Odíhg Steríhojíhg

Odíhg Steríhojíhg (Steríh /ˈoʤɪ̞g/ [sadness] [action (movement)]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Vertvale Dutchy, Àbíhbwip Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg Steríhojíhg is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Steríhojíhg was founded by Ch́i̊hi Allen, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Steríhojíhg 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 Steríhojíhg receives an average of 139 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg Steríhojíhg covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 4548 m (14921 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Steríhojíhg was founded durring the early 16th century in fall of the year 1502, by Ch́i̊hi Allen. The establishment of Odíhg Steríhojíhg was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Ch́i̊hi Allen electing to pay people to resettle in Odíhg Steríhojíhg.

Odíhg Steríhojíhg was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Steríhojíhg is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Odíhg Steríhojíhg is buildings are located arround a single spacious gravel mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. 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 Steríhojíhg'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 town's boondoggle-of-a-fortified wall are visibly old, but also obviously well maintained. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with routine mantance of the town's defences.

A look around Odíhg Steríhojíhg makes you wonder how anything ever gets done. The locals have clear, obvious rivalries with one another, as seen through clenched teeth and fake smiles. What’s more, there is a serious lack of any organization and planning in Odíhg Steríhojíhg’s layout as well as the local’s behaviors. The town seems to be a den of chaos where tongues are forked and local customs do not exist.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

Odíhg Steríhojíhg possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

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

Odíhg Steríhojíhg 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

One or more crime bosses have a powerful influence within Odíhg Steríhojíhg. They may control crime within the community itself, or they may use it simply as a safe haven from which to direct their minions elsewhere. Local law enforcement may know all about them, but lack the strength to confront them and their paid or intimidated henchmen.

Odíhg Steríhojíhg's chapel was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is based upon new and innovative technologies of construction and the idea that form should follow function. It was an embrace of minimalism and a rejection of ornament. The style became characterized by an emphasis on volume, asymmetrical compositions, and minimal ornamentation..

In Odíhg Steríhojíhg sometimes, near one of the seasonal solstices, the sun appears to split into three and it rains from a clear sky for several hours.

The Soulsliver near Odíhg Steríhojíhg are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Steríhojíhg's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves line dance to channel Invocation energies of tier 1 via recitation of scripture.

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 Steríhojíhg Census Data: Year 2000

255 of Odíhg Steríhojíhg's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 20 work in Agriculture
• 55 work as Craftsmen
• 19 work as Merchants
• 42 work as Service Workers
• 25 work as General Laborers
• 8 work as Skilled Laborers
• 39 work as Civil Servants
• 25 work in Cottage Industries
• 8 work as Artists
• 14 work in Produce Industries

608 of Odíhg Steríhojíhg's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 45 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The roads leading into Odíhg Steríhojíhg possess a great number of switchbacks. While designed for defense, they mostly wind up pissing everyone trying to take goods to town right the hell off.

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History

The the a mummified relic of Invocation, an a mummified relic imbued with potent amounts of Invocation energies was created near Odíhg Steríhojíhg by in time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century.

History