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Welcome to Mount Falkwater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 518
  • Children: 16.99% (88)
  • Elderly: 20.85% (108)

Racial Breakdown

  • 430 human (83%)
  • 87 half-orc (16.7%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 62 Residences

Summary [-]

Mount Falkwater is a small village in the Sarranep Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (921/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Mount Falkwater has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Mount Falkwater sees a single star overhead: Men, a small yellow star. Mount Falkwater also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for generations and an imposing black hole that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified mud brick palisade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.84 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Mount Falkwater; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, middleclass, shops, and slums.

Government [-]

Mount Falkwater 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 surprisingly skillful. Officials in Mount Falkwater are often seen as honorable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Mount Falkwater in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Mount Falkwater is ruled by President Goap Boarmane. The President has been in power for decades and is ridiculed by the people. There is public opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.16% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Mount Falkwater has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 75 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 34 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and fortified palisade, Mount Falkwater is moderately fortified. Mount Falkwater fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Mount Falkwater is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Mount Falkwater is known for the following resources:

  • Primal amber mines that are frequented by locals. One might dig up a chest containing silver in a well.
  • Timber plantations that are visited frequently by magic users. One might dig up piles of kitten mittens buried near there.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by wild chinchillas that are frequented by children.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, the constable of Grisers lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Kigan Oaknut the demon stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to kill Kigan Oaknut, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Done Matville, who was a skilled storyteller. Done had a plan to trick the demon by using magic to banish it. When Done Matville faced the demon, Done Matville banished Kigan Oaknut.
  • Years ago, the royals of Earlrun lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Thradoz Moknor the vampire kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to stop the vampire, but failed miserably. Along came a lonely bugbear named Nbub Metalkill, who was a valiant knight. Nbub had a plan to trick the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Nbub Metalkill faced the vampire, Nbub Metalkill defeated Thradoz Moknor.
  • In the olden days, a hag stalked the fields every six years and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Once upon a time, a cyclops named Krabbarz stalked the town when the wind blows from the south. Commoners say that if you confront it, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Mount Falkwater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Guild membership required. Contact Hallenlleu Goldglow.
  • Needed: Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Gargan Doughcask.
  • Help! Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Alavariyn Melithform to learn more.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghugguh Backnor.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Erinose Domrunner.
  • Wanted: Xtot Bigmouth has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghrig.
  • Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Guk Bearfang.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tomatoes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jo Robertield if interested.

People [-]

The people in Mount Falkwater despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Nogb Mokbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked astrologer. He appears mocking.
  • Joic MacMartiworth is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre banker. He appears guilty.
  • Dav Beridge is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears impatient.
  • Danic Matster is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled lawyer. She appears gosipy.
  • Tabg Backcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mocked woodworker. He appears jesterly.
  • Rrabbogh Headsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted magic dealer. He appears melancholy.
  • Jamry Stanton is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears helpful.
  • Tazzog Armcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. She appears jaded.
  • Mick Andrick is a female human who is known in the region as being a gifted sheriff. She appears fatalistic.
  • Davey Cascombe is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent lawyer. She appears mopey.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jamry Southwell, an impatient male human. He is a warrior who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Dav VanBurter, a nervous female human. She is a warrior who is seeking dishonest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Mount Falkwater:

  • The Twisted Beer Shop [+]
  • The Fiery Princess Shop [+]
  • The Murdered Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Lazy Halflings Shop [+]
  • The Wet Axe Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Flaming Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Flask Magic Shop [+]
  • The Deepwater Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Rock Bath House [+]
  • The Weary Heart Rugs [+]