Large Town: Thori-sêdè Bî

Thori-sêdè Bî
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Bëmtlaci Zone
Region	Daz̄ijapu Brush
Founded	933
Community Leader	City Manager Acharnith Trêrthèj
Area	7 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation	2016 m (6614 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	274 cm/y (107 in/y)
Population	1840
Population Density	262 people per km² (920 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Necromancy
Naming
Native name	Thori-sêdè Bî
Pronunciation	/ˈʃori/ /ˈsɘdè/
Direct Translation	[berry; bean] [castle; palace]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Thori-sêdè Bî (/ˈʃori/ /ˈsɘdè/ [berry; bean] [castle; palace]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Bëmtlaci Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Thori-sêdè Bî is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Thori-sêdè Bî was founded by Grè Garîv, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Thori-sêdè Bî has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Thori-sêdè Bî receives an average of 274 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Thori-sêdè Bî covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2016 m (6614 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Thori-sêdè Bî was founded durring the early 10th century, by Grè Garîv. The establishment of Thori-sêdè Bî was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Grè Garîv electing to pay people to resettle in Thori-sêdè Bî.

Thori-sêdè Bî was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

Thori-sêdè Bî is buildings are arranged arround a network of narrow paverstone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Thori-sêdè Bî's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. Unfortuantly, these boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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 Thori-sêdè Bî’s streets. Yet, deep down, you know this atmosphere is a carefully created illusion. You can see the ocasional seam in their tapestry. You’re not sure what has them doing their best to act so carefree, but act carefree they do.

Civic Infrastructure

Thori-sêdè Bî 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 Thori-sêdè Bî. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Thori-sêdè Bî's parks.

Thori-sêdè Bî has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Thori-sêdè Bî.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

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

Thori-sêdè Bî possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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 Thori-sêdè Bî's natural decorations nor waterways.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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.

Thori-sêdè Bî 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Thori-sêdè Bî's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its buildings being predominantly formed through the combination of basic geometric shapes. However, it shown in the detailing given to the structures such as its characteristic tall columns, intricate detail, symmetry, harmony, and balance in their designs to an astonishing degree of precision. Decorative elements for the buildings tended to be built into the structure itself, making great use of fluting, frescoes, inlays, and embossing.

Thori-sêdè Bî's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves bloodletting to channel Augury energies of tier 2 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.

Agriculture

Dairy Farmers: 3
Farmers: 5
Farm Laborer: 9
Hunters: 6
Milk Maids: 4
Ranchers: 2
Ranch Hands: 5
Shepherds: 4

Farmland: 7470 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 460
Poultry: 5520
Swine: 368
Sheep: 18
Goats: 3
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 184

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 3
Blacksmiths: 4
Bookbinders: 2
Buckle-makers: 2
Cabinetmakers: 4
Candlemakers: 6
Carpenters: 5
Clothmakers: 4
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 4
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 2
Copyists: 1
Cutlers: 1
Fabricworkers: 4
Farrier: 10
Furriers: 1
Glassworkers: 5
Gunsmiths: 4
Harness-Makers: 1
Hatters: 3
Hosiery Workers: 1
Jewelers: 2
Leatherwrights: 4
Locksmiths: 1
Matchstick makers: 2
Musical Instrument Makers: 2
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 2
Paper Workers: 2
Plasterers: 2
Pursemakers: 2
Roofers: 1
Ropemakers: 1
Rugmakers: 1
Saddlers: 3
Scabbardmakers: 4
Scalemakers: 1
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 1
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 1
Shoemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 6
Tailors: 8
Tanners: 2
Upholsterers: 2
Watchmakers: 2
Weavers: 5
Whitesmiths: 1

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 1
Arcana Sellers: 1
Beer-Sellers: 2
Booksellers: 2
Butchers: 4
Chandlers: 4
Chicken Butchers: 5
Entrepreneurs: 1
Fine Clothiers: 4
Fishmongers: 4
Florists: 1
Potion Sellers: 3
Resellers: 7
Spice Merchants: 2
Wine-sellers: 3
Wheelwright: 3
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

Bakers: 13
Barbers: 7
Coachmen: 2
Cooks: 7
Doctors: 3
Gamekeepers: 2
Grooms: 1
Hairdressers: 5
Healers: 5
Housekeepers: 4
Housemaids: 10
House Stewards: 5
Inns: 1
Laundry maids: 3
Maidservants: 6
Nursery Maids: 3
Pastrycooks: 7
Restaurateur: 7
Tavern Keepers: 8

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 2
Bleachers: 1
Chemical Workers: 1
Coal Heavers: 3
In-Town Couriers: 4
Long Haul Couriers: 3
Dockyard Workers: 3
Hay Merchants: 1
Leech Collectors: 4
Millers: 4
Miners: 4
Oilmen and Polishers: 2
Postmen: 4
Pure Finder: 2
Skinners: 5
Sugar Refiners: 1
Tosher: 2
Warehousemen: 6
Watercarriers: 4
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 5

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 2
Alchemist: 2
Clerk: 3
Dentists: 1
Educators: 4
Engineers: 2
Gardeners: 1
Mages: 1
Plumbers: 2
Pharmacist: 2
Scientists: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 2
Civil Clerks: 4
Civic Iudex: 2
Consultants: 1
Exorcist: 4
Fixers: 2
Kami Clerk: 3
Landlords: 3
Lawyers: 2
Legend Keepers: 3
Militia Officers: 14
Monks, Monastic: 5
Monks, Civic: 5
Historian, Oral: 4
Historian, Textual: 2
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 4
Priests: 7
Rangers: 2
Rat Catchers: 2
Scholars: 2
Spiritualist: 3
Slayers: 1
Storytellers: 6
Military Officers: 6

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 5
Comfort Services: 7
Enchanters: 2
Herbalists: 2
Jaminators: 6
Needleworkers: 5
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 5
Quilters: 2
Seamsters: 9
Spinners: 5
Tinker: 2
Weaver: 4

Artists

Actors: 2
Bards: 2
Costumers: 1
Dancers: 2
Drafters: 1
Engravers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Inlayers: 1
Musicians: 5
Playwrights: 2
Sculptors, Art: 1
Wood Carvers: 6
Writers: 6

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 6
Canners: 4
Cheesmakers: 6
Millers: 3
Picklers: 2
Smokers: 2
Stockmakers: 2
Tobacconists: 2
Tallowmakers: 3

1187 of Thori-sêdè Bî's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 55 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Thori-sêdè Bî's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami spared the town a natural disaster. One of Thori-sêdè Bî's local festivals commemorates this miracle.