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Welcome to Fernwood!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 29,107
  • Children: 11.40% (3,318)
  • Elderly: 25.00% (7,276)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,575 mindflayer (43.2%)
  • 11,672 half-elf (40.1%)
  • 3,260 dwarf (11.2%)
  • 728 lycanthrope (2.5%)
  • 321 kobold (1.1%)
  • 292 deep dwarf (1%)
  • 259 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 10 Districts
  • 536 Businesses
  • 4,490 Specialists
  • 3,442 Residences

Summary [-]

Fernwood is a metropolis in the Outer Britkry District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,352/sq km), covers 0.99 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1122 meters.

Climate [-]

Fernwood has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Fernwood sees a single star overhead: Krox, a large yellow star. Fernwood also has a double moon: Proka, an average pale yellow moon and Chado, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid stone barrier that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 4.59 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Fernwood; 1 road is major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, education, military, wealthy, entertainment, trade, industry, civic, poor, and shops.

Government [-]

Fernwood 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in Fernwood are often seen as reasonable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Fernwood in the region is wilting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Fernwood is ruled by President Yorgar Coralchisel. The President has been in power for several years and is mocked by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (158 adults).

Military [-]

Fernwood has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3929 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1819 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 196 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and solid barrier, Fernwood is terribly fortified. Fernwood fighters are much loved for their use of swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Fernwood is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Fernwood is known for the following resources:

  • Tame kangaroo mobs that are feared by townspeople.
  • Plentiful fruit fields that are avoided by locals.
  • Dragon wiers that are avoided by wenches. Nbegd Foulmurder said the locals speak of a chest containing saphires buried near there.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by vampire spiders that are frequented by vampires.
  • A magical fort inhabited by tame kangaroos that are avoided by witches. Dromrog Mokcracker said somoeone said someone found bags of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the constable of Laclanding Crest thrived. Things were always nice, but one day a wizard named Elhra took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the wizard, but were caught. Along came a hero named Khalzor fe Khalzor, who was an expert bowman. Khalzor had the thought to slay the wizard by using magic to banish it. When Khalzor fe Khalzor faced the wizard, Khalzor fe Khalzor killed the wizard and was killed in the process.
  • Legends tell of Daney's Fiddle, a legendary fiddle with the ability to make someone speak the truth. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In days gone by, a ghoul named Sszrc lingered in the woods. Some say that if you face him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Some time ago, the townsfolk of Earlanding Pines lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Meride the murderer stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to kill Meride, but failed miserably. Along came a human named Jo Whitetone, who was a skilled storyteller. Jo had a plan to trick the murderer by killing the murderer while he slept. When Jo Whitetone faced the murderer, Jo Whitetone tricked Meride and was killed in the process.
  • In olden times, a demon named Porkaro stalked the fields. They say that if you touch him, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Fernwood is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must not smell. Reward available. Contact Don Smithmell for more information.
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tmadr Laughshredder.
  • Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zhugb Bonenor The Strong.
  • artifact tester wanted. Special attire required. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Jory Robertmell.
  • Ser Trillsall has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tromn Nightgloom.
  • Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Elhra.
  • Need a change of pace? rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Jit.
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hewva Electrocog.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jory Antoning.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be clean. Contact Hamgles Wobbcog for more details.
  • Needed: I have darkmantles in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rinok Entrasoult.
  • Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Delomdar Oatspire.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Ssztra.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Special attire required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Durdor Stormhunter.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Porkaro for further details.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Zoten Bladerot.
  • Looking for something new? I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Porra.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Astereras Domkan if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Guild membership required. Contact Adarigtel Stillstalker.
  • Required: rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact Broril Saltfoot.
  • Missing holy symbol. We suspect lizards are the culprit. No previous experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zunk Metalcutter.

People [-]

The people in Fernwood are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Martier is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent social worker. He appears fashion concious.
  • Abaril Silverkeg is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears unreliable.
  • Davey Chrisll is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled good samaritan. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Danic Sheman is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. He appears smug.
  • Micke Giacoinson is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled collier. He appears guilty.
  • Vaz is a female kobold who is known in the region as being a mediocre jeweler. She appears nihilistic.
  • Morbul Jetbreaker is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled tanner. He appears pious.
  • Drobin Tigervault is a female deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled painter. She appears cautious.
  • Joic Goodon is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent doctor. She appears guilty.
  • Joic Frantt is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a decent plasterer. She appears flirtatious.
  • Dav Andrehews is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a decent scribe. She appears deluded.
  • Huthul is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted professor. He appears jaded.
  • Faelaninne Darkoak is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent chickenbutcher. She appears mocking.
  • Throgar Stormstream is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre cooper. He appears flirtatious.
  • Balgar Earthbridge is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled harness maker. She appears homesick.
  • Harre is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted scabbardmaker. She appears pacifistic.
  • Trellide is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled deputy. He appears vengeful.
  • Elrigiyn Spiritdawn is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled herbalist. He appears drunken.
  • Danic Simonill is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled sculptor. He appears homesick.
  • Ilylenai Eyllismane is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted handyman. He appears accusatory.
  • Chtupair is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled copyist. He appears resentful.
  • Rap is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled maidservant. She appears contrarian.
  • Garbul Orangebellows is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent trader. He appears smug.
  • Yordor Roaraxe is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent cobbler. He appears xenophobic.
  • Dav Kleinnson is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted dyer. He appears patronizing.
  • Lobul Kindbreeches is a female deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tilemaker. She appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ilrigiyn Hawkeye, an unreliable male drow. He is a warrior who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Hupair, a scattered androgynous mindflayer. It is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Mor Nightdamn, a mocking female bugbear. She is a bard who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Xodoten Evilcutter, a territorial male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Kub Damnfury, a violent male goblin. He is an expert who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Abatssa Rilynnriver, a healthy male elf. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Elarttars Melithmane, a greedy male drow. He is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Porkaro, a cautious female troglodyte. She is a barbarian who is finding a missing heir.
  • Azrun Youngmist, a conspirational female minotaur. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Ulrin Brightmug, a violent female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing parent.
  • Brokon Ivoryfounder, a drunken female dwarf. She is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Habg Legsnapper, a forgetful female half-orc. She is a fighter who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Joes Barley, a lovelorn female half-dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Foshra Thundervidol, a contrarian male minotaur. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Zit, an intimidating male kobold. He is a druid who is here to buy spices.
  • Gashub Backcrusher, a forbidding male half-orc. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Caver Youngmarr, a nihilistic male minotaur. He is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Fernwood:

  • The Lonely Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Days Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Knife Force [+]
  • The Elven Kettles Vault [+]
  • The Fawning Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Turkey General Mechandise [+]
  • The Crossed Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Drinking Frog House [+]
  • The Gritty Wig Wharf [+]
  • The Dew Frogs City Guard [+]
  • The Slaughtered Axe Charity [+]
  • The Puking Bunch Locksmith [+]
  • The Drowned Crate Jewelers [+]
  • The Great Jade Sheath Store [+]
  • The Tattered Beer Hall [+]
  • The Flabby Axehandle . [+]
  • The Blue Halflings Scribe [+]
  • The Voluptuous Grog Meats [+]
  • The White Thug Inc. [+]
  • The Slippery Darkroot Cloth [+]
  • The Dry Grog Shop [+]
  • The Robber Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Singing Ulcer Shoppe [+]
  • The Fired Flame [+]
  • The Burly Dragon Leatherworks [+]
  • The Wandering Dragon Furs [+]