Odíhg Gessèj̼

Odíhg Gessèj̼ (/ges/ /sɛj̼/ [sauce] [basic]) is a subtropical Town located in the Suamaga County of the Picham Community.

The name Odíhg Gessèj̼ is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Gessèj̼ was founded by Val Crowthero, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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 Gessèj̼ receives an average of 213 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Gessèj̼ covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4690 m (15387 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Gessèj̼ was founded durring the early 13th century in fall of the year 1234, by Val Crowthero. The establishment of Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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 Gessèj̼ was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Gessèj̼ is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature plaster covered brickwork used to form structures with an emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts. Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels, as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aediculae can be found everywhere such that only size of building and yard can be used to measure the general prosparity of a given building's owners due to a general wealthy feeling the style gives off.

Odíhg Gessèj̼ is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of restrictive baked earthen streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The town's failry decent fortifications are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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 with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Odíhg Gessèj̼ suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Odíhg Gessèj̼ long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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 Gessèj̼ 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.

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

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

Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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

Odíhg Gessèj̼'s chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by their massive, monolithic and 'blocky' appearance with a rigid geometric style. It was best known for its rough, unfinished surfaces, unusual shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and small windows. Modular elements were often used to form masses representing specific functional zones, grouped into a unified whole.

In Odíhg Gessèj̼ birds speak prophesy.

The Xtabay near Odíhg Gessèj̼ are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg Gessèj̼'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves square dance to channel Enchantment energies of tier 1 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.

Odíhg Gessèj̼ Census Data: Year 2000

351 of Odíhg Gessèj̼'s population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 77 work as Craftsmen
• 28 work as Merchants
• 60 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 50 work as Civil Servants
• 32 work in Cottage Industries
• 17 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

803 of Odíhg Gessèj̼'s population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 23 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Gessèj̼ has been cursed with some blight that makes life difficult, albeit not impossible. An offended sorcerer's vengeful Working, an outraged god's wrath, a local distortion of the Legacy, or a simple history of bad feng shui in the area may have brought the curse about. I(devise not only the curse, but the reason why the locals haven't left for better lands).

Odíhg Gessèj̼ is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Odíhg Gessèj̼ 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 Odíhg Gessèj̼ lost 123 people, 335 livestock, and 87 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 150, when members of Odíhg Gessèj̼'s militia enacted an operation to scout a specific location for information about the enemy. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with needing to break through the enemy's lines, which ended in a stalemate for Odíhg Gessèj̼'s forces. The war is remembered in legend by Odíhg Gessèj̼'s bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History