Town: Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Sëcëngêki Zone
Region	Trokhyijdzumehu Shrublands
Founded	1125
Community Leader	City Manager Goenes Shegëm
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	8318 m (-15659 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	182 cm/y (71 in/y)
Population	1076
Population Density	269 people per km² (1076 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈsoʃɘ/ /lɘˈg̃ɘjɘ/
Direct Translation	[obese] [infection]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè (/ˈsoʃɘ/ /lɘˈg̃ɘjɘ/ [obese] [infection]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sëcëngêki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

Climate

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°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 21°C (69°F). Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè receives an average of 182 cm/y (71 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 8318 m (-15659 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 12th century in fall of the year 1125, by Ermp̪f̄sh Méchvō 'Elite Alina' Dä̌shī Da̋g Cä̌s Garèj. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Ermp̪f̄sh Méchvō 'Elite Alina' Dä̌shī Da̋g Cä̌s Garèj.

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

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè is was constructed arround several narrow carved bedrock mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's exceptionaly well made fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè 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.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê 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.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê 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.

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

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê 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.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê 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

Two or more groups of citizens within Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè hate each other. Their neighbors or the local law have kept things from too-overt violence, but members of the groups will constantly interfere with their rivals and cause whatever misery they can get away with. This hate may spring from recent events, or it may be an inherited spite from old wrongs.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè there are unidentifiable people in the fog, but it seems to be okay.

The Achaierai near Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè are known to be quite timid.

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Summoning energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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: 3
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 2

Farmland: 4304 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 269
Poultry: 3228
Swine: 215
Sheep: 10
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 107

Craftsmen

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

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 2
Chandlers: 2
Chicken Butchers: 2
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 2
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 4
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

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

Cottage Industries

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

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 3

Produce Industries

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

321 of Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

734 of Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 21 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè was attacked by soldiers from another nation, with orders to raid Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè lost 152 people, 243 livestock, and 53 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 41, when members of Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to deliver supplies to a specific fortification. The operation was complicated by gale force winds which drowned out orders and hampered ranged combat. The conflict ended with the defense of the fortification against a siege, which ended in victory for Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Sothê-lêg̈êyê Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.