Town: Sothê-sêneno Fêqê

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Ko-13nhun Zone
Region	Setsklipe Moor
Founded	1650
Community Leader	City Manager Nrëi Trênhêm
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	2914 m (9560 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	180 cm/y (70 in/y)
Population	1177
Population Density	294 people per km² (1177 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Abjuration
Naming
Native name	Sothê-sêneno Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈsoʃɘ/ /sɘˈneno/
Direct Translation	[obese] [liar]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê (/ˈsoʃɘ/ /sɘˈneno/ [obese] [liar]) is a temperate Town located in the Ko-13nhun Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Sothê-sêneno Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Sothê-sêneno Fêqê was founded by Fyèlêyê Shesîg̈, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 22°C (71°F). Sothê-sêneno Fêqê receives an average of 180 cm/y (70 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Sothê-sêneno Fêqê covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2914 m (9560 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê was founded durring the early 17th century in early winter of the year 1650, by Fyèlêyê Shesîg̈. The establishment of Sothê-sêneno 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.

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Sothê-sêneno Fêqê is no diffrent. The town'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.

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of broad 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 town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's frontieer-style defences 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.

The town shows nothing out of the ordinary, at first glance. Then you start to notice all the small things. Each window has seven iron nails pounded into the sill. Every door has a sprig of holly overhead. Every well is branded with purity seals and runes to ward the contents. Everyone is carrying a small charm for safety or fortune, be it a rabbit’s foot, a horseshoe, or other little totems.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Sothê-sêneno 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.

Sothê-sêneno 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.

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê 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.

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

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Sothê-sêneno 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Sothê-sêneno Fêqê which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Sothê-sêneno Fêqê most nights are accompanied by colorful ribbons of light in the sky.

Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Summoning energies of tier 1 via throat 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: 3
Milk Maids: 3
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 2
Shepherds: 3

Farmland: 4708 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 294
Poultry: 3531
Swine: 235
Sheep: 11
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 117

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 3
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 6
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 2
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 2
Jewelers: 1
Leatherwrights: 2
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 1
Musical Instrument Makers: 1
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Paper Workers: 1
Plasterers: 1
Pursemakers: 1
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 2
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 4
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 3

Merchants

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

Service workers

Bakers: 7
Barbers: 5
Coachmen: 1
Cooks: 5
Doctors: 2
Gamekeepers: 1
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 4
Healers: 3
Housekeepers: 3
Housemaids: 9
House Stewards: 3
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 2
Maidservants: 3
Nursery Maids: 2
Pastrycooks: 3
Restaurateur: 4
Tavern Keepers: 4

Specialized Laborer

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

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

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

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 4
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 3
Needleworkers: 3
Potters: 1
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 6
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 2

Artists

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

Produce Industries

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

355 of Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

775 of Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 47 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Sothê-sêneno Fêqê possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Sothê-sêneno Fêqê was attacked by a group of guerrilla fighters. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Sothê-sêneno Fêqê lost 206 people, 259 livestock, and 27 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 221, when members of Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's militia enacted an operation to deliver supplies to a specific group of civilians. The operation was complicated by the army being put into a position where they could only choose between two terrible options. The conflict ended with an assault and siege on the fortification, which ended in a crushing defeat for Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Sothê-sêneno Fêqê's bards, historians, and legend keepers.