Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè (/mi/ /ˈvèmɘ/ [tan] [shade; shadow; hue]) is a temperate Town located in the Sëcëngêki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè was founded by Beth Zlkadsm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè receives an average of 150 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3520 m (11548 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1289, by Beth Zlkadsm. The establishment of Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mi-vèmê 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.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. The millitarily questionable fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè is, in a word, disorder. 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

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

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

Mi-vèmê 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.

Mi-vèmê 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.

Mi-vèmê 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.

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

Mi-vèmê 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. Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Mi-vèmê 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 Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mi-vèmê 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.

Mi-vèmê 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè the utterance of expletives is impossible within city limits. This has changed as the limits have changed, but has not kept up with slang, or swearing in foreign languages.

The Ib Shade near Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves bloodletting to channel Illusion energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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.

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

417 of Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 14 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

885 of Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 40 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Mi-vèmê Dêtîkè, which lost 285 people, 316 livestock, and 40 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Heartbreak's Day.

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