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Welcome to Wardton!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 24,867
  • Children: 16.65% (4,140)
  • Elderly: 21.25% (5,284)

Racial Breakdown

  • 11,340 minotaur (45.6%)
  • 10,967 drow (44.1%)
  • 2,388 halfling (9.6%)
  • 172 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 12 Districts
  • 467 Businesses
  • 3,817 Specialists
  • 3,168 Residences

Summary [-]

Wardton is a metropolis in the Kinloon District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (272/sq km), covers 91.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 10788 meters.

Climate [-]

Wardton 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 little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Wardton sees a single star overhead: Kron, a large red star. Wardton also has a double moon: Proro, an average bone white moon and Spodinoe, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed sandstone barrier that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 45.76 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Wardton; no roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt tracks in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, education, trade, industry, slums, civic, port, poor, racial, shops, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Wardton is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Wardton are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Wardton in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Wardton is ruled by President Joe Antoninson. The President has been in power for many years and is ridiculed by the people. There is hostile opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (144 adults).

Military [-]

Wardton has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3357 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1802 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 167 (5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and destroyed barrier, Wardton is badly fortified. Wardton fighters are much loved for their use of curved swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wardton is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Wardton is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial bee hives that are visited frequently by travelers. Rumors tell of piles of platinum hidden around somewhere.
  • A haunted cave inhabited by wild apes that are hunted by magic users. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing rubies in a nearby pit.
  • A haunted cave inhabited by wild woodpeckers that are hunted by witches. Somoeone said someone found bags of copper in a well.
  • Scarce dangerous spider clusters that are frequented by travelers. One might dig up bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Tame beaver colonies that are frequented by townspeople. Rumors tell of a chest containing rubies in a tomb nearby.
  • Wild woodpecker descents that are frequented by kittens.
  • Rare pigment banks that are hunted by townspeople. One might dig up a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the constable of Kirald thrived. Things were quiet, but one day a minotaur named Tarma Boromist took over the town. The constable tried to stop the minotaur, but were caught. Along came a hero named Illnalai Earthheart, who was a sneaky thief. Illnalai had a plan to trick the minotaur by using magic to banish it. When Illnalai Earthheart faced the minotaur, Illnalai Earthheart defeated Tarma Boromist.
  • In the olden days, an old man roamed the world. Commoners say that the old man will sneeze three times, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Gugan's Tiara, a unique tiara with the power to dominate others. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Balorin's Lasso, a unique lasso with the capability to make people cry. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Long ago, the constable of Knoxtle thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Rop the spirit took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to kill Rop, but didn't get close. Along came a halfling named Coina Gardnerghost, who was a valiant knight. Coina had a plan to trick the spirit by making a wager with Rop. When Coina Gardnerghost faced the spirit, Coina Gardnerghost defeated Rop.

Events [-]

Wardton is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Darartthil Shadewatch.
  • Help Needed: Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact James Broore.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Joey Danngham.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gheal ahn Khalal.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thrutz Backkiller.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'herssen teh Yerssen.
  • I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Gaelanthil Dewwind.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? cooking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Yerzin se Yerzor.
  • Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Besrian Youngwalker for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Wouvy.
  • Looking for work? Zhonu Legripper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tor Rocketbolt.
  • I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Wouide if interested.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Gkutemt Bigbone.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Tgzar Greatkill.
  • I'm looking for rare stirge, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No previous experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Ghezor seh Ghezor to learn more.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. Contact Daga Oatsplitter.
  • Help! Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Dav Bernahouse.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome homuncului required. Must submit to background check. Will pay in gold. Contact Dane Roseton for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome giant spiders required. Reward available. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Done Andrin for more details.
  • Help! feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elarigthil Hlaemoon for more information.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thorrim Bluebellows.

People [-]

The people in Wardton are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ilylanthil Spiritsong is a male drow who is known in the world as being a mocked tailor. He appears xenophobic.
  • Shen Dawnbreaker is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a renowned soldier. He appears contrarian.
  • Keeltha Clawspire is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a mocked miller. He appears solemn.
  • Ser Stoutley is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled cutler. He appears nihilistic.
  • Adaly Raingold is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent entertainer. She appears pious.
  • Ellanava Oakfire is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre tinker. She appears attentive.
  • Faelanlas Eyllisstride is an androgynous drow who is known in the world as being a gifted engineer. It appears cowed.
  • Elriglleu Orlerunner is a female drow who is known in that part of town as being a decent saddler. She appears idealistic.
  • Elbardne Quetbody is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted scribe. He appears resentful.
  • Faerigtars Norrerun is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted priest. He appears deluded.
  • Cogrin Bolgerone is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre wagoneer. She appears nervous.
  • Gaelenanae Windbow is a male drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre priest. He appears efficient.
  • Claporen Cloudsoult is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled librarian. She appears giddy.
  • Filartssa Meadowbreeze is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre cartwright. He appears mopey.
  • Gaas Eaglebash is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted cobbler. She appears fashion concious.
  • Haanaltars Baequisun is a male drow who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled artist. He appears smug.
  • Eldo Tallfingers is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent maidservant. He appears pious.
  • Genlonnas Swiftmane is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a gifted vintner. He appears jesterly.
  • Falbornine Overbot is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled messenger. He appears chatty.
  • Tolina Lintender is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled doctor. She appears patronizing.
  • Larnaliyn Stillstride is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. She appears nervous.
  • Perdely Foresttaunt is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre timberwright. He appears guilty.
  • Po Greatbread is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled astrologer. He appears violent.
  • Hilco Farroarer is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre professor. She appears beligerent.
  • Loofort Icebreaker is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled pursemaker. She appears gosipy.
  • Azuna Kazikan is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled innkeeper. She appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dave Cassone, a solemn male half-dwarf. He is a rogue who is here to buy spices.
  • Hilborn Lintalker, an unreliable male halfling. He is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Duap Eaglefang, a spiteful female ogre. She is an expert who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Nat, a jolly female kobold. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Odgarz Bonesnapper The Red, an insecure male orc. He is a bard who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Daves Bererson, a nosy female half-elf. She is a monk who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Danes Caswell, a mopey female half-dwarf. She is a rogue who is here to buy supplies.
  • Balnir Grayfinger, an authoritarian male dwarf. He is a bard who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Joe Morstone, an accusatory male lycanthrope. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Hud Backnor, a prejudiced female half-orc. She is a fighter who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Adabul Paperear, a nihilistic male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Davry Brownman, a boastful female human. She is an adept who is seeing the city.
  • Borkon Clawvest, a guarded female half-dwarf. She is a warrior who is seeing the city.
  • Drorim Lionsmelter, a lonely female dwarf. She is an adept who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Thamum Bonekiller, a vengeful male half-orc. He is a sorcerer who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jo Jackngham, a jaded female lycanthrope. She is a fighter who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Git, a spiteful female kobold. She is an expert who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardton:

  • The Divine Halflings Healers [+]
  • The Wild Pony Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Yellow Hammer Disposal Area [+]
  • The Frosted Willow Shop [+]
  • The Smithy Wench Shop [+]
  • The Frosty Snake Shrine [+]
  • The Beefy Silver Shoppe [+]
  • The Burning Pig Mail Service [+]
  • The New Dragon Glove Shop [+]
  • The Tired Lion Supplies [+]
  • The Cloven Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Thug Scabbards [+]
  • The Last Tree Hats Shop [+]
  • The Slumbering Hen Study [+]
  • The Happy Ent Millers [+]
  • The Robber Swagger Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Wand Shop [+]
  • The Weary Hops Rug Shop [+]
  • The Hilltop Pony Star Gazers [+]
  • The Belching Days Magic Shop [+]
  • The Noisy Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Strangled Devil Dry Goods [+]
  • The Tired Pot Supplies [+]
  • The Short Riverside Shoppe [+]
  • The Broken Maiden Leatherworks [+]
  • The Beefy Crow Shoppe [+]