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Welcome to Clarkvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,953
  • Children: 40.42% (1,598)
  • Elderly: 4.25% (168)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,870 half-dwarf (47.3%)
  • 949 human (24%)
  • 617 dwarf (15.6%)
  • 360 half-orc (9.1%)
  • 77 other (1.9%)
  • 40 half-elf (1%)
  • 40 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 125 Businesses
  • 538 Specialists
  • 471 Residences

Summary [-]

Clarkvale is a large town in the Outer Capkry Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,883/sq km), covers 0.50 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 797 meters.

Climate [-]

Clarkvale 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 wild and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Clarkvale sees a trinary star overhead: Bel, an average white star; Uul, a large yellow star; and Luk, a massive blue star. Clarkvale also has a single moon: Chatanoe, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a magically reinforced brick embankment that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.26 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Clarkvale; no 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, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Clarkvale 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 inept and inadequate. Officials in Clarkvale are often seen as upright and the policies are despised. The political influence of Clarkvale in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Clarkvale is ruled by Saint Mer'toor. The Saint has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is honored by the people. There is secret opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.18% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Clarkvale has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 513 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 286 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 21 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and magically reinforced embankment, Clarkvale is excellently fortified. Clarkvale fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Clarkvale is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Clarkvale is known for the following resources:

  • An old battle field inhabited by defenseless clams that are feared by magic users.
  • An ancient grave yard inhabited by wild beavers that are feared by children. Snordal Slatecoin said one might find a chest containing copper buried near there.
  • Abundant fruit plantations that are avoided by zombies. Xrunk Damnhand said one might dig up bags of gold hidden around somewhere.
  • A creepy castle inhabited by carnivorous parrots that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, a spirit named Niz wandered the streets. People say that if you hear him, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Clarkvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Blusbub Skullcracker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must not smell. Contact Balbor Bluetable.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ikud Legnor The Red for more information.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Danry Corfield.
  • Required: Looking for something new? A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Throond Paperbarrel.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Kuggrog Skullkiller.
  • Barbarian seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be clean. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Amane Teaghost.
  • Missing holy symbol. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Trot Rantmouth.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Jo Carcombe for more information.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. May include some hazards. Contact Aesvariyn Arkeneawing.
  • I have darkmantles in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Aeslanai Baequistride for further details.
  • Help Wanted: grog tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Belartava Evenwalker.
  • caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Dan Robertliffe.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jam Kleines if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Clarkvale love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Larlenava Nightdew is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled locksmith. He appears violent.
  • Yorril Lioncairn is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked bookseller. She appears jaded.
  • Jam Castling is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled brewer. She appears impatient.
  • Ulbin Redaltar is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears healthy.
  • Lobul Foeblade is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled saddler. He appears nervous.
  • Gwavaranae Rilynnbough is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent doctor. She appears violent.
  • Delnalaen Tyrneaseeker is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled brewer. He appears idealistic.
  • Throgar Talonforge is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled specialty smith. She appears impatient.
  • Dane Colley is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a renowned locksmith. She appears smug.
  • Delrigiyn Skymane is a male elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears deluded.
  • Dones Peterhews is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent wine seller. He appears efficient.
  • Alaartiyn Starsworn is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent glovemaker. He appears fatalistic.
  • Numm Legsnapper is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. She appears gosipy.
  • Gordin Crystalboot is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned tinker. She appears clumsy.
  • Mickry Caswood is a male human who is known in the city as being a mocked maidservant. He appears attentive.
  • Haarigaen Wintersong is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tavern. He appears chatty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Aestthil Stillgrove, a gosipy female drow. She is a wizard who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • S'hoorzor ahn Ghessen, a lonely female lizardfolk. She is a cleric who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Nin Thermoscope, a beligerent female gnome. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Barbul Tinring, an efficient male dwarf. He is a fighter who is fleeing debtors.
  • Erellava Silentstrike, a greedy male drow. He is a paladin who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Xuexn Metalmouth, a mopey androgynous goblin. It is a wizard who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Lorin Wavesmasher, an apologetic male half-dwarf. He is a paladin who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Rugog Cleaverrender, a prejudiced male hobgoblin. He is a barbarian who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Chief Bagb Backsnapper, a guarded male bugbear. He is a bard who is fleeing debtors.
  • Gileno Cobblecog, a territorial female gnome. She is an expert who is following the voices.
  • Malda Thornwolf, a sick female halfling. She is an adept who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Faeellthil Shadesorrow, a smug female half-elf. She is an adept who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Ugan Eaglebranch, a forgetful male ogre. He is an expert who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Clarkvale:

  • The Crossed Wine Inc. [+]
  • The Wrong Kraken Junkyard [+]
  • The Oiled Swagger Purse Shop [+]
  • The Randy Bill Group [+]
  • The Mulled Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Wistful Mug Shop [+]
  • The Lascivious Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Open Crow Shoppe [+]
  • The Shallow Bunch Saw Mill [+]
  • The Slumbering Lotus Public Library [+]
  • The Twisted Horse Enchanters [+]
  • The Voluptuous Frog Meats [+]
  • The Fat House Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Colored Halfling Dry Goods [+]
  • The Chipped Greyhound Inc. [+]