Large City: Yevî-jêzê Sêdè

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Dlzironedu Zone
Region	Endon Heath
Founded	1034
Community Leader	Lord Kthè
Area	68 km² (27 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	7110 m (-19622 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	73 cm/y (28 in/y)
Population	15934
Population Density	234 people per km² (590 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Invocation
Naming
Native name	Yevî-jêzê Sêdè
Pronunciation	/ˈjevɪ/ /ˈʤɘzɘ/
Direct Translation	[urban] [widow]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè (/ˈjevɪ/ /ˈʤɘzɘ/ [urban] [widow]) is a temperate Large City located in the Dlzironedu Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Yevî-jêzê Sêdè is derived from the Goblin language, as Yevî-jêzê Sêdè was founded by Trgêbrthê, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Yevî-jêzê Sêdè receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Yevî-jêzê Sêdè covers an area of nearly 68 km² (27 mi²), and an average elevation of 7110 m (-19622 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè was founded durring the early 11th century, by Trgêbrthê. The establishment of Yevî-jêzê Sêdè was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Trgêbrthê struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Yevî-jêzê Sêdè as a prison colony.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt packed earth streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The city rests behind a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, and battlments. Yevî-jêzê Sêdè'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. Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's unusual yet seemingly effective 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 city as needed.

A look around Yevî-jêzê Sêdè makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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 Yevî-jêzê Sêdè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's parks.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Yevî-jêzê Sêdè.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

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

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has an Administrative Academy which trains individuals in the administrative arts.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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. Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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 Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè 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

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

The Dvorovoi near Yevî-jêzê Sêdè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local narcotic to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 1 via throat chanting.

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: 30
Farmers: 45
Farm Laborer: 88
Hunters: 56
Milk Maids: 41
Ranchers: 20
Ranch Hands: 44
Shepherds: 40

Farmland: 64692 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 3983
Poultry: 47802
Swine: 3186
Sheep: 159
Goats: 31
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 1593

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 33
Blacksmiths: 36
Bookbinders: 20
Buckle-makers: 22
Cabinetmakers: 37
Candlemakers: 51
Carpenters: 60
Clothmakers: 46
Coach and Harness Makers: 17
Coopers: 44
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 21
Copyists: 14
Cutlers: 13
Fabricworkers: 37
Farrier: 91
Furriers: 10
Glassworkers: 53
Gunsmiths: 32
Harness-Makers: 14
Hatters: 33
Hosiery Workers: 11
Jewelers: 18
Leatherwrights: 41
Locksmiths: 15
Matchstick makers: 24
Musical Instrument Makers: 21
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 19
Paper Workers: 22
Plasterers: 20
Pursemakers: 26
Roofers: 16
Ropemakers: 16
Rugmakers: 15
Saddlers: 31
Scabbardmakers: 35
Scalemakers: 17
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 10
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 14
Shoemakers: 15
Soap and Tallow Workers: 65
Tailors: 81
Tanners: 20
Upholsterers: 22
Watchmakers: 20
Weavers: 46
Whitesmiths: 12

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 11
Arcana Sellers: 10
Beer-Sellers: 22
Booksellers: 24
Butchers: 43
Chandlers: 44
Chicken Butchers: 42
Entrepreneurs: 16
Fine Clothiers: 41
Fishmongers: 45
Florists: 9
Potion Sellers: 26
Resellers: 63
Spice Merchants: 21
Wine-sellers: 31
Wheelwright: 23
Woodsellers: 15

Service workers

Bakers: 63
Barbers: 81
Coachmen: 23
Cooks: 69
Doctors: 34
Gamekeepers: 24
Grooms: 14
Hairdressers: 56
Healers: 44
Housekeepers: 46
Housemaids: 88
House Stewards: 46
Inns: 15
Laundry maids: 30
Maidservants: 54
Nursery Maids: 29
Pastrycooks: 54
Restaurateur: 63
Tavern Keepers: 66

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 23
Bleachers: 14
Chemical Workers: 9
Coal Heavers: 34
In-Town Couriers: 37
Long Haul Couriers: 37
Dockyard Workers: 31
Gas Workers: 7
Hay Merchants: 13
Leech Collectors: 43
Millers: 37
Miners: 37
Oilmen and Polishers: 24
Postmen: 37
Pure Finder: 21
Skinners: 51
Sugar Refiners: 9
Tosher: 25
Warehousemen: 46
Watercarriers: 32
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 45

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 20
Alchemist: 23
Clerk: 31
Dentists: 16
Educators: 42
Engineers: 23
Gardeners: 15
Mages: 11
Plumbers: 17
Pharmacist: 19
Professors: 7
Scientists: 12
Wizards: 6

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 15
Bankers: 23
Civil Clerks: 34
Civic Iudex: 17
Consultants: 10
Exorcist: 36
Fixers: 18
Kami Clerk: 29
Landlords: 30
Lawyers: 20
Legend Keepers: 27
Militia Officers: 144
Monks, Monastic: 46
Monks, Civic: 48
Historian, Oral: 39
Historian, Textual: 17
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 36
Priests: 66
Rangers: 20
Rat Catchers: 24
Scholars: 25
Spiritualist: 28
Slayers: 8
Storytellers: 54
Military Officers: 54

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 46
Comfort Services: 59
Enchanters: 18
Herbalists: 17
Jaminators: 61
Needleworkers: 49
Potters: 27
Preserve Makers: 44
Quilters: 24
Seamsters: 75
Spinners: 46
Tinker: 18
Weaver: 39

Artists

Actors: 16
Architects: 6
Bards: 23
Costumers: 9
Dancers: 18
Drafters: 10
Engravers: 13
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 7
Glaziers: 16
Inlayers: 15
Musicians: 46
Painters, Art: 8
Playwrights: 17
Sculptors, Art: 14
Wood Carvers: 51
Writers: 54

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 56
Canners: 41
Cheesmakers: 59
Ice Merchants: 7
Millers: 34
Picklers: 27
Smokers: 20
Stockmakers: 17
Tobacconists: 25
Tallowmakers: 36

5945 of Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

8715 of Yevî-jêzê Sêdè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1274 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè was unknowingly built atop something unstable, and now that substrate is crumbling. It may be swampy ground or a decaying coastline, or it could be an ancient buried city that’s now giving way. In the case of some antique habitation, the denizens that once lived there might be boiling upward as their home is collapsing, or new opportunities may be revealed even as the community’s present structure is ruined.

Yevî-jêzê Sêdè is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a most peculiar disaster struck Yevî-jêzê Sêdè, causing great chunks of ice to fall from the sky. Yevî-jêzê Sêdè lost 110 people, 320 livestock, and 30 buildings in the disaster.. The ice rain is generally remembered as the Cursed Fates Rain.