Odíhg Jādj̼epà

Odíhg Jādj̼epà (/jəˑd/ /ˈj̼epə/ [brick] [boss]) is a subtropical Small Town located in the Sti̊ci̊q Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Jādj̼epà is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Jādj̼epà was founded by Garënm Tudor Terfel Machen Lowcock, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Jādj̼epà has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). Odíhg Jādj̼epà receives an average of 290 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Jādj̼epà covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2124 m (6968 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Jādj̼epà was founded durring the early 13th century in fall of the year 1219, by Garënm Tudor Terfel Machen Lowcock. The establishment of Odíhg Jādj̼epà was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Garënm Tudor Terfel Machen Lowcock struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Odíhg Jādj̼epà as a prison colony.

Odíhg Jādj̼epà was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Jādj̼epà 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 Jādj̼epà is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of crampt paverstone streets, which seems to be based on an overlapping squair patern such that there are small squares at the cornor of every bigger square. Sometimes buildings exist in the smaller squaires, other times they are open spaces, or occupied by temporary structures. The town is protected by a humble stone fence which is tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. The town's peasent-grade are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

Odíhg Jādj̼epà 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 Jādj̼epà ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Jādj̼epà 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 Jādj̼epà's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is known for its fluid and florid elaborate style, comprising ornate, asymmetric designs and pastel shades. It is often considered to be a playful, light style, which made exuberant use of curves and emphasized subtle asymmetry in the general shape of its structures. Walls, ceilings and moldings are decorated with numerous interlacing of curves and counter-curves based on the shapes of ‘C’ and ‘S’, along with shell forms and other naturalistic shapes.

The Dlurgraven near Odíhg Jādj̼epà are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Jādj̼epà's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves embarking on a group pilgrimage to channel Charm energies of tier 2 via mimery.

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 Jādj̼epà Census Data: Year 2000

287 of Odíhg Jādj̼epà's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 61 work as Craftsmen
• 21 work as Merchants
• 47 work as Service Workers
• 29 work as General Laborers
• 10 work as Skilled Laborers
• 43 work as Civil Servants
• 27 work in Cottage Industries
• 13 work as Artists
• 16 work in Produce Industries

690 of Odíhg Jādj̼epà's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 19 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Jādj̼epà is home to some form of natural wonder. It could be a hot spring, or an especially enchanting glade, or a particular vista. Whatever it is, it's such a lovely attraction that Odíhg Jādj̼epà sees its fair share of tourists every year from all across Eyom. Consequently, its residents speak many languages at a functional level.

Odíhg Jādj̼epà is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

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History

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 Jādj̼epà. Odíhg Jādj̼epà created a local delicacy in 's honor which is served at festivals.

History