Small City: Êkèkê Mês-iyêno

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Tëomjinèna Zone
Region	Z̄aquz̄omoho Woodlands
Founded	1422
Community Leader	Lord Cúńó̄sh Ya̋chvóń 'Lianna Buzz' Mb̪vé̄b Caw̄̄ Sénvó
Area	17 km² (6 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	3786 m (12421 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	231 cm/y (90 in/y)
Population	4144
Population Density	243 people per km² (690 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Summoning
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Mês-iyêno
Pronunciation	/fɘˈcɘθa/ /iˈjɘno/
Direct Translation	[shiny] [driver]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno (/fɘˈcɘθa/ /iˈjɘno/ [shiny] [driver]) is a subtropical Small City located in the Tëomjinèna Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Êkèkê Mês-iyêno is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Mês-iyêno was founded by Dyèbrthë, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Êkèkê Mês-iyêno receives an average of 231 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Mês-iyêno covers an area of nearly 17 km² (6 mi²), and an average elevation of 3786 m (12421 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1422, by Dyèbrthë. The establishment of Êkèkê Mês-iyêno 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.

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Mês-iyêno is no diffrent. The city'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.

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno is buildings are arranged arround a network of restrictive flagstone streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The city's failry decent fortifications 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 city.

A look around Êkèkê Mês-iyêno 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 scutteling 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 abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the city places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Êkèkê Mês-iyêno long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno 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 Mês-iyêno's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno 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 Mês-iyêno 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 Mês-iyêno 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.

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno 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

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known primarily for its use of abstraction and simplicity. Clean lines, right angles, and primary colors characterized this aesthetic and art movement expressed via architecture and paintings. Its design ethos allows only primary colors and non-colors, only squares and rectangles, only straight and horizontal or vertical lines. Vertical and horizontal lines are positioned in layers or planes that do not intersect, thereby allowing each element to exist independently and unobstructed by other elements. These seemingly impossible principals for an architectural style coalesces into structures which most experts find hard to put into words. It is not that their geometry is impossible, but rather the style's attempt at producing works only describable visually was most successful..

The Sewer Centipede near Êkèkê Mês-iyêno are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves gestures to channel Abjuration energies of tier 3 via mimery.

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: 8
Farmers: 11
Farm Laborer: 24
Hunters: 14
Milk Maids: 11
Ranchers: 5
Ranch Hands: 12
Shepherds: 10

Farmland: 16576 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 1036
Poultry: 12432
Swine: 828
Sheep: 41
Goats: 8
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 414

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 8
Blacksmiths: 9
Bookbinders: 5
Buckle-makers: 5
Cabinetmakers: 9
Candlemakers: 15
Carpenters: 13
Clothmakers: 12
Coach and Harness Makers: 4
Coopers: 11
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 5
Copyists: 3
Cutlers: 3
Fabricworkers: 9
Farrier: 23
Furriers: 2
Glassworkers: 15
Gunsmiths: 9
Harness-Makers: 4
Hatters: 8
Hosiery Workers: 3
Jewelers: 4
Leatherwrights: 10
Locksmiths: 4
Matchstick makers: 6
Musical Instrument Makers: 6
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 4
Paper Workers: 5
Plasterers: 5
Pursemakers: 7
Roofers: 4
Ropemakers: 4
Rugmakers: 3
Saddlers: 7
Scabbardmakers: 8
Scalemakers: 4
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 2
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 3
Shoemakers: 3
Soap and Tallow Workers: 12
Tailors: 19
Tanners: 5
Upholsterers: 6
Watchmakers: 5
Weavers: 11
Whitesmiths: 3

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 2
Arcana Sellers: 2
Beer-Sellers: 5
Booksellers: 6
Butchers: 10
Chandlers: 10
Chicken Butchers: 11
Entrepreneurs: 4
Fine Clothiers: 10
Fishmongers: 10
Florists: 2
Potion Sellers: 6
Resellers: 14
Spice Merchants: 5
Wine-sellers: 8
Wheelwright: 6
Woodsellers: 3

Service workers

Bakers: 25
Barbers: 20
Coachmen: 6
Cooks: 17
Doctors: 8
Gamekeepers: 6
Grooms: 3
Hairdressers: 14
Healers: 11
Housekeepers: 11
Housemaids: 24
House Stewards: 11
Inns: 3
Laundry maids: 7
Maidservants: 14
Nursery Maids: 7
Pastrycooks: 14
Restaurateur: 15
Tavern Keepers: 15

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 5
Bleachers: 3
Chemical Workers: 2
Coal Heavers: 8
In-Town Couriers: 9
Long Haul Couriers: 9
Dockyard Workers: 8
Gas Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 3
Leech Collectors: 11
Millers: 10
Miners: 9
Oilmen and Polishers: 6
Postmen: 9
Pure Finder: 5
Skinners: 12
Sugar Refiners: 2
Tosher: 6
Warehousemen: 14
Watercarriers: 8
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 12

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 5
Alchemist: 6
Clerk: 9
Dentists: 4
Educators: 10
Engineers: 5
Gardeners: 4
Mages: 3
Plumbers: 4
Pharmacist: 4
Professors: 1
Scientists: 3
Wizards: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 3
Bankers: 6
Civil Clerks: 9
Civic Iudex: 4
Consultants: 2
Exorcist: 9
Fixers: 4
Kami Clerk: 8
Landlords: 8
Lawyers: 5
Legend Keepers: 7
Militia Officers: 41
Monks, Monastic: 12
Monks, Civic: 13
Historian, Oral: 9
Historian, Textual: 4
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 10
Priests: 15
Rangers: 5
Rat Catchers: 6
Scholars: 6
Spiritualist: 7
Slayers: 2
Storytellers: 16
Military Officers: 12

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 13
Comfort Services: 15
Enchanters: 4
Herbalists: 4
Jaminators: 14
Needleworkers: 16
Potters: 7
Preserve Makers: 12
Quilters: 5
Seamsters: 25
Spinners: 12
Tinker: 4
Weaver: 10

Artists

Actors: 4
Architects: 1
Bards: 6
Costumers: 2
Dancers: 5
Drafters: 2
Engravers: 3
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 2
Glaziers: 4
Inlayers: 3
Musicians: 11
Painters, Art: 2
Playwrights: 4
Sculptors, Art: 3
Wood Carvers: 15
Writers: 14

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 12
Canners: 12
Cheesmakers: 15
Ice Merchants: 1
Millers: 8
Picklers: 7
Smokers: 4
Stockmakers: 4
Tobacconists: 6
Tallowmakers: 9

1492 of Êkèkê Mês-iyêno's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

2404 of Êkèkê Mês-iyêno's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 248 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Mês-iyêno's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

History

The the a suit of Banded mail of Conjuration, an a suit of Banded mail imbued with potent amounts of Conjuration energies was created in Êkèkê Menè-vêhî by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.