Large City: Êkèkê Idê-têta

Êkèkê Idê-têta
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Rëthîvîcêli Zone
Region	Pidejiajie Moor
Founded	1242
Community Leader	Lord Mboīkī̌ Ermé̄ 'Cherish Kylie' Có̄ń̄̌sh Dā̌shī Cä̌shīnḱ
Area	91 km² (36 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation	1046 m (3431 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	253 cm/y (99 in/y)
Population	21695
Population Density	238 people per km² (602 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Idê-têta
Pronunciation	/ˈidɘ/ /ˈtɘta/
Direct Translation	[similar] [stripe; strip]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Idê-têta (/ˈidɘ/ /ˈtɘta/ [similar] [stripe; strip]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Rëthîvîcêli Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

Climate

Êkèkê Idê-têta has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Êkèkê Idê-têta receives an average of 253 cm/y (99 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Idê-têta covers an area of nearly 91 km² (36 mi²), and an average elevation of 1046 m (3431 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Idê-têta was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1242, by Gó̄shīy Sérmb 'Shy Ivory' Sēkidā Ha̋mpf̄ Bé̄b. The establishment of Êkèkê Idê-têta was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Êkèkê Idê-têta's construction back out of the project. Gó̄shīy Sérmb 'Shy Ivory' Sēkidā Ha̋mpf̄ Bé̄b pushed on reguardles, and Êkèkê Idê-têta was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Êkèkê Idê-têta was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Idê-têta is no diffrent. The city'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.

Êkèkê Idê-têta is is constructed arround a series of broad cobblestone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The city posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The city's failry decent fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

Right off the bat Êkèkê Idê-têta 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 city has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The city 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

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

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Idê-têta has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Êkèkê Idê-têta 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 Idê-têta's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Êkèkê Idê-têta possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Êkèkê Idê-têta 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 Idê-têta 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 Idê-têta's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Idê-têta 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 Idê-têta 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 Idê-têta 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

Life is hard in Êkèkê Idê-têta. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Êkèkê Idê-têta a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Êkèkê Idê-têta's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

=In Êkèkê Idê-têta when drawing, it's impossible to draw an imperfect circle.

The Skinstitch near Êkèkê Idê-têta are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Êkèkê Idê-têta's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via mimery.

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: 45
Farmers: 63
Farm Laborer: 98
Hunters: 83
Milk Maids: 52
Ranchers: 28
Ranch Hands: 64
Shepherds: 55

Farmland: 87213 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 5423
Poultry: 65085
Swine: 4339
Sheep: 216
Goats: 43
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2169

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 41
Blacksmiths: 51
Bookbinders: 27
Buckle-makers: 28
Cabinetmakers: 46
Candlemakers: 74
Carpenters: 66
Clothmakers: 52
Coach and Harness Makers: 22
Coopers: 57
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 29
Copyists: 20
Cutlers: 18
Fabricworkers: 47
Farrier: 131
Furriers: 13
Glassworkers: 74
Gunsmiths: 46
Harness-Makers: 20
Hatters: 41
Hosiery Workers: 15
Jewelers: 23
Leatherwrights: 52
Locksmiths: 21
Matchstick makers: 32
Musical Instrument Makers: 32
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 27
Paper Workers: 30
Plasterers: 28
Pursemakers: 36
Roofers: 23
Ropemakers: 21
Rugmakers: 20
Saddlers: 42
Scabbardmakers: 48
Scalemakers: 23
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 13
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 21
Shoemakers: 20
Soap and Tallow Workers: 81
Tailors: 149
Tanners: 26
Upholsterers: 30
Watchmakers: 30
Weavers: 60
Whitesmiths: 17

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 14
Arcana Sellers: 15
Beer-Sellers: 30
Booksellers: 34
Butchers: 55
Chandlers: 61
Chicken Butchers: 64
Entrepreneurs: 21
Fine Clothiers: 54
Fishmongers: 51
Florists: 13
Potion Sellers: 34
Resellers: 98
Spice Merchants: 29
Wine-sellers: 44
Wheelwright: 32
Woodsellers: 21

Service workers

Bakers: 114
Barbers: 100
Coachmen: 32
Cooks: 98
Doctors: 42
Gamekeepers: 33
Grooms: 18
Hairdressers: 80
Healers: 53
Housekeepers: 60
Housemaids: 120
House Stewards: 63
Inns: 21
Laundry maids: 40
Maidservants: 74
Nursery Maids: 38
Pastrycooks: 69
Restaurateur: 90
Tavern Keepers: 83

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 30
Bleachers: 20
Chemical Workers: 12
Coal Heavers: 47
In-Town Couriers: 49
Long Haul Couriers: 48
Dockyard Workers: 40
Gas Workers: 10
Hay Merchants: 18
Leech Collectors: 59
Millers: 46
Miners: 49
Oilmen and Polishers: 33
Postmen: 52
Pure Finder: 29
Skinners: 60
Sugar Refiners: 12
Tosher: 34
Warehousemen: 72
Watercarriers: 45
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 61

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 27
Alchemist: 32
Clerk: 44
Dentists: 21
Educators: 66
Engineers: 31
Gardeners: 22
Mages: 15
Plumbers: 22
Pharmacist: 26
Professors: 9
Scientists: 15
Wizards: 9

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 20
Bankers: 28
Civil Clerks: 49
Civic Iudex: 25
Consultants: 13
Exorcist: 49
Fixers: 24
Kami Clerk: 42
Landlords: 40
Lawyers: 26
Legend Keepers: 38
Militia Officers: 241
Monks, Monastic: 77
Monks, Civic: 67
Historian, Oral: 49
Historian, Textual: 25
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 54
Priests: 80
Rangers: 27
Rat Catchers: 33
Scholars: 34
Spiritualist: 36
Slayers: 12
Storytellers: 78
Military Officers: 74

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 57
Comfort Services: 77
Enchanters: 24
Herbalists: 24
Jaminators: 67
Needleworkers: 77
Potters: 35
Preserve Makers: 57
Quilters: 30
Seamsters: 135
Spinners: 63
Tinker: 24
Weaver: 55

Artists

Actors: 22
Architects: 8
Bards: 32
Costumers: 13
Dancers: 25
Drafters: 14
Engravers: 17
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 10
Glaziers: 22
Inlayers: 21
Musicians: 61
Painters, Art: 11
Playwrights: 22
Sculptors, Art: 19
Wood Carvers: 90
Writers: 72

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 74
Canners: 65
Cheesmakers: 69
Ice Merchants: 9
Millers: 44
Picklers: 37
Smokers: 28
Stockmakers: 24
Tobacconists: 33
Tallowmakers: 52

8189 of Êkèkê Idê-têta's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

12639 of Êkèkê Idê-têta's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 867 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

The the a map of Chronomancy, an a map imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created in Êkèkê Idê-têta by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.