Large City: Îshê-fësî Ratê

Îshê-fësî Ratê
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Nêndënkîte Zone
Region	Vujoqale Woodlands
Founded	1330
Community Leader	Lord Gêbëi
Area	141 km² (56 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	255 cm/y (100 in/y)
Population	33575
Population Density	238 people per km² (599 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Enchantment
Naming
Native name	Îshê-fësî Ratê
Pronunciation	/ˈɪʃɘ/ /ˈfësɪ/
Direct Translation	[fine (okay)] [professor]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Îshê-fësî Ratê (/ˈɪʃɘ/ /ˈfësɪ/ [fine (okay)] [professor]) is a temperate Large City located in the Nêndënkîte Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Îshê-fësî Ratê is derived from the Sylvin language, as Îshê-fësî Ratê was founded by Snotsuihz, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Îshê-fësî Ratê has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). Îshê-fësî Ratê receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Îshê-fësî Ratê covers an area of nearly 141 km² (56 mi²), and an average elevation of 0 m (0 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Îshê-fësî Ratê was founded durring the early 14th century in summer of the year 1330, by Snotsuihz. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Îshê-fësî Ratê was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Îshê-fësî Ratê is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Îshê-fësî Ratê is buildings are arranged arround a single broad flagstone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the city a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. 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.. Îshê-fësî Ratê's Ragnarock-era relics has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Îshê-fësî Ratê has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Îshê-fësî Ratê’s streets. The city is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

Îshê-fësî Ratê possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Îshê-fësî Ratê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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 Îshê-fësî Ratê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Îshê-fësî Ratê's parks.

Îshê-fësî Ratê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Îshê-fësî Ratê.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

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

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

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

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

Îshê-fësî Ratê has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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. Îshê-fësî Ratê's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Îshê-fësî Ratê possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Îshê-fësî Ratê has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Îshê-fësî Ratê has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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 Îshê-fësî Ratê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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.

Îshê-fësî Ratê 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

Îshê-fësî Ratê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

The Giant Whiptail Centipede near Îshê-fësî Ratê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Îshê-fësî Ratê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Illusion energies of tier 3 via singing.

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: 62
Farmers: 90
Farm Laborer: 186
Hunters: 101
Milk Maids: 79
Ranchers: 44
Ranch Hands: 100
Shepherds: 88

Farmland: 136650 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 8393
Poultry: 100725
Swine: 6715
Sheep: 335
Goats: 67
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 3357

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 69
Blacksmiths: 83
Bookbinders: 41
Buckle-makers: 45
Cabinetmakers: 79
Candlemakers: 119
Carpenters: 106
Clothmakers: 95
Coach and Harness Makers: 36
Coopers: 86
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 45
Copyists: 31
Cutlers: 28
Fabricworkers: 71
Farrier: 203
Furriers: 21
Glassworkers: 108
Gunsmiths: 72
Harness-Makers: 32
Hatters: 58
Hosiery Workers: 24
Jewelers: 39
Leatherwrights: 81
Locksmiths: 32
Matchstick makers: 49
Musical Instrument Makers: 49
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 41
Paper Workers: 50
Plasterers: 44
Pursemakers: 55
Roofers: 36
Ropemakers: 33
Rugmakers: 32
Saddlers: 58
Scabbardmakers: 67
Scalemakers: 36
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 22
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 31
Shoemakers: 32
Soap and Tallow Workers: 122
Tailors: 248
Tanners: 43
Upholsterers: 46
Watchmakers: 45
Weavers: 101
Whitesmiths: 27

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 23
Arcana Sellers: 23
Beer-Sellers: 44
Booksellers: 48
Butchers: 83
Chandlers: 86
Chicken Butchers: 100
Entrepreneurs: 35
Fine Clothiers: 83
Fishmongers: 93
Florists: 20
Potion Sellers: 55
Resellers: 139
Spice Merchants: 44
Wine-sellers: 65
Wheelwright: 54
Woodsellers: 32

Service workers

Bakers: 167
Barbers: 181
Coachmen: 50
Cooks: 139
Doctors: 73
Gamekeepers: 50
Grooms: 28
Hairdressers: 115
Healers: 97
Housekeepers: 88
Housemaids: 186
House Stewards: 90
Inns: 32
Laundry maids: 61
Maidservants: 129
Nursery Maids: 65
Pastrycooks: 111
Restaurateur: 139
Tavern Keepers: 159

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 49
Bleachers: 31
Chemical Workers: 19
Coal Heavers: 74
In-Town Couriers: 74
Long Haul Couriers: 67
Dockyard Workers: 68
Gas Workers: 16
Hay Merchants: 28
Leech Collectors: 80
Millers: 79
Miners: 72
Oilmen and Polishers: 50
Postmen: 74
Pure Finder: 43
Skinners: 111
Sugar Refiners: 19
Tosher: 50
Warehousemen: 119
Watercarriers: 77
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 93

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 42
Alchemist: 50
Clerk: 68
Dentists: 34
Educators: 103
Engineers: 47
Gardeners: 34
Mages: 24
Plumbers: 35
Pharmacist: 39
Professors: 14
Scientists: 25
Wizards: 14

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 32
Bankers: 46
Civil Clerks: 74
Civic Iudex: 36
Consultants: 22
Exorcist: 76
Fixers: 40
Kami Clerk: 69
Landlords: 66
Lawyers: 40
Legend Keepers: 55
Militia Officers: 335
Monks, Monastic: 101
Monks, Civic: 111
Historian, Oral: 74
Historian, Textual: 39
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 71
Priests: 145
Rangers: 45
Rat Catchers: 49
Scholars: 52
Spiritualist: 59
Slayers: 19
Storytellers: 126
Military Officers: 111

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 104
Comfort Services: 159
Enchanters: 36
Herbalists: 37
Jaminators: 115
Needleworkers: 124
Potters: 57
Preserve Makers: 90
Quilters: 45
Seamsters: 167
Spinners: 86
Tinker: 36
Weaver: 93

Artists

Actors: 36
Architects: 13
Bards: 53
Costumers: 20
Dancers: 39
Drafters: 22
Engravers: 26
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 16
Glaziers: 34
Inlayers: 32
Musicians: 93
Painters, Art: 17
Playwrights: 36
Sculptors, Art: 30
Wood Carvers: 119
Writers: 119

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 134
Canners: 98
Cheesmakers: 115
Ice Merchants: 14
Millers: 68
Picklers: 55
Smokers: 45
Stockmakers: 36
Tobacconists: 51
Tallowmakers: 76

12807 of Îshê-fësî Ratê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

18754 of Îshê-fësî Ratê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2014 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

Îshê-fësî Ratê is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

The the a lance of Chronomancy, an a lance imbued with potent amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Îshê-fësî Ratê by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.