Large Town: Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Têqayëg̈ê Zone
Region	Vdrasktkkanacesu Holt
Founded	1086
Community Leader	City Manager Trêyesm Trënho
Area	6 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	2570 m (8431 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	220 cm/y (86 in/y)
Population	1644
Population Density	274 people per km² (822 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Invocation
Naming
Native name	Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈlɪp˔ɘ/ /ˈtaθɘ/
Direct Translation	[polite] [array]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê (/ˈlɪp˔ɘ/ /ˈtaθɘ/ [polite] [array]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Têqayëg̈ê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê was founded by Geng Trêg̈mepí, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Lîpíê-tathê 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. Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2570 m (8431 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1086, by Geng Trêg̈mepí. The establishment of Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Geng Trêg̈mepí struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê as a prison colony.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Lîpíê-tathê 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.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious gravel streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town sits comfortably behind a palisade wall complete with a timber gatehouse and battlments. The town's timber-based walls are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look arround Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê 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 Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's parks.

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

Lîpíê-tathê 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.

Lîpíê-tathê 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.

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

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê 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 Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê 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.

Lîpíê-tathê 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.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê 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

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

In Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Caypup near Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 3
Farmers: 4
Farm Laborer: 10
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 4
Ranchers: 2
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 6691 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 411
Poultry: 4932
Swine: 328
Sheep: 16
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 164

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 2
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 5
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 4
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 14
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 6
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
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 5
Tailors: 9
Tanners: 2
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 4
Chandlers: 4
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 3
Florists: 1
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 7
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 9
Barbers: 8
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 6
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 4
Housekeepers: 5
Housemaids: 8
House Stewards: 4
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 3
Maidservants: 5
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 4
Restaurateur: 6
Tavern Keepers: 7

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 2
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 3
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
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: 3
Lawyers: 2
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 14
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 2
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 7
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 3
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 5

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 5
Comfort Services: 6
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 9
Spinners: 5
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 4

Artists

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

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 6
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 5
Millers: 3
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 2
Stockmakers: 1
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

535 of Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

978 of Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 131 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town from an attack. One of Lîpíê-tathê Fêqê's local festivals commemorates this miracle.