Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê (/ˈeʃɘ/ /lɘˈqèjɘ/ [handsome] [niece]) is a temperate Town located in the Lîsithapíe Zone of the Union of Engineers.
The name Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was founded by Glêbêm Gadonho Trëgfeshê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.
Climate
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê receives an average of 241 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê covers an area of nearly 6 km2 (2 mi2), and an average elevation of 3666 m (12027 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was founded durring the late 13th century in winter of the year 1180, by Glêbêm Gadonho Trëgfeshê. The establishment of Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's construction back out of the project. Glêbêm Gadonho Trëgfeshê pushed on reguardles, and Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê is buildings have been located at convienant points along the mountain Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt flagstone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's exceptionaly well made fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. 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
Ethê-lêqèyê 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 Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's parks.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê.
Ethê-lêqèyê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.
Ethê-lêqèyê 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 Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.
Ethê-lêqèyê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê 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.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.
Cultural Notes
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê'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.
In Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê rainbows form quite often above the Town.
The Ice Elemental, Large near Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê are known to be quite timid.
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves ritual combat to channel Illusion energies of tier 2 via 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: 3
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 4
Farmland: 6000 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 372
Poultry: 4467
Swine: 297
Sheep: 14
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 148
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 8
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 3
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 5
Tailors: 10
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1
Service workers
Bakers: 9
Barbers: 7
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 4
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 5
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 7
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 4
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 4
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 3
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 3
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 12
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 5
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 5
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 7
Spinners: 4
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: 5
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3
472 of Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
28 work in Agriculture
105 work as Craftsmen
38 work as Merchants
76 work as Service Workers
49 work as General Laborers
18 work as Skilled Laborers
70 work as Civil Servants
43 work in Cottage Industries
21 work as Artists
24 work in Produce Industries
973 of Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 44 (3%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.
POI
History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a great windstorm struck Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê. Its winds were so great they picked up unsecured objects and flung them with enough force to smash brick and skull alike. Buildings collapsed under the gale, burying countless people alive. The storm's devistation was focused on the area arround Ethê-lêqèyê Fêqê, which lost 265 people, 189, and 84 livestock in the disaster.. History remembers the strom as The Storm of Ill Tides.