Town: Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Sihîlêsê Zone
Region	Vǐk Qisijĭ Qumă Woods
Founded	999
Community Leader	City Manager Ýithi Fyèj Glkê Trëm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	29°C (84°F)
Average Elevation	3940 m (12926 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	224 cm/y (88 in/y)
Population	1425
Population Density	285 people per km² (712 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Chronomancy
Naming
Native name	Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈɘʃè/ /ˈèθe/
Direct Translation	[beer] [dream; fantasy]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè (/ˈɘʃè/ /ˈèθe/ [beer] [dream; fantasy]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sihîlêsê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè was founded by Ýithi Fyèj Glkê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè receives an average of 224 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3940 m (12926 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 11th century, by Ýithi Fyèj Glkê. The establishment of Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sêlês-èthe 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.

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of restrictive split-log ties streets which form octogonal paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's frontieer-style defences are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Sêlês-èthe 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 everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Sêlês-èthe 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.

Sêlês-èthe 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.

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

Sêlês-èthe 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 Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sêlês-èthe 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.

Sêlês-èthe 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

While Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè has a public leader, the real authority is hidden from outsiders. This ruler may draw their authority from rationales unacceptable to outsiders, they may have cowed the public authority into obedience, or they may have a mutually beneficial private arrangement with the official ruler.

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

In Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Forgotten One near Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Necromancy energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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: 3
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5785 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 356
Poultry: 4275
Swine: 285
Sheep: 14
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 142

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 10
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 9
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 8
Barbers: 6
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 4
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 6
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 5

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 10
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

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

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 5
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

452 of Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

859 of Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 114 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

History

The the a mail collar of Invocation, an a mail collar imbued with notable amounts of Invocation energies was created near Sêlês-èthe Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.