Large City: Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Ineg̈èsho Zone
Region	Lajuca Lojapukaqu Woods
Founded	1602
Community Leader	Lord Ghebi
Area	107 km² (42 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	1896 m (6220 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	286 cm/y (112 in/y)
Population	25452
Population Density	237 people per km² (606 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Wild Magic
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë
Pronunciation	/ˈɘgo/ /ˈjolë/
Direct Translation	[ignorant] [salt; spice]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë (/ˈɘgo/ /ˈjolë/ [ignorant] [salt; spice]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Ineg̈èsho Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë was founded by Dyêtconm, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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 22°C (71°F). Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë receives an average of 286 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë covers an area of nearly 107 km² (42 mi²), and an average elevation of 1896 m (6220 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë was founded durring the early 17th century in early winter of the year 1602, by Dyêtconm. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Dyêtconm.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë is was constructed arround several narrow baked earthen mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The city sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's would-be-castle fortifications has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

A look around Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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 Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's parks.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

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

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

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

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

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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. Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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 Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë 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

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

In Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Herd Animal, Stag near Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 3 via throat singing.

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: 48
Farmers: 77
Farm Laborer: 149
Hunters: 77
Milk Maids: 65
Ranchers: 33
Ranch Hands: 66
Shepherds: 66

Farmland: 103335 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 6363
Poultry: 76356
Swine: 5090
Sheep: 254
Goats: 50
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 2545

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 51
Blacksmiths: 54
Bookbinders: 32
Buckle-makers: 35
Cabinetmakers: 62
Candlemakers: 87
Carpenters: 89
Clothmakers: 72
Coach and Harness Makers: 26
Coopers: 68
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 34
Copyists: 23
Cutlers: 21
Fabricworkers: 63
Farrier: 154
Furriers: 16
Glassworkers: 94
Gunsmiths: 51
Harness-Makers: 24
Hatters: 49
Hosiery Workers: 18
Jewelers: 27
Leatherwrights: 63
Locksmiths: 25
Matchstick makers: 39
Musical Instrument Makers: 35
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 32
Paper Workers: 37
Plasterers: 33
Pursemakers: 42
Roofers: 28
Ropemakers: 24
Rugmakers: 24
Saddlers: 48
Scabbardmakers: 57
Scalemakers: 27
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 16
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 23
Shoemakers: 24
Soap and Tallow Workers: 89
Tailors: 145
Tanners: 32
Upholsterers: 38
Watchmakers: 34
Weavers: 77
Whitesmiths: 20

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 17
Arcana Sellers: 17
Beer-Sellers: 35
Booksellers: 40
Butchers: 62
Chandlers: 68
Chicken Butchers: 67
Entrepreneurs: 26
Fine Clothiers: 70
Fishmongers: 68
Florists: 15
Potion Sellers: 41
Resellers: 110
Spice Merchants: 33
Wine-sellers: 53
Wheelwright: 36
Woodsellers: 24

Service workers

Bakers: 169
Barbers: 113
Coachmen: 36
Cooks: 106
Doctors: 51
Gamekeepers: 39
Grooms: 21
Hairdressers: 82
Healers: 62
Housekeepers: 79
Housemaids: 159
House Stewards: 68
Inns: 24
Laundry maids: 48
Maidservants: 87
Nursery Maids: 48
Pastrycooks: 84
Restaurateur: 101
Tavern Keepers: 121

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 36
Bleachers: 23
Chemical Workers: 14
Coal Heavers: 48
In-Town Couriers: 62
Long Haul Couriers: 57
Dockyard Workers: 54
Gas Workers: 12
Hay Merchants: 21
Leech Collectors: 71
Millers: 56
Miners: 57
Oilmen and Polishers: 39
Postmen: 62
Pure Finder: 34
Skinners: 66
Sugar Refiners: 14
Tosher: 39
Warehousemen: 94
Watercarriers: 59
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 74

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 32
Alchemist: 37
Clerk: 51
Dentists: 25
Educators: 64
Engineers: 35
Gardeners: 26
Mages: 19
Plumbers: 27
Pharmacist: 30
Professors: 11
Scientists: 18
Wizards: 11

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 24
Bankers: 35
Civil Clerks: 60
Civic Iudex: 28
Consultants: 16
Exorcist: 55
Fixers: 30
Kami Clerk: 49
Landlords: 47
Lawyers: 30
Legend Keepers: 41
Militia Officers: 254
Monks, Monastic: 74
Monks, Civic: 90
Historian, Oral: 54
Historian, Textual: 29
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 53
Priests: 97
Rangers: 33
Rat Catchers: 38
Scholars: 39
Spiritualist: 42
Slayers: 14
Storytellers: 99
Military Officers: 82

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 77
Comfort Services: 106
Enchanters: 28
Herbalists: 28
Jaminators: 84
Needleworkers: 72
Potters: 42
Preserve Makers: 77
Quilters: 36
Seamsters: 141
Spinners: 70
Tinker: 27
Weaver: 68

Artists

Actors: 27
Architects: 9
Bards: 42
Costumers: 15
Dancers: 31
Drafters: 16
Engravers: 20
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 12
Glaziers: 26
Inlayers: 24
Musicians: 82
Painters, Art: 13
Playwrights: 26
Sculptors, Art: 22
Wood Carvers: 82
Writers: 87

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 87
Canners: 74
Cheesmakers: 94
Ice Merchants: 11
Millers: 53
Picklers: 43
Smokers: 31
Stockmakers: 28
Tobacconists: 36
Tallowmakers: 59

9672 of Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

15271 of Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 509 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë has been cursed with some blight that makes life difficult, albeit not impossible. An offended sorcerer's vengeful Working, an outraged god's wrath, a local distortion of the Legacy, or a simple history of bad feng shui in the area may have brought the curse about. I(devise not only the curse, but the reason why the locals haven't left for better lands).

History

The the a suit of Ring armour of Summoning, an a suit of Ring armour imbued with potent amounts of Summoning energies was created near Êkèkê Lëcêt-yolë by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.