Odíhg àji̊vbàb

Odíhg àji̊vbàb (/əʤ/ /ˈi̘vbəb/ [colony] [broad]) is a subtropical Large Town located in Silverthmage Dutchy, Síhtiznur Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Odíhg àji̊vbàb is derived from the Tauric language, as Odíhg àji̊vbàb was founded by Sarcotoma Lush, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Odíhg àji̊vbàb has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). Odíhg àji̊vbàb receives an average of 136 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Odíhg àji̊vbàb covers an area of nearly 6 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 5186 m (17014 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Odíhg àji̊vbàb was founded durring the late 15th century in winter of the year 1366, by Sarcotoma Lush. The establishment of Odíhg àji̊vbàb suffered from many setbacks, delays, and obsticles, most notably a group of Odíhg àji̊vbàb which required millitary assistance exterminate before the community could finish being built.

Odíhg àji̊vbàb was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 15th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Odíhg àji̊vbàb 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 àji̊vbàb is buildings are arranged arround a network of premissive packed earth 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 posesses a mighty albit amaturly crafted stone wall. It was built using querried stone blocks and posesses all of the standard defencive features, including a few watch towers. While it would last against a siege, the wall's outdated and simplistic construction method percludes the possability of Odíhg àji̊vbàb weathering a full scale bombardment durring a siege. The town's budget focused millitary grade defenses are visibly old, but also obviously maintained semi-regularly. Its likly the local malishia or garrison are tasked with ocasional mantance of the towns defences.

Before you’ve even set foot into the heart of Odíhg àji̊vbàb, you can smell it. The incense. It hangs about the town like a cloud. Monks, priests, and clerics are everywhere, all dedicated to the same divine, all performing the same rituals to bless and anoint buildings, streets, people, animals, you name it they are or have blessed it. The same holy symbol is everywhere too. Its on buildings, on people, and even branded into livestock. This certainly loves its divine. Asside form the revrent worship, you can see the citizens are preparing for something, and that something isn’t good. Weapons are worn openly. Defensive structures have been recently constructed to guard less used areas of the town. Merchants seem very eager to sell their wares at discount prices. Something is coming.

Civic Infrastructure

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

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

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

Odíhg àji̊vbàb 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 Large Town. Odíhg àji̊vbàb's grid is powered by hydrogalvanic generators.

Odíhg àji̊vbàb 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 àji̊vbàb's natural decorations nor waterways.

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

The Achaierai near Odíhg àji̊vbàb are known to be more aggressive than normal.

Odíhg àji̊vbàb's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves sex to channel Abjuration 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 àji̊vbàb Census Data: Year 2000

506 of Odíhg àji̊vbàb's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 29 work in Agriculture
• 113 work as Craftsmen
• 41 work as Merchants
• 79 work as Service Workers
• 51 work as General Laborers
• 18 work as Skilled Laborers
• 73 work as Civil Servants
• 51 work in Cottage Industries
• 24 work as Artists
• 27 work in Produce Industries

942 of Odíhg àji̊vbàb's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 125 (8%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Odíhg àji̊vbàb produces something unique, a good or service that cannot be had anywhere else in the kingdom. This may be due to some unique resource found only there, or some carefully-guarded craft, or it may be a special service that can only be provided by the locals, who are somehow unique in their forms or abilities.

Odíhg àji̊vbàb 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 early 2nd century Odíhg àji̊vbàb was struck by a devistating earthquake. The quake brought ruin to Odíhg àji̊vbàb, which lost 112 people, 105 livestock, and 48 buildings in the earthquake. The day of the quake is remembered by many as Damnation's Day.

History