+

Welcome to Wisselmead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 45,890
  • Children: 44.30% (20,329)
  • Elderly: 1.50% (688)

Racial Breakdown

  • 21,936 minotaur (47.8%)
  • 20,054 deep dwarf (43.7%)
  • 3,259 halfling (7.1%)
  • 641 other (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 826 Businesses
  • 7,083 Specialists
  • 5,761 Residences

Summary [-]

Wisselmead is a capitol in the Conakan Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate capitol is sparsely populated (1,178/sq km), covers 38.96 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 7043 meters.

Climate [-]

Wisselmead has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Wisselmead sees a single star overhead: Krolub, an average red star. Wisselmead also has a double moon: Prodo, a large bone white moon and Spolanoe, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny black hole that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed slate barrier that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 91% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 26.59 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Wisselmead; 1 road is major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, trade, industry, poor, racial, and shops.

Government [-]

Wisselmead is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Wisselmead are often seen as virtuous and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Wisselmead in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Wisselmead is ruled by President Davry Chrisngton. The President has been in power for years and is honored by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.61% of the population (282 adults).

Military [-]

Wisselmead has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 6195 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 3327 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 309 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and destroyed barrier, Wisselmead is badly fortified. Wisselmead fighters are much loved for their use of curved swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wisselmead is currently good.

Resources [-]

Wisselmead is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial crow murders that are feared by unicorns. Alaartinne Goldenbough said the locals speak of a chest containing rubies in a nearby pit.
  • A creepy shrine inhabited by vampire cormorants that are avoided by zombies.
  • Scorpion beds that are feared by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum buried near there.
  • A new mine inhabited by vampire kangaroos that are hunted by vampires.
  • Kangaroo mobs that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Plentiful carnivorous caterpillar nests that are avoided by children. Baiina Darkcaller said somoeone said someone found bags of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Fresh palm oil harvests that are avoided by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a witch stalked the swamps during the summer solstice. People say that the witch will ask for your help, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Wisselmead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Joes Davfield.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Serel Stoutwick to learn more.
  • cheese tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Raaser Spiritsplitter for more details.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Tudet Damnstomach for more information.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bracelet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Fal Honortender.
  • Help Wanted: I have gremlins in my basement, plz halp! A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Wiz Cogglebolt if interested.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Alehialas Nightears to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. May include some hazards. Contact Jame Bartoleton.
  • 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.
  • Help Needed: Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Bemaida Curlyward.
  • rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Special attire required. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ceera.
  • Bored? carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Gaeleniyn Duskriver.

People [-]

The people in Wisselmead are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Booeras Earthmist is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned plasterer. She appears smitten.
  • Kuonrus Bloodis is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled sage. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Tolgoldne Healthyshadow is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent maidservant. He appears idealistic.
  • Lobor Wavetower is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre baker. He appears cautious.
  • Malgolddo Roadgalow is an androgynous halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled shoemaker. It appears jesterly.
  • Yorrun Blackship is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked plasterer. He appears nihilistic.
  • Amaborndo Underlady is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a mocked tilemaker. She appears sick.
  • Tohmax Sumhoof is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a mocked handyman. He appears xenophobic.
  • Falgrim Thornstoat is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent woodseller. He appears forgetful.
  • Kuonverani Domhoof is an androgynous minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent woodcarver. It appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Drorim Paperneck is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled blacksmith. He appears pacifistic.
  • Rinina Borochaser is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled miller. She appears efficient.
  • Toshoren Swiftsoult is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled messenger. He appears efficient.
  • Gorond Dullhand is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled harness maker. He appears prejudiced.
  • Cyrtred Bregbreaker is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled sage. He appears resentful.
  • Per Leabridge is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a skilled harness maker. He appears contrarian.
  • Ama Margage is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted soldier. He appears prejudiced.
  • Calinorgath Mistnon is an androgynous minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted hatmaker. It appears lonely.
  • Barond Oilaxe is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre cheesemaker. She appears trusting.
  • Grimbor Goodguard is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled tailor. He appears apologetic.
  • Grimril Bronzeguard is a female deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. She appears resentful.
  • Barnir Warchest is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled bleacher. He appears authoritarian.
  • Hildo Cottonwind is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bleacher. He appears patronizing.
  • Loag Ratsmasher is a female deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. She appears fashion concious.
  • Elly Springwind is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted barber. She appears chatty.
  • Kuonule Cloudmane is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted vintner. She appears shifty.
  • Snorgin Armorsmasher is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent watercarrier. He appears forgetful.
  • El Talltender is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled cutler. He appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Yap, an intimidated male kobold. He is an aristocrat who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Adakon Lightguard, a pacifistic female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Grinvy, a jolly female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Obgbogh Bonesnapper, a chatty female orc. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Malilly Hillbrother, a forbidding female halfling. She is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Dones Bernaing, a chatty female half-elf. She is a bard who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Abadal Marbleguard, a patriotic female deep dwarf. She is a ranger who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Mervy, a mocking male mindflayer. He is a cleric who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Nhok Neckripper, a spiteful female half-orc. She is an expert who is doing something questionable.
  • Shok Armsnapper, a smitten female orc. She is a paladin who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Naromn Foulslay, a fatalistic male hobgoblin. He is an expert who is following rumors of riches.
  • Bedo Overtaunt, a grieving male halfling. He is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Elnalssa Myrthshadow, a vengeful male elf. He is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Sszpair, a lovelorn female mindflayer. She is an adept who is finding work as a spy.
  • Elvarinne Bladebreeze, a melancholy male half-elf. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Donry VanWiltone, an unreliable female half-elf. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wisselmead:

  • The Mulled Pot Beer Garden [+]
  • The Fiery Yawning Shoppe [+]
  • The Salty Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Refuge Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Grizzly Cloak Wharf [+]
  • The Lazy Wagon Wainwright [+]
  • The Wiley Goblins Shoppe [+]
  • The Fumbling Rouge Fine Books [+]
  • The Red Jane Public Jail [+]
  • The Burning Monk Postal Service [+]
  • The Dripping Pig Herbalist [+]
  • The Whistling Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Glaring Cat Inc. [+]
  • The Snoring Twins Healing House [+]
  • The Mulled Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Short Cavern Book Smith [+]
  • The Dew Paladin Guard House [+]
  • The Blind Oarhouse Shop [+]
  • The Dancing Baiter Whorehouse [+]
  • The Wrong Flask Waste Site [+]
  • The Severed Octopus Candle Maker [+]
  • The Master Baiter Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Hungry Monkey House of Law [+]
  • The Elven Dwarves Vault [+]
  • The Lost Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Cup Fabrics [+]
  • The Colored Wagonhouse Dry Goods [+]
  • The Gutted Crow Leather Goods [+]