Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù (/həw/ /ˈvej̼ʊ/ [tree; wood; shrub] [expensive]) is a subtropical Town located in the Vātuchàjù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù was founded by Lucthel Lush Goiē̼o, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3974 m (13038 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù was founded durring the early 15th century in spring of the year 1440, by Lucthel Lush Goiē̼o. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Lucthel Lush Goiē̼o.

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù 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 Hàwveiē̼ù is buildings folow an organic layout of restrictive packed earth streets whihch gives the town a shape simmilar to a tree, if one views its streets from above. The town is the proud owner of a properly designed set of renforced walls made from mighty querried stone blocks. Their construction and material choices would make a dwarf weap with joy, for each and every part of the elaborate fortifications are purly functional and robust well byond reason. Even nonexperts can tell the walls are an excelent defencive structure. Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù's exceptionaly well made fortifications are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

A look around Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. 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 with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

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

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù 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 Hàwveiē̼ù 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 Hàwveiē̼ù's mayor's house 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 Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù rainbows form quite often above the Town.

The Cloud Dragon, Wyrmling near Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Illusion energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

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 Hàwveiē̼ù Census Data: Year 2000

322 of Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 21 work in Agriculture
• 71 work as Craftsmen
• 23 work as Merchants
• 53 work as Service Workers
• 32 work as General Laborers
• 11 work as Skilled Laborers
• 50 work as Civil Servants
• 29 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 18 work in Produce Industries

695 of Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 53 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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History

Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (2104 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of slew a monster which had been terrorizing the streets of Odíhg Hàwveiē̼ù. A small order of knights was founded in 's honor, and bears his name to this day.

History