Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu (/ˈdəˑtlɛ/ /oˈʃjɛssu/ [currency] [gross]) is a subtropical Town located in Unrerxlähle Hold, Gàdāwù Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu was founded by Balcheth Powelyn, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°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 23°C (73°F). Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu receives an average of 247 cm/y (97 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4226 m (13864 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1237, by Balcheth Powelyn. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Balcheth Powelyn.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu is buildings are built arround a single restrictive paverstone mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Astonishigly, the frontieer-style defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu 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 scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu long.

Civic Infrastructure

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu 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 Dātlèoshjèssu 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 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.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

In Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Giant Centipede near Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves orgies to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 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.

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu Census Data: Year 2000

333 of Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 24 work in Agriculture
• 73 work as Craftsmen
• 25 work as Merchants
• 53 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 51 work as Civil Servants
• 31 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

736 of Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 56 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Dātlèoshjèssu is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from the rampage of a legendary monster. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History