Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè (/ˈhajɪ̞g/ /ˈj̼əvdɛ/ [flight] [reluctant]) is a subtropical Town located in Uterfíhkubùzmāiē County, Tafogin Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was founded by Spider Swarms Cadward, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè receives an average of 139 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 6640 m (-21164 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was founded durring the late 14th century in fall of the year 1271, by Spider Swarms Cadward. The establishment of Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was only bairly constructed. The sheer number of problems with its founding were enough to make several of the backers funding Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's construction back out of the project. Spider Swarms Cadward pushed on reguardles, and Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was finished, but starts off as a terible place to live.

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè 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 Hajíhgiē̼àvdè is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive packed earth 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 sits behind an impressive looking clay brick wall. The wall is notable for querried stone blocks being used to renforce the clay bricks in the expected manner and locations. While the wall was built to the exact specifications of modern fortifications, one has to wonder why the money invested into creating such a well fortified wall wasnt spent on a less impressive looking wall crated from sturdier materials. Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's walls would endure a brief bombardment, but only from light siege weapons. It seems more likly the town's walls were not designed with defence in mind but rather lending the town a certain air with visitors. The town's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè 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 Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up.

Civic Infrastructure

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

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

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè 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 Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

Due to the actions of local Kami, winter is short in Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè.

The Ice Elemental, Small near Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Necromancy 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.

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè Census Data: Year 2000

358 of Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 23 work in Agriculture
• 79 work as Craftsmen
• 27 work as Merchants
• 62 work as Service Workers
• 33 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 52 work as Civil Servants
• 34 work in Cottage Industries
• 16 work as Artists
• 20 work in Produce Industries

806 of Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 23 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè is centered around a major pilgrimage site. This may be a religious location of importance to a major faith, or it may be a more secular institution that draws the traffic, like a famous academy or the remains of some wondrous ancient work. Considerable local tension likely exists over controlling the access to the site and maximizing the profits from foreign visitors.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè was attacked by members of a peasant revolt. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè lost 260 people, 124 livestock, and 88 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 105, when members of Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's militia enacted an operation to transport a specific prototype to a particular port unharmed. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with the defense of the port against a siege, which ended in a stalemate for Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Odíhg Hajíhgiē̼àvdè's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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