Large City: Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Glirukmesa Zone
Region	Hudworth Brush
Founded	1597
Community Leader	Lord Glëi
Area	188 km² (75 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	31°C (87°F)
Average Elevation	12226 m (-2838 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	69 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population	44471
Population Density	236 people per km² (592 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Mysticism
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê
Pronunciation	/ˈbɪrɪ/ /ëˈɘtɘ/
Direct Translation	[high] [armory]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê (/ˈbɪrɪ/ /ëˈɘtɘ/ [high] [armory]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Glirukmesa Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê is derived from the Sylvin language, as Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê was founded by Nerys, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê receives an average of 69 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê covers an area of nearly 188 km² (75 mi²), and an average elevation of 12226 m (-2838 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê was founded durring the late 17th century in late winter of the year 1597, by Nerys. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature masoned stone construction which prominantly features pointed arches, pointed ribbed vault cielings, flying buttress', and window tracery all of which share a simmilar gemoetetic patern halfway between organic and inorganic in design formaing a very distinct aesthetically integrated style. BUildings tend to reach for the havens, and more expencive homes are easily identified by their floor count as well as the addition of decorative features intigrated into the building's design such as statues, gargoyals, and embelished joinery.

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê is buildings are built arround a single spacious paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. Astonishigly, the Relic of the World That Was are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

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

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê 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 Tëng-ëêtê's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is skipped in Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê.

The Amoeba Swarm near Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves ritual combat to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 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: 84
Farmers: 127
Farm Laborer: 234
Hunters: 143
Milk Maids: 120
Ranchers: 55
Ranch Hands: 118
Shepherds: 120

Farmland: 179218 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 11117
Poultry: 133413
Swine: 8894
Sheep: 444
Goats: 88
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 4447

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 94
Blacksmiths: 103
Bookbinders: 57
Buckle-makers: 57
Cabinetmakers: 101
Candlemakers: 148
Carpenters: 132
Clothmakers: 120
Coach and Harness Makers: 46
Coopers: 120
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 62
Copyists: 43
Cutlers: 37
Fabricworkers: 98
Farrier: 286
Furriers: 28
Glassworkers: 143
Gunsmiths: 91
Harness-Makers: 43
Hatters: 93
Hosiery Workers: 31
Jewelers: 49
Leatherwrights: 111
Locksmiths: 45
Matchstick makers: 68
Musical Instrument Makers: 65
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 53
Paper Workers: 66
Plasterers: 60
Pursemakers: 75
Roofers: 45
Ropemakers: 43
Rugmakers: 43
Saddlers: 78
Scabbardmakers: 104
Scalemakers: 47
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 28
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 42
Shoemakers: 42
Soap and Tallow Workers: 141
Tailors: 355
Tanners: 56
Upholsterers: 67
Watchmakers: 60
Weavers: 138
Whitesmiths: 35

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 30
Arcana Sellers: 30
Beer-Sellers: 58
Booksellers: 70
Butchers: 123
Chandlers: 105
Chicken Butchers: 118
Entrepreneurs: 46
Fine Clothiers: 120
Fishmongers: 101
Florists: 26
Potion Sellers: 80
Resellers: 177
Spice Merchants: 59
Wine-sellers: 92
Wheelwright: 70
Woodsellers: 43

Service workers

Bakers: 234
Barbers: 206
Coachmen: 62
Cooks: 185
Doctors: 93
Gamekeepers: 67
Grooms: 39
Hairdressers: 143
Healers: 118
Housekeepers: 127
Housemaids: 222
House Stewards: 134
Inns: 41
Laundry maids: 80
Maidservants: 153
Nursery Maids: 80
Pastrycooks: 153
Restaurateur: 211
Tavern Keepers: 164

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 64
Bleachers: 40
Chemical Workers: 25
Coal Heavers: 87
In-Town Couriers: 105
Long Haul Couriers: 101
Dockyard Workers: 87
Gas Workers: 21
Hay Merchants: 37
Leech Collectors: 141
Millers: 111
Miners: 105
Oilmen and Polishers: 72
Postmen: 96
Pure Finder: 57
Skinners: 130
Sugar Refiners: 25
Tosher: 72
Warehousemen: 148
Watercarriers: 95
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 148

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 56
Alchemist: 64
Clerk: 90
Dentists: 44
Educators: 128
Engineers: 67
Gardeners: 46
Mages: 33
Plumbers: 45
Pharmacist: 51
Professors: 19
Scientists: 33
Wizards: 19

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 41
Bankers: 63
Civil Clerks: 90
Civic Iudex: 51
Consultants: 28
Exorcist: 103
Fixers: 49
Kami Clerk: 81
Landlords: 89
Lawyers: 55
Legend Keepers: 71
Militia Officers: 444
Monks, Monastic: 148
Monks, Civic: 127
Historian, Oral: 101
Historian, Textual: 54
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 98
Priests: 171
Rangers: 60
Rat Catchers: 66
Scholars: 67
Spiritualist: 75
Slayers: 25
Storytellers: 181
Military Officers: 130

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 138
Comfort Services: 148
Enchanters: 51
Herbalists: 51
Jaminators: 158
Needleworkers: 138
Potters: 75
Preserve Makers: 117
Quilters: 60
Seamsters: 202
Spinners: 134
Tinker: 51
Weaver: 105

Artists

Actors: 45
Architects: 17
Bards: 70
Costumers: 27
Dancers: 51
Drafters: 28
Engravers: 35
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 21
Glaziers: 47
Inlayers: 43
Musicians: 120
Painters, Art: 22
Playwrights: 46
Sculptors, Art: 38
Wood Carvers: 143
Writers: 138

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 153
Canners: 123
Cheesmakers: 153
Ice Merchants: 20
Millers: 96
Picklers: 79
Smokers: 57
Stockmakers: 51
Tobacconists: 69
Tallowmakers: 98

16774 of Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

24140 of Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 3557 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town a natural disaster. One of Êkèkê Tëng-ëêtê's local festivals commemorates this miracle.