Village: Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Glirukmesa Zone
Region	Mensholms Steppe
Founded	1426
Community Leader	City Manager Emerthelil Èbmtco
Area	2 km² (0 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	29°C (84°F)
Average Elevation	13458 m (1203 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	186 cm/y (73 in/y)
Population	699
Population Density	349 people per km² (658 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Conjuration
Naming
Native name	Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈseʤo/ /tɘˈθèhɘ/
Direct Translation	[dark] [apology]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê (/ˈseʤo/ /tɘˈθèhɘ/ [dark] [apology]) is a subtropical Village located in the Glirukmesa Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê was founded by Ffion Glëm, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê receives an average of 186 cm/y (73 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê covers an area of nearly 2 km² (0 mi²), and an average elevation of 13458 m (1203 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1426, by Ffion Glëm. The establishment of Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê is no diffrent. The village'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.

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê is buildings folow an organic layout of spacious flagstone streets whihch gives the village a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The village has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the village is well defended against anything short of an army. The village's brittle defences are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the village's defences.

A look around Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê makes it abundantly clear the village suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Sejo-têthèhê 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.

Cultural Notes

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê is led by one or more incompetents. While they must have been very good at something to have acquired the position, they are fundamentally incapable of leading. Uncontrolled passions or lusts, commitment to a hopelessly impractical ideal, pigheaded obstinacy in the face of failure, a total lack of charisma or interpersonal skills, or profound laziness might all unfit them for their post.

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

The Bat, Mobat near Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sex to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via proclamations.

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: 1
Farmers: 1
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 2
Milk Maids: 1
Ranch Hands: 1
Shepherds: 1

Farmland: 2844 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 174
Poultry: 2097
Swine: 139
Sheep: 6
Goats: 1
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 69

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 1
Blacksmiths: 1
Cabinetmakers: 1
Candlemakers: 2
Carpenters: 2
Clothmakers: 1
Coopers: 1
Fabricworkers: 1
Farrier: 4
Glassworkers: 2
Gunsmiths: 1
Hatters: 1
Leatherwrights: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Saddlers: 1
Scabbardmakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 2
Tailors: 4
Weavers: 2

Merchants

Booksellers: 1
Butchers: 1
Chandlers: 1
Chicken Butchers: 1
Fine Clothiers: 1
Fishmongers: 1
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 2
Wine-sellers: 1
Wheelwright: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Coal Heavers: 1
In-Town Couriers: 1
Long Haul Couriers: 1
Dockyard Workers: 1
Leech Collectors: 1
Millers: 1
Miners: 1
Oilmen and Polishers: 1
Postmen: 1
Skinners: 2
Tosher: 1
Warehousemen: 2
Watercarriers: 1
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 2

Skilled Laborers

Alchemist: 1
Clerk: 1
Educators: 1
Engineers: 1

Civil Servants

Civil Clerks: 1
Exorcist: 1
Kami Clerk: 1
Landlords: 1
Legend Keepers: 1
Militia Officers: 4
Monks, Monastic: 2
Monks, Civic: 2
Historian, Oral: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 1
Priests: 2
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 1
Storytellers: 2
Military Officers: 2

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 2
Comfort Services: 3
Jaminators: 2
Needleworkers: 2
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 1
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 3
Spinners: 1
Weaver: 1

Artists

Bards: 1
Musicians: 2
Wood Carvers: 2
Writers: 2

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 2
Canners: 1
Cheesmakers: 2
Millers: 1
Picklers: 1
Tobacconists: 1
Tallowmakers: 1

167 of Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

491 of Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 41 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê was attacked by savage rat ogress living nearby. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê lost 239 people, 349 livestock, and 33 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 173, when members of Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's militia enacted an operation to liberate a particular production site from the enemy. The operation was complicated by a key segment of the operation that deepened entirely on a stealth mission going perfectly. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Sejo-têthèhê Fêqê's bards, historians, and legend keepers.