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Welcome to Wardun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 238
  • Children: 23.95% (57)
  • Elderly: 15.97% (38)

Racial Breakdown

  • 186 human (78.1%)
  • 37 gnome (15.5%)
  • 9 half-dwarf (3.7%)
  • 5 dwarf (2.1%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 30 Residences

Summary [-]

Wardun is a hamlet in the Venarkia Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (671/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Wardun 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 breezy and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Wardun sees a single star overhead: Mex, a massive yellow star. Wardun also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for millenia and an imposing pulsar that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Wardun; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Wardun 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 effective overall. Officials in Wardun are often seen as virtuous and the policies are hated. The political influence of Wardun in the region is consistent due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Wardun is ruled by King Daney Burey. The King has been in power for decades and is praised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.84% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Wardun has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 33 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 17 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Wardun is suitably fortified. Wardun fighters are revered for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wardun is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Wardun is known for the following resources:

  • Many clay banks that are avoided by witches. Adanallleu Rootblade said one might dig up piles of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Timber forests that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Vampire kitten glarings that are frequented by vampires. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, the constable of West Baysti Ridge lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a devil named S'heral ahn S'herzin took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the devil, but were caught. Along came a idealistic goblin named Tudot Metalgloom, who was a sneaky thief. Tudot had an idea to slay the devil by making a wager with S'heral ahn S'herzin. When Tudot Metalgloom faced the devil, Tudot Metalgloom defeated S'heral ahn S'herzin and rescued the hostages.
  • Long ago, a wizard named Elhg lingered in the streets and was drawn towards thieves. They say that if you see him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Wiz' Coin, a unique coin with the capability to answer any question. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Wardun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Morag Clawear to learn more.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shoe. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Haavarai Riversight if intrigued.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact Ghrikaro.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact Adagar Jetvault for further details.
  • Needed: Bored? brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Guk Rockfang.
  • Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grumgin Lionale.
  • Bored? Missing lucky stone. We suspect stirge are the culprit. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Must be clean. Contact Adanir Lionface.

People [-]

The people in Wardun despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adaan Thermoscope is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled official. He appears patriotic.
  • James Burson is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent wagoneer. He appears attentive.
  • Tulmida Cogglesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent good samaritan. He appears guarded.
  • Ardin Clawneck is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled official. He appears nihilistic.
  • Jory Kleinngham is a female human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled jailer. She appears pacifistic.
  • Davey Braerley is a female human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. She appears resentful.
  • Jun Wizzscope is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent glovemaker. He appears egotistical.
  • Gorbin Opalslayer is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears melancholy.
  • Dav Giacoman is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre wagoneer. He appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bromir Bloodtoe, a loud male dwarf. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardun:

  • The Deadly Ulcer Temple [+]
  • The Grumbling Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Crimson Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Green Frog Pots [+]
  • The Frosty Ent Shrine [+]
  • The Violent Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Willow Brewery [+]
  • The Drowned Ulcer Jewelers [+]
  • The Stinking Thug Studio [+]