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Welcome to Elkwall Vernon!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,837
  • Children: 35.18% (1,350)
  • Elderly: 7.97% (306)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,447 gnome (37.7%)
  • 1,060 half-dwarf (27.6%)
  • 967 human (25.2%)
  • 227 half-orc (5.9%)
  • 116 dwarf (3%)
  • 20 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 123 Businesses
  • 528 Specialists
  • 487 Residences

Summary [-]

Elkwall Vernon is a large town in the Ashkan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,239/sq km), covers 0.47 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 773 meters.

Climate [-]

Elkwall Vernon has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Elkwall Vernon sees a single star overhead: Becuri, an average orange star. Elkwall Vernon also has a single moon: Chatadus, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished sandstone partition that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.23 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Elkwall Vernon; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, wealthy, and slums.

Government [-]

Elkwall Vernon 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Elkwall Vernon are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are despised. The political influence of Elkwall Vernon in the region is receding due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Elkwall Vernon is ruled by President Trezn Greatbasher. The President has been in power for many years and is mocked by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.26% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Elkwall Vernon has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 498 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 268 (7%). Of the active duty military, 17 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and newly finished partition, Elkwall Vernon is spectacularly fortified. Elkwall Vernon fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elkwall Vernon is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Elkwall Vernon is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are visited frequently by gru. The locals speak of bags of platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • Paltry creepy cork bushes that are visited frequently by witches.
  • A cursed castle inhabited by defenseless bees that are feared by unicorns.
  • Rich clam beds that are frequented by witches. One might dig up a chest containing gold in a tomb nearby.
  • A magical castle inhabited by defenseless quails that are feared by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, a ghoul named Megd hunted the countryside on gloomy days. Commoners say that if you caught her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Years ago, a murderer named Gozka stalked the fields during a red moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. They say that if you confront him, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Elkwall Vernon is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rxomd Darkwiser.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Ulbor Forgestaff.
  • Bored? Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Special attire required. Contact Gwaartssa Kindrunner.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tul Rocketbit.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thzztra.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. References required. Contact Gainand Earthwind.
  • Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Zoz Neckripper.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Goithul.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Length of job expected to be short. Reward available. Contact Ulril Saltthrone for more details.
  • I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Mulrath Thunderrangli for more details.
  • Help Wanted: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Keeluri Clawilg for further details.
  • Wanted: Khubbuzg Armsnapper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ozzub Bonecracker The Brave for more information.
  • Looking for something new? drinking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Ulbin Grandbaker.

People [-]

The people in Elkwall Vernon love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Bon Rocketjet is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled ostler. She appears gluttonous.
  • Graglunk Skullnor is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned ship captain. He appears grieving.
  • Donry Whitester is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled sage. He appears efficient.
  • Lokon Drakevault is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled miller. He appears embittered.
  • Bardal Kindplate is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. She appears gluttonous.
  • Tomita Thermojet is an androgynous gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled tinker. It appears nihilistic.
  • Adaag Firetunnel is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled harness maker. He appears idealistic.
  • Balorin Rubyvault is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked saddler. He appears grieving.
  • Junan Rocketjet is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled roofer. He appears thick.
  • Snordin Bitterstone is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled handyman. He appears quiet.
  • Jamey Bartoman is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent ostler. He appears vengeful.
  • Grimgan Jadeplate is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent glovemaker. She appears solemn.
  • Gargan Strongbarrel is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scabbardmaker. He appears territorial.
  • Yorrim Orangefounder is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bookbinder. She appears fashion concious.
  • Jo Francwell is a male human who is known in the region as being a mediocre specialty smith. He appears efficient.
  • Tomnk Wobbgauge is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled mercer. She appears xenophobic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Carwan Greasewink, a jesterly male gnome. He is an expert who is traveling with an important person.
  • Jamic Berliffe, a fatalistic female oddball. She is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Oddurz Moksnapper, a patronizing male bugbear. He is an expert who is seeking revenge.
  • Poap Boartooth, a melancholy female oddball. She is a warrior who is doing something nefarious.
  • Thugb Legripper, a jaded female orc. She is a fighter who is here to buy slaves.
  • Elartthil Eylliswhisper, a lovelorn male half-elf. He is a cleric who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Bedo Bolgertalker, a helpful female halfling. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Thatguh Legnor, a grieving male half-orc. He is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Wra'ith, an attentive female mindflayer. She is an adept who is finding a missing map.
  • Gok Bearbranch, a jaded male ogre. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Gorbor Oathand, a deluded male dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Don Kleining, an insecure male human. He is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elkwall Vernon:

  • The Smithy Flask Bakery [+]
  • The Refuge Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Darkroot Supplies [+]
  • The Shining Imps Shoppe [+]
  • The Ripped Turkey Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Six Peddler Dry Dock [+]
  • The Mulled Paladin Brewery [+]
  • The Drifting House Arena [+]
  • The Rampaging Fig Group [+]
  • The Seven Fireplace Candle Maker [+]
  • The Smithy Halflings Sweet House [+]
  • The Beefy Fig Shoppe [+]
  • The Marbled Three Inc. [+]
  • The Sleeping Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Lazy Demon Shop [+]