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Welcome to Wardew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,540
  • Children: 16.64% (589)
  • Elderly: 21.24% (752)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,156 gnome (60.9%)
  • 985 half-elf (27.8%)
  • 252 dwarf (7.1%)
  • 85 human (2.4%)
  • 36 halfling (1%)
  • 26 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 371 Residences

Summary [-]

Wardew is a large town in the Picaarkanti Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,260/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Wardew 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Wardew sees a single star overhead: Bel, an average white star. Wardew also has a single moon: Chaka, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired marble stockade that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.00 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Wardew; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Wardew is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Wardew are often seen as principled and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Wardew in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Wardew is ruled by King Aesartaen Baequigrove. The King has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.25% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Wardew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 460 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 230 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 18 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and recently repaired stockade, Wardew is spectacularly fortified. Wardew fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wardew is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Wardew is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed battle field inhabited by tame kittens that are feared by wenches.
  • Vampire beaver colonies that are frequented by zombies.
  • Magical caterpillar nests that are frequented by locals. Rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of Elmaber lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day an evil cyclops named Helaverani Wintertalon stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to kill Helaverani Wintertalon, but failed miserably. Along came Halfaeras Ragesoult the minotaur, who was a skilled storyteller. Halfaeras had an idea to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Halfaeras Ragesoult faced the cyclops, Halfaeras Ragesoult banished Helaverani Wintertalon.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Bad Hazelary thrived. Things were good, but one day an evil cyclops named Klartmos Grimmane destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the cyclops, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Jamry Jackgton, who was an expert bowman. Jamry had the thought to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while she slept. When Jamry Jackgton faced the cyclops, Jamry Jackgton tricked Klartmos Grimmane and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Elalanthil's Mirror, a cursed mirror with the knack to answer any question. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In days gone by, a vampire named Karal roamed the streets when the moon is new. Folks say that if you touch him, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Tmomd's Sceptre, a magical sceptre with the power to make someone speak the truth. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Wardew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be a quick learner. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Guduk Bearbranch for more information.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. References required. Contact Haaelllas Aleahunter if intrigued.
  • Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Danry Kleinhews for further details.
  • caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Elhlak if interested.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? cooking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Duunus Longbreaker.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dush Rockfang to learn more.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? co-ed mud-wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hilcone Cottonward.
  • 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. Contact Morios Eaglebash.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Xuomd Laughshadow if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Brus Metalhowl if interested.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Co Melibarrel for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Chanaliyn Everheart.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Lonir Clawfoot if interested.

People [-]

The people in Wardew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tulgan Tinkertonk is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled herbalist. She appears resentful.
  • El Waterhearth is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent painter. He appears boastful.
  • Mick Chrisield is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled ropemaker. She appears grieving.
  • Grunbin Wartun is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled sage. She appears accusatory.
  • Ada Crazyfox is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent tinker. He appears jesterly.
  • Dones MacCastden is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent rugmaker. He appears deluded.
  • Mick Ferster is a female human who is known in the city as being a renowned maidservant. She appears homesick.
  • Co Crazybough is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre pursemaker. She appears gambling.
  • Jo Brownhouse is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled coach driver. He appears embittered.
  • Amagrin Quetmidge is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled beer seller. He appears territorial.
  • Donic Clayman is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled physician. He appears accusatory.
  • Mickry Wilick is a male human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled cheesemaker. He appears quiet.
  • Durrim Honorsapper is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre outfitter. She appears greedy.
  • Throdal Copperrobe is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled weaver. She appears accusatory.
  • Bon Gyrofiz is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent timberwright. He appears forgetful.
  • Pobornine Bullstick is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled porter. He appears mopey.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • DaMick MacHarall, a contrarian female half-elf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Khalal seh Yerzor, a spiteful male lizardfolk. He is a rogue who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Doney VanJackord, a helpful male half-elf. He is a paladin who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Doney Marrell, a clumsy female half-elf. She is a rogue who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Gugan Rockclaw, a grieving female ogre. She is a paladin who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Gwatinne Riversight, a shifty male elf. He is a warrior who is seeing the city.
  • Davic Franhouse, a greedy female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is doing something secret.
  • Dak Rocksnout, a conspirational male ogre. He is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Trosha Neckkiller, a sick female orc. She is a warrior who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Ghrira, a skeptical male troglodyte. He is an aristocrat who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Koshog Bonecracker, a nihilistic male orc. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Dan Jacksford, a smitten male lycanthrope. He is a monk who is here to buy slaves.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardew:

  • The New Elves Gloves [+]
  • The Slade Imps Charity [+]
  • The Flaming Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Priest Shoppe [+]
  • The Elven Mead Money Lenders [+]
  • The Violet Frogs Butchery [+]
  • The Wiley Song Outlet [+]
  • The Lecherous Rock Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Oiled Hole Purse Shop [+]
  • The Smiling Pony Shop [+]
  • The Crazy Wagonhouse General Mechandise [+]
  • The Rusty Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Oiled Bunch Purse Shop [+]
  • The Punchin' Wagonhouse Locksmith [+]
  • The Chicken Riverside Farmers Market [+]
  • The Perfumed Halfling Vinters [+]