Large Town: Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Ineg̈èsho Zone
Region	Esejuiakaca Holt
Founded	838
Community Leader	City Manager Dhoghirth Treshèbrê
Area	6 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	1766 m (5793 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	276 cm/y (108 in/y)
Population	1546
Population Density	257 people per km² (773 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Abjuration
Naming
Native name	Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈkɘge/ /ˈp˔iqɘ ˈrɘja/
Direct Translation	[dull] [pubic hair]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè (/ˈkɘge/ /ˈp˔iqɘ ˈrɘja/ [dull] [pubic hair]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Ineg̈èsho Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was founded by Trgfë Glkdsí Trg̈mênm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè receives an average of 276 cm/y (108 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1766 m (5793 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 9th century, by Trgfë Glkdsí Trg̈mênm. The establishment of Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's construction back out of the project. Trgfë Glkdsí Trg̈mênm pushed on reguardles, and Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 9th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town'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.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive baked earthen streets which form a diagonal shaped grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. 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 have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

A look around Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè is like looking into a university’s plaza on the day before an exam. People rush about to-and-fro. Discarded scrolls and quills are dotted around town. In spite of many locals discussing academic topics, there’s little sign of any organized groups for any of that talk. Infact, the town seems disordered in general with everything scattered helter skelter about.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Kêge-píiqê Rêya 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.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya 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.

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

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè 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 Town. Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya 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 Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya 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.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya 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

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is inspired by the natural world, characterized by sinuous, sculptural, organic shapes, arches, curving lines, and sensual ornamentation. Common motifs included stylized versions of leaves, flowers, vines, insects, animals, and other natural elements. Decorative elements found on the inside and outside of buildings include intricate mosaic work, curved windows, and decorative trim work. .

In Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè hail is always enormous, yet harmlessly plinks off people, creatures, and structures.

The Giant cockroach near Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Enchantment energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 6230 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 386
Poultry: 4638
Swine: 309
Sheep: 15
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 154

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 4
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 10
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 3
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 2
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 3
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 9
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 4
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 3
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 3
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 1
Skinners: 4
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 5
Watercarriers: 3
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 4

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Consultants: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 11
Monks, Monastic: 5
Monks, Civic: 5
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

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

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 4
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 5
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 4
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 5
Millers: 3
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 2
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

488 of Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

981 of Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 77 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè lost 189 people, 262 livestock, and 52 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 217, when members of Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to scout a specific location for information about a particular research site. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with the defense of the research site against a siege, which ended in a stalemate for Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Kêge-píiqê Rêya Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.