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Welcome to Dorntop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 517
  • Children: 27.08% (140)
  • Elderly: 13.73% (71)

Racial Breakdown

  • 426 human (82.3%)
  • 89 half-orc (17.2%)
  • 2 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 64 Residences

Summary [-]

Dorntop is a small village in the Conaloon County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (904/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Dorntop has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dorntop sees a single star overhead: Mek, a massive yellow star. Dorntop also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for generations and an imposing black hole that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified stone fortification that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.78 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Dorntop; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, middleclass, and shops.

Government [-]

Dorntop is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Dorntop are often seen as resolute and the policies are feared. The political influence of Dorntop in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Dorntop is ruled by Boss Danes MacRoseick. The Boss has been in power for several years and is revered by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Boss and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.16% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Dorntop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 73 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 34 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and fortified fortification, Dorntop is moderately fortified. Dorntop fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dorntop is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Dorntop is known for the following resources:

  • Amber deposits that are frequented by travelers. Falbul Pearlfounder said one might find bags of monkey wrenches in a well.
  • Many fresh pigment banks that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Primal coffee fields that are hunted by wenches. S'hoorzin seh Yerzin said somoeone said someone found a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, a hag stalked the woods. Folks say that the hag will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Falbin's Goose, a special goose with the capability to summon angels. It has been lost for ages.
  • In the days of yore, a dragon named Gok hunted the region and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Folks say that if you face her, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Dorntop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Ceelak if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalzor fe Khalzor.
  • Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward available. Contact Daduk Oakclaw.
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Durmir Bittereye if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Dan Bartoin.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Mickic Simonett.
  • Danes Simonwood has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Iltanae Maerncloak.
  • Required: Looking for work? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Wouth.

People [-]

The people in Dorntop are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Baddob Neckcracker is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent porter. She appears gambling.
  • Zozgut Headsnapper is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent glovemaker. She appears smitten.
  • Joes Southden is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled jailer. He appears easily offended.
  • Joey Browngan is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bowyer. She appears beligerent.
  • Shumm Neckkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled interpreter. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Dave Cashouse is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre chickenbutcher. She appears gambling.
  • Gromu Headkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled locksmith. She appears pacifistic.
  • Dav Jackworth is a female human who is known in the world as being a gifted stablehand. She appears unreliable.
  • Thragl Bonesnapper is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mocked teamster. She appears embittered.
  • Mick Corson is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent entertainer. He appears prejudiced.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Coda Heatherletters, a smitten male halfling. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Elelltars Silvercaller, a worrying male elf. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Danes Simonnson, a sick male human. He is an expert who is doing something questionable.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dorntop:

  • The Mangy Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Hole Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Ugly Pipe Designs [+]
  • The Honest Fig Shoppe [+]
  • The Royal Pig Fine Forks [+]
  • The Slippery Bull Fabrics [+]
  • The Smiling Axe Bakery [+]
  • The Musty Turkey Inc. [+]
  • The Grimy Wine Docs [+]
  • The Flying Lion Inc. [+]