Odíhg Kstopstodish

Odíhg Kstopstodish (Kstopsto /diʃ/ [fringe] [mask]) is a subtropical Town located in the Utièkíhf Noiē Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Kstopstodish is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Kstopstodish was founded by Nīb Cú̄w̄b 'Tiffany Zena' Séó̄rmē Ya̋mē Ga̋chvēb Hanford Vaughes Ji̊wo Dyfodwg Belíhgā Vaughan, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Kstopstodish has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 21°C (69°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). Odíhg Kstopstodish receives an average of 240 cm/y (94 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Kstopstodish covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 758 m (2486 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Kstopstodish was founded durring the early 14th century in winter of the year 1330, by Nīb Cú̄w̄b 'Tiffany Zena' Séó̄rmē Ya̋mē Ga̋chvēb Hanford Vaughes Ji̊wo Dyfodwg Belíhgā Vaughan. The establishment of Odíhg Kstopstodish 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 Kstopstodish was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Kstopstodish is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature timber framed wooden shiethed or brick construction, which gives form to a very formalized, rational, expence effishent arcatectural style based on strictly symmetrical designs which universaly feature pitched roofs, shutters, and the occasional column or pilaster for a decorative touch.

Odíhg Kstopstodish is buildings are arranged arround a single narrow cobblestone mainstreet with many smaller streets branching off of it which gives the town a over all rectangular shape, albit one warped and twisted by the nature of the curves of the main road. 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 Kstopstodish'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 boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Even the most brief look arround Odíhg Kstopstodish has a good chance of putting a church or shrine into the center of your view. The town is most certainly a god fearing community. It’s also definitely a god loving community. THe streetcornors are occupied by preachers, with the occasional intersection playing host to an actually friendly debate relating to the merits of various gods. Even the less popular as well as the less politically loved gods seem to have a space in Odíhg Kstopstodish, there’s even shrines to gods known to the region only through hearsay.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Odíhg Kstopstodish 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 Kstopstodish's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Kstopstodish 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 Kstopstodish 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

A substantial minority of the locals are descended from foreigners alien to their local neighbors. They may have been religious exiles, economic migrants, indigenous locals surrounded by the existing polity, or a foreign settlement conquered within the relatively recent past. The locals may not be enthusiastic about being ruled by others not of their kind, and their neighbors may look askance at the way foreign customs or even laws may be maintained.

Odíhg Kstopstodish's town hall 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.”.

In Odíhg Kstopstodish rain occurs in reverse with water pooling up from the earth then falling into the skies to from clouds, this unsettles every visitor that sees it.

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

Odíhg Kstopstodish's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves ritual combat to channel Conjuration energies of tier 3 via speaking in tongues.

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 Kstopstodish Census Data: Year 2000

464 of Odíhg Kstopstodish's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 30 work in Agriculture
• 104 work as Craftsmen
• 36 work as Merchants
• 74 work as Service Workers
• 46 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 64 work as Civil Servants
• 46 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 25 work in Produce Industries

907 of Odíhg Kstopstodish's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 87 (6%) are noncontributers.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Odíhg Kstopstodish was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Odíhg Kstopstodish lost 292 people, 365 livestock, and 33 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 192, when members of Odíhg Kstopstodish's militia enacted an operation to construct defenses in a particular port. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a crushing defeat for Odíhg Kstopstodish's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Odíhg Kstopstodish's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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