Town: Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Vyirukrtmakha Zone
Region	Dräf-æ̈rïtsïkwi Forest
Founded	1359
Community Leader	City Manager Gilë Tsheshê
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation	4362 m (14311 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	81 cm/y (31 in/y)
Population	1335
Population Density	267 people per km² (667 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Elven High Magic
Naming
Native name	Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈliga/ /ˈɘʃè/
Direct Translation	[favorite] [beer]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè (/ˈliga/ /ˈɘʃè/ [favorite] [beer]) is a temperate Town located in the Vyirukrtmakha Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè was founded by Nrêli Èbêyê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè receives an average of 81 cm/y (31 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4362 m (14311 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 15th century in fall of the year 1359, by Nrêli Èbêyê. 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 Nrêli Èbêyê.

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

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of premissive packed earth streets which form hexical 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 emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's minimaly adiquite 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.

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Tëlêk-êshè 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.

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

Tëlêk-êshè 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.

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

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

Tëlêk-êshè 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 Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tëlêk-êshè 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.

Tëlêk-êshè 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

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

In Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Porcupine, Giant near Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves square dance to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 1 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: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5406 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 333
Poultry: 4005
Swine: 267
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 133

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 8
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
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: 5
Tailors: 9
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
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: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 7
Barbers: 5
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 7
House Stewards: 3
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: 2
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 3
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 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: 16
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 4
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 3

Cottage Industries

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

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 4

Produce Industries

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

421 of Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

808 of Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 106 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.

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

History

The the a crown of Summoning, an a crown imbued with potent amounts of Summoning energies was created near Tëlêk-êshè Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.