribe in Tribes, Elderdoms and Gheyliks of Gharmaaqtuq). The meetings of the Council occur within a small hall on the outskirts of the city.
Nicknames and Mottos
Historically, the city was known by many names and nicknames. The Old Böyawetlans used to call the city by the nickname "Myjaratmykӄavéë", literally meaning City of the Many Meats due toe the large amount of food stored in the city during the summer months, as it was away from the warmer regions of the north where the capital of the Böyawetlan (Tewédrongqiwjen) was located. The Dzon called it the Baayga Uoruu (Gateway to Wealth) before it's sacking due to it being seen as the biggest barrier for invading forces to pass through to conquer to much easier lands of the North Archipelago.
The city did not historically have a motto until the Maaq invasion. During the final years of his reign, Ikajurtauk Tikaani declared that he be remembered by an inscription being carved in huge letters in front of the city gateway reading, "The Bastion of the South" in Maaq. Ever since this inscription being carved into the stony walkway to the city gates, the city has since used the motto "Bastion of the South" in honour of the great conqueror Tikaani.
History
Cityscape
The general landscape of Nunalipaujaqtalluit. Includes sections on notable places in the city, the city subdivisions, facilities in the city and city life in general.
Subdivisions
Districts
Notable Neighbourhoods
Features
Educational Facilities
The City has many centres of education, however these are mainly practical work schools as opposed to higher studies such as those of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Many schools for metalworking, shipbuilding, masonry, fishing and hunting as well as military schools for naval and ground forces are dotted throughout the city. However there are five universities in Gharmaaqtuq, two of which reside within the city; those being Silattusarvijjuaq and Silattuqsarvik. These two schools teach philosophy, religion, economics, the sciences, mathematics and politics as well as containing the largest libraries in Gharmaaqtuq, documenting national history and key records. The two schools have shared a fierce rivalry since their founding in 1137 by two Maaq brothers who had migrated to the North arrived in Nunalipaujaqtalluit after travelling back from the North following the Maaq settlement. They then used their Northern education in what was most likely Peraro Krotoik to establish themselves among the rich in the city, then using their new found power to create a school. However, they could not agree on a location or teaching methods and as such the brothers established two schools on opposite sides of the city and swore that each of their schools would prevail. Though, as is clearly noticeable, the universities both remain to this day.
Medical Facilities
Most medicine is performed by clergymen and elders within Gharmaaqtuq and within the city walls it is not much different. Few medical practices exist around the city however the main centres are located attached to the Silattusarvijjuaq and Silattuqsarvik Schools. The Silattuqsarvik facility is made up of Tuksiarviliriji, who are female clergy members who devote their lives to aiding the people by treating ailments, warding off evil spirits and attracting the favour of good spirits believed to be around all in the Ataataguuti Faith. The Silattusarvijjuaq is made up of Elders who have similarly devoted their lives to using their wisdom of the knowledge of the spirits and favour of Ataatasikai combined with actual medical knowledge gives allows them to treat the ailed and sick.
Recreation
There are only three main recreational pass times in the city those being taverns and inns, gambling or betting and take part in tests of strenght such as wrestling tournaments or duels. Tavern and Inn culture has been prevalent in Gharmaaqtuq since the early 12th Century IE when the discovery of Barley and Rye based alcoholic beverages (such as Malt Whisky and Rye Beer) was popularised in the Archipelago. Since then, taverns and inns called Imirniqigluit have existed in most major and medium sized settlements throughout Gharmaaqtuq, with Rye Beer and Malt Whisky / Malt Liquor being shipped throughout the nation. Some notable bars in Nunalipaujaqtalluit include the Paurngaqtaqtiit Niaquq, Nimiqsiniq Niqiit and the Akiqanngittuq Tarniliriniq. The second of the three major pass times is gambling and betting. Gambling has existed in the Archipelago since the times of the Böyawetlat where men of the house would gather round a table to watch others play board games whilst placing bets. Throughout the years it has changed, to there now being an annual sled racing competition around the city perimeter in which mass betting is made, alongside more frequent reindeer racing events. The final pass time is sports and shows of strength. The culture of Gharmaaqtuq has always centred around very masculine, brave and strong men and more submissive and feminine women. Men like to show their prowess off in wrestling tournaments or fights in which the Old City Caves (a small cave system that is located underneath the city) are used to host. Men go into these caves and volunteer to either fight with no weapons or armour or with armour and blunted weapons. This is called Ungilangniqmumiqtit. This practice has been occuring since the Maaq arrived in the city and can also been seen throughout other Maaq settlements across Gharmaaqtuq, Nunilaqarjuaqtuq and Qikiqtarrut.