Ovbij̼sàs Se

Ovbij̼sàs Se (/ˈovbij̼/ /səs/ [race (competition); marathon] [wet; damp; moist]) is a subtropical Town located in Spellbarrow Dutchy, Tarnàg Provence, within the Dalandic Empire.

The name Ovbij̼sàs Se is derived from the Tauric language, as Ovbij̼sàs Se was founded by Tsèshê Cadwards, who was culturaly Tauric.

Climate

Ovbij̼sàs Se has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). Ovbij̼sàs Se receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. Ovbij̼sàs Se covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 4392 m (14409 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Ovbij̼sàs Se was founded durring the late 17th century in early spring of the year 1653, by Tsèshê Cadwards. The establishment of Ovbij̼sàs Se was plagued by a lack of willing colonists. After attempts to pay people to resettle failed Tsèshê Cadwards struck deals with nearby nations and communities to establish Ovbij̼sàs Se as a prison colony.

Ovbij̼sàs Se was built using the conventions of Tauric durring the late 17th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Ovbij̼sàs Se 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.

Ovbij̼sàs Se is is constructed arround a series of crampt packed earth mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The town emploies a series of defencive earthworks, spikes, and fences to provide some protection against wild beasts and smaller groups of intelegent foes. Ovbij̼sàs Se's minimaly adiquite are in an unremarkable state. To some, this is the ideal sate for defences to be in. In need of absoutly nothing, and ready to serve the town as needed.

Ovbij̼sàs Se has the unmistakable air of a town on its last legs. Everything is a bit slipshod and ramshackle. Everyone is at work, or drinking. No one has anything in their eyes other than fear and despair. Whatever industry once fueled Ovbij̼sàs Se ’s existence has dried up and the town is drifting down the stream of history as it dries up. Even with that as it is, everything is just a little too worn down, a little too dirty, or much of both. The town should be gone, not dying. No one makes eye contact. Kids play quietly, but happily. Occasionally a passerby glances at you out of the corner of their eye, staring just long enough for it to be uncomfortable.

Civic Infrastructure

Ovbij̼sàs Se possesses a city-wide Aethary Link which provides Aethary access anywhere within its metropolitan. This allows citizens who can afford the relevant devices access in their places of work, and rarely homes.

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

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

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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.

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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.

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

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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. Ovbij̼sàs Se's grid is powered by a boiler and turbine based power plant.

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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 Ovbij̼sàs Se's natural decorations nor waterways.

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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.

Ovbij̼sàs Se 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

The locals have cut a deal with some unspeakable entity, trading some form of tribute (benign of horrific) in exchange for the being’s forbearance or assistance. Outsiders may be ignorant of the bargain, or they may know that the community is in thrall but be too fearful of its master to take action against them. The creature likely serves as a protector as well as a tyrant, so the locals may be content with the deal even if it doesn’t offer any further inducement or aid.

Ovbij̼sàs Se's bank was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is characterized by order, symmetry, formal design, grandiosity, and elaborate ornamentation. Architectural characteristics include balustrades, balconies, columns, cornices, pilasters, and triangular pediments. Stone exteriors are massive and grandiose in their symmetry; interiors are typically polished and lavishly decorated with sculptures, swags, medallions, flowers, and shields. Interiors will often have a grand stairway and opulent ballroom..

In Ovbij̼sàs Se vermin leave small tokens in payment for food taken.

The Gallows Tree Zombie near Ovbij̼sàs Se are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Ovbij̼sàs Se's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves reenactments to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 3 via moments of science.

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.

Ovbij̼sàs Se Census Data: Year 2000

425 of Ovbij̼sàs Se's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 28 work in Agriculture
• 90 work as Craftsmen
• 33 work as Merchants
• 67 work as Service Workers
• 42 work as General Laborers
• 15 work as Skilled Laborers
• 66 work as Civil Servants
• 41 work in Cottage Industries
• 21 work as Artists
• 22 work in Produce Industries

870 of Ovbij̼sàs Se's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 68 (5%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

Due to a magical anomaly, Ovbij̼sàs Se is directly accessible from a nearby river, despite the lack of a physical connection between the town's pond and the river.

POI

History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century, Ovbij̼sàs Se 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 Ovbij̼sàs Se lost 111 people, 236 livestock, and 88 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 145, when members of Ovbij̼sàs Se's militia enacted an operation to locate a specific spy. The operation was complicated by extremely dangerous terrain, including unfamiliar and poisonous plants which many ate while foraging. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in a crushing defeat for Ovbij̼sàs Se's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Ovbij̼sàs Se's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

History