Large City: Tobî-kîqê Ye

Tobî-kîqê Ye
Example Iron Elvish architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Karran County
Region	Kosaite Holt
Founded	1236
Community Leader	City Manager Gwenda
Area	488 km² (195 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	18°C (64°F)
Average Elevation	2764 m (9068 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	258 cm/y (101 in/y)
Population	115254
Population Density	236 people per km² (591 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Summoning
Naming
Native name	Tobî-kîqê Ye
Pronunciation	/ˈtobɪ/ /ˈkɪqɘ/
Direct Translation	[automatic] [wire; thread]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Tobî-kîqê Ye (/ˈtobɪ/ /ˈkɪqɘ/ [automatic] [wire; thread]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Karran County of the Union of Engineers.

The name Tobî-kîqê Ye is derived from the Wood Elvish language, as Tobî-kîqê Ye was founded by Tshêm, who was culturaly Iron Elvish.

Climate

Tobî-kîqê Ye has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). Tobî-kîqê Ye receives an average of 258 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Tobî-kîqê Ye covers an area of nearly 488 km² (195 mi²), and an average elevation of 2764 m (9068 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Tobî-kîqê Ye was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1236, by Tshêm. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Tobî-kîqê Ye was built using the conventions of Iron Elvish durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Tobî-kîqê Ye is no diffrent. The city'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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye is buildings are built arround a single premissive gravel mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the city a over all circular shape. The city 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 city is well defended against anything short of an army. The city's brittle defences have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the city.

The first thing you notice about Tobî-kîqê Ye is the large sign at the entrance welcoming you to their humble city. Children come up to you and say hi, some asking if you’ve fought any big monsters, and others just zipping away after their hello. The adults are much the same. By the time you’ve made it a significant way into the town you’ve been invited to a tavern for a pint to drink in exchange for news of the world. You’ve also had no less than three older women give you a sweetroll and direct your attention to their still unmarried children. It would be creepy if it wasn't so sincere.

Civic Infrastructure

Tobî-kîqê Ye possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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 Tobî-kîqê Ye. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Tobî-kîqê Ye's parks.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Tobî-kîqê Ye.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

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

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

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

Tobî-kîqê Ye has an Theological Academy which trains clergy in various arcane and theological topics required for their occupations.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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 Large City. Tobî-kîqê Ye's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Tobî-kîqê Ye's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Tobî-kîqê Ye has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. While not open to the public, the librarians and scholars employed by the library will assist anyone with their research needs, and wealthy individuals can purchase membership to access the library's materials themselves. In spite of being generally closed to the public, the library has a room with several Aether Linked devices available to the public during business hours.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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 Tobî-kîqê Ye's natural decorations nor waterways.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye 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.

Tobî-kîqê Ye is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Tobî-kîqê Ye's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Tobî-kîqê Ye's town hall 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.

The Fly, Giant near Tobî-kîqê Ye are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Tobî-kîqê Ye's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves performance art to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 2 via moments of science.

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: 242
Farmers: 360
Farm Laborer: 576
Hunters: 371
Milk Maids: 329
Ranchers: 144
Ranch Hands: 334
Shepherds: 295

Farmland: 466778 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 28813
Poultry: 345762
Swine: 23050
Sheep: 1152
Goats: 230
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 11525

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 240
Blacksmiths: 261
Bookbinders: 145
Buckle-makers: 153
Cabinetmakers: 256
Candlemakers: 397
Carpenters: 365
Clothmakers: 303
Coach and Harness Makers: 117
Coopers: 295
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 158
Copyists: 109
Cutlers: 96
Fabricworkers: 281
Farrier: 591
Furriers: 74
Glassworkers: 461
Gunsmiths: 271
Harness-Makers: 109
Hatters: 223
Hosiery Workers: 82
Jewelers: 130
Leatherwrights: 274
Locksmiths: 117
Matchstick makers: 172
Musical Instrument Makers: 169
Painters, Structures and Fixtures: 147
Paper Workers: 164
Plasterers: 162
Pursemakers: 188
Roofers: 125
Ropemakers: 116
Rugmakers: 110
Saddlers: 213
Scabbardmakers: 277
Scalemakers: 128
Scientific, Surgical, and Optical Instrument Makers: 76
Sculptors, Structures and Fixtures: 108
Shoemakers: 110
Soap and Tallow Workers: 354
Tailors: 698
Tanners: 144
Upholsterers: 169
Watchmakers: 157
Weavers: 371
Whitesmiths: 91

Merchants

Adventuring Goods Retellers: 80
Arcana Sellers: 79
Beer-Sellers: 157
Booksellers: 172
Butchers: 320
Chandlers: 295
Chicken Butchers: 299
Entrepreneurs: 124
Fine Clothiers: 320
Fishmongers: 288
Florists: 70
Potion Sellers: 188
Resellers: 480
Spice Merchants: 153
Wine-sellers: 235
Wheelwright: 177
Woodsellers: 111

Service workers

Bakers: 548
Barbers: 451
Coachmen: 162
Cooks: 443
Doctors: 232
Gamekeepers: 177
Grooms: 103
Hairdressers: 384
Healers: 315
Housekeepers: 338
Housemaids: 576
House Stewards: 329
Inns: 114
Laundry maids: 205
Maidservants: 397
Nursery Maids: 213
Pastrycooks: 426
Restaurateur: 461
Tavern Keepers: 461

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 154
Bleachers: 108
Chemical Workers: 67
Coal Heavers: 250
In-Town Couriers: 261
Long Haul Couriers: 261
Dockyard Workers: 245
Gas Workers: 55
Hay Merchants: 95
Leech Collectors: 291
Millers: 268
Miners: 261
Oilmen and Polishers: 177
Postmen: 261
Pure Finder: 150
Skinners: 329
Sugar Refiners: 65
Tosher: 172
Warehousemen: 397
Watercarriers: 232
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 295

Skilled Laborers

Accountants: 146
Alchemist: 173
Clerk: 240
Dentists: 115
Educators: 315
Engineers: 160
Gardeners: 116
Mages: 86
Plumbers: 117
Pharmacist: 132
Professors: 51
Scientists: 86
Wizards: 50

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 105
Bankers: 170
Civil Clerks: 274
Civic Iudex: 129
Consultants: 75
Exorcist: 245
Fixers: 132
Kami Clerk: 215
Landlords: 219
Lawyers: 136
Legend Keepers: 198
Militia Officers: 823
Monks, Monastic: 384
Monks, Civic: 371
Historian, Oral: 281
Historian, Textual: 138
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 256
Priests: 461
Rangers: 157
Rat Catchers: 173
Scholars: 174
Spiritualist: 202
Slayers: 66
Storytellers: 404
Military Officers: 360

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 360
Comfort Services: 523
Enchanters: 128
Herbalists: 126
Jaminators: 397
Needleworkers: 426
Potters: 177
Preserve Makers: 329
Quilters: 164
Seamsters: 768
Spinners: 360
Tinker: 128
Weaver: 288

Artists

Actors: 123
Architects: 45
Bards: 180
Costumers: 71
Dancers: 137
Drafters: 73
Engravers: 92
Fine Furniture Carpenters: 57
Glaziers: 123
Inlayers: 108
Musicians: 349
Painters, Art: 60
Playwrights: 115
Sculptors, Art: 99
Wood Carvers: 443
Writers: 411

Produce Industries

Butter Churners: 461
Canners: 384
Cheesmakers: 384
Ice Merchants: 50
Millers: 235
Picklers: 195
Smokers: 145
Stockmakers: 134
Tobacconists: 182
Tallowmakers: 250

62576 of Tobî-kîqê Ye's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 9220 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Tobî-kîqê Ye is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a dragon and brought its hoard to Tobî-kîqê Ye, where it was shared with all. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.