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Welcome to Kirton!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,680
  • Children: 10.33% (380)
  • Elderly: 25.73% (947)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,702 half-dwarf (73.4%)
  • 799 half-orc (21.7%)
  • 118 dwarf (3.2%)
  • 61 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 122 Businesses
  • 515 Specialists
  • 365 Residences

Summary [-]

Kirton is a large town in the Umbdinubia District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,651/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Kirton 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 strong and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Kirton sees a trinary star overhead: Benon, an average red star; Uunuri, a large white star; and Luxan, a large orange star. Kirton also has a single moon: Thele, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified rubble stockade that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.07 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Kirton; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, middleclass, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Kirton is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Kirton are often seen as resolute and the policies are respected. The political influence of Kirton in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Kirton is ruled by Commander Kiap Eagletooth. The Commander has been in power for many years and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Kirton has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 469 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 248 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 18 (4%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and fortified stockade, Kirton is excellently fortified. Kirton fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Kirton is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Kirton is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed battle field inhabited by carnivorous scorpions that are feared by vampires.
  • Scarce hemp fields that are avoided by zombies. Abarim Moonbarrel said the locals speak of a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Berry patches that are hunted by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Wizeno's Rose, a possessed rose with the ability to summon angels. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In the olden days, the constable of Carrollag lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a dragon named Blopne took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to kill Blopne, but were caught. Along came Sertek Orstalker the minotaur, who was an expert bowman. Sertek had the thought to slay the dragon by using magic to banish it. When Sertek Orstalker faced the dragon, Sertek Orstalker defeated Blopne and was killed in the process.
  • In olden times, a hag stalked the countryside at dusk. People say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • A long time ago, an old man haunted the world. Villagers say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • In times gone by, the constable of Grand Salsna lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day a vampire named Khalal teh S'hoorzin kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Dones Giacoerley, who was a sneaky thief. Dones had a plan to trick the vampire by making a wager with Khalal teh S'hoorzin. When Dones Giacoerley faced the vampire, Dones Giacoerley tricked Khalal teh S'hoorzin and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Kirton is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Merrall for more details.
  • Bored? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Danry Chrisne.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. References required. Contact Kil'ith.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Donic Stancombe.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. Contact James Morden.
  • Needed: I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Ilvarthil Golddawn.
  • Help Needed: grog tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'herzor ahn Ghessen.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gkutzar Ironrender for more information.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Must be a quick learner. Reward available. Contact Cees.
  • Balbin Hawkmace has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zhobdut Skullsnapper.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mickes Braridge.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Adaartinne Dawnsun.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Balgan Lightningcoin if interested.

People [-]

The people in Kirton hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adabul Crunchfoot is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent timberwright. He appears boastful.
  • Barnir Brightshield is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled banker. She appears impatient.
  • Micke Whitewicz is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned banker. He appears solemn.
  • Dan Roberter is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary ropemaker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Grimag Amberblood is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent priest. She appears vengeful.
  • Durbul Sunbreeches is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent teamster. She appears prejudiced.
  • Jam Francewicz is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent apothecary. He appears battle-ready.
  • Dav Baran is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled good samaritan. He appears xenophobic.
  • Dones Berter is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent weaver. She appears attentive.
  • Yordin Blacktunnel is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled cartwright. He appears jaded.
  • Grozg Skullkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled herbalist. She appears thick.
  • Nokag Armcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled astrologer. He appears homesick.
  • Jo Chainson is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bookbinder. She appears smug.
  • Doney Morsford is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. She appears melancholy.
  • Grundin Crunchplate is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent teacher. He appears cautious.
  • Gorrun Jetmolder is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent tilemaker. She appears jesterly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Filvartel Sunmight, an insecure female elf. She is a cleric who is finding work as a healer.
  • Per Quickgoat, an intimidated male halfling. He is an expert who is doing something impossible.
  • Fillenava Myrthfeather, a deluded female half-elf. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Belvarssa Shadowrose, a flirtatious female half-elf. She is a barbarian who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Sernell Waterdrum, a jesterly male halfling. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Arbor Mithrilstomach, a gosipy male half-dwarf. He is a cleric who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Brogar Forgehair, a treasure-obsessed female half-dwarf. She is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Kirton:

  • The Marbled Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Kettles Supplies [+]
  • The Wobbly Hops Hostel [+]
  • The Smithy Rouge Shop [+]
  • The Randy Cup Group [+]
  • The Dreaming Elves Clinic [+]
  • The Cardinal Devil Farms [+]
  • The Stumpy Heart General Merchandise [+]
  • The Wrong Elves Garbage Lot [+]
  • The Mad Beer Word Smiths [+]
  • The Frosted Hen Shop [+]
  • The Twin Maiden Shoppe [+]
  • The Wandering Monk Furs [+]
  • The Plaid Crow Hostel [+]
  • The Forsaken Willow General Store [+]