Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw (/j̼əv/ /ˈsobtɪ̞w/ [demon] [deaf]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Turtpjado County, Niylili Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw was founded by Trgënhèdo Goiē̼o, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw receives an average of 241 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2198 m (7211 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw was founded durring the late 14th century in spring of the year 1280, by Trgënhèdo Goiē̼o. The establishment of Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw 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 Iē̼àvsobtíhw was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw 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 Iē̼àvsobtíhw is was constructed arround several spacious carved bedrock mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The town's robustly designed timber walls 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.

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw is not quite well. Something happened here, perhapse recently, perhapse long ago. Whatever it was, it settled into the very soul of the town like a festering wound. The people go about their day well enough, but there’s a tention in the air you can cut with a knife. You get the terrible feeling that whatever it was, the wound it left will simply never heal. This town is as a necropolice.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

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

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

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

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw 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 Iē̼àvsobtíhw is home to a distinct subculture, who are either the majority here or have the dominant positions in the community. Architecture, local laws, and social customs are all tuned to suit them, and they may not be particularly forgiving or friendly to the major culture of the region. Communities that are not outright independent usually make an arm's-length submission to a local lord.

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's mayor's house 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 Iē̼àvsobtíhw hail is always enormous, yet harmlessly plinks off people, creatures, and structures.

The Leshy, Lichen near Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves drinking to channel Necromancy energies of tier 2 via throat 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 Iē̼àvsobtíhw Census Data: Year 2000

283 of Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 62 work as Craftsmen
• 20 work as Merchants
• 43 work as Service Workers
• 30 work as General Laborers
• 9 work as Skilled Laborers
• 41 work as Civil Servants
• 28 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 16 work in Produce Industries

629 of Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 79 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Odíhg Iē̼àvsobtíhw's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History