Town: Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Bëmtlaci Zone
Region	Zumehusipa Holt
Founded	1331
Community Leader	City Manager Khilî Glkëg̈
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	2390 m (7841 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	255 cm/y (100 in/y)
Population	1403
Population Density	280 people per km² (701 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Elven High Magic
Naming
Native name	Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ëˈdɘsɘ/ /ˈlɘnɘ/
Direct Translation	[buxom] [witness]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè (/ëˈdɘsɘ/ /ˈlɘnɘ/ [buxom] [witness]) is a subtropical Town located in the Bëmtlaci Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was founded by Trelel Trtêg̈ga, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2390 m (7841 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 14th century in winter of the year 1331, by Trelel Trtêg̈ga. The establishment of Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's construction back out of the project. Trelel Trtêg̈ga pushed on reguardles, and Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of restrictive paverstone streets which form triangular paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's peasent-grade are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look arround Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè reveals an 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 town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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 Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's parks.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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.

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

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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 Town. Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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 Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè 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 locals are convinced that there is some terrible threat against them working from within their society. It may be a matter of dark sorcerers, foreign spies, traitorous neighbors, shape shifting monsters, or some other hidden evil. This evil may be a recent fear, or it may be an inherited peril they’ve always had to guard against. The danger itself may or may not exist, or if it exists it may not justify the steps being taken.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's bank 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.

The Udaeus near Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via chanting.

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: 2
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5654 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 350
Poultry: 4209
Swine: 280
Sheep: 14
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 140

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 9
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 5
Tailors: 9
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 7
Barbers: 5
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 8
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 7
Tavern Keepers: 5

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 2
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 9
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 7
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 4

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 5
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

452 of Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

909 of Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 42 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè was attacked by members of a peasant revolt. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè lost 240 people, 298 livestock, and 85 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 195, when members of Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to secure a particular ruin to utilize it for a specific task. The operation was complicated by an outbreak of plague which struck the ranks, killing many and laying low many more. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in victory for Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Ëdêsê-lênê Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.