Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè (/caˈgɘg̃ɘ/ /ˈino/ [pile; heap] [universe]) is a subtropical Town located in the Nëpimtrêsë Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè was founded by Gilè Wheelwright Treg̈kë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè receives an average of 262 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3022 m (9914 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 15th century in fall of the year 1422, by Gilè Wheelwright Treg̈kë. The establishment of Cagêg̈ê-ino 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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged within a network of narrow split-log ties 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 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. The town's brittle defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè is a bustling hive of activity. Everyone moves at nothing short of a jog, each convocation is a mile a minute, and there’s dedicated lanes for riding through town in the center of each street. The locals all appear to be not merely occupied, but in a true hurry for everything from drinking a pint of ale to their daily work.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Cagêg̈ê-ino 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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino 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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino 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.

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

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè 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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino 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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè 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

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's bank 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.

In Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè there are no smells.

The Slithering Pit near Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 1 via recitation of poetic epics.

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.

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

357 of Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 77 work as Craftsmen
• 28 work as Merchants
• 62 work as Service Workers
• 34 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 53 work as Civil Servants
• 34 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

777 of Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 35 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè was attacked by a group of notorious bandits. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè lost 267 people, 328 livestock, and 91 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 198, when members of Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular production site to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by at least some of the intelligence related to the operation was incorrect. The conflict ended with the defense of the vault against a siege, which ended in victory for Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Cagêg̈ê-ino Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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