Town: Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Nêndënkîte Zone
Region	Qeqipuhisau Basin
Founded	1079
Community Leader	City Manager Glkesîyê Zlkèbm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	3750 m (12303 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	255 cm/y (100 in/y)
Population	1365
Population Density	273 people per km² (682 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Invocation
Naming
Native name	Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê
Pronunciation	/θɪˈmɪqɘ/ /cɪˈqeno/
Direct Translation	[awake; conscious] [visitor]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê (/θɪˈmɪqɘ/ /cɪˈqeno/ [awake; conscious] [visitor]) is a temperate Town located in the Nêndënkîte Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê was founded by Tsili Gadshêyê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3750 m (12303 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1079, by Tsili Gadshêyê. The establishment of Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow packed earth streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. 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. The exceptionaly well made fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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 which 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. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê long.

Civic Infrastructure

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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 Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's parks.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

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

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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. Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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 Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê 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

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê.

The Serpentfolk near Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves reenactments to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 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: 2
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5500 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 341
Poultry: 4095
Swine: 273
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 136

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 7
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
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: 8
Barbers: 6
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 7
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 5

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 3
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: 2
Warehousemen: 4
Watercarriers: 2
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 3

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 15
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

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

430 of Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

895 of Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 40 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê is uncommonly rich, not only for the gentry but for the common citizens as well. They may produce a valuable good, oversee precious resource extraction, have special economic favors from the ruler, or simply have inherited a vast body of infrastructure. Their neighbors likely view them with envy, and outside raiders and exploiters find them an ideal target.

Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

History

The the a suit of Kasten-brust armour of Illusion, an a suit of Kasten-brust armour imbued with potent amounts of Illusion energies was created near Bêvlën-cîqeno Fêqê by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.