Town: G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Sëcëngêki Zone
Region	Trokhyijdzumehu Shrublands
Founded	1241
Community Leader	City Manager Brelî Êbrg̈gfë
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation	5858 m (19219 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	153 cm/y (60 in/y)
Population	1265
Population Density	253 people per km² (632 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Conjuration
Naming
Native name	G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈfokɘ/ /ˈsèqi/
Direct Translation	[hard; solid; compact] [east]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê (/ˈfokɘ/ /ˈsèqi/ [hard; solid; compact] [east]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sëcëngêki Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê was founded by Ambylus Shonhê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê receives an average of 153 cm/y (60 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5858 m (19219 ft) above sea level.

Overview

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1241, by Ambylus Shonhê. The establishment of G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ambylus Shonhê electing to pay people to resettle in G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê.

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê 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.

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê is buildings folow an organic layout of premissive baked earthen streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. 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.

Right off the bat G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Many of those buildings are schools, scriptoriums, and even one college. One can only wonder what knowledge the town has come into.

Civic Infrastructure

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

G̈cêl-sèqi 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.

G̈cêl-sèqi 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.

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

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê 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. G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê's grid is powered by an arcane means.

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

G̈cêl-sèqi 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.

Cultural Notes

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê's garrison 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.

G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sex to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5123 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 316
Poultry: 3795
Swine: 253
Sheep: 12
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 126

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
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: 6
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: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
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: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 8
Barbers: 7
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 6
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 4
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 4
Tavern Keepers: 4

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 3
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 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: 11
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 7
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

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

Produce Industries

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

398 of G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

766 of G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 101 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

History

The the a leather hauberk of Illusion, an a leather hauberk imbued with great amounts of Illusion energies was created near G̈cêl-sèqi Fêqê by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.