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Welcome to Delphdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,316
  • Children: 41.49% (546)
  • Elderly: 3.50% (46)

Racial Breakdown

  • 545 half-orc (41.4%)
  • 394 dwarf (29.9%)
  • 208 gnome (15.8%)
  • 98 human (7.4%)
  • 70 elf (5.3%)
  • 1 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 143 Specialists
  • 171 Residences

Summary [-]

Delphdew is a small town in the Sarran Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,750/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Delphdew has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally hot with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Delphdew sees a binary star overhead: Uuc, an average orange star and Luj, an average white star. Delphdew also has a single moon: Sinometheus, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for all eternity, a massive black hole that has been around for millenia, and an imposing supernova that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered sandstone palisade that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.94 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Delphdew; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Delphdew is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Delphdew are often seen as on the take and the policies are despised. The political influence of Delphdew in the region is improving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Delphdew is ruled by Prince Kzet Darkhowl. The Prince has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.67% of the population (22 adults).

Military [-]

Delphdew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 197 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and battered palisade, Delphdew is properly fortified. Delphdew fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Delphdew is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Delphdew is known for the following resources:

  • A magical fort inhabited by defenseless elephants that are frequented by locals.
  • Abundant tame cobra quivers that are hunted by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a stash of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by defenseless parrots that are feared by locals.
  • A haunted gazebo inhabited by tame elephants that are frequented by children. Bot said one might find a chest containing iron maidens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, a cyclops named Gkutog stalked the fields during the summer solstice. Villagers say that if you touch him, you will be stricken deaf unless you complete a quest.

Events [-]

Delphdew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Waeter.
  • Help Needed: Someone stole my shovel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ulorin Tinsword.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen valuables. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yap.
  • arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Klonvy.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. Contact Aesriginne Killestar.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Guild membership required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tuduk Oozemouth for more details.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Throgan Platinumfighter.
  • Required: Jamic Roberterley has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Briville if intrigued.
  • Missing goat. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yerssen ahn Yerzin.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Blubb Mokbreaker.
  • Help Wanted: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jam Goodling for further details.

People [-]

The people in Delphdew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ilartinne Norresinger is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent collier. She appears smug.
  • Ilylenanae Softoak is a male elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled woodseller. He appears loud.
  • Hamgan Triggerwink is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled interpreter. She appears egotistical.
  • Joic Stogton is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled sculptor. She appears healthy.
  • Gorril Platinummoor is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary professor. She appears worrying.
  • Abagin Steelship is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre pastrycook. She appears giddy.
  • Ilyhiaanae Goldbow is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent handyman. He appears nosy.
  • Donry Feres is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a mocked woodworker. He appears pacifistic.
  • Ozbb Headkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre watercarrier. She appears nervous.
  • Grumkon Smokegrieve is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled potter. She appears conspirational.
  • Carxie Gyrogadget is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted wine seller. She appears guarded.
  • Filellthil Morningsky is a female elf who is known in the city as being a renowned scribe. She appears pious.
  • Garbul Darkbread is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled ropemaker. He appears guarded.
  • Ningles Tinkergauge is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent entertainer. She appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Chaelltel Wolfleaf, a pious female drow. She is an adept who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Khalal fe S'hooral, a scattered male lizardfolk. He is a rogue who is doing something secret.
  • Not, a trusting male kobold. He is a rogue who is traveling with a circus.
  • Hecariius Sumbreaker, a smug androgynous minotaur. It is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Xrerm Dreadslay, a xenophobic male goblin. He is a rogue who is here to buy supplies.
  • Tilg, a healthy female troglodyte. She is a paladin who is doing something secret.
  • Haavarlleu Freanidawn, a sick female drow. She is an expert who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Ceeraz, a trusting female troglodyte. She is a fighter who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Dan Braford, a solemn female half-elf. She is a rogue who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Delphdew:

  • The Raging Clowns Arena [+]
  • The Fired Flame [+]
  • The Bottomless Beauty Sport House [+]
  • The Open Priest Bows R Us [+]
  • The Dreaming Iron Clinic [+]
  • The Wiley Fireplace Shop [+]
  • The Flabby Mead [+]
  • The Mangy Thug Translations [+]
  • The Noisy Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Gutted Demon Leather Goods [+]
  • The Wooden Clowns Hostel [+]
  • The Crippled Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Six Kraken Shipyard [+]
  • The Tipsy Monkey Supplies [+]