Odíhg Tshtāqùiē

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē (Tshtā /qʊj/ [valley; canyon] [percent]) is a subtropical Town located in Nasapabakhe Hold, Bātbi̊lāg Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Odíhg Tshtāqùiē is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Tshtāqùiē was founded by Kthèb Pugh, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē 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 22°C (71°F). Odíhg Tshtāqùiē receives an average of 234 cm/y (92 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Tshtāqùiē covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3276 m (10748 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē was founded in time immemorial, reportedly some time durring the early 8th century, by Kthèb Pugh. The establishment of Odíhg Tshtāqùiē was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Kthèb Pugh electing to pay people to resettle in Odíhg Tshtāqùiē.

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 8th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Tshtāqùiē 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 Tshtāqùiē is is constructed arround a semi-circular narrow cobblestone mainstreet, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to eachother at varrious points. The town is protected by a well-crafted cobblestone fence tall enough to provide adiquite cover for defenders to fire from, but no more than that. Odíhg Tshtāqùiē's frontieer-style defences are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Odíhg Tshtāqùiē ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. The locals seem to have responded to their slow downfall by recreating Odíhg Tshtāqùiē as one of the strictest places imaginable. Everyone’s actions are clearly directed by laws they keep in heart and mind at all times. Orderly byond order is a phrase which the town brings to mind.

Civic Infrastructure

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

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

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

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

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē 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 Tshtāqùiē's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē 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 Tshtāqùiē 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 Tshtāqùiē's mayor's house 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 Tshtāqùiē there is a constant smell of overcooked presumably ethnic food.

The Amoeba Swarm near Odíhg Tshtāqùiē are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves orgies to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via oratory performances.

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 Tshtāqùiē Census Data: Year 2000

462 of Odíhg Tshtāqùiē's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 27 work in Agriculture
• 101 work as Craftsmen
• 38 work as Merchants
• 74 work as Service Workers
• 48 work as General Laborers
• 16 work as Skilled Laborers
• 68 work as Civil Servants
• 43 work in Cottage Industries
• 23 work as Artists
• 24 work in Produce Industries

964 of Odíhg Tshtāqùiē's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 29 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Some important ruler or leading figure resides in the community. This may be the seat of a regional lord, or it could be the traditional residence of a high priest, great magus, merchant house, or other wielder of influence. The community itself may or may not be under their direct control, but the wishes of the august figure must be acknowledged by the locals.

Odíhg Tshtāqùiē is accessed from a nearby river via an intricate series of locks.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century a local hero by the name of secured a clean water supply for . Odíhg Tshtāqùiē's militia's elite squad is named after .

History