Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh (/ˈj̼inliʤ/ /wi̘ʃ/ [basil] [certain; sure]) is a subtropical Small Town located in Äcäqqewn Hold, Íhglopníhp Provence, within the Tauranian United Provinces.

The name Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh was founded by Cúchīy Cúńnvó̄ 'Moon Buff' Cóónḱ Goīsh Joú̄b Āko, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh receives an average of 214 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh covers an area of nearly 3 km² (1 mi²), and an average elevation of 2006 m (6581 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh was founded durring the late 15th century in spring of the year 1392, by Cúchīy Cúńnvó̄ 'Moon Buff' Cóónḱ Goīsh Joú̄b Āko. The establishment of Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Cúchīy Cúńnvó̄ 'Moon Buff' Cóónḱ Goīsh Joú̄b Āko struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh as a prison colony.

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh 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 Y̼inlijwi̊sh is buildings are located arround a single narrow packed earth mainstreet which forms a clockwise spiral to give the town a over all circular shape. The town has a fortified albit thin brick wall. The wall has most of the feeatures of a typical castle wall, just on a much smaller scale and and budget. Notably brick isn't a particuarly soild choice for resisting siege weapons. Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's wall wouldn't hinder a proper army, but it is more than sufishent for bandits and other small marauding groups. The town's monster and outlaw focused fortifications have recently undergone extensive repairs and renovations, such that the repairwork is imeadiently apparent and can be spotted due to the diffring ages of materials. One can't help but wonder what brought the need for those repairs to the town.

A look around Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh shows Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh is little more than a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Birbes can be seen changing hands openly, such that it must be customary to do so and must have been for a long time. The locals have no fear, no annoyance at the state of things, it simply is.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh 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 Y̼inlijwi̊sh 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 Y̼inlijwi̊sh's town hall was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used embraces individualism and experimentation. It emerged as a movement against traditional, classical styles and sought to make buildings dynamic and fun while breaking the rules. The style incorporated elements of previous architectural styles in exaggerated and whimsical ways. Traditional, conservative leanings were void in this era, with most scholars of architecture agreeing it was a time of “anything goes.”.

In Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh rainbows form quite often above the Small Town.

The Bumblebee, Giant Worker near Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh are known to be quite timid.

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in spring and involves consuming a local toxin to channel Wild Magic energies of tier 2 via proclamations.

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 Y̼inlijwi̊sh Census Data: Year 2000

235 of Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 19 work in Agriculture
• 50 work as Craftsmen
• 19 work as Merchants
• 41 work as Service Workers
• 23 work as General Laborers
• 7 work as Skilled Laborers
• 35 work as Civil Servants
• 22 work in Cottage Industries
• 8 work as Artists
• 11 work in Produce Industries

608 of Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 26 (3%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh has access to some sort of functioning ancient infrastructure, whether it's an array of wall-mounted arcane energy projectors, running water, moving roadways, community-wide climate control, or some other inherited luxury. This infrastructure may be the result of a still-functional Working, or it could be the product of some venerable occult engine that's still operational, or it may be the fruit of the labors of some specially-designed organism or Blighted populace.

The roads leading into Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh 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

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh lost 161 people, 328 livestock, and 27 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 77, when members of Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's militia enacted an operation to break a siege of a particular ruin. The operation was complicated by a key segment of the operation that deepened entirely on a stealth mission going perfectly. The conflict ended with pitched battle between both forces, which ended in a crushing defeat for Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Odíhg Y̼inlijwi̊sh's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History