Aè-êtha Dêtîkè

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè (/ˈaè/ /ˈɘθa/ [obscure] [top; mountain; peak]) is a subtropical Town located in the G̈mthêldèthêkè Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Aè-êtha Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Aè-êtha Dêtîkè was founded by Tsili Trgarega, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Aè-êtha Dêtîkè receives an average of 124 cm/y (48 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Aè-êtha Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 10030 m (-10042 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 12th century in winter of the year 1115, by Tsili Trgarega. The establishment of Aè-êtha Dêtîkè 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.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Aè-êtha Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè is buildings are built arround a single crampt paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Astonishigly, the brittle defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Aè-êtha 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 scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Aè-êtha Dêtîkè suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Aè-êtha Dêtîkè long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Aè-êtha 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.

Aè-êtha 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.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè 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.

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

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè 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 Town. Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Aè-êtha 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 Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Aè-êtha 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.

Aè-êtha 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

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Aè-êtha Dêtîkè.

The Snake, Constrictor near Aè-êtha Dêtîkè are known to be quite timid.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves ritual combat to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 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.

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

412 of Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 89 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 71 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 61 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

848 of Aè-êtha Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 94 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Aè-êtha Dêtîkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

The the a warship of Chronomancy, an a warship imbued with notable amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Aè-êtha Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History