Dedë-ka Dêtîkè

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè (/ˈdedë/ /ka/ [deep; serious] [syringe]) is a temperate Town located in the Z̄upaguv Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Dedë-ka Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was founded by Zhesh Trêyêpî, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Dedë-ka Dêtîkè receives an average of 198 cm/y (77 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Dedë-ka Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4968 m (16299 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 13th century in fall of the year 1222, by Zhesh Trêyêpî. The establishment of Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's construction back out of the project. Zhesh Trêyêpî pushed on reguardles, and Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Dedë-ka Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town'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.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè is buildings have been located at convienant points along the valley Dedë-ka Dêtîkè was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the broad cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The town's timber-based walls are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Dedë-ka Dêtîkè makes you wonder how anything ever gets done. The locals have clear, obvious rivalries with one another, as seen through clenched teeth and fake smiles. What’s more, there is a serious lack of any organization and planning in Dedë-ka Dêtîkè’s layout as well as the local’s behaviors. The town seems to be a den of chaos where tongues are forked and local customs do not exist.

Civic Infrastructure

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè 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.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè 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 Dedë-ka Dêtîkè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's parks.

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

Dedë-ka 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.

Dedë-ka 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.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè 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.

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

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè 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 Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Dedë-ka 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.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Dedë-ka Dêtîkè which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is skipped in Dedë-ka Dêtîkè.

The Ice Elemental, Large near Dedë-ka Dêtîkè are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves bloodletting to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 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.

Dedë-ka Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

429 of Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 72 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 64 work as Civil Servants
• 42 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

834 of Dedë-ka Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 109 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

The the a pair of pants of Augury, an a pair of pants imbued with great amounts of Augury energies was created near Dedë-ka Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History