Odíhg Gíhjlij

Odíhg Gíhjlij (/gɪ̞ʤ/ /liʤ/ [bell] [rust]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Tunjdraeda County, Tarnàg Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Gíhjlij is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Gíhjlij was founded by Usloz Tudor Foulkes, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Gíhjlij has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Odíhg Gíhjlij receives an average of 255 cm/y (100 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Gíhjlij covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2908 m (9540 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Gíhjlij was founded durring the early 15th century in winter of the year 1434, by Usloz Tudor Foulkes. The establishment of Odíhg Gíhjlij was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Usloz Tudor Foulkes electing to pay people to resettle in Odíhg Gíhjlij.

Odíhg Gíhjlij was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Gíhjlij 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 Gíhjlij is buildings are built arround a single spacious carved bedrock mainstreet which forms a counterclockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town is the proud owner of a proper castle-style stone wall complete with all of the trimmings. It has towers, a moat, gatehouses, drawbridges, and even merticulationsshortsizeleadershipname.. Odíhg Gíhjlij's perhapse unnessisarily well built defences has sufferd soem light damage, reducing its function a little in some spots, but could almsot certainly preform as expected... Though some of the worse spots could lead to the loss of defenders lives if attackers identified the weaknesses ahead of time.

A look around Odíhg Gíhjlij gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Gíhjlij 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. Odíhg Gíhjlij's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

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

Odíhg Gíhjlij 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 Gíhjlij's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Gíhjlij 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.

Odíhg Gíhjlij 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 Gíhjlij 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 Gíhjlij's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is long in Odíhg Gíhjlij.

The Trailgaunt near Odíhg Gíhjlij are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg Gíhjlij's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Conjuration energies of tier 1 via moments of science.

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 Gíhjlij Census Data: Year 2000

499 of Odíhg Gíhjlij's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 118 work as Craftsmen
• 41 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 49 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 74 work as Civil Servants
• 46 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 26 work in Produce Industries

1007 of Odíhg Gíhjlij's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 30 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Gíhjlij is surrounded by dangerous terrain: miasmatic swamps, perilous crevasses, radioactive badlands, a pocket of or some other harmful topography. Odíhg Gíhjlij might prefer the defensive potential of the terrain here, or have found a precious resource worth the danger. The terrain might have formed at some time since the founding, with the citizens struggling to make terms with the new danger.

Odíhg Gíhjlij 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 early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History