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Welcome to Ladesti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 480
  • Children: 43.75% (210)
  • Elderly: 1.67% (8)

Racial Breakdown

  • 363 human (75.6%)
  • 91 half-elf (18.9%)
  • 23 elf (4.7%)
  • 3 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 61 Residences

Summary [-]

Ladesti is a hamlet in the Calabeubia District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (616/sq km), covers 0.78 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 996 meters.

Climate [-]

Ladesti has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally pleasant with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ladesti sees a single star overhead: Wok, an average yellow star. Ladesti also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Ladesti; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ladesti is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Ladesti are often seen as fair and the policies are hated. The political influence of Ladesti in the region is lasting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Ladesti is ruled by Governor Taz. The Governor has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.04% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Ladesti has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 68 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 30 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Ladesti is suitably fortified. Ladesti fighters are respected for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ladesti is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Ladesti is known for the following resources:

  • Many magic pigment banks that are hunted by children.
  • Huge old berry fields that are feared by children. One might find piles of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • A haunted fort inhabited by wild kangaroos that are avoided by wenches. Rugomn Greatbasher said the locals speak of bags of silver in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a cyclops named Tilra stalked the streets and was drawn towards acts of greed. Some say that if you see him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Ladesti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Adalenssa Whiteblaze if interested.
  • Required: Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Daney Casand.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Faldi Quickley.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Experienced professionals only. Contact Susig Armripper.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Amailly Siresleep.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Ababul Shinybattler.
  • Help! A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dav Dilham.

People [-]

The people in Ladesti love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Done Stoill is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled banker. He appears beligerent.
  • Don Martiield is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled jeweler. He appears jesterly.
  • Daves Andreling is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled physician. He appears gosipy.
  • Doney Staville is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre sculptor. She appears cowed.
  • Filtaen Baequihelm is a male elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled banker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Mickic Benill is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent smith. He appears skeptical.
  • Joe Blackgton is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted watercarrier. She appears guarded.
  • Danic Giacoard is an androgynous human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled doctor. It appears intimidated.
  • Mickic VanBaring is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted shipwright. She appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jam MacBroworth, a prejudiced female oddball. She is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Abavarai Rootwaker, an apologetic male elf. He is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Enter, a helpful female mindflayer. She is a bard who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ladesti:

  • The Burly Frog Leatherworks [+]
  • The Twin Halflings Shop [+]
  • The Crimson Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Mead Temple [+]
  • The Warm Frog Rug Shop [+]
  • The Knotted Harpoon Inc. [+]
  • The Punchin' Nomad Locksmith [+]
  • The Laughing Fig Shop [+]
  • The Broken Monkey Leatherworks [+]