Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ (/dɪ̘/ /odˈdi/ [charcoal] [afternoon]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Nêtcoî County, Dakyehgdew Kingdom, within the United Kingdom of Undermountain.

The name Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ is derived from the Dwarven language, as Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ was founded by Beverly Ewelochoch, who was culturaly Dwarvern.

Climate

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 7°C (44°F). Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ receives an average of 251 cm/y (98 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5618 m (18431 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ was founded durring the late 12th century in winter of the year 1061, by Beverly Ewelochoch. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ was built using the conventions of Dwarvern durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious flagstone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town rests behind a thick wall made from clay bricks. The wall has all of the proper fortifications and is well made. Unfortuantly the nature of clay brick leaves it quite vulnerable to siege equipment, though the thickness of the wall lends it simmilar resistnace to a thinner hardrock wall. The town's millitarily questionable fortifications 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. On top of this is an unmistakable feeling that Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ is in this condition because there is something terribly wrong with the town. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling 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 all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine which 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. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ long.

Civic Infrastructure

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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 Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's parks.

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

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

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

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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 Large Town. Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's grid is powered by an arcane means.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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 Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ 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

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by towering round arches, massive stone and brickwork, small windows, thick walls, and a propensity for housing art and sculpture depicting mythological scenes. The building's general shape would be a clever and ascetic combination of geometric shapes, which would be blended together by joining elements. The style's decorative features were largely internal rather than external and incorporated semicircular arches for windows, doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, with few windows, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them..

In Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Flea, Giant near Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Transmutation energies of tier 2 via 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.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ Census Data: Year 2000

529 of Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 31 work in Agriculture
• 119 work as Craftsmen
• 42 work as Merchants
• 84 work as Service Workers
• 54 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 77 work as Civil Servants
• 49 work in Cottage Industries
• 27 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

1047 of Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 82 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ is uncommonly rich, not only for the gentry but for the common citizens as well. They may produce a valuable good, oversee precious resource extraction, have special economic favors from the ruler, or simply have inherited a vast body of infrastructure. Their neighbors likely view them with envy, and outside raiders and exploiters find them an ideal target.

Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

The the a helmet of Transmutation, an a helmet imbued with notable amounts of Transmutation energies was created near Ådehlÿ Deh Od̄ÿ by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century.

History