Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk (/oˈgihwo/ /æ̝ˈtunk/ [keen; eager] [strength]) is a temperate Large City located in the Mïpirudnoplu Principality of the Tano.

The name Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk is derived from the Goblin language, as Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk was founded by Tsêrêrèj, who was culturaly Gnoll.

Climate

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cold 3°C (37°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk covers an area of nearly 165 km² (66 mi²), and an average elevation of 934 m (3064 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk was founded durring the late 11th century, by Tsêrêrèj. The establishment of Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's construction back out of the project. Tsêrêrèj pushed on reguardles, and Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk was built using the conventions of Gnoll durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive cobblestone streets which form a diagonal shaped 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 city is defended by arcane means. It's hard to spot at first, but there's a tell tell shimmer in the air arround Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk, and you can spot the ocasional warding glyph carved into a rock or tree all arround town. These mystical defences are ancient, unknowable, and unassailable by current means... Assuming everything is in working order. Otherwise, the wards are little more than a deathtrap. Astonishigly, the Relic of the World That Was are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk shows Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk as a den of corruption. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is. The city has another layer to it as well. Locals can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual, or at least, faking it.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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 Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's parks.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

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

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

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

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

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk has an Millitary Academy which trains military officers and specilists.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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. Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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 Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's natural decorations nor waterways.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk 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

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is long in Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk.

The Blood Hawk near Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 via proclamations.

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.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk Census Data: Year 2000

14704 of Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 828 work in Agriculture
• 3264 work as Craftsmen
• 1192 work as Merchants
• 2205 work as Service Workers
• 1509 work as General Laborers
• 608 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2120 work as Civil Servants
• 1351 work in Cottage Industries
• 815 work as Artists
• 812 work in Produce Industries

21554 of Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2729 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

A great magical Working has been a critical part of Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk since its creation, but now it's beginning to decay. It may function only intermittently, now, or its effects may have curdled into something double-edged. The locals have no idea how to fix it, and indeed, it may not be possible to repair it with modern science or sorcery.

Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's roads were poorly made when first laid. Rather than repairing them correctly, a series of new roads was laid atop the old, leading to the streets of modern Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk suffering from potholes, cracking, and even sinkholes. The locals often repair the road by putting down wooden decking.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami spared the town from an attack. One of Kad Ogihwo-æ̈tunk's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History