Town: Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Ineg̈èsho Zone
Region	Lajuca Lojapukaqu Woods
Founded	998
Community Leader	City Manager Baldur Shega
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	1570 m (5150 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	284 cm/y (111 in/y)
Population	1292
Population Density	258 people per km² (646 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈbɪrɪ/ /ˈʃɘnɘ/
Direct Translation	[high] [scar; crater]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè (/ˈbɪrɪ/ /ˈʃɘnɘ/ [high] [scar; crater]) is a subtropical Town located in the Ineg̈èsho Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè was founded by Kliggel Shesmê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè receives an average of 284 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1570 m (5150 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 11th century, by Kliggel Shesmê. The establishment of Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Kliggel Shesmê electing to pay people to resettle in Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè is buildings folow an organic layout of premissive flagstone streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The town's top tier civilian fortifications have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Something in your gut tells you that you may be unwelcome in Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè. The town seems like it’s not showing you the side of itself it would show to others. People mostly ignore your questions. Many folks ask you to leave their establishments, even before you’ve walked inside them. You should probably listen to them, as every time you’re asked to leave the person asking you to leave has referenced the town’s patron divine in some way. The little voice in the back of your mind that tells you when you’re in danger feels like it’s just glaring at you and muttering about how stupid you are for even remaining in town.

Civic Infrastructure

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè 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.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè 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.

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

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè 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 Town. Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè 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.

Cultural Notes

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè.

The Feyling near Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via moments of science.

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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5219 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 323
Poultry: 3876
Swine: 258
Sheep: 12
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 129

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 8
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 7
Barbers: 6
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 7
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 4

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 2
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 3
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 4
Watercarriers: 2
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 3
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 5
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 2

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 4

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 4
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 2

390 of Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

838 of Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 64 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè produces some wonderful cultural artifact or trains famous artists. The product might be some exceptional cloth, or artistic luxury good, or the scholarly fruits of a famous academy. Trained artists might be students of a particular school, or the apprentices of the current masters of a long artistic tradition who dwell here.

Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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 Bîrî-thênê Dêtîkè for years. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.