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Welcome to Durdine!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 7,983
  • Children: 15.60% (1,245)
  • Elderly: 22.00% (1,756)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,527 gnome (56.7%)
  • 2,403 half-elf (30.1%)
  • 631 half-dwarf (7.9%)
  • 208 half-orc (2.6%)
  • 134 other (1.6%)
  • 80 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 180 Businesses
  • 1,162 Specialists
  • 947 Residences

Summary [-]

Durdine is a small city in the Ashkil County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,718/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Durdine has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Durdine sees a single star overhead: Bek, an average yellow star. Durdine also has a single moon: Charo, a large bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy oak fortification that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.57 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Durdine; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, mercy, education, slums, civic, poor, racial, and professional.

Government [-]

Durdine is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Durdine are often seen as honest and the policies are revered. The political influence of Durdine in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Durdine is ruled by Overseer Dave Chasford. The Overseer has been in power for mere hours and is respected by the people. There is secret opposition to the Overseer and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.29% of the population (23 adults).

Military [-]

Durdine has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1037 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 518 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 57 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy fortification, Durdine is spectacularly fortified. Durdine fighters are ridiculed for their use of morningstars in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durdine is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Durdine is known for the following resources:

  • Cobra quivers that are frequented by locals. Davry Andreson said one might find a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • A magical gazebo inhabited by wild dragons that are avoided by travelers. Ilyvarai Moonwater said the locals speak of a stash of saphires buried near there.
  • Old fruit fields that are frequented by townspeople. Rumors tell of a chest containing copper hidden around somewhere.
  • Endangered old clay banks that are hunted by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a witch haunted the town on gloomy days. Folks say that the witch will ask for your help, then eat you.
  • Way back when, a Boogyman frequented the countryside. Commoners say that the Boogyman will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • Legends tell of Mus' Bag of beans, a possessed bag of beans with the knack to speak for itself. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • In times past, a Pooka roamed the town once a year. They say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Ghezin's Jug, a cursed jug with the knack to cause others to fall asleep. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Durdine is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Serious inquiries only. Contact Jame Cares.
  • Wanted: A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Falkon Tinhelm.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghobag Skullcrusher.
  • Missing key. We suspect derros are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Pogan Bearmane to learn more.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Wiz Tiddlyfiz.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my potato. Find the louse, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faenalanae Dawnrisen.
  • Wanted: Commoner seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xuurm Ghosttstomach.
  • Help! Bored? A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Serious inquiries only. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ada Fusejet for more details.
  • I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Micke Castston.
  • Needed: A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Lobul Blackcastle if interested.
  • Needed: unknown potion tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Blor Legnor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Warrior seeks apprentice. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Discretion required. Contact Kish Rocksnout.
  • Missing painting. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Beagan Thermoblast.
  • Ghatgush Armcracker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Elhg.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Don Carerson.

People [-]

The people in Durdine despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Colrough is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled lawyer. She appears efficient.
  • Dan Benworth is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre teamster. She appears clumsy.
  • Illlaniyn Duskbreeze is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled herbalist. She appears patronizing.
  • Ilartinne Softsight is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled physician. She appears vengeful.
  • Hewwan Cobblesprocket is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted interpreter. She appears homesick.
  • Rrobum Legbreaker The Brave is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked copyist. He appears nosy.
  • Junan Electrowink is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bucklemaker. He appears patronizing.
  • Larttel Maernmight is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled social worker. She appears pious.
  • Ham Gyrogauge is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled beer seller. She appears idealistic.
  • Ham Rockettonk is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled chandler. He appears boastful.
  • Mick Stoidge is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the city as being a mocked deputy. It appears gambling.
  • Klunzog Legkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bucklemaker. He appears accusatory.
  • Belttel Wolfnight is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. She appears chatty.
  • Darleniyn Lightwaker is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. She appears gosipy.
  • Jamey Burster is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled haymerchant. He appears homesick.
  • Chaelllleu Hawkglider is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted woodworker. She appears quiet.
  • Ninan Greasefuel is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled pastrycook. She appears nihilistic.
  • Arbul Rubyvault is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted miller. She appears contrarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Rosenrell, a melancholy androgynous half-dwarf. It is a warrior who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Dave Barrell, a pious male half-dwarf. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Jam Ferton, a quiet male half-dwarf. He is a wizard who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Abaellanae Broadborne, a spiteful male elf. He is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Darhialleu Eyllisfeather, a cowed female elf. She is a rogue who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Dav Danter, a smug male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durdine:

  • The Lazy Kraken Wainwright [+]
  • The Flaming Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Honest Road Shoppe [+]
  • The Stowaway Peddler House of Colors [+]
  • The Wandering Eagle Furs [+]
  • The Purple Urchin Arena [+]
  • The Empty Elf Tap House [+]
  • The Smiling Clowns Sweet House [+]
  • The Wobbling Fireplace Roofing [+]
  • The Boiling Boar Fish House [+]
  • The Refuge Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Boiling Cock Sport House [+]
  • The Stumpy Kettles General Store [+]
  • The Blabbering Alicorn Shoppe [+]
  • The Violet Goblins Farm [+]
  • The Great Dungeon Scabbards [+]
  • The Playful Bull Hostel [+]
  • The Eastern Yawning Wares [+]