Odíhg Dij̼teq

Odíhg Dij̼teq (/dij̼/ /teq/ [uncle] [flat]) is a subtropical Town located in Magewind Dutchy, Pekhyiqtkikelevu Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Dij̼teq is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Dij̼teq was founded by Zêmegfëm Wogan Crowthero, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Dij̼teq has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). Odíhg Dij̼teq receives an average of 66 cm/y (25 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Dij̼teq covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 10286 m (-9202 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Dij̼teq was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1410, by Zêmegfëm Wogan Crowthero. The establishment of Odíhg Dij̼teq 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 Dij̼teq was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Dij̼teq 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 Dij̼teq is buildings are built arround a single crampt gravel mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The somewhat suffishent have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

A look around Odíhg Dij̼teq seems to be home to a quite vibrant and boisterous community. Everywhere one looks they can see people going out their daily business with a smile and a spring in their step. Children play loudly in the streets, causing untold havoc as youth are want and allowed to do.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Odíhg Dij̼teq 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 Dij̼teq 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 Dij̼teq has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Odíhg Dij̼teq 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 Town. Odíhg Dij̼teq's grid is powered by mana accumulators.

Odíhg Dij̼teq's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Odíhg Dij̼teq 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

There’s more than one leader in Odíhg Dij̼teq, but at least some of them are at each other’s throats. It might be a conflict between formal leadership and informal authorities, or it could be a struggle among civil officials. Their interests might diverge sharply, or it could be a personal grudge that’s boiled over. Outside threats and internal problems are likely being ignored until the power struggle is resolved.

Odíhg Dij̼teq's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used which employed abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. These structures were is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and made use of colorful stone mosaics..

Due to the actions of local Kami, spring is recurring in Odíhg Dij̼teq.

The Hungry Flesh near Odíhg Dij̼teq are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Odíhg Dij̼teq's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves drinking to channel Charm energies of tier 1 via throat chanting.

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 Dij̼teq Census Data: Year 2000

326 of Odíhg Dij̼teq's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 74 work as Craftsmen
• 23 work as Merchants
• 52 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 46 work as Civil Servants
• 33 work in Cottage Industries
• 15 work as Artists
• 17 work in Produce Industries

660 of Odíhg Dij̼teq's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 85 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Dij̼teq 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 Lance rest of Illusion, an a Lance rest imbued with great amounts of Illusion energies was created near Odíhg Dij̼teq by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History