Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq (/ˈbʊrlo/ /j̼ɛq/ [novel] [random]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Síhvqulu Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq was founded by Connocanus Gakēè, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 35°C (95°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq receives an average of 265 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 532 m (1745 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq was founded durring the early 13th century in summer of the year 1208, by Connocanus Gakēè. The establishment of Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq is buildings are arranged arround a single broad worn bedrock mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. The town is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's top tier civilian fortifications has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq has a very calm atmosphere. People can be seen relaxing, scocilizing, and going about all manner of business other than the daily grind. Men, women, children, all can be seen enjoying life in a laid-back way in the many parks which line Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq’s streets. A look around Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scutteling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s everything together. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

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

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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. Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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 Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq 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

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is long in Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq.

The Ramidreju near Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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.

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq Census Data: Year 2000

514 of Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 33 work in Agriculture
• 114 work as Craftsmen
• 43 work as Merchants
• 82 work as Service Workers
• 50 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 80 work as Civil Servants
• 45 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

1022 of Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 63 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq was unknowingly built atop something unstable, and now that substrate is crumbling. It may be swampy ground or a decaying coastline, or it could be an ancient buried city that’s now giving way. In the case of some antique habitation, the denizens that once lived there might be boiling upward as their home is collapsing, or new opportunities may be revealed even as the community’s present structure is ruined.

Due to a magical anomaly, Odíhg Bùrloj̼èq is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

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History

The the a pair of goggles of Chronomancy, an a pair of goggles imbued with great amounts of Chronomancy energies was created near Odíhg Bi̊foiē̼ùv by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History