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Welcome to Callduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 23,223
  • Children: 38.35% (8,906)
  • Elderly: 5.75% (1,335)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,889 mindflayer (55.5%)
  • 9,940 dwarf (42.8%)
  • 394 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 437 Businesses
  • 3,563 Specialists
  • 2,419 Residences

Summary [-]

Callduk is a metropolis in the Markanique District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,205/sq km), covers 0.80 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1009 meters.

Climate [-]

Callduk has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Callduk sees a single star overhead: Krok, a small brown star. Callduk also has a double moon: Prorolite, an average bone white moon and Chadi, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified marble barrier that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.80 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Callduk; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Callduk is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Callduk are often seen as resolute and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Callduk in the region is growing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Callduk is ruled by Prince Teb. The Prince has been in power for a few months and is ridiculed by the people. There is violent opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.53% of the population (122 adults).

Military [-]

Callduk has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3077 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1567 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 153 (5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and fortified barrier, Callduk is terribly fortified. Callduk fighters are much loved for their use of butterfly swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Callduk is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Callduk is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial peacock musters that are hunted by magic users. James Greengan said the locals speak of a stash of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • Unlimited fresh guano banks that are feared by townspeople. Jo Staand said somoeone said someone found piles of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • An old shrine inhabited by tame bees that are visited frequently by wenches. Aleelllleu Evenmoon said one might find a chest containing saphires hidden around somewhere.
  • Defenseless bee hives that are visited frequently by children. One might dig up a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a dragon named Doap wandered the fields once a year and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that if you see her, you will be driven mad.

Events [-]

Callduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will pay in gold. Contact Jam Jameville.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dok Rockbranch.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mkasr Brainhand.
  • I have rats in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Skakon Ivorycoin if intrigued.
  • Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Larlenaen Dirthmoon for more details.
  • Wanted: Bored? Cleric seeks apprentice. Must provide your own transportation. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamry Southnson for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? Bounty for rats, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Elartai Myrthstrike.
  • Need a change of pace? derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jame Whitewood.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Prior experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dav Casttt.
  • I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Klonrc.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Fot.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Contact Cairgas Wildfury.
  • Bored? dungeon goop tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jame Carster to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Perrath Oatbash if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Haalanlleu Ravenwhisper for further details.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Jentsy Cobbletonk.
  • Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'herssen ahn S'herzin.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Reward available. Contact Skamir Dragonslayer.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jory Burson.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will pay in gold. Contact Falbul Leadbreeches.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. References required. Contact Ulbor Armordoor.

People [-]

The people in Callduk hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Falrin Steelbelly is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled tanner. She appears greedy.
  • Master is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a skilled librarian. He appears cautious.
  • Skagan Kindsmasher is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled shipwright. She appears cautious.
  • Blorr is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled priest. She appears unreliable.
  • Snornir Bitterhair is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked watercarrier. He appears outlandish.
  • Disrall is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a legendary mercer. He appears outlandish.
  • Goipne is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre messenger. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Fluter is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a skilled hatmaker. He appears sick.
  • Abarun Oatcairn is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted lumberjack. He appears spiteful.
  • Prarth is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled potter. He appears prejudiced.
  • Pri'k'morn is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a skilled blacksmith. She appears forbidding.
  • Ilix'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted maidservant. She appears embittered.
  • Enm is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a mocked shipwright. She appears worrying.
  • Kilrrl is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cobbler. She appears conspirational.
  • Balbor Oatmace is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent copyist. She appears clumsy.
  • Yorgar Uglycoin is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned teacher. She appears unreliable.
  • Lodin Jadebellows is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent tavern. She appears thick.
  • Adaorin Goldtower is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled maidservant. He appears jesterly.
  • Sszril is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. She appears insecure.
  • Grinrrl is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a mocked weaponsmith. He appears clumsy.
  • Merpne is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled cartwright. He appears patronizing.
  • Flu'ith is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a skilled barber. He appears mocking.
  • Snorkon Broadhall is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Kilvy is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled wine seller. She appears helpful.
  • Garbor Thudguard is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre brewer. He appears jaded.
  • Prarm is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled navigator. He appears spiteful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bornir Deepeye, an egotistical female dwarf. She is a wizard who is seeing the city.
  • Durag Paperbread, an insecure male dwarf. He is a druid who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Bloter, a boastful male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Sszide, a cautious female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Harrr, an efficient male mindflayer. He is an expert who is doing something amazing.
  • Merpne, an outlandish female mindflayer. She is a warrior who is following rumors of riches.
  • Snordin Uglyvein, a giddy male dwarf. He is a wizard who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Thordal Shinyhammer, an impatient male dwarf. He is a bard who is finding work as a spy.
  • Drogan Rustmead, a grieving male dwarf. He is a wizard who is doing something impossible.
  • Grinpne, a jolly male mindflayer. He is a fighter who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Flurr, a prejudiced female mindflayer. She is a bard who is finding work as a healer.
  • Ulnir Starstaff, an apologetic male dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is seeking revenge.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Callduk:

  • The Elven Dwarf Vault [+]
  • The Master Friends Barrels [+]
  • The Lecherous Iron Blowers [+]
  • The Last Song Hatters [+]
  • The Noisy Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The New Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Worn Rock Worship House [+]
  • The Drowned Hole Herbalist [+]
  • The Whirling Fox Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Wench Shoppe [+]
  • The Lascivious Dead Hats Shop [+]
  • The Marbled Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Silver Harnesses [+]
  • The Deepwater Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Leaping Pony Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Slade Elf Poor House [+]
  • The Mended Cesspit Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Wild Helix Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Flaming Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Whirling Monkey Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Twin Cup Enchanters [+]
  • The Lazy Hammer Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Wistful Paladin Shop [+]
  • The Noisy Beer Inc. [+]