Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù (Tsteríh /ˈi̘rlʊ/ [hill; slope; slant] [yogurt]) is a subtropical Town located in the Tewqàrbedbù County of the Picham Community.

The name Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù was founded by Zêbmeg̈mê Probert, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2214 m (7263 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù was founded durring the late 12th century in fall of the year 1057, by Zêbmeg̈mê Probert. The establishment of Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù was somewhat plagued by a lack of willing colonists, leading to Zêbmeg̈mê Probert electing to pay people to resettle in Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù.

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 12th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù 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 Tsteríhi̊rlù is buildings are grouped arround an odd layout of premissive flagstone 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 is the proud owner of a thick set of fortified walls fashioned from querried stone blocks. While not up to snuff for a fort or castle wall, the town's walls are naturaly much larger than those of forts or castles. Therefore, the construction such a wall is most expencive. Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù's buget focused wall would serve its community well in battle in spite of looking unimpressive compared to castles and fortresses. The town's top tier civilian fortifications 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 Tsteríhi̊rlù gives you an uneasy feeling. Everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or both. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring jsut long enough for it to be uncomfortable. Beneath this surface, the people of Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù can be overheard having academic discussions, as well as talking about scholarly subjects in general. It’s quite clear Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù places a lot of value on education and being a learned individual.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù 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 Tsteríhi̊rlù's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù 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 Tsteríhi̊rlù 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 Tsteríhi̊rlù's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used makes use of a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse and symmetrical central-plan, resulting in buildings with a square central mass and four arms of equal length. Decorative features included domed rooves, arches, soaring spaces, and sumptuous decoration: marble columns and inlay, mosaics on the vaults, inlaid-stone pavements, and sometimes gold coffered ceilings.

In Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù tiny harmless tornadoes plague the town.

The Ovinnik near Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in autumn and involves bloodletting to channel Invocation energies of tier 3 via throat chanting.

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 Tsteríhi̊rlù Census Data: Year 2000

397 of Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 87 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 38 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 55 work as Civil Servants
• 39 work in Cottage Industries
• 20 work as Artists
• 21 work in Produce Industries

886 of Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 26 (2%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù is known for its unusual rock formations.

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History

Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (30632 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century the Kami solved a major long term problem plaguing the town. One of Odíhg Tsteríhi̊rlù's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History