Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt (/wɪ̞j̼/ /ˈmecʊt/ [lever] [canned (food)]) is a subtropical Town located in the Sterfíhkāríhsha Region of the Tetbur Commune.

The name Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt was founded by Glîj Owens Pughankland, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt receives an average of 285 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 1650 m (5413 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt was founded durring the late 11th century, by Glîj Owens Pughankland. The establishment of Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt is buildings are arranged arround a network of broad gravel streets which form a diamond shaped grid, where each diamond verries in size given the proximity of the paralell streets forming each section. The ocasional smaller diamond has been used to construct a park, plaza, and other communal structures. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. The failry decent fortifications have not been wellmaintained over the years, and while functional are in dire need of some loving care and perhapse light renovation.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt is a bustling hive of activity. Everyone moves at nothing short of a jog, each convocation is a mile a minute, and there’s dedicated lanes for riding through town in the center of each street. The locals all appear to be not merely occupied, but in a true hurry for everything from drinking a pint of ale to their daily work.

Civic Infrastructure

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

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

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

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Town. Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's old civil lighting system was converted to Galvanic Lamps recently, and expanded to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

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

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's town hall 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt snow is warm to the touch and does not melt within city limits. Also it only happens during summer.

The Herd Animal, Llama near Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt are known to be a mutant strain of the creature.

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves ritual combat to channel Conjuration energies of tier 2 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 Wíhiē̼mecùt Census Data: Year 2000

382 of Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 26 work in Agriculture
• 82 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 66 work as Service Workers
• 36 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 58 work as Civil Servants
• 36 work in Cottage Industries
• 17 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

763 of Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 99 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt is known for its well built pedestrian paths, which include foot bridges to cross the main street at several high-traffic areas.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century the Kami ended a famine plaguing Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt. One of Odíhg Wíhiē̼mecùt's local festivals commemorates this miracle.

History