Large City: Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Z̄upaguv Zone
Region	Vn-50t Qiwlǐ Shrublands
Founded	1073
Community Leader	Lord Zrabbug
Area	197 km² (78 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	3184 m (10446 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	245 cm/y (96 in/y)
Population	46273
Population Density	234 people per km² (593 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Mysticism
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî
Pronunciation	/ˈfèvi/ /dɘˈtofɪ/
Direct Translation	[fake] [moisture]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî (/ˈfèvi/ /dɘˈtofɪ/ [fake] [moisture]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Z̄upaguv Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî was founded by Szyshi, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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 23°C (73°F). Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî receives an average of 245 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî covers an area of nearly 197 km² (78 mi²), and an average elevation of 3184 m (10446 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî was founded durring the late 12th century in fall of the year 1073, by Szyshi. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Szyshi.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî is is constructed arround a series of broad flagstone mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The city's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the citys defences.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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 Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's parks.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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.

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

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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 Large City. Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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 Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî 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

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls. This design ethos extended to re-imagining earlier styles of structure to create them anew, with a similar overall look and feel to one another..

The Gravebound near Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 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: 88
Farmers: 140
Farm Laborer: 231
Hunters: 154
Milk Maids: 115
Ranchers: 60
Ranch Hands: 117
Shepherds: 121

Farmland: 188331 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 11568
Poultry: 138819
Swine: 9254
Sheep: 462
Goats: 92
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4627

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 98
Blacksmiths: 107
Bookbinders: 57
Buckle-makers: 64
Cabinetmakers: 112
Candlemakers: 144
Carpenters: 142
Clothmakers: 125
Coach and Harness Makers: 49
Coopers: 102
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 62
Copyists: 44
Cutlers: 39
Fabricworkers: 107
Farrier: 264
Furriers: 30
Glassworkers: 159
Gunsmiths: 108
Harness-Makers: 45
Hatters: 86
Hosiery Workers: 33
Jewelers: 51
Leatherwrights: 115
Locksmiths: 46
Matchstick makers: 70
Musical Instrument Makers: 65
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 60
Paper Workers: 65
Plasterers: 60
Pursemakers: 79
Roofers: 50
Ropemakers: 46
Rugmakers: 44
Saddlers: 85
Scabbardmakers: 111
Scalemakers: 50
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 30
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 43
Shoemakers: 44
Soap and Tallow Workers: 156
Tailors: 298
Tanners: 60
Upholsterers: 66
Watchmakers: 61
Weavers: 154
Whitesmiths: 36

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 31
Arcana Sellers: 32
Beer-Sellers: 60
Booksellers: 74
Butchers: 115
Chandlers: 118
Chicken Butchers: 114
Entrepreneurs: 46
Fine Clothiers: 132
Fishmongers: 121
Florists: 28
Potion Sellers: 79
Resellers: 185
Spice Merchants: 63
Wine-sellers: 102
Wheelwright: 71
Woodsellers: 44

Service workers

Bakers: 257
Barbers: 225
Coachmen: 64
Cooks: 171
Doctors: 103
Gamekeepers: 69
Grooms: 40
Hairdressers: 154
Healers: 123
Housekeepers: 140
Housemaids: 231
House Stewards: 128
Inns: 43
Laundry maids: 87
Maidservants: 177
Nursery Maids: 79
Pastrycooks: 136
Restaurateur: 201
Tavern Keepers: 220

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 64
Bleachers: 41
Chemical Workers: 26
Coal Heavers: 98
In-Town Couriers: 98
Long Haul Couriers: 107
Dockyard Workers: 84
Gas Workers: 22
Hay Merchants: 37
Leech Collectors: 120
Millers: 112
Miners: 105
Oilmen and Polishers: 71
Postmen: 105
Pure Finder: 59
Skinners: 121
Sugar Refiners: 25
Tosher: 74
Warehousemen: 171
Watercarriers: 95
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 125

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 59
Alchemist: 69
Clerk: 88
Dentists: 45
Educators: 117
Engineers: 68
Gardeners: 47
Mages: 34
Plumbers: 47
Pharmacist: 53
Professors: 20
Scientists: 33
Wizards: 20

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 45
Bankers: 67
Civil Clerks: 105
Civic Iudex: 49
Consultants: 30
Exorcist: 110
Fixers: 55
Kami Clerk: 95
Landlords: 88
Lawyers: 56
Legend Keepers: 81
Militia Officers: 355
Monks, Monastic: 154
Monks, Civic: 144
Historian, Oral: 100
Historian, Textual: 53
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 102
Priests: 177
Rangers: 63
Rat Catchers: 71
Scholars: 67
Spiritualist: 88
Slayers: 25
Storytellers: 156
Military Officers: 159

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 144
Comfort Services: 177
Enchanters: 51
Herbalists: 51
Jaminators: 149
Needleworkers: 159
Potters: 74
Preserve Makers: 149
Quilters: 69
Seamsters: 243
Spinners: 132
Tinker: 50
Weaver: 110

Artists

Actors: 49
Architects: 18
Bards: 71
Costumers: 28
Dancers: 55
Drafters: 29
Engravers: 37
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 22
Glaziers: 50
Inlayers: 43
Musicians: 144
Painters, Art: 23
Playwrights: 49
Sculptors, Art: 42
Wood Carvers: 185
Writers: 171

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 165
Canners: 132
Cheesmakers: 171
Ice Merchants: 20
Millers: 96
Picklers: 79
Smokers: 60
Stockmakers: 51
Tobacconists: 70
Tallowmakers: 105

17401 of Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

27947 of Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 925 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

History

Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî used to be more prosperous, but something happened relatively long ago that left it a shrunken shadow of its former self. If the settlement is prosperous, the locals often lament how much more they could have had. If the settlement is not prosperous, the locals blame their ill fortunes on that event. Reminders of this better time can be found in many places within Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî lost 256 people, 110 livestock, and 81 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 137, when members of Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's militia enacted an operation to capture a particular fortification intact. The operation was complicated by the enemy forces had far more numbers than estimated. The conflict ended with the defense of the fortification against a siege, which ended in victory for Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Êkèkê Fèvi-dêtofî's bards, historians, and legend keepers.