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Welcome to North Archdun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 854
  • Children: 14.52% (124)
  • Elderly: 22.72% (194)

Racial Breakdown

  • 785 half-elf (91.9%)
  • 27 gnome (3.1%)
  • 16 elf (1.8%)
  • 13 human (1.5%)
  • 13 other (1.5%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 42 Businesses
  • 72 Specialists
  • 107 Residences

Summary [-]

North Archdun is a large village in the Tredinubia County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large village is nominally populated (1,900/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

North Archdun 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 strong and the temperature is generally mild with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

North Archdun sees a single star overhead: Sirek, a small red star. North Archdun also has a single moon: Himala, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing black hole that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed mud brick fortification that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.88 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to North Archdun; no roads are major. The city is lined with pristine dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

North Archdun is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in North Archdun are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are honored. The political influence of North Archdun in the region is negligible due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

North Archdun is ruled by Emperor Rxerm Giantdoom. The Emperor has been in power for mere hours and is respected by the people. There is strong opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.29% of the population (11 adults).

Military [-]

North Archdun has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 123 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 64 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and destroyed fortification, North Archdun is reasonably well fortified. North Archdun fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in North Archdun is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

North Archdun is known for the following resources:

  • Old cocoa bean fields that are visited frequently by gru. Rumors tell of a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful parrot companies that are frequented by witches. Doney Dilman said one might dig up bags of emeralds hidden around somewhere.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by dangerous elephants that are visited frequently by unicorns. Rumors tell of piles of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Rare cocoa bean plantations that are avoided by kittens. Gorrun Paperkiller said somoeone said someone found a stash of saphires in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Donry's Apple, a unique apple with the power to disappear on its own. It was last seen years ago.
  • Long ago, a serial killer named Besta wandered the woods at dusk and was drawn towards acts of greed. People say that if you touch her, you will never be seen again.
  • In the olden days, a Pooka roamed the region. Commoners say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Waevy's Lasso, a magical lasso with the power to grant wishes. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Once upon a time, a demon named Dubel lingered in the streets. People say that if you hear her, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

North Archdun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Gozra.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Gobal Bearsnout.
  • Wanted: Missing statue. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Discretion required. Contact Jo Gilster if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Xodok Damnmouth.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. No previous experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilylenava Myrthstrike.
  • I have squirrels in my basement, plz halp! Discretion required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Abatiyn Spiritseeker.
  • Looking for work? toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Goap Boarroot.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Aesartai Dryeareye to learn more.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Codana Longrunner for further details.
  • Help! Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Francbrook.

People [-]

The people in North Archdun accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • James Corleton is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled cobbler. He appears smitten.
  • Mick Brinson is a female human who is known in the world as being a gifted artist. She appears jesterly.
  • Delvaranae Moonmoon is a female elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled lawyer. She appears attentive.
  • Jengles Wizzblast is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled wagoneer. He appears mocking.
  • Adalenaen Kinddrake is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mocked salter. He appears flirtatious.
  • Tomwan Geartonk is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled chandler. He appears grieving.
  • Dave MacBartoridge is a male human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. He appears mocking.
  • Donic Goodley is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre saddler. He appears forgetful.
  • Delvarava Melithsight is a female elf who is known in the region as being a decent bounty hunter. She appears chatty.
  • Jam Robertston is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scabbardmaker. She appears accusatory.
  • Larhiaiyn Oakcloak is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned soldier. He appears sick.
  • Ertava Starsing is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent cobbler. He appears beligerent.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Thosh Skullkiller, a patronizing male half-orc. He is a cleric who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Uk Rockmane, an outlandish male ogre. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Zomd Greatrot, a gosipy female goblin. She is an aristocrat who is doing something questionable.
  • James Sheorth, a vengeful male human. He is an aristocrat who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Hogunk Headnor The Brave, a shifty female bugbear. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Halvarinne Riftgrove, an attentive androgynous elf. It is an adept who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Zatzog Skullcrusher, an intimidating female orc. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in North Archdun:

  • The Yellow Lion Waste Site [+]
  • The Thirsty Hall Temple [+]
  • The Honest Flame Shoppe [+]
  • The Bottomless Badger Leatherworks [+]
  • The Ugly Maiden Designs [+]
  • The Drunken Beauty Jewelers [+]
  • The Cardinal Hole Farmers Market [+]
  • The Stinking Crow Sculptures [+]
  • The Laughing Iron Hatters [+]
  • The Mangy House Shop [+]
  • The Merry Wine Brewery [+]
  • The Glaring Princess Inc. [+]