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Welcome to Dixnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 226
  • Children: 15.49% (35)
  • Elderly: 21.68% (49)

Racial Breakdown

  • 170 human (75.2%)
  • 23 half-dwarf (10.1%)
  • 14 gnome (6.1%)
  • 8 half-elf (3.5%)
  • 5 half-orc (2.2%)
  • 5 halfling (2.2%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 26 Residences

Summary [-]

Dixnow is a hamlet in the Walcania District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (611/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Dixnow has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally freezing with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dixnow sees a single star overhead: Wocun, an average white star. Dixnow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Dixnow; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, middleclass, and trade.

Government [-]

Dixnow is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Dixnow are often seen as virtuous and the policies are honored. The political influence of Dixnow in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Dixnow is ruled by Supervisor Ghessen ahn Yerzor. The Supervisor has been in power for many years and is hated by the people. There is open opposition to the Supervisor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.88% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Dixnow has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 32 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Dixnow is suitably fortified. Dixnow fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dixnow is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Dixnow is known for the following resources:

  • Creepy clay banks that are avoided by children. Micke Castden said one might find piles of silver hidden around somewhere.
  • Bountiful kitten glarings that are hunted by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a hag frequented the field when the wind blows from the north. They say that the hag will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • Legends tell of Elly's Goose, a magical goose with the capability to dominate others. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Donic's Lasso, a cursed lasso with the ability to disappear on its own. It was never recovered.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Kanmouth thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil ghoul named Beauurg Spiritsplitter destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to kill Beauurg Spiritsplitter, but didn't get close. Along came a mindflayer named Chturall, who was a valiant knight. Chturall had an idea to slay the ghoul by using magic to banish it. When Chturall faced the ghoul, Chturall killed the ghoul.
  • Long, long ago, a lich named Ilixpair haunted the region. Folks say that if you face him, you will die within 24 hours unless you pay a tribute.

Events [-]

Dixnow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Dat.
  • Required: Rogue seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Kog Metalrot for more details.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Experienced professionals only. Contact Halob Legcrusher if intrigued.
  • Wanted: Missing magic candle. We suspect stirge are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Tolborn Bolgertoe for more details.
  • lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be quick on your feet. Reward is a secret. Contact Malgrindo Linleaf.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Gush Boarfang.
  • Help! non-lethal poison tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Keeler Longstride.

People [-]

The people in Dixnow despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Barston is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ship captain. He appears forgetful.
  • Tol Heatherheart is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears egotistical.
  • Permai Montafur is an androgynous halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted messenger. It appears vengeful.
  • Dan Carsford is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned adventurer. He appears attentive.
  • Nasab Skullcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a gifted plasterer. He appears impatient.
  • Bablita Electrotonk is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted outfitter. He appears jolly.
  • Danes Goodin is a female human who is known in the city as being a renowned copyist. She appears unreliable.
  • Dan Fermell is a male human who is known in the region as being a mocked cutler. He appears cautious.
  • Jundan Cogglejet is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent sage. She appears battle-ready.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Colson, a worrying female human. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a monster infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dixnow:

  • The Shallow Hall Saw Mill [+]
  • The Frosty Monk Shrine [+]
  • The Elven Peacock Vault [+]
  • The Sterling Crow Sculptures [+]
  • The Last Dead Hatters [+]
  • The Mended Cat Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Musty Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Wooden Thunderbird Shrine [+]
  • The Voluptuous Tree Furs [+]