G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè (/ˈkëha/ /ˌlëqeˈkano/ [vague; ambiguous] [singer]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sihîlêsê Zone of the Union of Engineers.
The name G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè was founded by Trêbrëgê Èbmtco, who was culturaly Iron Elven.
Climate
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè receives an average of 259 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km2 (2 mi2), and an average elevation of 6208 m (20367 ft) above sea level.
Overview
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1303, by Trêbrëgê Èbmtco. 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 Trêbrëgê Èbmtco.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town'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.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious packed earth streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Astonishigly, the cost-cutting-focused defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The people are clearly worried about something, and everyone is either wearing a weapon or has one close at hand. Your gut tells you it’s not mere fate which has caused this town to begin failing...
Civic Infrastructure
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè 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 G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's parks.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè.
G̈íëm-lëqekano 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.
G̈íëm-lëqekano 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.
G̈íëm-lëqekano 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.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè 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 G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.
G̈íëm-lëqekano 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.
G̈íëm-lëqekano 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
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.
Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is long in G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè.
The Mome Rath near G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè are known to be more aggressive than normal.
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Summoning 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.
Agriculture
Dairy Farmers: 2
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 9
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3
Farmland: 5433 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 333
Poultry: 4005
Swine: 267
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 133
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 10
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1
Merchants
Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1
Service workers
Bakers: 7
Barbers: 6
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 6
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 5
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 3
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 2
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 13
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 4
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3
Artists
Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 4
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 5
Canners: 3
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 2
419 of G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
27 work in Agriculture
91 work as Craftsmen
32 work as Merchants
66 work as Service Workers
42 work as General Laborers
14 work as Skilled Laborers
63 work as Civil Servants
41 work in Cottage Industries
21 work as Artists
22 work in Produce Industries
810 of G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 106 (8%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè has been cursed with some blight that makes life difficult, albeit not impossible. An offended sorcerer's vengeful Working, an outraged god's wrath, a local distortion of the Legacy, or a simple history of bad feng shui in the area may have brought the curse about. I(devise not only the curse, but the reason why the locals haven't left for better lands).
G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.
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History
The the a small bag of Charm, an a small bag imbued with great amounts of Charm energies was created in G̈íëm-lëqekano Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.