Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ (/ˈobu̹/ /veˈdu̹cu̹/ [off white] [tragedy; disaster]) is a temperate Large Town located in Iuqogasu Dutchy, Higa Lebû Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ is derived from the Wareneese language, as Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was founded by Cú̄ó̄y Vúchvé̄ 'Amber Dee' Sēr Bë̌s Sēkidā Trêtèdsë, who was culturaly Wareneese.

Climate

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 18°C (64°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ receives an average of 270 cm/y (106 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1134 m (3720 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was founded durring the late 15th century in summer of the year 1374, by Cú̄ó̄y Vúchvé̄ 'Amber Dee' Sēr Bë̌s Sēkidā Trêtèdsë. The establishment of Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s construction back out of the project. Cú̄ó̄y Vúchvé̄ 'Amber Dee' Sēr Bë̌s Sēkidā Trêtèdsë pushed on reguardles, and Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was built using the conventions of Wareneese durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ is no diffrent. The town'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.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ is buildings have been located at convienant points along the gorge Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt cobblestone streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The town's robustly designed timber walls 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 town.

A look around Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ seems to be home to a quite vibrant and boisterous community. Everywhere one looks they can see people going out their daily business with a smile and a spring in their step. Children play loudly in the streets, causing untold havoc as youth are want and allowed to do.

Civic Infrastructure

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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 Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s parks.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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.

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

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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 Town. Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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 Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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 are in a state of despair and dull apathy. They've lost the things that used to give them pride and hope, with the best among them carrying on out of habitual duty and the worst giving ready hands to shameful deeds and ignoble acts. No one really believes the future can be better, and most seek only to satisfy immediate appetites.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is long in Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹.

The Gambado near Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 via divine sermons.

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.

Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ Census Data: Year 2000

525 of Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 33 work in Agriculture
• 117 work as Craftsmen
• 44 work as Merchants
• 81 work as Service Workers
• 52 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 79 work as Civil Servants
• 49 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

958 of Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 128 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ 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 Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹ lost 168 people, 226 livestock, and 98 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 151, when members of Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s militia enacted an operation to delay the operations of the enemy. The operation was complicated by aggravated civilians, who cause problems for the militia for a host of reasons. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in defeat for Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s forces. The war is remembered in legend by Obu̹ Vedu̹chyu̹'s bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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