Large City: Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Ineg̈èsho Zone
Region	Memimojie Forest
Founded	1341
Community Leader	Lord Glesh
Area	107 km² (42 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	2720 m (8923 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	240 cm/y (94 in/y)
Population	25434
Population Density	237 people per km² (605 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Truename Magic
Naming
Native name	Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê
Pronunciation	/ˌbèmɪˈgɘθa/ /ɘˈnɘtɘ/
Direct Translation	[critical] [factor; variable]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê (/ˌbèmɪˈgɘθa/ /ɘˈnɘtɘ/ [critical] [factor; variable]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Ineg̈èsho Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê is derived from the Sylvin language, as Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê was founded by Dendromalis, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê receives an average of 240 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê covers an area of nearly 107 km² (42 mi²), and an average elevation of 2720 m (8923 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê was founded durring the early 14th century in winter of the year 1341, by Dendromalis. The establishment of Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Dendromalis struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê as a prison colony.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê is buildings have been located at convienant points along the pond Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad split-log ties streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The city posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's budget focused millitary grade 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.

A look around Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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 Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's parks.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

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

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

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

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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. Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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 Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê 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

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê'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. .

The Reigon near Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Conjuration energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 52
Farmers: 72
Farm Laborer: 127
Hunters: 84
Milk Maids: 63
Ranchers: 33
Ranch Hands: 66
Shepherds: 66

Farmland: 103262 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 6358
Poultry: 76302
Swine: 5086
Sheep: 254
Goats: 50
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2543

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 55
Blacksmiths: 55
Bookbinders: 33
Buckle-makers: 35
Cabinetmakers: 57
Candlemakers: 79
Carpenters: 86
Clothmakers: 70
Coach and Harness Makers: 26
Coopers: 59
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 36
Copyists: 24
Cutlers: 21
Fabricworkers: 57
Farrier: 221
Furriers: 16
Glassworkers: 84
Gunsmiths: 53
Harness-Makers: 24
Hatters: 47
Hosiery Workers: 18
Jewelers: 29
Leatherwrights: 66
Locksmiths: 25
Matchstick makers: 37
Musical Instrument Makers: 38
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 31
Paper Workers: 39
Plasterers: 36
Pursemakers: 43
Roofers: 26
Ropemakers: 26
Rugmakers: 23
Saddlers: 46
Scabbardmakers: 58
Scalemakers: 28
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 16
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 25
Shoemakers: 24
Soap and Tallow Workers: 78
Tailors: 164
Tanners: 33
Upholsterers: 36
Watchmakers: 34
Weavers: 74
Whitesmiths: 20

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 16
Arcana Sellers: 17
Beer-Sellers: 34
Booksellers: 40
Butchers: 63
Chandlers: 68
Chicken Butchers: 67
Entrepreneurs: 26
Fine Clothiers: 63
Fishmongers: 66
Florists: 15
Potion Sellers: 44
Resellers: 105
Spice Merchants: 33
Wine-sellers: 52
Wheelwright: 41
Woodsellers: 23

Service workers

Bakers: 141
Barbers: 108
Coachmen: 39
Cooks: 105
Doctors: 51
Gamekeepers: 42
Grooms: 22
Hairdressers: 90
Healers: 64
Housekeepers: 68
Housemaids: 133
House Stewards: 74
Inns: 24
Laundry maids: 48
Maidservants: 79
Nursery Maids: 48
Pastrycooks: 82
Restaurateur: 110
Tavern Keepers: 110

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 34
Bleachers: 23
Chemical Workers: 14
Coal Heavers: 52
In-Town Couriers: 52
Long Haul Couriers: 56
Dockyard Workers: 50
Gas Workers: 12
Hay Merchants: 21
Leech Collectors: 75
Millers: 60
Miners: 55
Oilmen and Polishers: 36
Postmen: 60
Pure Finder: 32
Skinners: 77
Sugar Refiners: 14
Tosher: 40
Warehousemen: 77
Watercarriers: 58
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 72

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 31
Alchemist: 38
Clerk: 54
Dentists: 25
Educators: 66
Engineers: 39
Gardeners: 26
Mages: 18
Plumbers: 27
Pharmacist: 28
Professors: 11
Scientists: 18
Wizards: 11

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 23
Bankers: 37
Civil Clerks: 59
Civic Iudex: 27
Consultants: 16
Exorcist: 55
Fixers: 29
Kami Clerk: 46
Landlords: 47
Lawyers: 31
Legend Keepers: 43
Militia Officers: 181
Monks, Monastic: 82
Monks, Civic: 84
Historian, Oral: 59
Historian, Textual: 31
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 60
Priests: 105
Rangers: 33
Rat Catchers: 40
Scholars: 37
Spiritualist: 49
Slayers: 14
Storytellers: 92
Military Officers: 90

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 72
Comfort Services: 101
Enchanters: 27
Herbalists: 27
Jaminators: 82
Needleworkers: 79
Potters: 44
Preserve Makers: 72
Quilters: 36
Seamsters: 121
Spinners: 77
Tinker: 27
Weaver: 62

Artists

Actors: 27
Architects: 10
Bards: 36
Costumers: 15
Dancers: 31
Drafters: 16
Engravers: 20
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 12
Glaziers: 26
Inlayers: 24
Musicians: 84
Painters, Art: 13
Playwrights: 26
Sculptors, Art: 21
Wood Carvers: 82
Writers: 79

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 87
Canners: 79
Cheesmakers: 77
Ice Merchants: 11
Millers: 49
Picklers: 43
Smokers: 34
Stockmakers: 27
Tobacconists: 40
Tallowmakers: 57

9518 of Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

14899 of Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1017 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century was struck by a great wind storm. A great funnel cloud itself touched down in Bèmîgêtha-ênêtê Ratê, bringing twisting winds which killed 229 people, 150 livestock, and 82 buildings in the disaster.. The disaster is generally remembered as the Howling Winds of Terror.