Odíhg Qāfukēhà

Odíhg Qāfukēhà (/ˈqəˑfuc/ /hə/ [sadness] [old; ancient; mature; sophisticated; ripe]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Gæ̈potäijurjä Hold, Ststèsùp Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Odíhg Qāfukēhà is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Qāfukēhà was founded by Cawmb Yär 'Ricky Xandy' Cawmb Ya̋mé̄b Béōy Goiē̼ā Cadwaladr, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Qāfukēhà has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Odíhg Qāfukēhà receives an average of 141 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Qāfukēhà covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3120 m (10236 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Qāfukēhà was founded durring the early 13th century in winter of the year 1226, by Cawmb Yär 'Ricky Xandy' Cawmb Ya̋mé̄b Béōy Goiē̼ā Cadwaladr. The establishment of Odíhg Qāfukēhà was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Cawmb Yär 'Ricky Xandy' Cawmb Ya̋mé̄b Béōy Goiē̼ā Cadwaladr struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Odíhg Qāfukēhà as a prison colony.

Odíhg Qāfukēhà was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Qāfukēhà 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 Qāfukēhà is buildings are arranged within a network of broad flagstone streets which form a rectangular grid, where each block verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller block has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town has a defencive wall made from large clay bricks. The wall is constructed to the exact specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment. That said, the town is well defended against anything short of an army. Odíhg Qāfukēhà's brittle defences 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 Qāfukēhà 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 Qāfukēhà 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 Qāfukēhà long.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Qāfukēhà 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

While Odíhg Qāfukēhà might ostensibly be ruled by some other power, real control lies with the senior members of the local craft and labor guilds. Their decisions have the practical weight of law, and much of their time and effort is spent squeezing out competitors and parceling out economic opportunities in the community. Some guilds might have little or nothing to do with their original trade, and now exist purely as shells for political influence.

Odíhg Qāfukēhà's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by dynamic designs and complex architectural plan forms; intended to heighten feelings of motion and sensuality, and frequently based on the oval. It made extensive and extreme use of: Grandeur, Contrast, Curves and twists, Rich surface treatments, Gilded statuary, Bright colors, Vividly painted ceilings, Fragmented or deliberately incomplete elements, Large-scale frescoes, Dramatic central projections on an external facade, the use of plaster, stucco, or marble finishing, Illusory effects such as trompe l’oeil, and pear-shaped domes. While beloved by the nobility, the common folk tended to despise the style due to the massive consumption of resources required for even a small building constructed in this style.

Due to the actions of local Kami, summer is recurring in Odíhg Qāfukēhà.

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

Odíhg Qāfukēhà's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves long periods of drunkenness to channel Charm energies of tier 3 via guttural bellowing.

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 Qāfukēhà Census Data: Year 2000

233 of Odíhg Qāfukēhà's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 49 work as Craftsmen
• 20 work as Merchants
• 40 work as Service Workers
• 21 work as General Laborers
• 7 work as Skilled Laborers
• 34 work as Civil Servants
• 22 work in Cottage Industries
• 8 work as Artists
• 12 work in Produce Industries

582 of Odíhg Qāfukēhà's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 33 (4%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Qāfukēhà has a substantial mill pond located a short distance from town.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a local hero by the name of spared the town from an attack. The recitation of the hero's story remains a popular tavern and fair tale.

History