Large City: Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	G̈ifêvîlêg̈êyê Zone
Region	Duzirequsu Woodlands
Founded	1218
Community Leader	Lord Nrîv
Area	182 km² (72 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	944 m (3097 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	264 cm/y (103 in/y)
Population	42832
Population Density	235 people per km² (594 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Augury
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê
Pronunciation	/ˈbɪrɪ/ /ʃëˈkènɘ/
Direct Translation	[high] [muscle]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê was founded by Zèdsmêv, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê receives an average of 264 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê covers an area of nearly 182 km² (72 mi²), and an average elevation of 944 m (3097 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1218, by Zèdsmêv. The establishment of Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê 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.

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious baked earthen streets whihch gives the city a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. 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 Qifîth-shëkènê'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.

A look around Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

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

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê 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 Qifîth-shëkènê's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is short in Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê.

The Trollkin near Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Mysticism energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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: 90
Farmers: 115
Farm Laborer: 194
Hunters: 152
Milk Maids: 107
Ranchers: 56
Ranch Hands: 120
Shepherds: 112

Farmland: 173041 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 10708
Poultry: 128496
Swine: 8566
Sheep: 428
Goats: 85
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4283

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 95
Blacksmiths: 99
Bookbinders: 56
Buckle-makers: 55
Cabinetmakers: 101
Candlemakers: 138
Carpenters: 131
Clothmakers: 129
Coach and Harness Makers: 47
Coopers: 107
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 59
Copyists: 41
Cutlers: 36
Fabricworkers: 97
Farrier: 295
Furriers: 28
Glassworkers: 158
Gunsmiths: 96
Harness-Makers: 41
Hatters: 88
Hosiery Workers: 31
Jewelers: 48
Leatherwrights: 109
Locksmiths: 42
Matchstick makers: 70
Musical Instrument Makers: 62
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 53
Paper Workers: 66
Plasterers: 57
Pursemakers: 70
Roofers: 46
Ropemakers: 42
Rugmakers: 41
Saddlers: 79
Scabbardmakers: 88
Scalemakers: 47
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 27
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 39
Shoemakers: 39
Soap and Tallow Workers: 131
Tailors: 244
Tanners: 53
Upholsterers: 64
Watchmakers: 54
Weavers: 133
Whitesmiths: 33

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 28
Arcana Sellers: 29
Beer-Sellers: 59
Booksellers: 70
Butchers: 109
Chandlers: 112
Chicken Butchers: 114
Entrepreneurs: 43
Fine Clothiers: 101
Fishmongers: 115
Florists: 26
Potion Sellers: 71
Resellers: 164
Spice Merchants: 57
Wine-sellers: 93
Wheelwright: 66
Woodsellers: 40

Service workers

Bakers: 214
Barbers: 208
Coachmen: 60
Cooks: 194
Doctors: 98
Gamekeepers: 62
Grooms: 38
Hairdressers: 158
Healers: 111
Housekeepers: 152
Housemaids: 194
House Stewards: 129
Inns: 41
Laundry maids: 79
Maidservants: 142
Nursery Maids: 77
Pastrycooks: 147
Restaurateur: 194
Tavern Keepers: 186

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 62
Bleachers: 39
Chemical Workers: 24
Coal Heavers: 89
In-Town Couriers: 99
Long Haul Couriers: 99
Dockyard Workers: 89
Gas Workers: 20
Hay Merchants: 35
Leech Collectors: 105
Millers: 99
Miners: 97
Oilmen and Polishers: 70
Postmen: 101
Pure Finder: 57
Skinners: 133
Sugar Refiners: 24
Tosher: 69
Warehousemen: 147
Watercarriers: 90
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 125

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 57
Alchemist: 62
Clerk: 87
Dentists: 43
Educators: 117
Engineers: 62
Gardeners: 45
Mages: 32
Plumbers: 47
Pharmacist: 51
Professors: 19
Scientists: 31
Wizards: 18

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 42
Bankers: 58
Civil Clerks: 97
Civic Iudex: 47
Consultants: 27
Exorcist: 97
Fixers: 49
Kami Clerk: 88
Landlords: 90
Lawyers: 53
Legend Keepers: 70
Militia Officers: 329
Monks, Monastic: 133
Monks, Civic: 122
Historian, Oral: 91
Historian, Textual: 49
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 91
Priests: 171
Rangers: 56
Rat Catchers: 63
Scholars: 66
Spiritualist: 76
Slayers: 24
Storytellers: 161
Military Officers: 142

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 133
Comfort Services: 171
Enchanters: 48
Herbalists: 49
Jaminators: 152
Needleworkers: 129
Potters: 71
Preserve Makers: 138
Quilters: 59
Seamsters: 237
Spinners: 107
Tinker: 47
Weaver: 112

Artists

Actors: 44
Architects: 16
Bards: 66
Costumers: 25
Dancers: 52
Drafters: 27
Engravers: 34
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 20
Glaziers: 45
Inlayers: 41
Musicians: 133
Painters, Art: 22
Playwrights: 45
Sculptors, Art: 38
Wood Carvers: 171
Writers: 152

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 152
Canners: 125
Cheesmakers: 152
Ice Merchants: 19
Millers: 87
Picklers: 71
Smokers: 52
Stockmakers: 46
Tobacconists: 70
Tallowmakers: 91

16187 of Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

24504 of Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2141 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a most peculiar disaster struck Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê, causing great chunks of ice to fall from the sky. Êkèkê Qifîth-shëkènê lost 255 people, 148 livestock, and 32 buildings in the disaster.. The ice rain is generally remembered as the Hate Rain.