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Welcome to Lakeman City!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,165
  • Children: 37.60% (438)
  • Elderly: 6.18% (72)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,136 half-elf (97.5%)
  • 17 other (1.4%)
  • 12 gnome (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 139 Residences

Summary [-]

Lakeman City is a small town in the Calasak District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,167/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Lakeman City has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Lakeman City sees a binary star overhead: Lur, a large brown star and Men, a large yellow star. Lakeman City also has a single moon: Himala, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed rubble stockade that is 1 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 4 roads leading to Lakeman City; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, and wealthy.

Government [-]

Lakeman City 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 horribly inefficient. Officials in Lakeman City are often seen as virtuous and the policies are respected. The political influence of Lakeman City in the region is broadening due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Lakeman City is ruled by Governor Yip. The Governor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.46% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Lakeman City has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 171 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 84 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and destroyed stockade, Lakeman City is reasonably well fortified. Lakeman City fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lakeman City is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Lakeman City is known for the following resources:

  • An old battle field inhabited by carnivorous cormorants that are hunted by wenches. Rumors tell of bags of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • A blessed mine inhabited by vampire elephants that are avoided by magic users. Drorun Armorship said one might dig up piles of penis sheathes hidden around somewhere.
  • Dangerous spider clusters that are hunted by witches. Rumors tell of a stash of kitten mittens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a wizard named Tilg stalked the region during a red moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Villagers say that if you face her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Once upon a time, the constable of Barnary Vernon lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day Kyruri Stonecaller the minotaur took over the town. The constable tried to stop the minotaur, but failed miserably. Along came a goblin named Kun Ogrewiser, who was an expert bowman. Kun had an idea to slay the minotaur by killing the minotaur while he slept. When Kun Ogrewiser faced the minotaur, Kun Ogrewiser tricked Kyruri Stonecaller.

Events [-]

Lakeman City is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Missing painting. We suspect carniverous butterflies are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Yeral ahn Yerzor.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Nbun Evilstomach.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will pay in gold. Contact S'hoorzor se Gheal.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yerzin heh Ghezin.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Tulrette Cobblegadget.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Done Francsone for more information.
  • Need a change of pace? Zol has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Pri'k'morn for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Guap Eaglesnout.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghessen heh Khalal to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Done Jameridge.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kiap Bearmane if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Lakeman City accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elaartlas Lightmane is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent baker. He appears scattered.
  • Bab Triggerblast is an androgynous gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled maidservant. It appears embittered.
  • Nin Thermojet is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled bather. He appears forbidding.
  • Danic Rosener is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent apothecary. She appears attentive.
  • Hallenava Goldstryke is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned blacksmith. She appears solemn.
  • Gildan Triggertonk is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent trader. She appears thick.
  • Gavnk Triggercog is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted ropemaker. He appears scattered.
  • Jun Fusejet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled librarian. He appears solemn.
  • Errigtars Baequistalker is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a legendary artist. She appears resentful.
  • Wiz Wizzbun is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent physician. She appears outlandish.
  • Done Colorth is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent beer seller. She appears patronizing.
  • Elnalaen Maernsight is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. He appears battle-ready.
  • Done Colton is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary tailor. He appears drunken.
  • Deltanae Hawkform is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled magic dealer. He appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Anlak, a homesick female troglodyte. She is a warrior who is finding work as a spy.
  • Barnir Feasthall, an unreliable female dwarf. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Murm Metalwiser, an attentive female oddball. She is a fighter who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Xubok Ironhost, a jolly female hobgoblin. She is a warrior who is seeing the world.
  • Rbuk Brainwiser, a drunken female bugbear. She is a warrior who is traveling with an important person.
  • Pogrin Curlyburrow, a nihilistic female halfling. She is a rogue who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Ghabel Boarnut, a gluttonous female ogre. She is an expert who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Allirette Wizzwink, a treasure-obsessed female gnome. She is a paladin who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lakeman City:

  • The Flaming Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Crooked Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Great Bucket Scabbards [+]
  • The Lascivious Lion Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Crate Shoes [+]
  • The Boiling Peacock Fish House [+]
  • The Divine Thug Healers [+]
  • The Gelded Turkey High School [+]
  • The Purple Wolfhound Arena [+]
  • The Drifting Horse House [+]
  • The Crossed Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Axehandle Sheath Store [+]
  • The Crossed Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Wandering Giant Furs [+]