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Welcome to Cooperdale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,655
  • Children: 37.29% (1,736)
  • Elderly: 6.49% (302)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,160 half-dwarf (46.4%)
  • 983 elf (21.1%)
  • 843 halfling (18.1%)
  • 494 half-orc (10.6%)
  • 108 dwarf (2.3%)
  • 52 human (1.1%)
  • 15 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 137 Businesses
  • 666 Specialists
  • 480 Residences

Summary [-]

Cooperdale is a large town in the Caploon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,590/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Cooperdale has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cooperdale sees a binary star overhead: Abak, an average brown star and Uur, an average yellow star. Cooperdale also has a single moon: Thele, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy oak rampart that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.29 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Cooperdale; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cooperdale is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Cooperdale are often seen as disreputable and the policies are revered. The political influence of Cooperdale in the region is maturing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Cooperdale is ruled by President S'hoorssen heh Ghessen. The President has been in power for decades and is praised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.13% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Cooperdale has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 593 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 267 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 22 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and flimsy rampart, Cooperdale is excellently fortified. Cooperdale fighters are ridiculed for their use of hand crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cooperdale is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Cooperdale is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy grave yard inhabited by dangerous dragons that are hunted by magic users.
  • A cursed battle field inhabited by tame peacocks that are avoided by witches. Dones Carson said one might dig up piles of rubies in a dungeon.
  • Many dangerous quail bevies that are hunted by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, a minotaur named S'heral haunted the town. People say that if you see her, you will be driven mad.
  • Long ago, a witch stalked the region on gloomy days. Some say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Cooperdale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Special attire required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Nineno Cobblegadget.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tomatoes. Will pay in gold. Must be clean. Contact Ilylanlleu Aleaseeker for more details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Danes Colman.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Mhurak Skullcracker for more details.
  • Bored? tincure tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. Contact Tgun Evilstomach.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Jenton Triggerblast.
  • Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Bargar Jadethrone.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Special attire required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Zrobdzog Necksnapper.
  • Help! Hearty souls needed to recover stolen keg. Reward available. Contact Mickry Smithngham.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mickic Kleinden.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rbun Wormgloom.
  • I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Dan Whitord.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Delrigai Shadeborne.

People [-]

The people in Cooperdale are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grumrun Thudfist is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent librarian. She appears forbidding.
  • Grumgin Drumtracker is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent ship captain. She appears quiet.
  • Joic Rosengton is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted lawyer. He appears nervous.
  • Danry Southen is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent cooper. She appears nervous.
  • Darhiassa Aleashine is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bookbinder. She appears flirtatious.
  • Abakon Earthknee is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled ropemaker. She appears scattered.
  • Ulnir Blackarm is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent shoemaker. She appears guilty.
  • Arrun Marblegrave is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled baker. She appears greedy.
  • Po Homeghost is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled collier. She appears apologetic.
  • Faehiainne Softrun is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent specialty smith. He appears boastful.
  • Davic Roseen is a female human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled tavern. She appears efficient.
  • Dav Simonhews is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted soldier. He appears guilty.
  • Done Brownore is a female human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled priest. She appears fashion concious.
  • Ellenai Windgale is a female elf who is known in the region as being a gifted miller. She appears gluttonous.
  • Morrun Thudvault is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled tilemaker. She appears skeptical.
  • Adarigthil Melithcloak is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled pursemaker. She appears smug.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Wouter, an intimidating female mindflayer. She is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Aesttel Melithborne, a drunken female half-elf. She is an adept who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Balag Brighteye, a patriotic male dwarf. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Voths, an impatient male troglodyte. He is a bard who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Peril Smoothgage, a quiet male halfling. He is a fighter who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Kabbsh Neckcracker, a xenophobic male orc. He is a druid who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Ada Tinkerjet, a worrying male gnome. He is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Mororin Brandyvein, an easily offended female deep dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is finding a missing heir.
  • Dogan Oxroot, a lovelorn female ogre. She is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Grungin Hawkboot, an insecure female deep dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is fleeing an assassin.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cooperdale:

  • The Prancing Stump Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Prancing Tower Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Beefy Hall Magic Shop [+]
  • The Elven Bag Money Lenders [+]
  • The Singing Wine Shipyard [+]
  • The Ever-full Cock Brewery [+]
  • The Punchin' Wig Locksmith [+]
  • The Royal Wand Chop House [+]
  • The Slippery Snake Textiles [+]
  • The Honest Octopus Shoppe [+]
  • The Divine Fox Clinic [+]
  • The Wobbling Wagon Roofing [+]
  • The Flying Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Wild Bull Bath House [+]
  • The Thirsty Paladin Worship House [+]