Odíhg Vātníhgic

Odíhg Vātníhgic (/ˈvəˑtnɪ̞/ /gic/ [address] [lazy]) is a subtropical Large Town located in the Kririsi̊mù Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Vātníhgic is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Vātníhgic was founded by Glkê Bevan, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Vātníhgic has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). Odíhg Vātníhgic receives an average of 194 cm/y (76 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Vātníhgic covers an area of nearly 7 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 3158 m (10360 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Vātníhgic was founded durring the early 16th century in spring of the year 1522, by Glkê Bevan. The establishment of the new community went well, though many minor issues had to be solved as time went on. This was enough to delay construction and push back the formal opening ceramony, leading to some embarisment for Glkê Bevan.

Odíhg Vātníhgic was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the early 16th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Vātníhgic 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 Vātníhgic is buildings are arranged arround a network of spacious cobblestone streets which form a grid, where each square verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller square has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks and fences to provide minimal protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. The somewhat suffishent have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

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

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

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

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

Odíhg Vātníhgic 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 Vātníhgic's natural decorations nor waterways.

Odíhg Vātníhgic has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Odíhg Vātníhgic 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 Vātníhgic 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

There’s a relatively new religion in Odíhg Vātníhgic which is rapidly gaining power. It might be a sectarian offshoot of a major faith, the unique product of a new prophet, or an outside faith backed by wealthy and powerful foreign supporters. Depending on the demands made on believers, the new faith may be a matter of concern only to the existing clergy, or it might be a major flashpoint for conflict in the community.

Odíhg Vātníhgic's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is which made use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. It used columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively in buildings of all types. Decorative features were seen as largely unnecessary as the sheer beauty of the structure itself was often close to art. However, many buildings with large ceiling spaces had their ceilings decorated with elaborate paintings, simply because the large flat spaces could feel wasted.

In Odíhg Vātníhgic the stars are always right.

The Giant cockroach near Odíhg Vātníhgic are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Vātníhgic's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves destroying a prepared ritual vessel to channel Transmutation energies of tier 1 via 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 Vātníhgic Census Data: Year 2000

560 of Odíhg Vātníhgic's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 33 work in Agriculture
• 121 work as Craftsmen
• 45 work as Merchants
• 93 work as Service Workers
• 55 work as General Laborers
• 19 work as Skilled Laborers
• 87 work as Civil Servants
• 51 work in Cottage Industries
• 28 work as Artists
• 28 work in Produce Industries

993 of Odíhg Vātníhgic's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 134 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

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

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century Odíhg Vātníhgic was struck by unseasonably warm weather, causing a sweltering heat to smouther the land for 27 days. Odíhg Vātníhgic lost 274 people and 284 livestock in the disaster.. The deadly heat is remembered by most as the Grieving's Flame.

History