Town: Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	G̈îvrêhêsi Zone
Region	Ukhaz̄az̄udenuku Brush
Founded	1171
Community Leader	City Manager Zêpí Trg̈nm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation	2398 m (7867 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	215 cm/y (84 in/y)
Population	1391
Population Density	278 people per km² (695 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Truename Magic
Naming
Native name	Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈθègi/ /ˈjɪfi/
Direct Translation	[sharp; acute; steep] [temperature]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè (/ˈθègi/ /ˈjɪfi/ [sharp; acute; steep] [temperature]) is a temperate Town located in the G̈îvrêhêsi Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè was founded by Trêv Glkdsh, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°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 13°C (55°F). Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2398 m (7867 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1171, by Trêv Glkdsh. The establishment of Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Trêv Glkdsh electing to pay people to resettle in Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè.

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Mêndës-yîfi 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.

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of broad packed earth streets which form hexical paterns, allowing the incides of the octagons to be common grounds for the buildings on the edges, be it for parkland, yardspace, plazas, or markets. The town posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. Astonishigly, the budget focused millitary grade defenses are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

The first thing you notice about Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble town. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Mêndës-yîfi 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.

Mêndës-yîfi 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.

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

Mêndës-yîfi 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 Town. Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Mêndës-yîfi 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 Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Mêndës-yîfi 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.

Mêndës-yîfi 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

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè vermin leave small tokens in payment for food taken.

The Lizard, Narav near Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves performance art to channel Elven High Magic energies of tier 1 via oratory performances.

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: 9
Hunters: 5
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5619 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 347
Poultry: 4173
Swine: 278
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 139

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 3
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 4
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 10
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 3
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 1
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: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 4
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

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

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 3
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 11
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 3
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 5
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 5
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 5
Needleworkers: 4
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 4
Quilters: 1
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: 4

Produce Industries

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

436 of Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

914 of Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 41 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè is remarkably well-fortified for a site of its size and role. Tall, stout walls, strong points inside the community, concentric defenses, a strategic terrain location, or a large body of standing troops might be present. Some threat is thought to exist that makes maintaining this fortification worthwhile, though it may come at a dear cost to the locals. The community’s suzerain may be uncomfortable with these defenses, as they could just as easily be used to defy the ruler.

History

The the a pair of bracers of Augury, an a pair of bracers imbued with potent amounts of Augury energies was created near Mêndës-yîfi Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.