G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè (/g̃iˈfɘvɪ/ /ˈqino/ [violent] [chef; cook]) is a subtropical Town located in the Iletsksmama Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè was founded by Caerium Trgfêm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè receives an average of 124 cm/y (48 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 7846 m (-17208 ft) above sea level.

Overview

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 16th century in summer of the year 1506, by Caerium Trgfêm. The establishment of G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature plaster covered brick construction taking the shape of large simple gemometric shapes which ate then embelished with decorative features, but retain their simple shapes in spite of the added features such as pillars, faccaddes, and covered walkways. The blocky nature gives a general impression of extreem age, as if each structure has existed since time immemorial.

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè is buildings are located arround a single broad cobblestone mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Unfortuantly, these minimaly adiquite are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. A second look around G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè makes it abundantly clear the town suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

G̈ifêvî-qino 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.

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

G̈ifêvî-qino 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.

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

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè has an Scientific Academy which provides higher education in the natural sciences.

G̈ifêvî-qino 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 G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

G̈ifêvî-qino 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.

G̈ifêvî-qino 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

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

In G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè there is always just enough rain to be annoying.

The Herd Animal, Stag near G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves ritual combat to channel Abjuration energies of tier 3 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.

G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

464 of G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 104 work as Craftsmen
• 36 work as Merchants
• 72 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 70 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

969 of G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 29 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

A local has came up with a wonderful new idea (8979 % 6)+1 months ago; it may be a magical innovation, a new industrial process, a new agricultural product, a new use for what was thought to be ancient garbage, or some other very useful, profitable idea. Everyone around them is fighting for the chance to exploit this clever new plan.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of protected G̈ifêvî-qino Dêtîkè's harvest from an army of bandits. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

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