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Welcome to Lawvita!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 573
  • Children: 16.23% (93)
  • Elderly: 21.47% (123)

Racial Breakdown

  • 477 human (83.2%)
  • 52 dwarf (9%)
  • 25 halfling (4.3%)
  • 18 half-dwarf (3.1%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 68 Residences

Summary [-]

Lawvita is a small village in the Capkryan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (926/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Lawvita has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lawvita sees a single star overhead: Mecor, a large yellow star. Lawvita also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten sandstone rampart that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 92% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.21 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Lawvita; 1 road is major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Lawvita is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Lawvita are often seen as unethical and the policies are despised. The political influence of Lawvita in the region is steadfast due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Lawvita is ruled by Saint LeDone Trammell. The Saint has been in power for years and is revered by the people. There is secret opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.22% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Lawvita has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 83 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 32 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 3 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and weather-beaten rampart, Lawvita is moderately fortified. Lawvita fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lawvita is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Lawvita is known for the following resources:

  • Hemp fields that are hunted by vampires. Jamry Dilerton said one might find a chest containing kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.
  • Guano deposits that are visited frequently by wenches. Rumors tell of piles of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • An ancient castle inhabited by poisonous spiders that are hunted by gru. Abaellaen Hawkrose said rumors tell of a chest containing monkey wrenches in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Telra's Bedpan, a unique bedpan with the knack to disappear on its own. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Some time ago, a witch frequented the woods when the moon is new. People say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, an old man wandered the woods during a full moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. They say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then carry you away.
  • Legends tell of Rbomn's Jug, a legendary jug with the capability to cause others to fall asleep. It was last seen years ago.
  • In times past, the villagers of Carget lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a serial killer named Kzkasr Dreadmaw stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the serial killer, but were caught. Along came Durrun Earthknee the dwarf, who was an expert bowman. Durrun had an idea to slay the serial killer by making a wager with Kzkasr Dreadmaw. When Durrun Earthknee faced the serial killer, Durrun Earthknee banished Kzkasr Dreadmaw and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Lawvita is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? artifact tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Dat.
  • A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Yop.
  • Help Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Cirier Skymarr.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghak Boarroot.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my shoe. Find the louse, dead or alive. No previous experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Guduk Boartooth.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Lomir Clawbaker if intrigued.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Droril Leadkiller.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare carniverous butterflies, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Ubguh Armnor.

People [-]

The people in Lawvita ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Benorth is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted teacher. She appears loud.
  • Dane Chrisard is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled porter. She appears giddy.
  • Donic MacRosenson is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled coach driver. She appears greedy.
  • Mick Tramfield is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent illuminator. He appears gosipy.
  • Droorin Saltcastle is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent rugmaker. She appears boastful.
  • Abadin Jetcutter is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent jeweler. He appears authoritarian.
  • Dav Androre is a female human who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled trader. She appears healthy.
  • Adagrim Ashbottle is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned banker. She appears pacifistic.
  • Elil Slowgulas is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled cooper. She appears forbidding.
  • Dave Casthouse is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. She appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Doney Braley, an embittered female human. She is a sorcerer who is seeing the world.
  • Thab Moknor, a homesick male half-orc. He is an expert who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Torby Greasebun, a boastful male gnome. He is an adept who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lawvita:

  • The Violent Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Stump Shoppe [+]
  • The Wet Days Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Fired Twins Shop [+]
  • The Forsaken Tree General Store [+]
  • The Weary Twins Rugs [+]
  • The Beefy Cup Shoppe [+]
  • The Whirling Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Willow Poor House [+]