Town: Vîte-dîlë Fêqê

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê
Example Iron Elven architecture.

State	Dalandic Empire
Provence	Pîndëpíèkècî Provence
Sub Provence	Fairthfay Dutchy
Region	Rilzinulesu Brushlands
Founded	1160
Community Leader	Master Esgarbes Fyêthèj
Area	4 km² (1 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation	3572 m (11719 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	272 cm/y (107 in/y)
Population	1017
Population Density	254 people per km² (1017 people per mi²)
Town Aura	Invocation
Naming
Native name	Vîte-dîlë Fêqê
Pronunciation	/ˈvɪte/ /ˈdɪlë/
Direct Translation	[wise] [sauce]
Translation	[Not Yet Translated]

The name Vîte-dîlë Fêqê is derived from the Iron Elvish language, as Vîte-dîlë Fêqê was founded by Ihzeh Trêgfê, who was culturaly Iron Elven.

Climate

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Vîte-dîlë Fêqê receives an average of 272 cm/y (107 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Vîte-dîlë Fêqê covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3572 m (11719 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê was founded durring the late 13th century in spring of the year 1160, by Ihzeh Trêgfê. The establishment of Vîte-dîlë Fêqê suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Vîte-dîlë Fêqê which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê was built using the conventions of Iron Elven durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Vîte-dîlë Fêqê 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.

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê is buildings are arranged arrounded highly ordered system of narrow cobblestone streets which form hexical 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 series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. The town's bare minimum defences are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look arround Vîte-dîlë Fêqê reveals an abundance of schools, libraries, and other academic structures. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear the town places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Vîte-dîlë 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.

Vîte-dîlë 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.

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

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

Vîte-dîlë 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

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's mayor's house 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.

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves line dance to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 via chanting.

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: 1
Farmers: 2
Farm Laborer: 8
Hunters: 3
Milk Maids: 2
Ranchers: 1
Ranch Hands: 3
Shepherds: 2

Farmland: 4118 m²
Cattle and Similar Creatures: 254
Poultry: 3051
Swine: 203
Sheep: 10
Goats: 2
Horses, Mounts, and Beasts of Burden: 101

Craftsmen

Arms and Toolmakers: 1
Blacksmiths: 2
Bookbinders: 1
Buckle-makers: 1
Cabinetmakers: 2
Candlemakers: 3
Carpenters: 3
Clothmakers: 2
Coach and Harness Makers: 1
Coopers: 2
Copper, Brass, Tin, Zinc, and Lead Workers: 1
Fabricworkers: 2
Farrier: 5
Glassworkers: 3
Gunsmiths: 2
Hatters: 1
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
Saddlers: 1
Scabbardmakers: 2
Scalemakers: 1
Soap and Tallow Workers: 3
Tailors: 7
Tanners: 1
Upholsterers: 1
Watchmakers: 1
Weavers: 2

Merchants

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

Service workers

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

Specialized Laborer

Ashworkers: 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: 3
Watercarriers: 2
Watermen, Bargemen, etc.: 2

Skilled Laborers

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

Civil Servants

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

Cottage Industries

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

Artists

Actors: 1
Bards: 1
Dancers: 1
Glaziers: 1
Musicians: 3
Playwrights: 1
Wood Carvers: 3
Writers: 3

Produce Industries

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

300 of Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

697 of Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 20 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Vîte-dîlë Fêqê produces something unique, a good or service that cannot be had anywhere else in the kingdom. This may be due to some unique resource found only there, or some carefully-guarded craft, or it may be a special service that can only be provided by the locals, who are somehow unique in their forms or abilities.

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Vîte-dîlë Fêqê was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Vîte-dîlë Fêqê lost 217 people, 394 livestock, and 40 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 209, when members of Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's militia enacted an operation to extract assets from a mine under siege by the enemy. The operation was complicated by the enemy setting up an ambush. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a stalemate for Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Vîte-dîlë Fêqê's bards, historians, and legend keepers.