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Welcome to Micklewater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,969
  • Children: 32.71% (644)
  • Elderly: 9.70% (191)

Racial Breakdown

  • 975 half-dwarf (49.5%)
  • 412 human (20.9%)
  • 349 gnome (17.7%)
  • 99 elf (5%)
  • 83 half-orc (4.2%)
  • 40 halfling (2%)
  • 11 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 86 Businesses
  • 233 Specialists
  • 244 Residences

Summary [-]

Micklewater is a town in the Marnah County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,530/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Micklewater 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 breezy and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Micklewater sees a binary star overhead: Abax, a supermassive red star and Uux, a small white star. Micklewater also has a single moon: Thero, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished sandstone palisade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.50 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Micklewater; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, trade, prison, industry, poor, arena, and professional.

Government [-]

Micklewater is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Micklewater are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are despised. The political influence of Micklewater in the region is consistent due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Micklewater is ruled by Saint Khalal se S'herzin. The Saint has been in power for mere days and is praised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.05% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Micklewater has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 251 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 137 (7%). Of the active duty military, 8 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and newly finished palisade, Micklewater is greatly fortified. Micklewater fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Micklewater is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Micklewater is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient gazebo inhabited by defenseless dragons that are feared by children.
  • Abundant clam beds that are frequented by magic users. One might find piles of silver buried near there.
  • Cormorant flights that are visited frequently by witches.
  • Plentiful cobra quivers that are frequented by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Loaun's Apple, a magical apple with the capability to make people cry. It was never recovered.
  • Legends tell of Snorbul's Coin, a possessed coin with the ability to dominate others. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Micklewater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • unknown potion tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Brodor Uglydoor.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kog Giantshadow to learn more.
  • artifact tester wanted. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Micke Clayett for further details.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Khotgunk Headripper for further details.
  • rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Anzer if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Amaeline Warmgalow.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xuods Rantbone.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Experienced professionals only. Contact Duap Rocktooth.
  • Required: A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Jam Benick.
  • Help! Seeking inter-planar messenger. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Baldal Jetmolder for more details.
  • Help Needed: taste tester wanted. Must be quick on your feet. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Hewtsy Fusetonk if intrigued.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Poda Skybridge.

People [-]

The people in Micklewater are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alaelltars Summerlight is a male elf who is known in the region as being a renowned tavern. He appears unreliable.
  • Joes Clayhews is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted sage. He appears guarded.
  • Larlentel Goldengazer is a female elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled soldier. She appears pious.
  • Jamic Matrough is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre porter. He appears lonely.
  • Tul Tiddlyscope is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled furrier. She appears mocking.
  • Mick Roberthews is a female human who is known in the region as being a skilled magic dealer. She appears nihilistic.
  • Mickry Berell is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled timberwright. She appears chatty.
  • Filnaltel Norrefire is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre teamster. He appears gosipy.
  • Donry Stanrough is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears guarded.
  • Mick Chrisngton is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. He appears drunken.
  • Elly Quetshadow is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled adventurer. He appears sick.
  • Ningan Thermofiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. He appears intimidated.
  • Jam Bernaill is a male human who is known in the region as being a mediocre bather. He appears insecure.
  • Jory Francling is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled banker. She appears exhausted.
  • Drigburz Bonecrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled cooper. She appears worrying.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dat, a giddy androgynous kobold. It is an expert who is following rumors of riches.
  • Harvy, a skeptical male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Mororin Brassriver, a thick female deep dwarf. She is a warrior who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Ghezor fe Ghezor, a lonely male lizardfolk. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Daves Rosengham, a self-obsessed female oddball. She is a druid who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Ghriraz, a jaded male troglodyte. He is a warrior who is fleeing debtors.
  • Narexn Metaldeath, a resentful female bugbear. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Meride, a lonely male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Micklewater:

  • The Wandering Bunch Furs [+]
  • The Red Harpoon Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Randy Three Public Jail [+]
  • The Burly Heart Postal Service [+]
  • The Crooked Lion Inc. [+]
  • The Stinking Eagle Sculptures [+]
  • The Gelded Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Hungry Virgin House of Law [+]
  • The Ruby Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Bill Star Gazers [+]
  • The Gutted Halflings Leather Goods [+]
  • The Wandering Wine Furs [+]
  • The Cardinal Halflings Farmers Market [+]
  • The Broken House Leatherworks [+]
  • The Ugly Crate Designs [+]