Odíhg Spshksdisāt

Odíhg Spshksdisāt (Spshksdi /səˑt/ [repetition] [dirt]) is a subtropical Town located in Lenechuckewck Hold, Hācsāshu Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Odíhg Spshksdisāt is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Spshksdisāt was founded by Angolben Dyfodwg Parry, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Spshksdisāt has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). Odíhg Spshksdisāt receives an average of 148 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Spshksdisāt covers an area of nearly 4 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 3044 m (9986 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Spshksdisāt was founded durring the late 10th century, by Angolben Dyfodwg Parry. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Odíhg Spshksdisāt was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 10th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Spshksdisāt 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 Spshksdisāt is buildings are located arround a single narrow gravel mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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specifications of millitary fortifications, but the nature of its clay brick construction leaves it vulnerable to even outdated siege equipment.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. The brittle defences has suffered a visible ammount of structural damage, leaving them effectivly useless. One can't help but wonder why the has not yet effected repairs.

A look around Odíhg Spshksdisāt makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Odíhg Spshksdisāt has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

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

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

Odíhg Spshksdisāt 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 Spshksdisāt's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for decor, simple color schemes, holistic design, and basic industrial materials. Its simple designs were created to be beautiful, functional, and mass-producible. The style used little to no embellishment or ornamentation, instead drawing attention to the streamlined design, such as flat roofs to create a simple, geometric look. The simplicity masks the style's nearly sinister functionality, as every last feature is designed to guide the people living in the building in how to make the most efficient use of the structure.

In Odíhg Spshksdisāt there is no wind.

The Mercane near Odíhg Spshksdisāt are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg Spshksdisāt's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves gestures to channel Summoning energies of tier 2 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 Spshksdisāt Census Data: Year 2000

325 of Odíhg Spshksdisāt's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 22 work in Agriculture
• 72 work as Craftsmen
• 24 work as Merchants
• 54 work as Service Workers
• 31 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 51 work as Civil Servants
• 29 work in Cottage Industries
• 14 work as Artists
• 16 work in Produce Industries

698 of Odíhg Spshksdisāt's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 76 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

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History

Odíhg Spshksdisāt is still bloodied by a recent violent conflict. A crushing bandit raid, a lost siege, getting caught at the periphery of a major battle, or some other calamity has inflicted severe damage on the place. Some communities may suffer a longer-term version of this, their youths lost in a grinding, endless battle against some perpetual threat.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century Odíhg Spshksdisāt was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Odíhg Spshksdisāt, which lost 253 people, 268 livestock, and 88 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Anguish's Day.

History