Town: Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Union of Engineers
Provence	Vapíatacê Zone
Region	Chyirmzjemu Basin
Founded	1709
Community Leader	City Manager Gêlë Trgadsm
Area	5 km² (2 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	2498 m (8195 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	216 cm/y (85 in/y)
Population	1195
Population Density	239 people per km² (597 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Elven High Magic
Naming
Native name	Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè
Pronunciation	/ˈp˔ɪko/ /koˈg̃isɘ/
Direct Translation	[infinite] [father]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè (/ˈp˔ɪko/ /koˈg̃isɘ/ [infinite] [father]) is a subtropical Town located in the Vapíatacê Zone of the Union of Engineers.

The name Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè was founded by Brêyëkdo Êyë, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè receives an average of 216 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2498 m (8195 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè was founded durring the early 18th century in early winter of the year 1709, by Brêyëkdo Êyë. The establishment of Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè 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.

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the early 18th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vablë-kog̈isê 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.

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè is buildings are arranged arrounded a highly ordered system of spacious packed earth streets which form triangular 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 the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. Astonishigly, the exceptionaly well made fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè is like looking into a university’s plaza on the day before an exam. People rush about to-and-fro. Discarded scrolls and quills are dotted around town. In spite of many locals discussing academic topics, there’s little sign of any organized groups for any of that talk. Infact, the town seems disordered in general with everything scattered helter skelter about.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Vablë-kog̈isê 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.

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

Vablë-kog̈isê 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.

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

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

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

Vablë-kog̈isê 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

The law within Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè is highly corrupt, or does not apply to certain favored groups or castes. Strangers might be fleeced by local lawmen, evildoers can be absolved by a payment, and powerful gentry do as they please.

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

In Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Belostomatid near Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves performance art to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via oratory performances.

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: 4
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 2

Farmland: 4815 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 298
Poultry: 3585
Swine: 239
Sheep: 11
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 119

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 2
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 4
Clothmakers: 3
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Copyists: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 8
Glassworkers: 4
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: 3
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: 2
Fishmongers: 3
Potion Sellers: 1
Resellers: 5
Spice Merchants: 1
Wine-sellers: 2
Wheelwright: 1
Woodsellers: 1

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 1
Bleachers: 1
Coal Heavers: 2
In-Town Couriers: 2
Long Haul Couriers: 2
Dockyard Workers: 2
Leech Collectors: 3
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: 3
Engineers: 1
Gardeners: 1
Plumbers: 1
Pharmacist: 1

Civil Servants

Adventurers: 1
Bankers: 1
Civil Clerks: 3
Civic Iudex: 1
Exorcist: 2
Fixers: 1
Kami Clerk: 2
Landlords: 2
Lawyers: 1
Legend Keepers: 2
Militia Officers: 8
Monks, Monastic: 3
Monks, Civic: 3
Historian, Oral: 2
Historian, Textual: 1
Policemen, Sheriffs, etc.: 2
Priests: 4
Rangers: 1
Rat Catchers: 1
Scholars: 1
Spiritualist: 2
Storytellers: 5
Military Officers: 4

Cottage Industries

Brewers: 3
Comfort Services: 3
Enchanters: 1
Herbalists: 1
Jaminators: 3
Needleworkers: 3
Potters: 2
Preserve Makers: 3
Quilters: 1
Seamsters: 5
Spinners: 3
Tinker: 1
Weaver: 3

Artists

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

Produce Industries

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

357 of Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

779 of Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 59 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè was attacked by organized criminals with significant wealth and power. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè lost 181 people, 315 livestock, and 35 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 205, when members of Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's militia enacted an operation to bring aid to another fighting force. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with the defense of the strategic location against a siege, which ended in defeat for Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Vablë-kog̈isê Dêtîkè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.