Odíhg Màonganlàg

Odíhg Màonganlàg (Mà /onˈganləg/ [battery] [dew]) is a subtropical Town located in Valness Dutchy, Ftiríhwèsag Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Màonganlàg is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Màonganlàg was founded by Pagunos Powellen, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Màonganlàg 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 25°C (77°F). Odíhg Màonganlàg receives an average of 182 cm/y (71 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Màonganlàg covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3064 m (10052 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Màonganlàg was founded durring the early 10th century, by Pagunos Powellen. 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 Pagunos Powellen.

Odíhg Màonganlàg was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Màonganlàg is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature delicute timber framework hidden behind layer upon layer of finly ground plaster bleached to an almost glossy white sheen, with green clay tiled roofs and decorative brass-leafed trim. Even the smallest, poorest looking structures appear to be expencive thanks to the extreem elegence of the organic shapes and paterns going into their lofty, spire-y, vagly gothic designs. The more well off folks live in identicle homes, save for even shiner trim and a more whimsical appearance to their structures flowing forms.

Odíhg Màonganlàg is was constructed arround several restrictive flagstone mainstreets which cross one another at certain axies, with smaller streets branching off of them to premit acess to the many buildings deeper into the road network. The overall fashion is remenessent of a circulatory system, or other organic construct, and is quite effishent in its design. The town is protected by a series of wooden fences ringing the town's parimiter, which are likly intended to keep varrious beasts out of town rather than protect it from attack by any intelegent agents. Astonishigly, the bare minimum defences are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

Right off the bat Odíhg Màonganlàg hits you in the face with its success. Everyone, even the peasants, are dressed in well made clothing. Every tool and implement you can see is finely made, and people will boast to you as obvious strangers of the wonders which can be found in their markets. More interestingly is a total lack of beggars, and plenty of new buildings are going up even as you speak. Somehow this town has come into quite a lot of wealth, and recently from the looks of things. The town is very clearly a joyfull place as well as wealthy. Music can be heard often, as well as laughter. The smell of food and drink permiates the air. You can’t help but smile.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Màonganlàg 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 Màonganlàg's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

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

Odíhg Màonganlàg 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 Màonganlàg's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Màonganlàg 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 Màonganlàg 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 Màonganlàg's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing, and asymmetry in the general shape of its buildings. The decorative features of the style were key, consisting of large arched windows, pointed arches, vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and sculptures integrated into the structure itself. Occasionally, for very important buildings, an array of sculptures or one colossal sculpture might replace the entirety of the entrance to said building.

In Odíhg Màonganlàg it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Herd Animal, Stag near Odíhg Màonganlàg are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg Màonganlàg's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Chronomancy energies of tier 3 via chanting.

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 Màonganlàg Census Data: Year 2000

458 of Odíhg Màonganlàg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 104 work as Craftsmen
• 34 work as Merchants
• 78 work as Service Workers
• 45 work as General Laborers
• 17 work as Skilled Laborers
• 67 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

854 of Odíhg Màonganlàg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 114 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Many of Odíhg Màonganlàg’s structures date back to the ancient past and a long-vanished culture. They have unique architectural traits, perhaps being made of some strange substance or with uncanny qualities. The locals find them too useful or too durable to destroy, but the buildings often have unpleasant little surprises in their under-explored corners, and there may be greater structures still buried by long ages beneath Odíhg Màonganlàg’s streets.

Odíhg Màonganlàg is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Odíhg Màonganlàg experienced an impossibly long, cold, and stormy winter unlike anything seen before. The worst of the disaster struck The storm coated everything in a thick layer of ice and freezing countless animals, plants, and people to death. Odíhg Màonganlàg lost 190 people, and 369 livestock in the disaster.. The disaster is remembered as the Hate Screams, after the sounds of the winds.

History