Town: Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Rëfiithe Zone
Region	Gisoqopuki Moorland
Founded	1341
Community Leader	City Manager Êyeg̈ Brêgado
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation	5538 m (18169 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	220 cm/y (86 in/y)
Population	1279
Population Density	255 people per km² (639 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Summoning
Naming
Native name	Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê
Pronunciation	/iˈp˔ɘgè/ /ˈɘlɘ/
Direct Translation	[bubble] [cheek]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê (/iˈp˔ɘgè/ /ˈɘlɘ/ [bubble] [cheek]) is a temperate Town located in the Rëfiithe Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê was founded by Trêgë Gareshê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê receives an average of 220 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5538 m (18169 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê was founded durring the early 14th century in spring of the year 1341, by Trêgë Gareshê. The establishment of Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Trêgë Gareshê struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê as a prison colony.

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê is buildings are built arround a single spacious paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's somewhat suffishent 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 Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê makes it abundantly clear the town suffered something horrible some time ago. It’s a quiet town filled with closed scriptoriums, people quietly yet dejectedly reading in isolated places around town, and the occasional book laying in a heap of garbage.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Ipíêgè-êlê 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.

Ipíêgè-êlê 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.

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

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Ipíêgè-êlê 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. Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

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

Ipíêgè-êlê 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

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for the combined use of arcuated and trabeated construction, employing arches and constructed with post and lintel. The arch served as the style's chief structural element, with flanking columns serving as buttresses or decorations. While the general shape of their structures could be generously described as simplistic, the use of these arches and columns created a most distinct ascetic which is easily distinguishable on sight to armatures and experts alike.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is long in Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê.

The Hungry Flesh near Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê are known to be quite timid.

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves line dance to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via recitation of scripture.

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: 5154 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 319
Poultry: 3837
Swine: 255
Sheep: 12
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 127

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
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: 10
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
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: 1
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 3
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

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: 3
Miners: 2
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 2
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
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: 2
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 11
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 3

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 4
Needleworkers: 3
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 4
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
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: 4
Cheesmakers: 4
Millers: 2
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 1
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 2

394 of Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

847 of Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 38 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Ipíêgè-êlê Fêqê, which lost 236 people, 173 livestock, and 43 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Trepidation's Day.