Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè (Māstà /ˈji̘gfɛ/ [default] [lake; pond; pool]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Orsummer Dutchy, Tafogin Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè was founded by Eritine Jones Castellen, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°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 20°C (68°F). Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè receives an average of 135 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 7246 m (-19176 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè was founded durring the early 14th century in fall of the year 1346, by Eritine Jones Castellen. 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 Eritine Jones Castellen.

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 14th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè 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 Māstàji̊gfè is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of spacious 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 posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè's failry decent fortifications are suffering from significent damage, so much so that examples can be pointed to no matter which section one might have within their line of site, and most of which render sections inoperable at present.

A look around Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè is like a look into a broken heart. There is no planning, no organization. Everyone here clearly goes about their own thing with little thought to anyone around them who isn’t selling something they need. It’s not malicious. Heads are hung. Eyes are empty. Something truly horrible happened here once upon a time and the town never healed.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè 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 Māstàji̊gfè's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used has a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation. The primary facade of its buildings often featured a series of set backs that create a stepped outline. Low-relief decorative panels can be found at entrances, around windows, along roof edges or as string courses. It was best known for its use of smooth finish building materials such as stucco, concrete block, glazed brick or mosaic tile. Decorative details can incorporate various artistic or exotic motifs to suit the building's function or the architect's whim. Chevrons, zigzags, and other geometrical motifs are common forms of ornament.

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

The Beetle, Giant Stag near Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves square dance to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via recitation of poetic epics.

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 Māstàji̊gfè Census Data: Year 2000

214 of Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 19 work in Agriculture
• 46 work as Craftsmen
• 16 work as Merchants
• 39 work as Service Workers
• 20 work as General Laborers
• 6 work as Skilled Laborers
• 28 work as Civil Servants
• 21 work in Cottage Industries
• 7 work as Artists
• 12 work in Produce Industries

554 of Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 49 (6%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè 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.

Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè's is something of a geological and arcane anomaly, as neither physical nor magical law entirely explains its formation.

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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 dragon and brought its hoard to Odíhg Māstàji̊gfè, where it was shared with all. was immortalized in song for this deed.

History