Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè (/eˈθɘnë/ /ˈcakè/ [relevant] [feeling]) is a subtropical Town located in the Vapíatacê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè was founded by Shèshi Tsîthê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè receives an average of 273 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1870 m (6135 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1458, by Shèshi Tsîthê. The establishment of Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad split-log ties streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's peasent-grade are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Right off the bat Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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 town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the town nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the town, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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.

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

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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.

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

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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 Town. Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè 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

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's mayor's house 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 Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè during thunderstorms, with each flash of lightning, everyone sees different monsters from the corner of their eyes.

The Kamadan near Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 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.

Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

396 of Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 88 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 57 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

846 of Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 51 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

POI

History

A local has came up with a wonderful new idea (639 % 6)+1 months ago; it may be a magical innovation, a new industrial process, a new agricultural product, a new use for what was thought to be ancient garbage, or some other very useful, profitable idea. Everyone around them is fighting for the chance to exploit this clever new plan.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Gêlëom-cakè Dêtîkè's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History