Large City: Sèkê-lêhëno Îè

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè
Example Iron Elvish architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Unoferin County
Region	Pjdromesini Maquis
Founded	1371
Community Leader	City Manager Annis
Area	333 km² (133 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	1028 m (3372 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	248 cm/y (97 in/y)
Population	79297
Population Density	238 people per km² (596 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Abjuration
Naming
Native name	Sèkê-lêhëno Îè
Pronunciation	/ˈsèkɘ/ /lɘˈhëno/
Direct Translation	[keen] [drain]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè (/ˈsèkɘ/ /lɘˈhëno/ [keen] [drain]) is a temperate Large City located in the Unoferin County of the Union of Engineers.

The name Sèkê-lêhëno Îè is derived from the Gnollish language, as Sèkê-lêhëno Îè was founded by Annis, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.

Climate

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Sèkê-lêhëno Îè receives an average of 248 cm/y (97 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Sèkê-lêhëno Îè covers an area of nearly 333 km² (133 mi²), and an average elevation of 1028 m (3372 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1371, by Annis. The establishment of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sèkê-lêhëno Îè is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè is buildings are located arround a single narrow cobblestone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the city's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The city's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the city's defences.

Your first impression of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè proves to be right on the money. This city is where the rebels chose to settle. Fashion trends are quite simply the opposite of what’s popular in the other nearby communities. THis trend extends everywhere. Things that should be black are white, what would normally be square is organically curved, and what is typically unthinkable for polite society is more than welcome in this public square. Up to the logical limits, of course. There’s no flaying someone alive to eat their skin going on, but the women are dressed a little immodestly, the men are a little more emotional, and the food is all overly complex and terrible.

Civic Infrastructure

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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 Sèkê-lêhëno Îè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's parks.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Sèkê-lêhëno Îè.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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 City. Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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 Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè 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.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

While Sèkê-lêhëno Îè might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is recurring in Sèkê-lêhëno Îè.

The Kamadan near Sèkê-lêhëno Îè are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Summoning 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 145
Farmers: 226
Farm Laborer: 396
Hunters: 247
Milk Maids: 214
Ranchers: 105
Ranch Hands: 229
Shepherds: 198

Farmland: 317980 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 19824
Poultry: 237891
Swine: 15859
Sheep: 792
Goats: 158
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 7929

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 161
Blacksmiths: 168
Bookbinders: 99
Buckle-makers: 111
Cabinetmakers: 208
Candlemakers: 283
Carpenters: 236
Clothmakers: 233
Coach and Harness Makers: 85
Coopers: 214
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 110
Copyists: 77
Cutlers: 66
Fabricworkers: 188
Farrier: 453
Furriers: 51
Glassworkers: 264
Gunsmiths: 151
Harness-Makers: 75
Hatters: 142
Hosiery Workers: 57
Jewelers: 87
Leatherwrights: 208
Locksmiths: 78
Matchstick makers: 129
Musical Instrument Makers: 116
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 96
Paper Workers: 113
Plasterers: 110
Pursemakers: 134
Roofers: 84
Ropemakers: 80
Rugmakers: 74
Saddlers: 155
Scabbardmakers: 170
Scalemakers: 88
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 51
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 76
Shoemakers: 78
Soap and Tallow Workers: 236
Tailors: 587
Tanners: 99
Upholsterers: 113
Watchmakers: 104
Weavers: 247
Whitesmiths: 63

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 53
Arcana Sellers: 56
Beer-Sellers: 108
Booksellers: 120
Butchers: 198
Chandlers: 184
Chicken Butchers: 217
Entrepreneurs: 82
Fine Clothiers: 208
Fishmongers: 203
Florists: 47
Potion Sellers: 136
Resellers: 344
Spice Merchants: 110
Wine-sellers: 158
Wheelwright: 118
Woodsellers: 75

Service workers

Bakers: 466
Barbers: 428
Coachmen: 111
Cooks: 360
Doctors: 166
Gamekeepers: 127
Grooms: 69
Hairdressers: 283
Healers: 211
Housekeepers: 240
Housemaids: 466
House Stewards: 247
Inns: 76
Laundry maids: 146
Maidservants: 283
Nursery Maids: 149
Pastrycooks: 264
Restaurateur: 293
Tavern Keepers: 317

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 107
Bleachers: 73
Chemical Workers: 44
Coal Heavers: 161
In-Town Couriers: 184
Long Haul Couriers: 180
Dockyard Workers: 158
Gas Workers: 38
Hay Merchants: 65
Leech Collectors: 229
Millers: 176
Miners: 172
Oilmen and Polishers: 127
Postmen: 184
Pure Finder: 102
Skinners: 233
Sugar Refiners: 45
Tosher: 127
Warehousemen: 264
Watercarriers: 166
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 203

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 105
Alchemist: 115
Clerk: 152
Dentists: 80
Educators: 205
Engineers: 113
Gardeners: 80
Mages: 59
Plumbers: 80
Pharmacist: 92
Professors: 34
Scientists: 60
Wizards: 34

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 76
Bankers: 112
Civil Clerks: 184
Civic Iudex: 86
Consultants: 52
Exorcist: 198
Fixers: 97
Kami Clerk: 160
Landlords: 145
Lawyers: 93
Legend Keepers: 132
Militia Officers: 609
Monks, Monastic: 247
Monks, Civic: 273
Historian, Oral: 184
Historian, Textual: 95
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 168
Priests: 283
Rangers: 107
Rat Catchers: 117
Scholars: 125
Spiritualist: 146
Slayers: 44
Storytellers: 278
Military Officers: 264

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 240
Comfort Services: 330
Enchanters: 92
Herbalists: 88
Jaminators: 255
Needleworkers: 273
Potters: 134
Preserve Makers: 255
Quilters: 110
Seamsters: 377
Spinners: 247
Tinker: 88
Weaver: 214

Artists

Actors: 83
Architects: 31
Bards: 120
Costumers: 48
Dancers: 94
Drafters: 51
Engravers: 62
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 39
Glaziers: 86
Inlayers: 79
Musicians: 220
Painters, Art: 40
Playwrights: 82
Sculptors, Art: 69
Wood Carvers: 304
Writers: 273

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 255
Canners: 233
Cheesmakers: 283
Ice Merchants: 35
Millers: 165
Picklers: 132
Smokers: 102
Stockmakers: 89
Tobacconists: 132
Tallowmakers: 176

30050 of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

45283 of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3964 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Sèkê-lêhëno Îè's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

History

The the a library of Chronomancy, an a library imbued with great amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Sèkê-lêhëno Îè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.