Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf (/ˈj̼epə/ /ˈzəslɛf/ [leader] [preparation]) is a subtropical Town located in Ekyewldtzubn Hold, Hievvàníhg Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf was founded by Shonkdsh Wyn, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5546 m (18195 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf was founded durring the early 16th century in fall of the year 1547, by Shonkdsh Wyn. The establishment of Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's construction back out of the project. Shonkdsh Wyn pushed on reguardles, and Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf is buildings are arranged arround a single broad cobblestone 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 emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's somewhat suffishent 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 J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf’s streets. A look around Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 Town. Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's grid is powered by a direct leyline tap.

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf 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 J̼epàzàslèf's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf there is no wind.

The Jack-o'-Lantern near Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via throat singing.

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 J̼epàzàslèf Census Data: Year 2000

431 of Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 92 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 75 work as Service Workers
• 44 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

822 of Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 108 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg J̼epàzàslèf is cursed with recurrent spells of some troublesome disease. The affliction isn’t so fatal as to make living there impossible, but it adds suffering and expense to local lives. The plague might be the product of an ancient curse, the results of long lost toxic remains, or an unavoidable byproduct of whatever industry or purpose justifies the city. It’s probably not overly contagious, but visitors may be in some peril all the same.

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

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History

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

History