Town: Dêdî-lîkê Bî

Dêdî-lîkê Bî
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Z̄upaguv Zone
Region	Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe
Founded	1184
Community Leader	City Manager Hèbê Shêpí
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	6874 m (-20397 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	71 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population	1298
Population Density	259 people per km² (649 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Conjuration
Naming
Native name	Dêdî-lîkê Bî
Pronunciation	/ˈdɘdɪ/ /ˈlɪkɘ/
Direct Translation	[rigorous] [prose]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Dêdî-lîkê Bî (/ˈdɘdɪ/ /ˈlɪkɘ/ [rigorous] [prose]) is a temperate Town located in the Z̄upaguv Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Dêdî-lîkê Bî is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Dêdî-lîkê Bî was founded by Gwyneth Trèbêbm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Dêdî-lîkê Bî has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Dêdî-lîkê Bî receives an average of 71 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Dêdî-lîkê Bî covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 6874 m (-20397 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Dêdî-lîkê Bî was founded durring the late 13th century in fall of the year 1184, by Gwyneth Trèbêbm. The establishment of Dêdî-lîkê Bî suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Dêdî-lîkê Bî is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî is buildings are built arround a single premissive flagstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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. Dêdî-lîkê Bî's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Unfortuantly, these top tier civilian fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Right off the bat Dêdî-lîkê Bî hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

Dêdî-lîkê Bî has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Dêdî-lîkê Bî.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî 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.

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

Dêdî-lîkê Bî 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.

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

Dêdî-lîkê Bî 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. Dêdî-lîkê Bî's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Dêdî-lîkê Bî. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

The Crawling Hand near Dêdî-lîkê Bî are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Dêdî-lîkê Bî's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 via throat singing.

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: 3
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5269 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 324
Poultry: 3894
Swine: 259
Sheep: 12
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 129

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 7
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
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: 8
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
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: 6
Barbers: 5
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 4
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 5
House Stewards: 4
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: 3
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 3
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 3
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: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 2
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: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 1
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: 2
Tallowmakers: 2

389 of Dêdî-lîkê Bî's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

845 of Dêdî-lîkê Bî's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 64 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Dêdî-lîkê Bî'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 early 2nd century, Dêdî-lîkê Bî was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Dêdî-lîkê Bî. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Dêdî-lîkê Bî lost 147 people, 382 livestock, and 35 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 67, when members of Dêdî-lîkê Bî's militia enacted an operation to defend a particular strategic location from enemy attack. The operation was complicated by the officers in charge fight among themselves, weakening the army as a whole. The conflict ended with the defense of the strategic location against a siege, which ended in victory for Dêdî-lîkê Bî's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Dêdî-lîkê Bî's bards, historians, and legend keepers.