Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye (/ˈp˔aja/ /g̃oˈdoro mɘˈbebë/ [tall] [bark (of tree)]) is a temperate Large City located in the Nahillerilon County of the Union of Engineers.
The name Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye was founded by Gril, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.
Climate
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye receives an average of 227 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye covers an area of nearly 367 km2 (146 mi2), and an average elevation of 3698 m (12132 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye was founded durring the late 10th century, by Gril. The establishment of Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye is no diffrent. The city'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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye is buildings are arranged within a network of restrictive canals streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city rests behind a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, and battlments. Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's unusual yet seemingly effective fortifications has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.
A look around Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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 Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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 Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's parks.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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. Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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 Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's natural decorations nor waterways.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye 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
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.
=In Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye when drawing, it's impossible to draw an imperfect circle.
The Serpentfolk near Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye'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 Enchantment energies of tier 2 via oath swearing.
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: 166
Farmers: 268
Farm Laborer: 429
Hunters: 277
Milk Maids: 220
Ranchers: 115
Ranch Hands: 235
Shepherds: 220
Farmland: 347866 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 21473
Poultry: 257679
Swine: 17178
Sheep: 858
Goats: 171
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 8589
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 182
Blacksmiths: 209
Bookbinders: 111
Buckle-makers: 119
Cabinetmakers: 204
Candlemakers: 296
Carpenters: 281
Clothmakers: 238
Coach and Harness Makers: 91
Coopers: 214
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 113
Copyists: 82
Cutlers: 73
Fabricworkers: 214
Farrier: 520
Furriers: 56
Glassworkers: 306
Gunsmiths: 184
Harness-Makers: 81
Hatters: 170
Hosiery Workers: 61
Jewelers: 93
Leatherwrights: 214
Locksmiths: 86
Matchstick makers: 143
Musical Instrument Makers: 126
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 106
Paper Workers: 119
Plasterers: 110
Pursemakers: 143
Roofers: 93
Ropemakers: 84
Rugmakers: 80
Saddlers: 162
Scabbardmakers: 170
Scalemakers: 90
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 54
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 83
Shoemakers: 85
Soap and Tallow Workers: 272
Tailors: 418
Tanners: 108
Upholsterers: 122
Watchmakers: 119
Weavers: 277
Whitesmiths: 69
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 60
Arcana Sellers: 61
Beer-Sellers: 113
Booksellers: 145
Butchers: 226
Chandlers: 226
Chicken Butchers: 235
Entrepreneurs: 90
Fine Clothiers: 214
Fishmongers: 220
Florists: 52
Potion Sellers: 143
Resellers: 373
Spice Merchants: 122
Wine-sellers: 186
Wheelwright: 130
Woodsellers: 84
Service workers
Bakers: 477
Barbers: 336
Coachmen: 124
Cooks: 357
Doctors: 180
Gamekeepers: 126
Grooms: 72
Hairdressers: 306
Healers: 241
Housekeepers: 226
Housemaids: 452
House Stewards: 268
Inns: 80
Laundry maids: 156
Maidservants: 296
Nursery Maids: 150
Pastrycooks: 330
Restaurateur: 330
Tavern Keepers: 390
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 127
Bleachers: 78
Chemical Workers: 49
Coal Heavers: 186
In-Town Couriers: 171
Long Haul Couriers: 190
Dockyard Workers: 171
Gas Workers: 42
Hay Merchants: 70
Leech Collectors: 212
Millers: 199
Miners: 178
Oilmen and Polishers: 126
Postmen: 186
Pure Finder: 116
Skinners: 277
Sugar Refiners: 48
Tosher: 136
Warehousemen: 330
Watercarriers: 184
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 260
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 108
Alchemist: 129
Clerk: 175
Dentists: 85
Educators: 256
Engineers: 124
Gardeners: 87
Mages: 64
Plumbers: 89
Pharmacist: 102
Professors: 38
Scientists: 66
Wizards: 37
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 85
Bankers: 129
Civil Clerks: 190
Civic Iudex: 95
Consultants: 56
Exorcist: 209
Fixers: 99
Kami Clerk: 166
Landlords: 163
Lawyers: 108
Legend Keepers: 143
Militia Officers: 858
Monks, Monastic: 268
Monks, Civic: 260
Historian, Oral: 190
Historian, Textual: 104
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 186
Priests: 330
Rangers: 120
Rat Catchers: 131
Scholars: 140
Spiritualist: 171
Slayers: 48
Storytellers: 336
Military Officers: 296
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 260
Comfort Services: 296
Enchanters: 99
Herbalists: 96
Jaminators: 286
Needleworkers: 277
Potters: 148
Preserve Makers: 252
Quilters: 122
Seamsters: 505
Spinners: 245
Tinker: 97
Weaver: 209
Artists
Actors: 89
Architects: 33
Bards: 130
Costumers: 52
Dancers: 103
Drafters: 56
Engravers: 69
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 42
Glaziers: 95
Inlayers: 85
Musicians: 238
Painters, Art: 44
Playwrights: 88
Sculptors, Art: 73
Wood Carvers: 286
Writers: 252
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 296
Canners: 245
Cheesmakers: 296
Ice Merchants: 38
Millers: 162
Picklers: 143
Smokers: 111
Stockmakers: 95
Tobacconists: 122
Tallowmakers: 199
32483 of Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1764 work in Agriculture
7231 work as Craftsmen
2680 work as Merchants
4897 work as Service Workers
3336 work as General Laborers
1360 work as Skilled Laborers
4881 work as Civil Servants
2892 work in Cottage Industries
1735 work as Artists
1707 work in Produce Industries
47398 of Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 6012 (7%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Due to a magical anomaly, Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.
POI
History
Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye is in secret rebellion against their ostensible liege, having cut deals with his enemies, plotted to betray him for their own gain, or bridled under his tyranny and sought a better lord. The community’s leadership is all in on this plot, and outside viceroys or representatives are being kept carefully ignorant of the reality. The common folk may be oblivious to the truth, though they’ll doubtless have felt the same motivations and promptings that convinced their leaders to turn traitor.
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye was attacked by a group of nobles with their private armies. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye lost 170 people, 397 livestock, and 46 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 142, when members of Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's militia enacted an operation to recruit a particular special forces group. The operation was complicated by at least some of the intelligence related to the operation was incorrect. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in a stalemate for Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Thevlën-g̈odoro Mêbebë Ye's bards, historians, and legend keepers.