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Welcome to Mickleden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 773
  • Children: 23.93% (185)
  • Elderly: 15.91% (123)

Racial Breakdown

  • 716 half-elf (92.6%)
  • 52 half-orc (6.7%)
  • 5 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 34 Businesses
  • 59 Specialists
  • 82 Residences

Summary [-]

Mickleden is a large village in the Caploon Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,924/sq km), covers 0.40 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 713 meters.

Climate [-]

Mickleden 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 mild and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Mickleden sees a single star overhead: Sij, an average blue star. Mickleden also has a single moon: Himala, a supermassive bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for generations and an imposing galaxy that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced granite enclosure that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.03 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Mickleden; 1 road is major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, shops, and trade.

Government [-]

Mickleden is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Mickleden are often seen as decent and the policies are praised. The political influence of Mickleden in the region is shrinking due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Mickleden is ruled by General Morril Rubymine. The General has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is forceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.29% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Mickleden has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 112 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 52 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 5 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and reinforced enclosure, Mickleden is reasonably well fortified. Mickleden fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Mickleden is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Mickleden is known for the following resources:

  • Unlimited vegetable fields that are frequented by witches. Aesrigtars Darkshadow said one might dig up bags of gold in a tomb nearby.
  • Primal fruit plantations that are feared by townspeople.
  • Dangerous kangaroo mobs that are feared by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the townsfolk of Alta Faynow lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil devil named Bat destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named El Runningtalker, who was a valiant knight. El had an idea to slay the devil by killing the devil while she slept. When El Runningtalker faced the devil, El Runningtalker banished Bat and rescued the hostages.
  • In olden times, a devil named Ghris hunted the fields. Commoners say that if you hear her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Many years ago, an old woman stalked the countryside. People say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Mickleden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Zal Legbreaker.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Dave Benley if interested.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ilixpne.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Adaellthil Longshadow.
  • Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Thubbuh Bonebreaker.
  • Need a change of pace? woodcutting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact S'herzor fe Yerzin.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Guild membership required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Lartthil Goldarrow.
  • Required: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Zol.
  • wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Elaleniyn Killeweave.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Opportunity to earn a title. References required. Contact Danic Davidne.

People [-]

The people in Mickleden despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Burwell is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled wagoneer. She appears melancholy.
  • Daves Mororth is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled tanner. He appears skeptical.
  • Donic Giacoleton is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre doctor. She appears jolly.
  • Jory Goodgton is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled jeweler. She appears outlandish.
  • Dave Benliffe is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled lumberjack. He appears fashion concious.
  • Adavartars Wishhand is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. She appears intimidating.
  • Mickic Mores is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled potter. He appears lovelorn.
  • Magl Legkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned painter. He appears violent.
  • Shubd Backnor is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. He appears vengeful.
  • Jamry Stoall is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled vintner. She appears trusting.
  • Gwahialas Eytherwhisper is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled armorer. She appears sick.
  • Klagu Skullcracker is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled dyer. She appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Chriserley, an idealistic male half-elf. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Thug Skullbreaker, a drunken female half-orc. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Chahiaava Dusklight, a xenophobic female half-elf. She is a cleric who is here to destroy a misconception.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Mickleden:

  • The Dirty Lion City Guard [+]
  • The Wrong Frog Garbage Lot [+]
  • The Greasy Thug Sheath Store [+]
  • The Rolling Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Sloppy Mug Textiles [+]
  • The Blabbering Axe Magic Shop [+]
  • The Merry Flame Pub [+]
  • The Punchin' Urchin Locksmith [+]
  • The Sleeping Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Stump Charcoalers [+]
  • The Royal Pipe Chop House [+]
  • The Plaid Hearthstone Youth Hostel [+]