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Welcome to Jesden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 546
  • Children: 37.91% (207)
  • Elderly: 5.86% (32)

Racial Breakdown

  • 446 human (81.6%)
  • 27 gnome (4.9%)
  • 21 elf (3.8%)
  • 19 dwarf (3.4%)
  • 15 half-orc (2.7%)
  • 11 other (2%)
  • 7 halfling (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 69 Residences

Summary [-]

Jesden is a small village in the Lorlak Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (888/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Jesden has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jesden sees a single star overhead: Mex, an average yellow star. Jesden also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing black hole that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling marble palisade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.40 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Jesden; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: racial and wealthy.

Government [-]

Jesden 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 surprisingly skillful. Officials in Jesden are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Jesden in the region is consistent due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Jesden is ruled by Chancellor Taz. The Chancellor has been in power for decades and is feared by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.10% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Jesden has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 77 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 40 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling palisade, Jesden is moderately fortified. Jesden fighters are revered for their use of long spears in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jesden is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Jesden is known for the following resources:

  • Coconut plantations that are feared by children.
  • Fruit fields that are avoided by witches. One might find piles of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful scorpion beds that are hunted by witches. Kuonuri Iceis said one might dig up a chest containing rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Vessril's Deck of cards, a cursed deck of cards with the ability to dominate others. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Jesden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must submit to background check. Reward is a secret. Contact Abakon Coalhall.
  • Help Wanted: homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Elhka if intrigued.
  • Needed: Looking for work? A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Accidental Death insurance required. May include some hazards. Contact S'herssen seh Gheal.
  • I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Donry Peterord to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? brawling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Porka.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hiline Bracegalow.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Guild membership required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Obggog Moknor.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of wishes. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to background check. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Krabb Headbreaker The Red for more information.

People [-]

The people in Jesden despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dane Gilard is a female human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled plasterer. She appears giddy.
  • Ilrigava Waveeye is a male elf who is known in the city as being a legendary beer seller. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Hamlita Electrogadget is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled teacher. He appears smitten.
  • Jamic Kleincroft is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre cutler. She appears efficient.
  • Fillanava Aleastryke is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre navigator. He appears embittered.
  • Adanir Jademead is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre plasterer. He appears jesterly.
  • Grumbor Roarbreeches is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled salter. He appears beligerent.
  • Done Stoville is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent courtier. She appears nihilistic.
  • Ilellssa Morningstrike is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled teamster. He appears giddy.
  • Yorrin Darkbarrel is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. She appears jolly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danry Casing, a xenophobic androgynous human. It is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Junvin Cogglefiz, a violent female gnome. She is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jesden:

  • The Tired Elves Shop [+]
  • The Squalid Eagle Shoes [+]
  • The Marbled Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Purple Wand Arena [+]
  • The Drifting Fireplace Arena [+]
  • The Sterling Axehandle Sculptures [+]
  • The Dwarven Jade Shop [+]
  • The Blind Priest Scribe [+]
  • The Wobbling Ivy Construction [+]
  • The Singing Octopus Dry Dock [+]