Town: Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Betebê Zone
Region	Vdriqtpoyayuja Heathland
Founded	757
Community Leader	City Manager Trêtconhe Brëkarë
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	2410 m (7906 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	228 cm/y (89 in/y)
Population	1364
Population Density	272 people per km² (682 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Enchantment
Naming
Native name	Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈojɪ/ /ˈvɘko ˈrɘja/
Direct Translation	[sudden; abrupt] [wool]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê (/ˈojɪ/ /ˈvɘko ˈrɘja/ [sudden; abrupt] [wool]) is a temperate Town located in the Betebê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê was founded by Breshèdo Shesmesí, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 22°C (71°F). Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê receives an average of 228 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2410 m (7906 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê was founded durring the late 9th century, by Breshèdo Shesmesí. The establishment of Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 9th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê is buildings are built arround a single spacious cobblestone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's size could have. The well-designed, yet cheep has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê is not quite well. Something happened here, perhapse recently, perhapse long ago. Whatever it was, it settled into the very soul of the town like a festering wound. The people go about their day well enough, but there’s a tention in the air you can cut with a knife. You get the terrible feeling that whatever it was, the wound it left will simply never heal. This town is as a necropolice.

Civic Infrastructure

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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 Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's parks.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

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

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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. Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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 Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê.

The Snake, Viper near Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.

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

Farmland: 5496 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 341
Poultry: 4092
Swine: 272
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 136

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
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: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
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: 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: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 10
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
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

421 of Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

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

Points of Interest

Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê 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.

Due to a magical anomaly, Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê was attacked by a group of guerrilla fighters. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê lost 147 people, 294 livestock, and 43 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 51, when members of Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's militia enacted an operation to bring aid to another fighting force. The operation was complicated by a significant percentage of the militia choose to go abandon the operation and return home. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Dëcêk-vêko Rêya Fêqê's bards, historians, and legend keepers.