Small Town: Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Jajëhifitë Zone
Region	Jagidedokuz̄u Moorland
Founded	1371
Community Leader	City Manager Ian Tsesh
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	1720 m (5643 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	244 cm/y (96 in/y)
Population	952
Population Density	238 people per km² (952 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Augury
Naming
Native name	Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/hɘ/ /dɘˈlifɪ/
Direct Translation	[violet] [sickness]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè (/hɘ/ /dɘˈlifɪ/ [violet] [sickness]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Jajëhifitë Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè was founded by Sienna Tsmë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè receives an average of 244 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 1720 m (5643 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1371, by Sienna Tsmë. 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 Sienna Tsmë.

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

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arround a single narrow gravel mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè's peasent-grade are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Right off the bat Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. This wealth has brought the town nothing but neurosis, if you can believe your eyes. Everyone acts as if you’re out to take a piece of them. Every door is locked and every window barred. Efforts are made to make you feel welcome, but only in the public areas of the town, particularly the market.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Oshîë-dêlifî 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.

Oshîë-dêlifî 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.

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

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

Oshîë-dêlifî 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Oshîë-dêlifî 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.

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè's bank 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 Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Mud Elemental, Large near Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè are known to be quite timid.

Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via chanting.

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

Farmland: 3827 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 238
Poultry: 2856
Swine: 190
Sheep: 9
Goats: 1
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 95

Craftsmen

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

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 1
Educators: 2
Engineers: 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: 13
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
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: 2
Comfort Services: 3
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
Musicians: 2
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 3

Produce Industries

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

274 of Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

621 of Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 57 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century an up-welling of water from beneath the earth caused Creek Arhazy to surge and overflow its banks. The resulting flood was isolated to the area around Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè, which was swallowed by the waters for several days. Oshîë-dêlifî Dêtîkè lost 204 people, 345 livestock, and 72 buildings in the disaster. The disaster is remembered as the Grieving Drownings.