Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê (/ˈsep˔ɘ/ /ˈjiqë/ [basic] [neck]) is a subtropical Town located in the Qíîsîrêyê Sêpíêto Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê was founded by Trgfëm Brtco, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê receives an average of 219 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2040 m (6692 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê was founded durring the late 17th century in late summer of the year 1571, by Trgfëm Brtco. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Trgfëm Brtco.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê is is constructed arround a series of restrictive cobblestone mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The town's minimaly adiquite are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable. This all rests atop 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 Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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 Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's parks.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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.

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

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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.

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

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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 Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's natural decorations nor waterways.

Sepíê-yiqë 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.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê 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

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's mayor's house 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, winter is recurring in Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê.

The Shimmerwing Dragonfly near Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Invocation 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.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê Census Data: Year 2000

415 of Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 95 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 39 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

902 of Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 26 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Sepíê-yiqë Fêqê has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

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