Town: Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Tëomjinèna Zone
Region	Z̄aquz̄omoho Woodlands
Founded	1233
Community Leader	City Manager Bé̄kīsh Māshīy 'Buxom Ophelia' Caw̄sh Joīnvé̄ Vúō̄s Èdsèbmë
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	5196 m (17047 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	165 cm/y (64 in/y)
Population	1368
Population Density	273 people per km² (684 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Augury
Naming
Native name	Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/p˔o/ /ˈʤɘg̃i/
Direct Translation	[black] [pea]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè (/p˔o/ /ˈʤɘg̃i/ [black] [pea]) is a subtropical Town located in the Tëomjinèna Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè was founded by Trîbê Zêyê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè receives an average of 165 cm/y (64 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5196 m (17047 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 13th century in spring of the year 1233, by Trîbê Zêyê. The establishment of Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Trîbê Zêyê struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè as a prison colony.

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber and earth construction, with most buildigns first floors resembling mounds of earth, with subsequent floors appearing as elaborate log cabins, with each building forming a tiered pyramid of sorts fromed from the stack of rectangular, peek roofed cabins. Most wooden bracing, support, and trim is carved with decorative knotwork, and the larger structures even feature painted trim which emphasises the knotwork.

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged within a network of narrow split-log ties streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè's somewhat suffishent 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.

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè seems to be abandoned at first. There are people present, working their trades and going about their business like any community, it’s just they are absurdly quiet. Just as you start to think there might be trouble, you see most of them are smiling, quietly exchanging words with a friend, or simply enjoying the day as they work. It reminds you of an evening at home as everyone dined, having run out of things to talk about and embraced the savory meal before them.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Nêndën-jêg̈i 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.

Nêndën-jêg̈i 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.

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

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Nêndën-jêg̈i 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 Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Nêndën-jêg̈i 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.

Nêndën-jêg̈i 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

Life is hard in Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè. Its people are impoverished compared to their peers elsewhere. Something is making the locals stay, however, whether fear of the alternative, hope for a better future, or a stubborn attachment to their ancestral lands. Whatver the reason, living in this harsh area for generations has made the people of Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè a notably resourceful and hearty people.

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè'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.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is skipped in Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè.

The Dog, Goblin near Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Charm energies of tier 1 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: 2
Farmers: 3
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 4
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 4
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 5499 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 342
Poultry: 4104
Swine: 273
Sheep: 13
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 136

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 3
Candlemakers: 5
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 3
Farrier: 9
Glassworkers: 4
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 3
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
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: 3
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Beer-Sellers: 1
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 3
Chandlers: 3
Chicken Butchers: 4
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 3
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 2
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 2
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 1
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 2
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
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: 4
Monks, Civic: 4
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 3
Priests: 6
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 4
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

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

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 2
Dancers: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 4
Writers: 4

Produce Industries

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

425 of Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

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

Points of Interest

Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè was struck by unseasonably warm weather, causing a sweltering heat to smouther the land for 17 days. Nêndën-jêg̈i Dêtîkè lost 210 people and 201 livestock in the disaster.. The deadly heat is remembered by most as the Dread's Flame.