Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè (/ˈp˔ɘho/ /ˈcig̃e/ [volatile] [bath]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Ëradîvë Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè was founded by Coraguis Zlêbmèj, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè receives an average of 187 cm/y (73 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 6016 m (19737 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1225, by Coraguis Zlêbmèj. The establishment of Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Coraguis Zlêbmèj struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè as a prison colony.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Píêho-cig̈e 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.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt cobblestone 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 is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. The perhapse unnessisarily well built defences has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Píêho-cig̈e 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

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

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

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

Píêho-cig̈e 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.

Píêho-cig̈e 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.

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

Píêho-cig̈e 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 Large Town. Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Píêho-cig̈e 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 Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Píêho-cig̈e 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.

Píêho-cig̈e 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

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's chapel 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..

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is recurring in Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè.

The Spider, Skull (Tiny) near Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Augury energies of tier 3 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.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

561 of Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 34 work in Agriculture
• 129 work as Craftsmen
• 44 work as Merchants
• 89 work as Service Workers
• 56 work as General Laborers
• 20 work as Skilled Laborers
• 84 work as Civil Servants
• 50 work in Cottage Industries
• 27 work as Artists
• 28 work in Produce Industries

1028 of Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 138 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè lost 160 people, 326 livestock, and 95 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 154, when members of Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to construct defenses in a particular depot. The operation was complicated by the enemy setting up an ambush. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in a crushing defeat for Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Píêho-cig̈e Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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