Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè (/ˈdɘco/ /θɪ/ [bump] [bicycle]) is a temperate Town located in Dahya Lûhi County, Vangîfkthêkè Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè was founded by Kirstin Trêtëm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Qathëí-lathè 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). Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè receives an average of 162 cm/y (63 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5774 m (18943 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 12th century in spring of the year 1098, by Kirstin Trêtëm. The establishment of Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè's construction back out of the project. Kirstin Trêtëm pushed on reguardles, and Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qathëí-lathè 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.

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè is is constructed arround a series of narrow paverstone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The town's brittle defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Right off the bat Qathëí-lathè 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. The new wealth has created some worrying attitudes in many passers by, such that it’s clear new laws have recently been enacted and enforced with such extreme scrutiny the locals seem to be going about their day as if by clockwork.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Qathëí-lathè 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.

Qathëí-lathè 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.

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

Qathëí-lathè 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 Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qathëí-lathè 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Qathëí-lathè 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..

In Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè leaves and flower petals never touch the ground.

The Chicken near Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

394 of Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 87 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 67 work as Service Workers
• 37 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 58 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

854 of Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 38 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Qathëí-lathè Dêtîkè possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

POI

History

The the a horn of Transmutation, an a horn imbued with potent amounts of Transmutation energies was created in Qat-kinê Bî by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History