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Welcome to Kanmer!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,317
  • Children: 40.77% (537)
  • Elderly: 3.95% (52)

Racial Breakdown

  • 597 half-orc (45.3%)
  • 584 dwarf (44.3%)
  • 89 half-elf (6.7%)
  • 24 human (1.8%)
  • 23 other (1.7%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 144 Specialists
  • 158 Residences

Summary [-]

Kanmer is a small town in the Greater Venmouica Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,421/sq km), covers 0.38 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 695 meters.

Climate [-]

Kanmer 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 continual and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Kanmer sees a binary star overhead: Lulay, a large orange star and Silol, a large white star. Kanmer also has a single moon: Elaro, a large dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for all eternity and a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered brick wall that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.91 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Kanmer; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, trade, slums, and civic.

Government [-]

Kanmer is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Kanmer are often seen as on the take and the policies are revered. The political influence of Kanmer in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Kanmer is ruled by Emperor Pok Rockmane. The Emperor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.52% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Kanmer has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 194 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 8 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and battered wall, Kanmer is properly fortified. Kanmer fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Kanmer is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Kanmer is known for the following resources:

  • A magical mine inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • An ancient shrine inhabited by defenseless scorpions that are frequented by vampires. Thorbul Slateforge said rumors tell of piles of copper in a dungeon.
  • Magical defenseless caterpillar nests that are avoided by unicorns. Delartinne Feathersky said rumors tell of bags of saphires in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, the constable of Limbin lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day a murderer named Sekula Spiritganthi stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to kill Sekula Spiritganthi, but were caught. Along came a solemn half-dwarf named Grumdin Lightningcairn, who was an expert bowman. Grumdin had a plan to trick the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Grumdin Lightningcairn faced the murderer, Grumdin Lightningcairn defeated Sekula Spiritganthi.

Events [-]

Kanmer is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact Broond Coppercavern.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Muk Darkrender.
  • Bounty for stirge, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Bomain Clawwind if intrigued.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. References required. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Bremt Darkbasher for further details.
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Nineno Cogglesprocket.
  • Someone stole my ring of Cerobleh. Find the louse, dead or alive. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a secret. Contact Bap for further details.
  • I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! References required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tomlita Gyroblast if interested.
  • Help Wanted: gator wrasslin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Anzer.
  • Help! Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Nbbok Ironbasher.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danes Southall for more details.
  • Help! Paladin seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'herssen seh Khalal.

People [-]

The people in Kanmer hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Peterham is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted specialty smith. She appears cautious.
  • Done Harll is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted ship captain. She appears efficient.
  • Jo Berngham is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned hatmaker. She appears grieving.
  • Jamry Wilen is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Dan Caring is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled tinker. She appears apologetic.
  • Daves Martiick is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled librarian. She appears grieving.
  • Adadal Hawksmelter is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent warehouse worker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Uldal Strongsmasher is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted scribe. He appears sick.
  • Barag Ivorytable is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned soldier. She appears drunken.
  • Dane Giacogan is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled sculptor. He appears skeptical.
  • Davey Jackidge is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned illuminator. She appears helpful.
  • Joic Bernaerley is a male human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled adventurer. He appears greedy.
  • Mick VanMartigton is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled cartwright. He appears fatalistic.
  • Klagunk Skullnor The Cruel is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent prostitute. She appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Rragt Headcrusher, a gambling female half-orc. She is an aristocrat who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Morag Honormace, a homesick female dwarf. She is a cleric who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Grimkon Leadmail, a guarded female dwarf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Joe Greenter, an exhausted female human. She is a druid who is traveling with an important person.
  • Micke Braall, an attentive male human. He is a commoner who is following rumors of riches.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Kanmer:

  • The White Skull Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Fat Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Knotted Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Severed Turkey Candle Maker [+]
  • The Old Bill Bows R Us [+]
  • The Mulled Frog Brewery [+]
  • The Grizzly Tower Docs [+]
  • The Fallen Boar Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Stumpy Beauty Hall [+]
  • The Wet Demon Butchers [+]
  • The Elven Nomad Vault [+]
  • The Sterling Road Sculptures [+]
  • The Drunken Snake Jewelers [+]