Town: Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Qíithtathê Zone
Region	Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands
Founded	1013
Community Leader	City Manager Kêj Tshênhë Glënm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	4058 m (13313 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	144 cm/y (56 in/y)
Population	1298
Population Density	259 people per km² (649 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Chronomancy
Naming
Native name	Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈmɪqi/ /ˈdɪna/
Direct Translation	[accurate] [wrist; ankle]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê (/ˈmɪqi/ /ˈdɪna/ [accurate] [wrist; ankle]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qíithtathê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê was founded by Kêj Tshênhë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê receives an average of 144 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4058 m (13313 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê was founded durring the early 11th century, by Kêj Tshênhë. The establishment of Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê is no diffrent. The town'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.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê is buildings are arranged arround a single spacious cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town sits behind a stone-renforced palisade wall, with stone gatehouses and timber drawbridges for their trench. Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's would-be-castle fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

A look around Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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.

Civic Infrastructure

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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 Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's parks.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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.

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

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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.

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

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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 Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê 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

While Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

The Trailgaunt near Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves reenactments to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 3
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5282 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 324
Poultry: 3894
Swine: 259
Sheep: 12
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 129

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 7
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 8
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

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

Service workers

Bakers: 8
Barbers: 6
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 6
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 5
Tavern Keepers: 5

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 10
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 4

Produce Industries

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

395 of Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

852 of Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 51 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century an unusualy harsh winter spawned a deadly blizard to Fîlêj-dîna Fêqê. The ice, snow, and wind killed 104 people, 231 livestock, and destroyed 32. The event is remembered as Terror's Breath.