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Welcome to Durwell Pines!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 472
  • Children: 30.93% (146)
  • Elderly: 10.81% (51)

Racial Breakdown

  • 303 troglodyte (64.1%)
  • 127 deep dwarf (26.9%)
  • 33 ogre (6.9%)
  • 8 lycanthrope (1.6%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 17 Businesses
  • 22 Specialists
  • 50 Residences

Summary [-]

Durwell Pines is a hamlet in the Picaborat Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (388/sq km), covers 1.22 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1246 meters.

Climate [-]

Durwell Pines has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Durwell Pines sees a single star overhead: Nac, a massive white star. Durwell Pines also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Durwell Pines; 1 road is major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone paths in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Durwell Pines is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Durwell Pines are often seen as fair and the policies are revered. The political influence of Durwell Pines in the region is wilting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Durwell Pines is ruled by Prime Minister Kzoten Gianthand. The Prime Minister has been in power for several years and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Prime Minister 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 roving thieves, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.85% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Durwell Pines has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 66 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 29 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Durwell Pines is tolerably fortified. Durwell Pines fighters are praised for their use of slings in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durwell Pines is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Durwell Pines is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial pigment deposits that are frequented by magic users. Guk Boarmane said one might find piles of copper hidden around somewhere.
  • An old battle field inhabited by wild bats that are avoided by vampires. Joe MacBarston said somoeone said someone found piles of emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a witch haunted the fields once a year and was drawn towards misbehaving children. People say that the witch will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.
  • Once upon a time, a ghoul named Blothul stalked the swamps during a full moon. They say that if you face it, you will be stricken blind unless you return a lost possession.

Events [-]

Durwell Pines is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. References required. Reward available. Contact Tilka for further details.
  • Help! Hearty souls needed to recover stolen cerimonial knife. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Nbemt Rantdeath for more details.
  • Help! Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Dzuexn Damnhowl.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Guild membership required. Contact Mickey Smithorth.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickry Bartongton.
  • sewing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Ruget Bladeslay for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Danic Smithton.

People [-]

The people in Durwell Pines hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Anra is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted banker. She appears cautious.
  • Yornir Amberbridge is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled miller. She appears efficient.
  • Dones Harett is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a mocked navigator. He appears pacifistic.
  • Lonir Uglyaxe is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent tilemaker. He appears helpful.
  • Tilg is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mediocre dyer. He appears nihilistic.
  • Dash Eagletooth is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled shoemaker. She appears territorial.
  • Dogan Oxfang is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a decent messenger. She appears jesterly.
  • Ankaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted good samaritan. He appears impatient.
  • Dave Giacoville is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a gifted soldier. He appears thick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gugan Oakroot, a resentful male ogre. He is a ranger who is here to buy supplies.
  • Ceelak, a thick androgynous troglodyte. It is a wizard who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durwell Pines:

  • The Grizzly Hammer Docs [+]
  • The Sleepy Iron Textiles [+]
  • The Mulled Elves Pub [+]
  • The Colored Frog General Mechandise [+]
  • The White Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Leaping Well Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Orange Mug Shoppe [+]
  • The Lost Thunderbird Inc. [+]
  • The Punchin' Clowns Locksmith [+]