City: Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Fîthdekî Zone
Region	Nuqicozupi Brushlands
Founded	865
Community Leader	Lord Alan
Area	43 km² (17 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation	1834 m (6017 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	230 cm/y (90 in/y)
Population	10250
Population Density	238 people per km² (602 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Transmutation
Naming
Native name	Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè
Pronunciation	/ˈθɘθè/ /ˈdèkè/
Direct Translation	[common; frequent; normal; generic; medium] [harvest; autumn]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè (/ˈθɘθè/ /ˈdèkè/ [common; frequent; normal; generic; medium] [harvest; autumn]) is a subtropical City located in the Fîthdekî Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

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

Climate

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè receives an average of 230 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè covers an area of nearly 43 km² (17 mi²), and an average elevation of 1834 m (6017 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè was founded durring the late 10th century, by Nerys. The establishment of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè is buildings are arranged arround a network of crampt paverstone streets which form a 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 mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Astonishigly, the budget focused millitary grade defenses are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

The city shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè 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 thêthè-dèkè's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè 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 thêthè-dèkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè 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 thêthè-dèkè 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 thêthè-dèkè 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

The law within Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Ice Elemental, Medium near Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves creating small tokens to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 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: 18
Farmers: 29
Farm Laborer: 56
Hunters: 35
Milk Maids: 27
Ranchers: 13
Ranch Hands: 32
Shepherds: 26

Farmland: 41717 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 2562
Poultry: 30750
Swine: 2050
Sheep: 102
Goats: 20
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 1025

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 21
Blacksmiths: 23
Bookbinders: 13
Buckle-makers: 13
Cabinetmakers: 24
Candlemakers: 33
Carpenters: 34
Clothmakers: 26
Coach and Harness Makers: 10
Coopers: 26
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 14
Copyists: 9
Cutlers: 8
Fabricworkers: 23
Farrier: 75
Furriers: 6
Glassworkers: 32
Gunsmiths: 21
Harness-Makers: 9
Hatters: 19
Hosiery Workers: 7
Jewelers: 11
Leatherwrights: 23
Locksmiths: 10
Matchstick makers: 16
Musical Instrument Makers: 14
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 12
Paper Workers: 16
Plasterers: 13
Pursemakers: 16
Roofers: 10
Ropemakers: 10
Rugmakers: 9
Saddlers: 20
Scabbardmakers: 22
Scalemakers: 10
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 6
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 10
Shoemakers: 9
Soap and Tallow Workers: 33
Tailors: 55
Tanners: 12
Upholsterers: 14
Watchmakers: 14
Weavers: 30
Whitesmiths: 8

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 7
Arcana Sellers: 7
Beer-Sellers: 12
Booksellers: 16
Butchers: 23
Chandlers: 24
Chicken Butchers: 28
Entrepreneurs: 10
Fine Clothiers: 26
Fishmongers: 26
Florists: 6
Potion Sellers: 17
Resellers: 39
Spice Merchants: 13
Wine-sellers: 22
Wheelwright: 16
Woodsellers: 9

Service workers

Bakers: 56
Barbers: 52
Coachmen: 14
Cooks: 44
Doctors: 23
Gamekeepers: 16
Grooms: 8
Hairdressers: 39
Healers: 25
Housekeepers: 32
Housemaids: 48
House Stewards: 31
Inns: 9
Laundry maids: 18
Maidservants: 35
Nursery Maids: 17
Pastrycooks: 33
Restaurateur: 42
Tavern Keepers: 42

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 14
Bleachers: 9
Chemical Workers: 5
Coal Heavers: 21
In-Town Couriers: 22
Long Haul Couriers: 26
Dockyard Workers: 19
Gas Workers: 4
Hay Merchants: 8
Leech Collectors: 26
Millers: 25
Miners: 23
Oilmen and Polishers: 15
Postmen: 23
Pure Finder: 13
Skinners: 30
Sugar Refiners: 5
Tosher: 16
Warehousemen: 37
Watercarriers: 20
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 31

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 13
Alchemist: 14
Clerk: 21
Dentists: 10
Educators: 25
Engineers: 15
Gardeners: 10
Mages: 7
Plumbers: 10
Pharmacist: 12
Professors: 4
Scientists: 7
Wizards: 4

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 9
Bankers: 14
Civil Clerks: 21
Civic Iudex: 11
Consultants: 6
Exorcist: 24
Fixers: 12
Kami Clerk: 18
Landlords: 19
Lawyers: 13
Legend Keepers: 17
Militia Officers: 78
Monks, Monastic: 32
Monks, Civic: 31
Historian, Oral: 22
Historian, Textual: 12
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 22
Priests: 46
Rangers: 12
Rat Catchers: 16
Scholars: 15
Spiritualist: 19
Slayers: 5
Storytellers: 34
Military Officers: 35

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 30
Comfort Services: 37
Enchanters: 11
Herbalists: 11
Jaminators: 33
Needleworkers: 36
Potters: 17
Preserve Makers: 30
Quilters: 14
Seamsters: 60
Spinners: 29
Tinker: 11
Weaver: 26

Artists

Actors: 11
Architects: 4
Bards: 16
Costumers: 6
Dancers: 11
Drafters: 6
Engravers: 8
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 4
Glaziers: 11
Inlayers: 9
Musicians: 34
Painters, Art: 5
Playwrights: 11
Sculptors, Art: 9
Wood Carvers: 37
Writers: 35

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 34
Canners: 25
Cheesmakers: 36
Ice Merchants: 4
Millers: 19
Picklers: 17
Smokers: 13
Stockmakers: 11
Tobacconists: 16
Tallowmakers: 23

3799 of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

6246 of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 205 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami granted the town a great harvest. One of Êkèkê thêthè-dèkè's local festivals commemorates this miracle.