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Welcome to Acktle!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 166
  • Children: 35.54% (59)
  • Elderly: 7.23% (12)

Racial Breakdown

  • 113 troglodyte (68%)
  • 52 mindflayer (31.3%)
  • 1 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 22 Residences

Summary [-]

Acktle is a hamlet in the Capman Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (468/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Acktle has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Acktle sees a single star overhead: Won, an average yellow star. Acktle also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Acktle; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy and trade.

Government [-]

Acktle is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in Acktle are often seen as honorable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Acktle in the region is receding due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Acktle is ruled by President Kibal Eaglenut. The President has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.60% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Acktle has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 23 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 11 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Acktle is tolerably fortified. Acktle fighters are respected for their use of Javelins in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Acktle is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Acktle is known for the following resources:

  • Huge magic amber deposits that are hunted by magic users. One might dig up piles of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Old timber plantations that are avoided by locals. Jamic Tramtone said rumors tell of bags of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.
  • Vast coconut harvests that are hunted by gru. Don Armcrusher said one might dig up bags of silver in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Sarrus' Bedpan, a special bedpan with the knack to cause others to fall asleep. It was last seen years ago.
  • Legends tell of Ghukum's Sceptre, a unique sceptre with the knack to speak for itself. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Acktle is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dane Rosentt.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Yorbin Silverbellows.
  • Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Must be clean. Contact Ulrun Lumbermansion.
  • whiskey tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Ghaduk Oakbranch to learn more.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Huide.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Balbin Bluetable for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Gilson Electroscope for further details.

People [-]

The people in Acktle despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Thzzter is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent lumberjack. She appears vengeful.
  • Tilzer is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a skilled salter. He appears worrying.
  • Surpraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a renowned shipwright. He appears lonely.
  • Anka is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled forester. She appears melancholy.
  • Elhra is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled furrier. He appears jolly.
  • Tilka is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre beer seller. He appears nervous.
  • Elhg is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a mediocre laborer. He appears patronizing.
  • Ghrig is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. She appears patriotic.
  • Surpra is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a decent entertainer. She appears jaded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Sszrc, a mopey androgynous mindflayer. It is a commoner who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Acktle:

  • The Blue Wig Shop [+]
  • The Tipsy Pipe Supplies [+]
  • The Puking Road Locksmith [+]
  • The Empty Widowers Vault [+]
  • The Fawning Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Weasels Brewery [+]
  • The Beefy Greyhound Shoppe [+]
  • The Victorious Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Glaring Fox Inc. [+]