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Welcome to Ailduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 24,484
  • Children: 37.30% (9,132)
  • Elderly: 6.50% (1,591)

Racial Breakdown

  • 10,602 mindflayer (43.3%)
  • 8,007 deep dwarf (32.7%)
  • 1,984 human (8.1%)
  • 1,763 halfling (7.2%)
  • 1,323 lizardfolk (5.4%)
  • 784 minotaur (3.2%)
  • 21 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 453 Businesses
  • 3,757 Specialists
  • 3,102 Residences

Summary [-]

Ailduk is a metropolis in the Central Britlak District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,357/sq km), covers 0.83 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1028 meters.

Climate [-]

Ailduk has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Ailduk sees a single star overhead: Krorol, an average yellow star. Ailduk also has a double moon: Prodi, a large light blue moon and Chado, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a magically reinforced oak barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.39 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

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

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, trade, prison, and professional.

Government [-]

Ailduk 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 effective overall. Officials in Ailduk are often seen as virtuous and the policies are revered. The political influence of Ailduk in the region is steadfast due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Ailduk is ruled by Prince Tgok Ironbone. The Prince has been in power for mere hours and is respected by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (133 adults).

Military [-]

Ailduk has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3305 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1775 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 173 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and magically reinforced barricade, Ailduk is terribly fortified. Ailduk fighters are much loved for their use of curved swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ailduk is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Ailduk is known for the following resources:

  • Magical carnivorous dragon wiers that are hunted by zombies. One might dig up a stash of emeralds in a dungeon.
  • Substantial carnivorous bee hives that are feared by locals. Hecarirun Wildsplitter said rumors tell of piles of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Bountiful vegetable patches that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by poisonous beavers that are visited frequently by locals.
  • Many magic pigment deposits that are feared by townspeople. Adarun Grandeye said rumors tell of a stash of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Defenseless woodpecker descents that are frequented by locals.
  • Dangerous ape troops that are hunted by locals. One might dig up a chest containing diamonds in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, an old man wandered the world and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Commoners say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Way back when, a minotaur named S'herzor roamed the streets. Commoners say that if you touch him, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Ailduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Warrior seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Pobal Boarmane for further details.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Blopair.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mick Roseling.
  • grog tester wanted. References required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Khalzin ahn Ghessen for more information.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Faehiaanae Eyllissworn for further details.
  • Needed: Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Morrim Stormmug if intrigued.
  • Bored? Missing tomatoes. We suspect squirrels are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Haalenaen Winterrose.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Namm Neckbreaker.
  • Commoner seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Be Weatherwax.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Experienced professionals only. Contact Daap Bearclaw.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Jam Starough for more information.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Reward is a secret. Contact Rugezn Oozemouth to learn more.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect rats are the culprit. Must submit to background check. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Balbor Barleyhunter for more details.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dan Stoin.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grendaas Earthrunner if intrigued.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of Cerobleh. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mickes Stahews.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xuus Laughbone.
  • Someone stole my gemstone. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Wot if interested.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Porlak.
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Falrin Crystalfoot to learn more.
  • Help! Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Safety not guaranteed. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bromd Darkfury.

People [-]

The people in Ailduk are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Trellide is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a decent entertainer. She appears xenophobic.
  • Khalssen se Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a skilled scribe. He appears loud.
  • Yerssen se Ghezin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled mason. She appears contrarian.
  • Zurgun Riverkos is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a gifted stablehand. He appears quiet.
  • Thardon Ornon is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent saddler. He appears lonely.
  • Po Littlemidge is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent outfitter. She appears lonely.
  • Ada Highshadow is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent glassmaker. She appears outlandish.
  • Khalzin seh Khalzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled barber. He appears gosipy.
  • Mickry Brine is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned apothecary. She appears beligerent.
  • Adaildo Brownfur is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned alchemist. She appears thick.
  • Fal Scatterfox is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled watercarrier. She appears skeptical.
  • Fluide is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tavern. She appears vengeful.
  • Tekula Eaglecloud is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled smith. She appears cowed.
  • Dav Stanter is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked chickenbutcher. He appears embittered.
  • Garmir Papersmelter is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scabbardmaker. He appears unreliable.
  • Thordor Crystalmail is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled maidservant. He appears attentive.
  • Grumdin Wavefounder is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked blacksmith. He appears guarded.
  • Tol Goodwind is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent good samaritan. She appears forbidding.
  • Dagstar Lagranstrider is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled harness maker. He appears patriotic.
  • Galdkillian Icegath is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a decent teamster. She appears authoritarian.
  • Thzzrc is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a skilled butcher. He appears impatient.
  • Sszvy is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled coach driver. She appears cautious.
  • Khalssen se Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a mediocre apothecary. She appears authoritarian.
  • Yerssen seh Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a mocked locksmith. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Ponell Marbread is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a renowned ship captain. He appears intimidating.
  • Waeth is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled shipwright. He appears forgetful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Antonsford, a solemn female half-orc. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Tilra, a grieving male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Davey Whitewicz, a patronizing female half-elf. She is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Wot, an attentive male kobold. He is an expert who is following a message from an angel.
  • Argan Broadsmith, a territorial female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Ghazug Moksnapper, an idealistic female orc. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Jenxie Thermoblast, a cautious male gnome. He is an expert who is finding a missing friend.
  • Jit, a grieving female kobold. She is an aristocrat who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Jo Staden, a gluttonous female half-dwarf. She is a paladin who is seeing the world.
  • Bedo Slowswan, a deluded male halfling. He is a fighter who is seeing the world.
  • Xuerm Laughdeath, an efficient male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Ama Moonman, a loud female halfling. She is a fighter who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Daney Benhews, a spiteful female half-orc. She is an adept who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Don Smithgton, a vengeful male human. He is a bard who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Elaelltel Tyrneawatch, an intimidated female half-elf. She is a druid who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Daves VanDavore, a chatty female human. She is a bard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Chariglas Duskrunner, an unreliable female elf. She is a sorcerer who is finding work as a healer.
  • Zub Metalgloom, an unreliable female hobgoblin. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ailduk:

  • The Old Beer Fine Bows [+]
  • The Slade Kettles Poor House [+]
  • The Singing Dwarf Ship Repair [+]
  • The Wistful Rose Outlet [+]
  • The Leaping Dragon Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Burly Greyhound Leatherworks [+]
  • The Surly Silver Mercenary [+]
  • The Gelded Crate Secondary School [+]
  • The Drunken Halfling Jewelers [+]
  • The Tired Flask Shoppe [+]
  • The Drunken Ivy Jewelers [+]
  • The Last Cock Hatters [+]
  • The Master Cavern Barrels [+]
  • The Fiery Road Shoppe [+]
  • The Cloven Pony Dry Goods [+]
  • The Salty Greyhound Timberyard [+]
  • The Seven Horse Candle Maker [+]
  • The Green Greyhound Pottery House [+]
  • The Beefy Fireplace Shoppe [+]
  • The Fermented Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Wanton Axehandle Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Drowned Monkey Jewelers [+]
  • The Broken Cesspit Leatherworks [+]
  • The Deadly Monkey House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Whirling Boar Butchers [+]
  • The Cardinal Dog Farms [+]