Small Town: G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Sihîlêsê Zone
Region	Win Keslè Forest
Founded	1168
Community Leader	City Manager Tshêpí Trtho
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation	5714 m (18746 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	295 cm/y (116 in/y)
Population	992
Population Density	248 people per km² (992 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Enchantment
Naming
Native name	G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈg̃ajè/ /ˈqɘg̃ɘ/
Direct Translation	[happy] [verse]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè (/ˈg̃ajè/ /ˈqɘg̃ɘ/ [happy] [verse]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Sihîlêsê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè was founded by Trënhêpî Tshêgë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè receives an average of 295 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 5714 m (18746 ft) above sea level.

Overview

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 13th century in fall of the year 1168, by Trënhêpî Tshêgë. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Trënhêpî Tshêgë.

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and G̈ayè-qêg̈ê 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.

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged within a network of restrictive cobblestone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's exceptionaly well made fortifications are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

The town 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

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

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê 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.

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê 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.

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

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

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê 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.

Cultural Notes

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's town hall 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..

In G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè every night at precisely midnight every structure in town is engulfed by sailors fire until the end of the witching hour.

The Spider, Scarlet (Tiny) near G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via recitation of poetic epics.

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: 2
Farmers: 2
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 3
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 2
Shepherds: 2

Farmland: 3977 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 248
Poultry: 2976
Swine: 198
Sheep: 9
Goats: 1
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 99

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 2
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 6
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 2
Hatters: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 2
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Roofers: 1
Saddlers: 1
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 5
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 2

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 2
Chandlers: 2
Chicken Butchers: 2
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 2
Fishmongers: 2
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 4
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 6
Barbers: 4
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 4
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Hairdressers: 3
Healers: 2
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 5
House Stewards: 3
Laundry maids: 1
Maidservants: 3
Nursery Maids: 1
Pastrycooks: 3
Restaurateur: 4
Tavern Keepers: 3

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 2
Leech Collectors: 2
Millers: 2
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 3
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 3
Watercarriers: 1
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 2

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 1
Educators: 2
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1

Civil Servants

Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 1
Landlords: 1
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 1
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 2
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 3
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 1
Storytellers: 3
Military Officers: 3

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 2
Needleworkers: 3
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 2
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 5
Spinners: 2
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 2

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Musicians: 2
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 3

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 3
Canners: 2
Cheesmakers: 3
Millers: 1
Picklers: 1
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 2

290 of G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

623 of G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 79 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè. One of G̈ayè-qêg̈ê Dêtîkè's local festivals commemorates this miracle.