Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg (/ɛr/ /ˈbi̘ləˑg/ [intestine] [convenient]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg was founded by Shnirlol Jones Wogan Ab Owen Qíhgā, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg receives an average of 178 cm/y (70 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4534 m (14875 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1284, by Shnirlol Jones Wogan Ab Owen Qíhgā. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg 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 Èrbi̊lāg is buildings are built arround a single narrow baked earthen mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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 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 Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg 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.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg 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 Èrbi̊lāg's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg 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 Èrbi̊lāg 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 Èrbi̊lāg's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is skipped in Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg.

The Hidebehind near Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves line dance to channel Mysticism energies of tier 1 via mimery.

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 Èrbi̊lāg Census Data: Year 2000

421 of Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 68 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 63 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 22 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

887 of Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 54 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of killed a tyrannical who had controlled Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg for years. One of Odíhg Èrbi̊lāg's festivals remembers the hero.

History