City: Qandêv-resê Sêdè

Qandêv-resê Sêdè
Example Iron Elf architecture.

State	Engineer's Guild
Provence	Yêmëcê Zone
Region	Sprupozage Moor
Founded	1784
Community Leader	Lord Mä̌shī Ca̋ch 'Marissa Eloise' Rä̋nḱ Da̋ń̄b Ma̋nvóch
Area	39 km² (15 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation	3572 m (11719 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	257 cm/y (101 in/y)
Population	9419
Population Density	241 people per km² (627 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Charm
Naming
Native name	Qandêv-resê Sêdè
Pronunciation	/ˈvig̃ɘ/ /ˈresɘ/
Direct Translation	[aroused (sexually)] [archive]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Qandêv-resê Sêdè (/ˈvig̃ɘ/ /ˈresɘ/ [aroused (sexually)] [archive]) is a subtropical City located in the Yêmëcê Zone of the Engineer's Guild.

The name Qandêv-resê Sêdè is derived from the Sylvin language, as Qandêv-resê Sêdè was founded by Trêye, who was culturaly Iron Elf.

Climate

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Qandêv-resê Sêdè receives an average of 257 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Qandêv-resê Sêdè covers an area of nearly 39 km² (15 mi²), and an average elevation of 3572 m (11719 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Qandêv-resê Sêdè was founded durring the late 19th century in late summer of the year 1784, by Trêye. The establishment of Qandêv-resê Sêdè suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Qandêv-resê Sêdè which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè was built using the conventions of Iron Elf durring the late 19th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Qandêv-resê Sêdè is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of restrictive flagstone streets which form octogonal 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 city rests behind a set of well fortified walls, with gatehouses, watch towers, and battlments. Qandêv-resê Sêdè's walls are, howeaver, fashioned from stone and timber. While unorthadox, the design looks to be functional to a reasonable degree. With luck, the untested design will remain untested for years to come. Unfortuantly, these unusual yet seemingly effective fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has the unmistakable air of a city on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Qandêv-resê Sêdè ’s existence has dried up and the city is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Qandêv-resê Sêdè is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the city. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Qandêv-resê Sêdè long.

Civic Infrastructure

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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 Qandêv-resê Sêdè. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Qandêv-resê Sêdè's parks.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Qandêv-resê Sêdè.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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.

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

Qandêv-resê Sêdè has an Arts Academy which provides higher education in many fields including math, language arts, philosophy, engineering, and other such disciplines.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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 City. Qandêv-resê Sêdè's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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 Qandêv-resê Sêdè's natural decorations nor waterways.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Qandêv-resê Sêdè. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is recurring in Qandêv-resê Sêdè.

The Ice Elemental, Large near Qandêv-resê Sêdè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Qandêv-resê Sêdè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves bloodletting to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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: 17
Farmers: 29
Farm Laborer: 44
Hunters: 33
Milk Maids: 23
Ranchers: 12
Ranch Hands: 25
Shepherds: 22

Farmland: 38335 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 2354
Poultry: 28257
Swine: 1883
Sheep: 94
Goats: 18
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 941

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 18
Blacksmiths: 20
Bookbinders: 11
Buckle-makers: 11
Cabinetmakers: 20
Candlemakers: 28
Carpenters: 31
Clothmakers: 26
Coach and Harness Makers: 10
Coopers: 23
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 13
Copyists: 9
Cutlers: 8
Fabricworkers: 22
Farrier: 57
Furriers: 6
Glassworkers: 33
Gunsmiths: 20
Harness-Makers: 9
Hatters: 18
Hosiery Workers: 6
Jewelers: 10
Leatherwrights: 24
Locksmiths: 9
Matchstick makers: 14
Musical Instrument Makers: 14
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 12
Paper Workers: 14
Plasterers: 12
Pursemakers: 16
Roofers: 9
Ropemakers: 9
Rugmakers: 9
Saddlers: 17
Scabbardmakers: 19
Scalemakers: 9
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 6
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 8
Shoemakers: 9
Soap and Tallow Workers: 33
Tailors: 57
Tanners: 12
Upholsterers: 13
Watchmakers: 12
Weavers: 28
Whitesmiths: 7

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 6
Arcana Sellers: 6
Beer-Sellers: 12
Booksellers: 14
Butchers: 24
Chandlers: 24
Chicken Butchers: 27
Entrepreneurs: 9
Fine Clothiers: 24
Fishmongers: 24
Florists: 5
Potion Sellers: 15
Resellers: 39
Spice Merchants: 12
Wine-sellers: 19
Wheelwright: 14
Woodsellers: 9

Service workers

Bakers: 58
Barbers: 38
Coachmen: 13
Cooks: 36
Doctors: 20
Gamekeepers: 14
Grooms: 8
Hairdressers: 39
Healers: 23
Housekeepers: 29
Housemaids: 58
House Stewards: 26
Inns: 8
Laundry maids: 16
Maidservants: 31
Nursery Maids: 17
Pastrycooks: 36
Restaurateur: 42
Tavern Keepers: 39

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 13
Bleachers: 8
Chemical Workers: 5
Coal Heavers: 18
In-Town Couriers: 20
Long Haul Couriers: 20
Dockyard Workers: 19
Gas Workers: 4
Hay Merchants: 7
Leech Collectors: 23
Millers: 20
Miners: 22
Oilmen and Polishers: 14
Postmen: 22
Pure Finder: 11
Skinners: 24
Sugar Refiners: 5
Tosher: 14
Warehousemen: 33
Watercarriers: 20
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 26

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 12
Alchemist: 14
Clerk: 18
Dentists: 9
Educators: 24
Engineers: 13
Gardeners: 9
Mages: 6
Plumbers: 9
Pharmacist: 11
Professors: 4
Scientists: 7
Wizards: 4

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 9
Bankers: 13
Civil Clerks: 20
Civic Iudex: 10
Consultants: 6
Exorcist: 21
Fixers: 11
Kami Clerk: 16
Landlords: 19
Lawyers: 11
Legend Keepers: 16
Militia Officers: 104
Monks, Monastic: 28
Monks, Civic: 26
Historian, Oral: 21
Historian, Textual: 11
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 20
Priests: 39
Rangers: 12
Rat Catchers: 15
Scholars: 14
Spiritualist: 15
Slayers: 5
Storytellers: 33
Military Officers: 33

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 24
Comfort Services: 36
Enchanters: 10
Herbalists: 10
Jaminators: 32
Needleworkers: 31
Potters: 15
Preserve Makers: 29
Quilters: 14
Seamsters: 47
Spinners: 31
Tinker: 11
Weaver: 27

Artists

Actors: 10
Architects: 3
Bards: 14
Costumers: 5
Dancers: 11
Drafters: 6
Engravers: 7
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 4
Glaziers: 9
Inlayers: 9
Musicians: 25
Painters, Art: 4
Playwrights: 10
Sculptors, Art: 8
Wood Carvers: 32
Writers: 32

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 30
Canners: 27
Cheesmakers: 33
Ice Merchants: 4
Millers: 18
Picklers: 15
Smokers: 11
Stockmakers: 11
Tobacconists: 15
Tallowmakers: 20

3509 of Qandêv-resê Sêdè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

5345 of Qandêv-resê Sêdè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 565 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Qandêv-resê Sêdè is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Qandêv-resê Sêdè. One of Qandêv-resê Sêdè's local festivals commemorates this miracle.