Fîfk-èyîkè Ye (/ˈdɘkè/ /èˈjɪkè/ [necessary] [behavior]) is a temperate Large City located in the Filhanora County of the Union of Engineers.
The name Fîfk-èyîkè Ye is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was founded by May, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.
Climate
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Fîfk-èyîkè Ye receives an average of 264 cm/y (103 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Fîfk-èyîkè Ye covers an area of nearly 270 km2 (108 mi2), and an average elevation of 1958 m (6423 ft) above sea level.
Overview
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was founded durring the early 14th century in spring of the year 1341, by May. The establishment of Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's construction back out of the project. May pushed on reguardles, and Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Fîfk-èyîkè Ye is no diffrent. The city'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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye is buildings are arranged within a network of restrictive cobblestone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The city is in posession of a finaly crafted dwarvern style fortified fighting wall, completer with lower, middle, and upper battlments for use in sloped-fire defence stratagies, murder holes, and statues which may or may not be constructs, and, of course, MERTICULATIONSshortsizename is one of the wealthiest and politicaly connected settlments in the world.. The Ragnarock-era relics have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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 Fîfk-èyîkè Ye ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Fîfk-èyîkè Ye is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Fîfk-èyîkè Ye long.
Civic Infrastructure
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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 Fîfk-èyîkè Ye. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's parks.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Fîfk-èyîkè Ye.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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. Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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 Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's natural decorations nor waterways.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye 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
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.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.
Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is short in Fîfk-èyîkè Ye.
The Bonewrought Willow near Fîfk-èyîkè Ye are known to be more aggressive than normal.
Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sex to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.
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: 129
Farmers: 177
Farm Laborer: 355
Hunters: 206
Milk Maids: 164
Ranchers: 85
Ranch Hands: 166
Shepherds: 164
Farmland: 261397 m2
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 16017
Poultry: 192204
Swine: 12813
Sheep: 640
Goats: 128
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 6406
Craftsmen
Arms and Toolmakers: 133
Blacksmiths: 139
Bookbinders: 81
Buckle-makers: 88
Cabinetmakers: 156
Candlemakers: 228
Carpenters: 210
Clothmakers: 200
Coach and Harness Makers: 68
Coopers: 164
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 89
Copyists: 61
Cutlers: 53
Fabricworkers: 164
Farrier: 346
Furriers: 41
Glassworkers: 220
Gunsmiths: 143
Harness-Makers: 59
Hatters: 134
Hosiery Workers: 46
Jewelers: 72
Leatherwrights: 152
Locksmiths: 64
Matchstick makers: 101
Musical Instrument Makers: 97
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 79
Paper Workers: 95
Plasterers: 84
Pursemakers: 103
Roofers: 68
Ropemakers: 66
Rugmakers: 61
Saddlers: 120
Scabbardmakers: 140
Scalemakers: 71
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 41
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 62
Shoemakers: 61
Soap and Tallow Workers: 241
Tailors: 366
Tanners: 82
Upholsterers: 92
Watchmakers: 90
Weavers: 188
Whitesmiths: 51
Merchants
Adventuring Goods Retellers: 43
Arcana Sellers: 43
Beer-Sellers: 83
Booksellers: 100
Butchers: 164
Chandlers: 164
Chicken Butchers: 158
Entrepreneurs: 68
Fine Clothiers: 183
Fishmongers: 152
Florists: 39
Potion Sellers: 103
Resellers: 266
Spice Merchants: 88
Wine-sellers: 120
Wheelwright: 101
Woodsellers: 62
Service workers
Bakers: 337
Barbers: 312
Coachmen: 90
Cooks: 256
Doctors: 134
Gamekeepers: 105
Grooms: 57
Hairdressers: 237
Healers: 185
Housekeepers: 183
Housemaids: 305
House Stewards: 168
Inns: 62
Laundry maids: 120
Maidservants: 220
Nursery Maids: 118
Pastrycooks: 237
Restaurateur: 266
Tavern Keepers: 228
Specialized Laborer
Ashworkers: 85
Bleachers: 59
Chemical Workers: 36
Coal Heavers: 133
In-Town Couriers: 152
Long Haul Couriers: 148
Dockyard Workers: 130
Gas Workers: 31
Hay Merchants: 53
Leech Collectors: 166
Millers: 156
Miners: 145
Oilmen and Polishers: 100
Postmen: 148
Pure Finder: 83
Skinners: 194
Sugar Refiners: 36
Tosher: 95
Warehousemen: 220
Watercarriers: 129
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 188
Skilled Laborers
Accountants: 82
Alchemist: 102
Clerk: 130
Dentists: 64
Educators: 162
Engineers: 97
Gardeners: 62
Mages: 47
Plumbers: 64
Pharmacist: 74
Professors: 27
Scientists: 46
Wizards: 27
Civil Servants
Adventurers: 61
Bankers: 94
Civil Clerks: 152
Civic Iudex: 72
Consultants: 41
Exorcist: 156
Fixers: 77
Kami Clerk: 126
Landlords: 124
Lawyers: 78
Legend Keepers: 105
Militia Officers: 533
Monks, Monastic: 228
Monks, Civic: 183
Historian, Oral: 142
Historian, Textual: 76
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 145
Priests: 256
Rangers: 85
Rat Catchers: 104
Scholars: 101
Spiritualist: 120
Slayers: 36
Storytellers: 217
Military Officers: 220
Cottage Industries
Brewers: 188
Comfort Services: 291
Enchanters: 72
Herbalists: 71
Jaminators: 200
Needleworkers: 220
Potters: 116
Preserve Makers: 206
Quilters: 90
Seamsters: 492
Spinners: 200
Tinker: 71
Weaver: 160
Artists
Actors: 66
Architects: 25
Bards: 98
Costumers: 39
Dancers: 76
Drafters: 42
Engravers: 51
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 30
Glaziers: 66
Inlayers: 60
Musicians: 173
Painters, Art: 33
Playwrights: 66
Sculptors, Art: 55
Wood Carvers: 266
Writers: 200
Produce Industries
Butter Churners: 220
Canners: 177
Cheesmakers: 246
Ice Merchants: 28
Millers: 130
Picklers: 118
Smokers: 82
Stockmakers: 71
Tobacconists: 95
Tallowmakers: 145
24382 of Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's population work within a Foundational Occupation.
1317 work in Agriculture
5470 work as Craftsmen
1937 work as Merchants
3620 work as Service Workers
2487 work as General Laborers
984 work as Skilled Laborers
3532 work as Civil Servants
2377 work in Cottage Industries
1346 work as Artists
1312 work in Produce Industries
38405 of Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 1281 (2%) are noncontributers.
Points of Interest
Due to a magical anomaly, Fîfk-èyîkè Ye is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.
POI
History
In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Fîfk-èyîkè Ye was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Fîfk-èyîkè Ye lost 199 people, 180 livestock, and 52 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 65, when members of Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's militia enacted an operation to deliver a message to a particular temple, then reinforce it. The operation was complicated by the militia had access to far less resources than expected. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in victory for Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Fîfk-èyîkè Ye's bards, historians, and legend keepers.