Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè (/ˈsohɘ/ /kè/ [famous] [tungsten]) is a subtropical Town located in the Vapíatacê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè was founded by Bone Crabs Brtheg̈, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè receives an average of 230 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3506 m (11502 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1359, by Bone Crabs Brtheg̈. 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 Bone Crabs Brtheg̈.

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mezyang-kè 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.

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of broad split-log ties streets which form hexical paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite 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.

A look around Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè seems to be home to a quite vibrant and boisterous community. Everywhere one looks they can see people going out their daily business with a smile and a spring in their step. Children play loudly in the streets, causing untold havoc as youth are want and allowed to do. On second glance, that chaos continues into adulthood. People seem to be allowed to do as they please with little harmoney to anything. It feels less like a town, and more like a spot people just happened to place their homes. Yet there are small elements here and there which show the underlying structure of the community. It’s just so complex, organic, and flowing one can only understand what is a piece of the puzzle, but not what its neighbors are.

Civic Infrastructure

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè 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.

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Mezyang-kè 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 Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's parks.

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

Mezyang-kè 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.

Mezyang-kè 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.

Mezyang-kè 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.

Mezyang-kè 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.

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

Mezyang-kè 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 Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mezyang-kè 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.

Mezyang-kè 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

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè birds speak prophesy.

The Voonith near Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves reenactments to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via throat 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.

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

472 of Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 101 work as Craftsmen
• 38 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 49 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 47 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

981 of Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 29 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Mezyang-kè Dêtîkè. The ice, snow, and wind killed 226 people, 268 livestock, and destroyed 30. The event is remembered as Heartbreak's Breath.

History