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Welcome to Dikana River!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,405
  • Children: 34.85% (2,232)
  • Elderly: 8.24% (528)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,210 gnome (34.5%)
  • 1,980 halfling (30.9%)
  • 1,262 dwarf (19.7%)
  • 923 half-dwarf (14.4%)
  • 30 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 159 Businesses
  • 950 Specialists
  • 807 Residences

Summary [-]

Dikana River is a small city in the Cencan Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,840/sq km), covers 0.50 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 797 meters.

Climate [-]

Dikana River has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally hot with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Dikana River sees a single star overhead: Cel, an average red star. Dikana River also has a single moon: Chale, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling conglomerate stone embankment that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.08 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Dikana River; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, trade, industry, slums, poor, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Dikana River is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Dikana River are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are hated. The political influence of Dikana River in the region is maturing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Dikana River is ruled by Guru Khalzin teh Gheal. The Guru has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is public opposition to the Guru and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.31% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Dikana River has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 832 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 480 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 35 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and crumbling embankment, Dikana River is perfectly fortified. Dikana River fighters are ridiculed for their use of light mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dikana River is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Dikana River is known for the following resources:

  • Paltry spider clusters that are hunted by magic users.
  • A blessed cave inhabited by wild parrots that are avoided by kittens. One might find bags of monkey wrenches buried near there.
  • Magical fruit plantations that are feared by locals.
  • Primal amber mines that are feared by witches. The locals speak of piles of copper in a dungeon.
  • An old battle field inhabited by poisonous spiders that are frequented by travelers. Rumors tell of piles of monkey wrenches in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a ghoul named Vothraz lingered in the field before dawn and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you caught him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Some time ago, the constable of Grinnac lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil dragon named Kyra Domilg stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to kill Kyra Domilg, but didn't get close. Along came a insecure half-elf named Jam Margton, who was a valiant knight. Jam had the thought to slay the dragon by making a wager with Kyra Domilg. When Jam Margton faced the dragon, Jam Margton banished Kyra Domilg.

Events [-]

Dikana River is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Pogan Bearfang if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Cleric seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hallanava Arkeneawake.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dan Beres to learn more.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Yerzin se Ghezor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xodkasr Braincutter.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome bats required. References required. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Tguk Nightdoom.
  • Required: Looking for something new? I have derros in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Falcob Millgirdle.
  • Need a change of pace? Someone stole my potato. Find the louse, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Thobgogh Bonenor to learn more.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Must not smell. Contact Xrok Bigcutter.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Kiduk Eaglesnout.
  • Required: Looking for work? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Jamry Buridge.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Surps.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Length of job expected to be short. Must not smell. Will pay in gold. Contact Tbemt Metalbeast.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Amadeine Hillstick.
  • Looking for something new? unknown potion tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghaap Rockclaw.

People [-]

The people in Dikana River despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Trambrook is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted mason. She appears territorial.
  • Ulag Moonaxe is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bucklemaker. He appears resentful.
  • Carley Triggerbit is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bounty hunter. She appears boastful.
  • El Raingage is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent woodcarver. She appears cowed.
  • Grimgin Oilback is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled chickenbutcher. He appears vengeful.
  • Ninina Thermobolt is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled copyist. He appears gosipy.
  • Grungar Thudchest is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent pursemaker. He appears patronizing.
  • Balag Warriver is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre ostler. He appears chatty.
  • Grimond Slateblade is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked good samaritan. She appears efficient.
  • Serinada Highwax is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted weaver. She appears territorial.
  • Logan Goldback is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled shoemaker. He appears lonely.
  • Be Crazyletters is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned soldier. She appears pacifistic.
  • Tulgles Cobblejet is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled forester. She appears deluded.
  • Malde Wildale is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled cutler. She appears trusting.
  • Bonby Tiddlyscope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled teacher. She appears pious.
  • Malita Cogglescope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled forester. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Gorag Foearm is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a legendary sage. She appears grieving.
  • Thorril Amberstomach is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled potter. He appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Grumnir Tigerguard, a fatalistic male dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Hil Tossstoat, a healthy female halfling. She is a rogue who is seeing the world.
  • Gorgan Crunchmug, a xenophobic male dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Brobul Bittersmasher, a melancholy male dwarf. He is a warrior who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Hewdan Greasetonk, a gosipy male gnome. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Grundal Barleyknee, a spiteful male dwarf. He is a fighter who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dikana River:

  • The Grimy Dwarves Ceramics [+]
  • The Nomadic Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Splintered Crate Healing House [+]
  • The Screaming Peacock Timberyard [+]
  • The Strangled Crow Dry Goods [+]
  • The Orange Wagonhouse Charcoalers [+]
  • The Frosted Thug General Goods [+]
  • The Last Pig Hats Shop [+]
  • The Puking Bill Locksmith [+]
  • The Gritty Crow Wharf [+]
  • The Mad Kettles Translations [+]
  • The Northern Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Dwarf Charcoalers [+]
  • The Burly Dwarves Postal Service [+]
  • The Crazy Ulcer General Mechandise [+]
  • The Stinky Stump Color Shop [+]
  • The Deadly Imps Temple [+]
  • The Whistling Pipe Inc. [+]