Odíhg Kvewbombu

Odíhg Kvewbombu (Kvew /ˈbombu/ [fin (of fish)] [prophet]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kveviēid Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Kvewbombu is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Kvewbombu was founded by Maerdes Probert, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Kvewbombu has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Odíhg Kvewbombu receives an average of 269 cm/y (105 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Kvewbombu covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5218 m (17119 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Kvewbombu was founded durring the early 12th century in winter of the year 1122, by Maerdes Probert. 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 Maerdes Probert.

Odíhg Kvewbombu was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Kvewbombu 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 Kvewbombu is buildings folow an organic layout of broad canals streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town resides behind a palisade wall complete with battlments, a moat, and timber gatehouses with drawbridges. The robustly designed timber walls has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

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

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

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

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

Odíhg Kvewbombu 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 Kvewbombu's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Kvewbombu 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 Kvewbombu 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 Kvewbombu 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Odíhg Kvewbombu which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Odíhg Kvewbombu's town hall 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 Kvewbombu snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Amphisbaena near Odíhg Kvewbombu are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Kvewbombu's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves line dance to channel Augury energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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 Kvewbombu Census Data: Year 2000

438 of Odíhg Kvewbombu's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 91 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 77 work as Service Workers
• 48 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

942 of Odíhg Kvewbombu's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 28 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Kvewbombu'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 late 2nd century the Kami blessed the town with wealth for a year and a day. One of Odíhg Kvewbombu's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History