Odíhg Zùwwèot

Odíhg Zùwwèot (/ˈzʊwwɛ/ /ot/ [dust; powder] [poor; weak]) is a subtropical Town located in Bellfalcon Dutchy, Krièvlùji̊ La Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Zùwwèot is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Zùwwèot was founded by Thrigga Gakēè, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Zùwwèot has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°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 22°C (71°F). Odíhg Zùwwèot receives an average of 198 cm/y (77 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Zùwwèot covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1754 m (5754 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Zùwwèot was founded durring the early 11th century, by Thrigga Gakēè. The establishment of Odíhg Zùwwèot was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Odíhg Zùwwèot's construction back out of the project. Thrigga Gakēè pushed on reguardles, and Odíhg Zùwwèot was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Odíhg Zùwwèot was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Zùwwèot is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Odíhg Zùwwèot is was constructed arround several spacious cobblestone 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 posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Odíhg Zùwwèot weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The budget focused millitary grade defenses 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 Zùwwèot gives the unmistakable impression the town is one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which Odíhg Zùwwèot brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Zùwwèot 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 Zùwwèot's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Zùwwèot 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 Zùwwèot 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 Zùwwèot 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 Zùwwèot's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is long in Odíhg Zùwwèot.

The Pard near Odíhg Zùwwèot are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Zùwwèot's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves performance art to channel Abjuration energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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 Zùwwèot Census Data: Year 2000

399 of Odíhg Zùwwèot's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 87 work as Craftsmen
• 31 work as Merchants
• 64 work as Service Workers
• 38 work as General Laborers
• 13 work as Skilled Laborers
• 65 work as Civil Servants
• 35 work in Cottage Industries
• 19 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

826 of Odíhg Zùwwèot's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 92 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Zùwwèot is known for its odd use of round-a-bouts, small ring roads used in place of intersections.

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History

The the a crystal of Mysticism, an a crystal imbued with potent amounts of Mysticism energies was created near Odíhg Zdi̊tāsi̊ by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History