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Welcome to Johnman!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 948
  • Children: 15.19% (144)
  • Elderly: 22.15% (210)

Racial Breakdown

  • 861 half-elf (90.8%)
  • 54 elf (5.6%)
  • 13 half-orc (1.3%)
  • 10 human (1%)
  • 10 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 49 Businesses
  • 84 Specialists
  • 109 Residences

Summary [-]

Johnman is a large village in the Nillgan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,858/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

Johnman has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Johnman sees a single star overhead: Sik, a small blue star. Johnman also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for decades and an imposing supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy rubble barrier that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 87% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.82 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Johnman; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Johnman is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Johnman are often seen as disreputable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Johnman in the region is lasting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Johnman is ruled by Cardinal Grumdin Coralbeard. The Cardinal has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is secret opposition to the Cardinal and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.37% of the population (13 adults).

Military [-]

Johnman has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 137 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 56 (6%). Of the active duty military, 6 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and flimsy barrier, Johnman is reasonably well fortified. Johnman fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Johnman is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Johnman is known for the following resources:

  • Scarce palm oil trees that are hunted by magic users. One might dig up bags of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Bountiful elephant parades that are avoided by zombies.
  • A magical shrine inhabited by poisonous scorpions that are visited frequently by vampires. One might find piles of rubies in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Gav's Throne, a possessed throne with the power to disappear on its own. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Long, long ago, an old man roamed the world. People say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • In the olden days, the townsfolk of Lower Galaax Bay lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil wizard named Pok Rockfang destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to kill Pok Rockfang, but were caught. Along came a hero named Rinros Dawnspire, who was a sneaky thief. Rinros had an idea to slay the wizard by making a wager with Pok Rockfang. When Rinros Dawnspire faced the wizard, Rinros Dawnspire banished Pok Rockfang and rescued Lower Galaax Bay.
  • Long, long ago, a serial killer named Brzar frequented the region. Folks say that if you caught her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In the olden days, the townsfolk of Dickmouth Branch lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil cyclops named Gozgarg Headcrusher took over the town. The townsfolk tried to kill Gozgarg Headcrusher, but were caught. Along came Borbul Bitterarm the deep dwarf, who was a skilled storyteller. Borbul had an idea to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while he slept. When Borbul Bitterarm faced the cyclops, Borbul Bitterarm banished Gozgarg Headcrusher.

Events [-]

Johnman is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Must provide your own transportation. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Falnelline Curlyhead for more details.
  • Missing tomatoes. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Jo Clayill.
  • artifact tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Donic Giacoham for more details.
  • Needed: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghak Oxclaw.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Arond Barleycutter.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Prior experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xodurm Greatgloom for more information.
  • Required: brawling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Prior experience required. Contact Khalzin ahn Gheal.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Discretion required. Contact Rbok Foulstomach.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Cor.
  • Required: Bored? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xuurm Bigshredder.

People [-]

The people in Johnman hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elvartars Dewsky is a female elf who is known in the world as being a skilled deputy. She appears forbidding.
  • Davey Brownland is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled chickenbutcher. She appears spiteful.
  • Mugum Skullcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled scabbardmaker. He appears spiteful.
  • Danic Rosener is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned copyist. He appears scattered.
  • Jam Francter is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled sage. He appears unreliable.
  • Davry Chaham is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled salter. He appears clumsy.
  • Mick Corgan is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a mocked timberwright. She appears nervous.
  • Jamey Colgton is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled salter. He appears guarded.
  • Mickic Smithne is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled cooper. She appears outlandish.
  • Tatz Mokbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears territorial.
  • Adatinne Wolfgleam is a male elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre cartwright. He appears grieving.
  • Alanalthil Meadowstrike is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent copyist. She appears self-obsessed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Illenava Killeglow, a deluded androgynous half-elf. It is a fighter who is doing something secret.
  • Joe Ferfield, a greedy male human. He is a fighter who is doing something questionable.
  • Dav Greenhouse, a drunken female human. She is a cleric who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Drabd Armripper, an insecure female half-orc. She is a bard who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Johnman:

  • The Six Yawning Ship Repair [+]
  • The Ugly Willow Builders [+]
  • The Black Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Elven Hatchet Money Changers [+]
  • The Surly Fireplace Legion [+]
  • The Frozen Rouge Fine Books [+]
  • The Victorious Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Cat Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Peddler Star Gazers [+]
  • The Snoring Princess Healing House [+]
  • The Wobbling Wagonhouse Construction [+]
  • The Boiling Yawning Fish Camp [+]