Town: Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Fîthdekî Zone
Region	Nuqicozupi Brushlands
Founded	1457
Community Leader	City Manager Melanie Shèbm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation	894 m (2933 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	215 cm/y (84 in/y)
Population	1398
Population Density	279 people per km² (699 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Augury
Naming
Native name	Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈθɘha/ /ˈθovɪ/
Direct Translation	[major] [spy]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè (/ˈθɘha/ /ˈθovɪ/ [major] [spy]) is a temperate Town located in the Fîthdekî Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè was founded by Hèsil Trêrthèj, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 894 m (2933 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1457, by Hèsil Trêrthèj. The establishment of Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Hèsil Trêrthèj electing to pay people to resettle in Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè.

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

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè is was constructed arround several premissive paverstone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. 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 maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè is a bustling hive of activity. Everyone moves at nothing short of a jog, each convocation is a mile a minute, and there’s dedicated lanes for riding through town in the center of each street. The locals all appear to be not merely occupied, but in a true hurry for everything from drinking a pint of ale to their daily work.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Mêl-thovî 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.

Mêl-thovî 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.

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

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Mêl-thovî 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 Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mêl-thovî 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.

Mêl-thovî 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

Mêl-thovî 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.

Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 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: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5647 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 349
Poultry: 4194
Swine: 279
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 139

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 6
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
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: 2
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
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: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 4
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 5
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: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 4
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

429 of Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

872 of Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 97 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè was attacked by soldiers from another nation, with orders to raid Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè lost 293 people, 139 livestock, and 37 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 72, when members of Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular port to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by the officers in charge fight among themselves, weakening the army as a whole. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Mêl-thovî Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.