Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè (/ˈvɘp˔ɘ/ /dëˈog̃ë/ [external] [comfort]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Sëcëngêki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè was founded by Khè Brêpîbrth, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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). Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè receives an average of 132 cm/y (51 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 6984 m (-20036 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 12th century in winter of the year 1126, by Khè Brêpîbrth. 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 Khè Brêpîbrth.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè is is constructed arround a series of crampt flagstone mainstreets which form overlapping circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's size could have. Astonishigly, the well-designed, yet cheep are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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.

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

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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. Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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 Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë 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

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè has a long tradition of martial expertise. This may be a crisply-organized history of skilled native levies, or it may be a natural belligerence in the people that leaves them familiar with bloodshed. While their neighbors and liege doubtless respect their talents, this very aptitude might make them more willing to turn to steel than prudence would advise.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is long in Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè.

The Leshy, Gourd near Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves ritual combat to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

526 of Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 31 work in Agriculture
• 120 work as Craftsmen
• 42 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 53 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 81 work as Civil Servants
• 47 work in Cottage Industries
• 26 work as Artists
• 29 work in Produce Industries

1031 of Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 64 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

The the a handaxe of Summoning, an a handaxe imbued with notable amounts of Summoning energies was created near Qabibl-dëog̈ë Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History