Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ (Utopsdi /ˈlʊʤi̘/ [peak] [army; military]) is a subtropical Town located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ was founded by Tregfêbë Hooley, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ receives an average of 243 cm/y (95 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1636 m (5367 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ was founded durring the late 16th century in summer of the year 1553, by Tregfêbë Hooley. The establishment of Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ 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 Utopsdilùji̊ was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ 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 Utopsdilùji̊ is is constructed arround a semi-circular narrow canals mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Unfortuantly, these minimaly adiquite are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

Right off the bat Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ 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 Utopsdilùji̊'s natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ 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 Utopsdilùji̊ 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊'s chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by grandeur of scale, simplicity of geometric forms, dramatic use of columns, and a preference for blank walls. This design ethos extended to re-imagining earlier styles of structure to create them anew, with a similar overall look and feel to one another..

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is recurring in Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊.

The Beetle, Giant Slicer near Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊'s citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves sacrificing an animal to channel Transmutation 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 Utopsdilùji̊ Census Data: Year 2000

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

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 92 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 69 work as Service Workers
• 41 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 62 work as Civil Servants
• 42 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 23 work in Produce Industries

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

Points of Interest

Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ makes use of canals for some of its streets. Locals often fish in the canals.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Odíhg Utopsdilùji̊ created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History