Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn (/ˈbeʤlo/ /ˈbɪ̞zvən/ [hair (of body)] [current]) is a subtropical Village located in Zinemukhumu County, Pjektsurajiahiz̄a Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn was founded by Rrimvesh Jenney, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn receives an average of 71 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 6674 m (-21053 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn was founded durring the early 17th century in late spring of the year 1604, by Rrimvesh Jenney. The establishment of Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn 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 Bejlobíhzvàn was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn is no diffrent. The village'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 Bejlobíhzvàn is buildings are arranged within a network of narrow baked earthen streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The village has a defencive wall made from querried stone. The wall is equipped with a full set of battlments but the nature of its construction methodology leaves it somewhat vulnerable to siege equipment. That said, the village is well defended against anything short of an army. Unfortuantly, these cost-cutting-focused defences 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 Bejlobíhzvàn 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 village has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The village 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 Bejlobíhzvàn 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 Bejlobíhzvàn has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn 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.

Cultural Notes

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

In Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Hungry Flesh near Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves performance art to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via oath swearing.

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 Bejlobíhzvàn Census Data: Year 2000

203 of Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 16 work in Agriculture
• 42 work as Craftsmen
• 16 work as Merchants
• 36 work as Service Workers
• 20 work as General Laborers
• 5 work as Skilled Laborers
• 30 work as Civil Servants
• 20 work in Cottage Industries
• 7 work as Artists
• 11 work in Produce Industries

541 of Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 39 (5%) are noncontributers.

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History

Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn used to be more prosperous, but something happened relatively long ago that left it a shrunken shadow of its former self. If the settlement is prosperous, the locals often lament how much more they could have had. If the settlement is not prosperous, the locals blame their ill fortunes on that event. Reminders of this better time can be found in many places within Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . One of Odíhg Bejlobíhzvàn's festivals remembers the hero.

History