Large City: Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Yêmëcê Zone
Region	Mijujiajeu Brushlands
Founded	1431
Community Leader	Lord Bethan
Area	145 km² (58 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation	1416 m (4645 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	255 cm/y (100 in/y)
Population	34336
Population Density	236 people per km² (592 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Enchantment
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê
Pronunciation	/bi/ /ˈkɘsɘ/
Direct Translation	[new] [buffalo]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê (/bi/ /ˈkɘsɘ/ [new] [buffalo]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Yêmëcê Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

Climate

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê covers an area of nearly 145 km² (58 mi²), and an average elevation of 1416 m (4645 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1431, by Mboīnḱ Yóch 'Mystioned Snow' Mboidaw̄ Yoú̄kī Vúrmër. The establishment of Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê is buildings folow an organic layout of broad packed earth streets whihch gives the city a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The city 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 city is well defended against anything short of an army. Unfortuantly, these brittle defences are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê long.

Civic Infrastructure

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

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

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

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê 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 Sèh-kêsê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

The Skittergoat near Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves creating small tokens to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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: 70
Farmers: 95
Farm Laborer: 180
Hunters: 122
Milk Maids: 85
Ranchers: 44
Ranch Hands: 96
Shepherds: 95

Farmland: 138717 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 8584
Poultry: 103008
Swine: 6867
Sheep: 343
Goats: 68
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 3433

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 78
Blacksmiths: 83
Bookbinders: 42
Buckle-makers: 45
Cabinetmakers: 73
Candlemakers: 110
Carpenters: 120
Clothmakers: 100
Coach and Harness Makers: 35
Coopers: 92
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 46
Copyists: 33
Cutlers: 29
Fabricworkers: 74
Farrier: 221
Furriers: 22
Glassworkers: 137
Gunsmiths: 69
Harness-Makers: 33
Hatters: 60
Hosiery Workers: 24
Jewelers: 39
Leatherwrights: 85
Locksmiths: 35
Matchstick makers: 52
Musical Instrument Makers: 46
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 43
Paper Workers: 50
Plasterers: 47
Pursemakers: 55
Roofers: 36
Ropemakers: 36
Rugmakers: 33
Saddlers: 62
Scabbardmakers: 75
Scalemakers: 37
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 22
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 31
Shoemakers: 32
Soap and Tallow Workers: 129
Tailors: 221
Tanners: 42
Upholsterers: 49
Watchmakers: 44
Weavers: 104
Whitesmiths: 27

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 23
Arcana Sellers: 23
Beer-Sellers: 49
Booksellers: 55
Butchers: 88
Chandlers: 88
Chicken Butchers: 109
Entrepreneurs: 36
Fine Clothiers: 88
Fishmongers: 85
Florists: 20
Potion Sellers: 58
Resellers: 149
Spice Merchants: 45
Wine-sellers: 71
Wheelwright: 55
Woodsellers: 33

Service workers

Bakers: 180
Barbers: 152
Coachmen: 50
Cooks: 137
Doctors: 70
Gamekeepers: 55
Grooms: 29
Hairdressers: 132
Healers: 82
Housekeepers: 104
Housemaids: 163
House Stewards: 100
Inns: 33
Laundry maids: 63
Maidservants: 110
Nursery Maids: 62
Pastrycooks: 122
Restaurateur: 149
Tavern Keepers: 156

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 47
Bleachers: 31
Chemical Workers: 19
Coal Heavers: 66
In-Town Couriers: 74
Long Haul Couriers: 76
Dockyard Workers: 67
Gas Workers: 16
Hay Merchants: 29
Leech Collectors: 99
Millers: 76
Miners: 79
Oilmen and Polishers: 51
Postmen: 73
Pure Finder: 48
Skinners: 100
Sugar Refiners: 19
Tosher: 54
Warehousemen: 118
Watercarriers: 77
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 98

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 44
Alchemist: 48
Clerk: 73
Dentists: 33
Educators: 91
Engineers: 51
Gardeners: 33
Mages: 25
Plumbers: 37
Pharmacist: 41
Professors: 14
Scientists: 25
Wizards: 14

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 33
Bankers: 48
Civil Clerks: 79
Civic Iudex: 39
Consultants: 22
Exorcist: 76
Fixers: 39
Kami Clerk: 63
Landlords: 66
Lawyers: 39
Legend Keepers: 55
Militia Officers: 286
Monks, Monastic: 114
Monks, Civic: 110
Historian, Oral: 79
Historian, Textual: 38
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 76
Priests: 137
Rangers: 45
Rat Catchers: 54
Scholars: 52
Spiritualist: 61
Slayers: 19
Storytellers: 134
Military Officers: 114

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 100
Comfort Services: 132
Enchanters: 37
Herbalists: 39
Jaminators: 118
Needleworkers: 122
Potters: 57
Preserve Makers: 107
Quilters: 47
Seamsters: 201
Spinners: 100
Tinker: 38
Weaver: 83

Artists

Actors: 37
Architects: 13
Bards: 53
Costumers: 20
Dancers: 40
Drafters: 22
Engravers: 27
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 16
Glaziers: 37
Inlayers: 33
Musicians: 90
Painters, Art: 17
Playwrights: 37
Sculptors, Art: 30
Wood Carvers: 110
Writers: 143

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 149
Canners: 104
Cheesmakers: 122
Ice Merchants: 15
Millers: 78
Picklers: 60
Smokers: 41
Stockmakers: 39
Tobacconists: 54
Tallowmakers: 76

13067 of Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

20239 of Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1030 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

Due to a magical anomaly, Êkèkê Sèh-kêsê is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

History

The the a crown of Enchantment, an a crown imbued with notable amounts of Enchantment energies was created near Êkèkê Seci-dêrî by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.