Large Town: Bëtho-cêna Fêqê

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Ineg̈èsho Zone
Region	Hez̄udedi Forest
Founded	1709
Community Leader	City Manager Yór Ménḱ 'Lexi Magic' Bēboīy Caw̄ Mé̄ Êrí
Area	7 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation	2722 m (8930 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	286 cm/y (112 in/y)
Population	1788
Population Density	255 people per km² (894 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Charm
Naming
Native name	Bëtho-cêna Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈbëʃo/ /ˈcɘna/
Direct Translation	[manual] [quilt]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê (/ˈbëʃo/ /ˈcɘna/ [manual] [quilt]) is a temperate Large Town located in the Ineg̈èsho Zone of the Union of Engineers.

Climate

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 25°C (77°F). Bëtho-cêna Fêqê receives an average of 286 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Bëtho-cêna Fêqê covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2722 m (8930 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê was founded durring the early 18th century in early fall of the year 1709, by Rawmpf̄̌sh Gaw̋chīy 'Violet Trigress' Cú̄́̄̋ Yāb Yaw̋nḱ Shêthonmth. The establishment of Bëtho-cêna Fêqê was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Rawmpf̄̌sh Gaw̋chīy 'Violet Trigress' Cú̄́̄̋ Yāb Yaw̋nḱ Shêthonmth electing to pay people to resettle in Bëtho-cêna Fêqê.

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Bëtho-cêna 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.

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê is buildings are arranged within a network of spacious cobblestone 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 town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The peasent-grade has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Bëtho-cêna Fêqê’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Bëtho-cêna 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.

Bëtho-cêna 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.

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

Bëtho-cêna 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 Bëtho-cêna Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Bëtho-cêna 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.

Bëtho-cêna 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.

Bëtho-cêna 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

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Bëtho-cêna Fêqê rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

The Spider Eater near Bëtho-cêna Fêqê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves bloodletting to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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: 3
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 6
Milk Maids: 4
Ranchers: 2
Ranch Hands: 5
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 7295 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 447
Poultry: 5364
Swine: 357
Sheep: 17
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 178

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 2
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 5
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 4
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 4
Farrier: 11
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 3
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 4
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 3
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 2
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 3
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 3
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 6
Tailors: 10
Tanners: 2
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 5
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 4
Chandlers: 4
Chicken Butchers: 5
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 4
Florists: 1
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 7
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 10
Barbers: 7
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 7
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 7
Healers: 4
Housekeepers: 5
Housemaids: 8
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 3
Maidservants: 5
Nursery Maids: 3
Pastrycooks: 6
Restaurateur: 6
Tavern Keepers: 8

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Chemical Workers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 4
Long Haul Couriers: 4
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 4
Millers: 3
Miners: 4
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 4
Pure Finder: 2
Skinners: 5
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 5

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 2
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 3
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 2
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 2
Consultants: 1
Exorcist: 4
Fixers: 2
Kami Clerk: 3
Landlords: 3
Lawyers: 2
Legend Keepers: 3
Militia Officers: 14
Monks, Monastic: 6
Monks, Civic: 5
Historian, Oral: 4
Historian, Textual: 2
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 4
Priests: 8
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 3
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 6

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 5
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 2
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 6
Needleworkers: 6
Potters: 3
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 8
Spinners: 5
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 5

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Costumers: 1
Dancers: 2
Drafters: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 5
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 6

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 6
Canners: 5
Cheesmakers: 6
Millers: 3
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 2
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

577 of Bëtho-cêna Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

1122 of Bëtho-cêna Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 89 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Bëtho-cêna Fêqê is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

The roads leading into Bëtho-cêna Fêqê possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.