City: Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Daland
Provence	Jiatukapo Provence
Sub Provence	Vuladi County
Region	Nō̄ Bǔ̄y Prairie
Founded	1001
Community Leader	Lord Tsëî
Area	30 km² (12 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation	2502 m (8208 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	90 cm/y (35 in/y)
Population	7158
Population Density	238 people per km² (596 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè
Pronunciation	/ˈjɘmɘ/ /ˈʃɘkè/
Direct Translation	[pregnant] [dove]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè (/ˈjɘmɘ/ /ˈʃɘkè/ [pregnant] [dove]) is a subtropical City located in Vuladi County, Jiatukapo Provence, within the Daland.

The name Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè was founded by Hëil, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè receives an average of 90 cm/y (35 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè covers an area of nearly 30 km² (12 mi²), and an average elevation of 2502 m (8208 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè was founded durring the early 11th century, by Hëil. The establishment of Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè 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 Pithêv-thêkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè is no diffrent. The city'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.

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow worn bedrock 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 city is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the city's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's top tier civilian fortifications are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

Before you’ve even set foot into the heart of Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè, you can smell it. The incense. It hangs about the town like a cloud. Monks, priests, and clerics are everywhere, all dedicated to the same divine, all performing the same rituals to bless and anoint buildings, streets, people, animals, you name it they are or have blessed it. The same holy symbol is everywhere too. Its on buildings, on people, and even branded into livestock. This certainly loves its divine. Asside form the revrent worship, you can see the citizens are preparing for something, and that something isn’t good. Weapons are worn openly. Defensive structures have been recently constructed to guard less used areas of the city. Merchants seem very eager to sell their wares at discount prices. Something is coming.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè 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 City. Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè 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 Pithêv-thêkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè 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 Pithêv-thêkè 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 Pithêv-thêkè 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 Pithêv-thêkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Cat, Common near Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via 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: 14
Farmers: 22
Farm Laborer: 34
Hunters: 26
Milk Maids: 18
Ranchers: 10
Ranch Hands: 20
Shepherds: 19

Farmland: 29061 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 1789
Poultry: 21474
Swine: 1431
Sheep: 71
Goats: 14
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 715

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 14
Blacksmiths: 17
Bookbinders: 8
Buckle-makers: 9
Cabinetmakers: 15
Candlemakers: 24
Carpenters: 22
Clothmakers: 18
Coach and Harness Makers: 7
Coopers: 19
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 10
Copyists: 6
Cutlers: 6
Fabricworkers: 17
Farrier: 38
Furriers: 4
Glassworkers: 22
Gunsmiths: 14
Harness-Makers: 6
Hatters: 14
Hosiery Workers: 5
Jewelers: 7
Leatherwrights: 18
Locksmiths: 7
Matchstick makers: 10
Musical Instrument Makers: 10
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 8
Paper Workers: 10
Plasterers: 9
Pursemakers: 11
Roofers: 7
Ropemakers: 7
Rugmakers: 7
Saddlers: 12
Scabbardmakers: 14
Scalemakers: 7
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 4
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 6
Shoemakers: 6
Soap and Tallow Workers: 28
Tailors: 36
Tanners: 8
Upholsterers: 10
Watchmakers: 9
Weavers: 23
Whitesmiths: 5

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 5
Arcana Sellers: 4
Beer-Sellers: 10
Booksellers: 11
Butchers: 17
Chandlers: 18
Chicken Butchers: 21
Entrepreneurs: 7
Fine Clothiers: 17
Fishmongers: 17
Florists: 4
Potion Sellers: 12
Resellers: 34
Spice Merchants: 9
Wine-sellers: 14
Wheelwright: 10
Woodsellers: 6

Service workers

Bakers: 29
Barbers: 36
Coachmen: 10
Cooks: 27
Doctors: 16
Gamekeepers: 10
Grooms: 6
Hairdressers: 28
Healers: 21
Housekeepers: 19
Housemaids: 35
House Stewards: 20
Inns: 7
Laundry maids: 12
Maidservants: 23
Nursery Maids: 13
Pastrycooks: 26
Restaurateur: 31
Tavern Keepers: 28

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 9
Bleachers: 6
Chemical Workers: 4
Coal Heavers: 13
In-Town Couriers: 16
Long Haul Couriers: 17
Dockyard Workers: 14
Gas Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 6
Leech Collectors: 18
Millers: 16
Miners: 17
Oilmen and Polishers: 11
Postmen: 16
Pure Finder: 9
Skinners: 22
Sugar Refiners: 4
Tosher: 11
Warehousemen: 23
Watercarriers: 13
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 19

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 9
Alchemist: 10
Clerk: 15
Dentists: 7
Educators: 20
Engineers: 10
Gardeners: 7
Mages: 5
Plumbers: 7
Pharmacist: 8
Professors: 3
Scientists: 5
Wizards: 3

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 7
Bankers: 10
Civil Clerks: 15
Civic Iudex: 8
Consultants: 4
Exorcist: 17
Fixers: 8
Kami Clerk: 13
Landlords: 14
Lawyers: 8
Legend Keepers: 11
Militia Officers: 79
Monks, Monastic: 23
Monks, Civic: 20
Historian, Oral: 17
Historian, Textual: 8
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 16
Priests: 29
Rangers: 9
Rat Catchers: 10
Scholars: 11
Spiritualist: 14
Slayers: 4
Storytellers: 29
Military Officers: 23

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 20
Comfort Services: 25
Enchanters: 7
Herbalists: 8
Jaminators: 23
Needleworkers: 21
Potters: 11
Preserve Makers: 22
Quilters: 10
Seamsters: 32
Spinners: 21
Tinker: 8
Weaver: 17

Artists

Actors: 7
Architects: 2
Bards: 11
Costumers: 4
Dancers: 8
Drafters: 4
Engravers: 5
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 3
Glaziers: 7
Inlayers: 6
Musicians: 19
Painters, Art: 3
Playwrights: 7
Sculptors, Art: 6
Wood Carvers: 23
Writers: 25

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 26
Canners: 21
Cheesmakers: 23
Ice Merchants: 3
Millers: 15
Picklers: 12
Smokers: 8
Stockmakers: 8
Tobacconists: 10
Tallowmakers: 17

2627 of Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

3959 of Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 572 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

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

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè was attacked by savage tribes living nearby Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè lost 268 people, 150 livestock, and 30 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 222, when members of Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's militia enacted an operation to train a group of civilians for a special clandestine operation. The operation was complicated by one of the key objectives in the operation requiring sticking to a very strict and short time table. The conflict ended with the defense of the research site against a siege, which ended in defeat for Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Êkèkê Pithêv-thêkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.