Large City: Êpíî-têsë Sêdè

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Jajëhifitë Zone
Region	Zomoeje Maquis
Founded	1670
Community Leader	Lord Tsëîd
Area	233 km² (93 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	2342 m (7683 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	245 cm/y (96 in/y)
Population	55419
Population Density	237 people per km² (595 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Charm
Naming
Native name	Êpíî-têsë Sêdè
Pronunciation	/ˈɘp˔ɪ/ /ˈtɘsë/
Direct Translation	[copper; bronze] [spa (mineral spring); resort]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè (/ˈɘp˔ɪ/ /ˈtɘsë/ [copper; bronze] [spa (mineral spring); resort]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Jajëhifitë Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Êpíî-têsë Sêdè is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was founded by Èbêbmthe, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Êpíî-têsë Sêdè receives an average of 245 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Êpíî-têsë Sêdè covers an area of nearly 233 km² (93 mi²), and an average elevation of 2342 m (7683 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was founded durring the late 18th century in early spring of the year 1670, by Èbêbmthe. The establishment of Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's construction back out of the project. Èbêbmthe pushed on reguardles, and Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè is buildings have been located at convienant points along the hill Êpíî-têsë Sêdè was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the restrictive gravel streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. 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. Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's failry decent fortifications has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Right off the bat Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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 influx of wealth has brought with it an influx of relaxation. Everywhere you look people are enjoying their prosperity in a slow, casual, and deliberate manner. There’s no rush for anything anywhere you look.

Civic Infrastructure

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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 Êpíî-têsë Sêdè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's parks.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Êpíî-têsë Sêdè.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

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

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

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

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

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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. Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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 Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè 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

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Êpíî-têsë Sêdè.

The Leshy, Fungus near Êpíî-têsë Sêdè are known to be quite timid.

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves bloodletting to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

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: 107
Farmers: 173
Farm Laborer: 277
Hunters: 178
Milk Maids: 149
Ranchers: 72
Ranch Hands: 160
Shepherds: 158

Farmland: 223892 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 13854
Poultry: 166257
Swine: 11083
Sheep: 554
Goats: 110
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 5541

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 115
Blacksmiths: 135
Bookbinders: 71
Buckle-makers: 74
Cabinetmakers: 135
Candlemakers: 191
Carpenters: 194
Clothmakers: 145
Coach and Harness Makers: 57
Coopers: 145
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 76
Copyists: 50
Cutlers: 45
Fabricworkers: 120
Farrier: 284
Furriers: 35
Glassworkers: 205
Gunsmiths: 133
Harness-Makers: 53
Hatters: 105
Hosiery Workers: 39
Jewelers: 62
Leatherwrights: 131
Locksmiths: 57
Matchstick makers: 87
Musical Instrument Makers: 85
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 68
Paper Workers: 82
Plasterers: 79
Pursemakers: 90
Roofers: 58
Ropemakers: 55
Rugmakers: 54
Saddlers: 100
Scabbardmakers: 114
Scalemakers: 61
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 35
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 52
Shoemakers: 52
Soap and Tallow Workers: 209
Tailors: 270
Tanners: 70
Upholsterers: 82
Watchmakers: 73
Weavers: 162
Whitesmiths: 43

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 37
Arcana Sellers: 39
Beer-Sellers: 70
Booksellers: 86
Butchers: 158
Chandlers: 135
Chicken Butchers: 156
Entrepreneurs: 55
Fine Clothiers: 153
Fishmongers: 142
Florists: 33
Potion Sellers: 95
Resellers: 213
Spice Merchants: 78
Wine-sellers: 110
Wheelwright: 83
Woodsellers: 51

Service workers

Bakers: 325
Barbers: 235
Coachmen: 76
Cooks: 221
Doctors: 114
Gamekeepers: 87
Grooms: 49
Hairdressers: 178
Healers: 147
Housekeepers: 173
Housemaids: 240
House Stewards: 158
Inns: 53
Laundry maids: 98
Maidservants: 178
Nursery Maids: 100
Pastrycooks: 191
Restaurateur: 221
Tavern Keepers: 251

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 80
Bleachers: 50
Chemical Workers: 32
Coal Heavers: 110
In-Town Couriers: 128
Long Haul Couriers: 120
Dockyard Workers: 120
Gas Workers: 27
Hay Merchants: 47
Leech Collectors: 133
Millers: 120
Miners: 131
Oilmen and Polishers: 90
Postmen: 131
Pure Finder: 75
Skinners: 162
Sugar Refiners: 31
Tosher: 86
Warehousemen: 191
Watercarriers: 109
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 153

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 71
Alchemist: 84
Clerk: 113
Dentists: 56
Educators: 165
Engineers: 82
Gardeners: 56
Mages: 41
Plumbers: 58
Pharmacist: 69
Professors: 23
Scientists: 40
Wizards: 24

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 55
Bankers: 78
Civil Clerks: 120
Civic Iudex: 62
Consultants: 35
Exorcist: 138
Fixers: 64
Kami Clerk: 114
Landlords: 103
Lawyers: 69
Legend Keepers: 95
Militia Officers: 503
Monks, Monastic: 167
Monks, Civic: 178
Historian, Oral: 117
Historian, Textual: 66
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 115
Priests: 240
Rangers: 71
Rat Catchers: 88
Scholars: 86
Spiritualist: 106
Slayers: 31
Storytellers: 194
Military Officers: 173

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 153
Comfort Services: 230
Enchanters: 63
Herbalists: 60
Jaminators: 197
Needleworkers: 191
Potters: 85
Preserve Makers: 158
Quilters: 75
Seamsters: 291
Spinners: 184
Tinker: 59
Weaver: 145

Artists

Actors: 60
Architects: 22
Bards: 82
Costumers: 33
Dancers: 69
Drafters: 35
Engravers: 46
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 27
Glaziers: 60
Inlayers: 53
Musicians: 149
Painters, Art: 28
Playwrights: 58
Sculptors, Art: 46
Wood Carvers: 213
Writers: 178

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 178
Canners: 162
Cheesmakers: 197
Ice Merchants: 24
Millers: 120
Picklers: 90
Smokers: 71
Stockmakers: 61
Tobacconists: 87
Tallowmakers: 117

20827 of Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

33484 of Êpíî-têsë Sêdè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1108 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

History

Êpíî-têsë Sêdè used to be much richer, but something happened in the last 6 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

The the a coin of Truename Magic, an a coin imbued with great amounts of Truename Magic energies was created near Êpíî-têsë Sêdè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.