Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè (/qo/ /eˈqëjɪ/ [thin (slender); slim] [moss]) is a temperate Town located in the Mèrevaqêyê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè was founded by Khêbêv Èlkdo, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè receives an average of 282 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1912 m (6272 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 14th century in summer of the year 1271, by Khêbêv Èlkdo. The establishment of Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town lacks any defencive features, though certainly constructing even a simple fence or digging a ditch is at the forefront of the 's mind. At least, one would hope so.

A look around Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Qo-eqëyî 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.

Qo-eqëyî 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.

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

Qo-eqëyî 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 Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qo-eqëyî 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.

Qo-eqëyî 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

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè's town hall 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.”.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is long in Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè.

The Giant cockroach near Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè are known to be quite timid.

Qo-eqëyî 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 Illusion energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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.

Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

428 of Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 95 work as Craftsmen
• 32 work as Merchants
• 73 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 40 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

857 of Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 82 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

POI

History

The the a mantle of Transmutation, an a mantle imbued with great amounts of Transmutation energies was created near Qo-eqëyî Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History