Town: Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Sëcëngêki Zone
Region	Věkhwě Běv Basin
Founded	1393
Community Leader	City Manager Eleri Ênkêyesho
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation	3924 m (12874 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	185 cm/y (72 in/y)
Population	1379
Population Density	275 people per km² (689 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Conjuration
Naming
Native name	Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/mɘˈʃɘva/ /ˈëqɘ/
Direct Translation	[natural] [expert; specialist]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè (/mɘˈʃɘva/ /ˈëqɘ/ [natural] [expert; specialist]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sëcëngêki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

Climate

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè receives an average of 185 cm/y (72 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3924 m (12874 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1393, by Cō̄ Cú̄shvoī 'Raven Lexi' Ma̋mp̪f̄y Haw̋chī Rä̌s Tregfëm. The establishment of Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Cō̄ Cú̄shvoī 'Raven Lexi' Ma̋mp̪f̄y Haw̋chī Rä̌s Tregfëm electing to pay people to resettle in Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè.

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sêk-ëqê 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.

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè is buildings are speckled and packed arround broad packed earth streets with seemingly no patern to them. It appears as if the town's residents simply built streets as they pleased and squeazed buildings in wherever and howeave rpossible, creating an organic, frustrating to navigate, maze of a town. The town has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. The cost-cutting-focused 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.

A look around Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè gives you a feeling of distrust and paranoia. Also greed. The locals seem to be very much into scholastic pursuits, based on the hushed, murmured conversations you hear at least. Everyone in Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè acts like they have discovered something wondrous, and are worried they will endure some horrible fate so another can take what they’ve discovered for themselves.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Sêk-ëqê 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.

Sêk-ëqê 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.

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè 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.

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

Sêk-ëqê 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 Town. Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Sêk-ëqê 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 Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sêk-ëqê 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.

Sêk-ëqê 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.

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè 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

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Necromancy energies of tier 2 via guttural bellowing.

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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5584 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 344
Poultry: 4137
Swine: 275
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 137

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 8
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 8
Barbers: 5
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 7
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 5
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 5

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 2
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 19
Monks, Monastic: 5
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 7
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 4

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 4
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 2

442 of Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

910 of Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 27 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami ended a drought plaguing Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè. One of Sêk-ëqê Dêtîkè's local festivals commemorates this miracle.