Large Town: Lîpíê-yèqi Bî

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Vapíatacê Zone
Region	Chyirmzjemu Basin
Founded	699
Community Leader	City Manager Szarheihr Garthê
Area	6 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	2574 m (8444 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	245 cm/y (96 in/y)
Population	1637
Population Density	272 people per km² (818 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Enchantment
Naming
Native name	Lîpíê-yèqi Bî
Pronunciation	/ˈlɪp˔ɘ/ /ˈjèqi/
Direct Translation	[polite] [voice]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî (/ˈlɪp˔ɘ/ /ˈjèqi/ [polite] [voice]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Vapíatacê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Lîpíê-yèqi Bî is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Lîpíê-yèqi Bî was founded by Gilîd Zeg̈nkê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî 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 24°C (75°F). Lîpíê-yèqi Bî receives an average of 245 cm/y (96 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Lîpíê-yèqi Bî covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2574 m (8444 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the late 8th century, by Gilîd Zeg̈nkê. The establishment of Lîpíê-yèqi Bî was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Gilîd Zeg̈nkê electing to pay people to resettle in Lîpíê-yèqi Bî.

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Lîpíê-yèqi Bî 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.

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of narrow paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Lîpíê-yèqi Bî's size could have. The town's well-designed, yet cheep are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

A look around Lîpíê-yèqi Bî gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Lîpíê-yèqi Bî brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî 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.

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

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

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

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî's natural decorations nor waterways.

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî 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-yèqi Bî's chapel 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.

The Belostomatid near Lîpíê-yèqi Bî are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Lîpíê-yèqi Bî's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Transmutation energies of tier 3 via mimery.

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: 9
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 4
Ranchers: 2
Ranch Hands: 5
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 6597 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 409
Poultry: 4911
Swine: 327
Sheep: 16
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 163

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 2
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 6
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: 9
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 4
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: 3
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: 4
Florists: 1
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 6
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 8
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: 5
Restaurateur: 6
Tavern Keepers: 6

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: 4
Millers: 3
Miners: 3
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 3
Pure Finder: 2
Skinners: 5
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: 2
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Consultants: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 3
Landlords: 3
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 16
Monks, Monastic: 4
Monks, Civic: 6
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 3
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 6

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 4
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: 6
Writers: 5

Produce Industries

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

533 of Lîpíê-yèqi Bî's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

974 of Lîpíê-yèqi Bî's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 130 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Lîpíê-yèqi Bî was struck by unseasonably warm weather, causing a sweltering heat to smouther the land for 19 days. Lîpíê-yèqi Bî lost 240 people and 137 livestock in the disaster.. The deadly heat is remembered by most as the Calamity's Flame.