Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè (/fɘˈkanè/ /jeˈqɘe/ [convenient] [butt]) is a temperate Town located in the Gêngípíêpíêè Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè was founded by Rhiathmaahr Trgarthë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè receives an average of 160 cm/y (62 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5320 m (17454 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 11th century, by Rhiathmaahr Trgarthë. 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 Rhiathmaahr Trgarthë.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè 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.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè is is constructed arround a semi-circular broad baked earthen mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town is protected by a renforced stone fence which sits atop earthwork defences, for some of the best inexpencive defences a town of Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's size could have. The well-designed, yet cheep has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè’s streets. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as relaxing. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Têndê-yeqêe 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.

Têndê-yeqêe 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.

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

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè 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 Town. Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Têndê-yeqêe 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.

Cultural Notes

There’s a relatively new religion in Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè 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.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè.

The Mud Elemental, Small near Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Summoning energies of tier 2 via mimery.

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.

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè Census Data: Year 2000

371 of Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 81 work as Craftsmen
• 29 work as Merchants
• 58 work as Service Workers
• 35 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 56 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

749 of Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 97 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

The the a rowboat of Transmutation, an a rowboat imbued with notable amounts of Transmutation energies was created near Têndê-yeqêe Dêtîkè by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History