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Welcome to Defnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,271
  • Children: 40.05% (509)
  • Elderly: 4.48% (57)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,237 half-elf (97.3%)
  • 21 other (1.6%)
  • 13 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 141 Specialists
  • 157 Residences

Summary [-]

Defnow is a small town in the Marrandia Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,155/sq km), covers 0.40 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 713 meters.

Climate [-]

Defnow has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally hot with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Defnow sees a binary star overhead: Lulol, an average white star and Mekub, an average yellow star. Defnow also has a single moon: Himakapa, a small rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for all eternity and an imposing supernova that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained stone barrier that is 11 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.05 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Defnow; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and civic.

Government [-]

Defnow 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 surprisingly decent. Officials in Defnow are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are feared. The political influence of Defnow in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Defnow is ruled by Emperor Davic Kleinerley. The Emperor has been in power for mere days and is praised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.49% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Defnow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 187 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 66 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 9 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and poorly maintained barrier, Defnow is reasonably well fortified. Defnow fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Defnow is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Defnow is known for the following resources:

  • A magical shrine inhabited by poisonous woodpeckers that are visited frequently by wenches. Mick Burmell said one might dig up bags of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by wild beavers that are visited frequently by unicorns. One might find piles of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • A creepy mine inhabited by defenseless chinchillas that are hunted by children. Don Robertfield said the locals speak of bags of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Rubber plantations that are frequented by gru. Kzar Ghosttwiser said rumors tell of piles of saphires in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the constable of New Copstein lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Flurc the minotaur took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to kill Flurc, but were caught. Along came a gosipy drow named Delvarai Evenfire, who was a skilled storyteller. Delvarai had an idea to slay the minotaur by causing a distraction while others struck. When Delvarai Evenfire faced the minotaur, Delvarai Evenfire tricked Flurc.

Events [-]

Defnow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Vothka to learn more.
  • Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Illlentel Lightwake if interested.
  • lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Accidental Death insurance required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'hoorssen fe Yerzin for more details.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mick Whitield.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No previous experience required. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Bellantel Darksorrow.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'hoorssen ahn Yeral.
  • Bored? artifact tester wanted. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a secret. Contact Klonrc.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen artifact. Must be quick on your feet. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Joic Blackliffe to learn more.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Serious inquiries only. Will pay in gold. Contact Tromd Brainmaw.
  • sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Experienced professionals only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tromd Fouldoom.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Hilda Rainwart.

People [-]

The people in Defnow love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jory Dilin is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled barber. She appears impatient.
  • Perine Homewill is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled weaver. He appears apologetic.
  • Hilel Greengoat is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a legendary teamster. He appears attentive.
  • Tolde Moonspan is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted armorer. He appears cowed.
  • Tol Burrowsden is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent forester. She appears clumsy.
  • Mickes Robertter is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled banker. He appears smitten.
  • Mick Castell is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled laborer. She appears forbidding.
  • Deltlleu Orlesun is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled alchemist. He appears easily offended.
  • Erhiaaen Windbough is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled innkeeper. He appears impatient.
  • Falmaido Chubbflower is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned soldier. She appears authoritarian.
  • Serildo Hamwind is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled apothecary. She appears exhausted.
  • Elcoly Quetwill is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled ship captain. He appears thick.
  • Dav Matall is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled professor. He appears scattered.
  • Jo Robertorth is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled messenger. She appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gwatlleu Wolfstride, a conspirational male drow. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Micke Jameidge, a xenophobic male human. He is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Abanaltel Rootsun, a forgetful female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Porraz, a sick male troglodyte. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Huter, a boastful male mindflayer. He is a bard who is here to buy slaves.
  • Rop, an intimidating female kobold. She is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Jamry Gooderton, a worrying female lycanthrope. She is an adept who is traveling with a circus.
  • Narerm Brainrot, a mopey male goblin. He is a ranger who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Draglob Backcracker, a smug female half-orc. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Defnow:

  • The Red Axe Prison [+]
  • The Stowaway Nomad Dry Goods [+]
  • The Blabbering Friends Inc. [+]
  • The New Princess Glove Shop [+]
  • The Honest Helix Druggist [+]
  • The Voluptuous Lotus Butchery [+]
  • The Smithy Iron Bakery [+]
  • The Raging Hearthstone Amory [+]
  • The Great Cavern Scabbards [+]
  • The Ruby Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Stump Shop [+]
  • The Rusty Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Glaring Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Rampaging Pot Group [+]