Large City: Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Lêtdêsara Zone
Region	Glijijdrasumo Moor
Founded	1113
Community Leader	Lord Ha̋mp̪fé Vúoī 'Trigress Guild' Réchvē Mā̌ Nīkī́̄̄̄
Area	89 km² (35 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	4256 m (13963 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	265 cm/y (104 in/y)
Population	21115
Population Density	237 people per km² (603 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo
Pronunciation	/riˈp˔ɘnɘ/ /ˈtɘlo/
Direct Translation	[recent] [mind (thinking faculty); brain]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo (/riˈp˔ɘnɘ/ /ˈtɘlo/ [recent] [mind (thinking faculty); brain]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Lêtdêsara Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

Climate

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo receives an average of 265 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo covers an area of nearly 89 km² (35 mi²), and an average elevation of 4256 m (13963 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo was founded durring the early 12th century in spring of the year 1113, by Mēbōsh Rē̌shī 'Shy Amber' Yór Yoīkīb Ca̋chīs. The establishment of Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Mēbōsh Rē̌shī 'Shy Amber' Yór Yoīkīb Ca̋chīs electing to pay people to resettle in Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo.

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo is buildings folow an organic layout of premissive cobblestone streets whihch gives the city a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The city has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. The city's monster and outlaw focused 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.

The city shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo 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 Ripíênê-têlo's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

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

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

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo 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 Ripíênê-têlo 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 Ripíênê-têlo's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo 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 Ripíênê-têlo 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 Ripíênê-têlo 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

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Slithering Pit near Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Conjuration 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: 38
Farmers: 55
Farm Laborer: 105
Hunters: 70
Milk Maids: 57
Ranchers: 27
Ranch Hands: 52
Shepherds: 52

Farmland: 84671 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 5278
Poultry: 63345
Swine: 4223
Sheep: 211
Goats: 42
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2111

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 44
Blacksmiths: 50
Bookbinders: 25
Buckle-makers: 27
Cabinetmakers: 49
Candlemakers: 75
Carpenters: 74
Clothmakers: 54
Coach and Harness Makers: 23
Coopers: 52
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 29
Copyists: 20
Cutlers: 17
Fabricworkers: 50
Farrier: 108
Furriers: 13
Glassworkers: 68
Gunsmiths: 44
Harness-Makers: 21
Hatters: 41
Hosiery Workers: 14
Jewelers: 23
Leatherwrights: 55
Locksmiths: 21
Matchstick makers: 33
Musical Instrument Makers: 31
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 26
Paper Workers: 30
Plasterers: 27
Pursemakers: 36
Roofers: 21
Ropemakers: 21
Rugmakers: 20
Saddlers: 39
Scabbardmakers: 44
Scalemakers: 22
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 13
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 20
Shoemakers: 20
Soap and Tallow Workers: 69
Tailors: 120
Tanners: 26
Upholsterers: 31
Watchmakers: 28
Weavers: 63
Whitesmiths: 16

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 14
Arcana Sellers: 14
Beer-Sellers: 28
Booksellers: 31
Butchers: 50
Chandlers: 52
Chicken Butchers: 54
Entrepreneurs: 21
Fine Clothiers: 51
Fishmongers: 50
Florists: 12
Potion Sellers: 36
Resellers: 84
Spice Merchants: 29
Wine-sellers: 42
Wheelwright: 31
Woodsellers: 20

Service workers

Bakers: 117
Barbers: 114
Coachmen: 30
Cooks: 91
Doctors: 43
Gamekeepers: 32
Grooms: 18
Hairdressers: 62
Healers: 57
Housekeepers: 62
Housemaids: 105
House Stewards: 60
Inns: 20
Laundry maids: 39
Maidservants: 70
Nursery Maids: 40
Pastrycooks: 72
Restaurateur: 75
Tavern Keepers: 105

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 29
Bleachers: 19
Chemical Workers: 12
Coal Heavers: 43
In-Town Couriers: 44
Long Haul Couriers: 46
Dockyard Workers: 41
Gas Workers: 10
Hay Merchants: 17
Leech Collectors: 57
Millers: 54
Miners: 45
Oilmen and Polishers: 33
Postmen: 44
Pure Finder: 26
Skinners: 63
Sugar Refiners: 12
Tosher: 34
Warehousemen: 68
Watercarriers: 48
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 70

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 26
Alchemist: 32
Clerk: 44
Dentists: 21
Educators: 57
Engineers: 29
Gardeners: 21
Mages: 15
Plumbers: 23
Pharmacist: 24
Professors: 9
Scientists: 15
Wizards: 9

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 20
Bankers: 30
Civil Clerks: 49
Civic Iudex: 23
Consultants: 13
Exorcist: 47
Fixers: 25
Kami Clerk: 41
Landlords: 43
Lawyers: 25
Legend Keepers: 34
Militia Officers: 234
Monks, Monastic: 68
Monks, Civic: 70
Historian, Oral: 50
Historian, Textual: 24
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 46
Priests: 87
Rangers: 29
Rat Catchers: 31
Scholars: 33
Spiritualist: 39
Slayers: 11
Storytellers: 82
Military Officers: 70

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 70
Comfort Services: 95
Enchanters: 22
Herbalists: 24
Jaminators: 75
Needleworkers: 65
Potters: 34
Preserve Makers: 63
Quilters: 30
Seamsters: 100
Spinners: 58
Tinker: 23
Weaver: 54

Artists

Actors: 21
Architects: 8
Bards: 34
Costumers: 13
Dancers: 24
Drafters: 13
Engravers: 17
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 10
Glaziers: 22
Inlayers: 20
Musicians: 63
Painters, Art: 10
Playwrights: 22
Sculptors, Art: 19
Wood Carvers: 72
Writers: 87

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 68
Canners: 63
Cheesmakers: 70
Ice Merchants: 9
Millers: 42
Picklers: 37
Smokers: 25
Stockmakers: 24
Tobacconists: 33
Tallowmakers: 46

7951 of Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

11475 of Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1689 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

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

History

The the a suit of Kasten-brust armour of Necromancy, an a suit of Kasten-brust armour imbued with potent amounts of Necromancy energies was created near Êkèkê Ripíênê-têlo by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.