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Welcome to Jolldine Lock!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 528
  • Children: 24.24% (128)
  • Elderly: 15.72% (83)

Racial Breakdown

  • 430 human (81.4%)
  • 54 half-dwarf (10.2%)
  • 15 other (2.8%)
  • 8 dwarf (1.5%)
  • 8 gnome (1.5%)
  • 7 half-elf (1.3%)
  • 6 halfling (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 67 Residences

Summary [-]

Jolldine Lock is a small village in the Burbe Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (882/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Jolldine Lock 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jolldine Lock sees a single star overhead: Men, a large yellow star. Jolldine Lock also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for millenia and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine slate stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.79 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Jolldine Lock; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Jolldine Lock is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Jolldine Lock are often seen as upright and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Jolldine Lock in the region is consistent due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Jolldine Lock is ruled by General Throgar Brighthall. The General has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is minor opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Jolldine Lock has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 75 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 36 (7%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine stockade, Jolldine Lock is moderately fortified. Jolldine Lock fighters are revered for their use of short spears in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jolldine Lock is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Jolldine Lock is known for the following resources:

  • Berry fields that are visited frequently by children.
  • Quail bevies that are visited frequently by unicorns.
  • Huge dangerous clam beds that are feared by vampires. Rhubbsh Headripper said the locals speak of a stash of small lyres buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a Pooka hunted the fields. Villagers say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Rugkasr's Coin, a legendary coin with the knack to move on its own accord. It has been lost for ages.
  • In days gone by, a lich named Fat wandered the countryside. Some say that if you caught him, you will be stricken blind.

Events [-]

Jolldine Lock is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • taste tester wanted. Guild membership required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dan Chrisfield.
  • Wanted: Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faline Earthbones.
  • Need a change of pace? homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Delomtrah Arminon to learn more.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Doney Stoford.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Pobel Boarnut if interested.
  • Help! Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grinth if interested.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Rugus Metalhand.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Haariganae Broadsorrow.

People [-]

The people in Jolldine Lock accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Kleinill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent laborer. He appears beligerent.
  • Perdo Melitoe is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears homesick.
  • Toldo Warmgold is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled woodworker. He appears fashion concious.
  • Mick Jackbrook is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a legendary painter. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Per Trillmind is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent jeweler. She appears forgetful.
  • Davic Barorth is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted physician. He appears loud.
  • Joey Andreore is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre specialty smith. She appears cautious.
  • Throag Honorcutter is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre professor. She appears pacifistic.
  • Jamic Carield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled fishmonger. She appears cowed.
  • Joic Gilrough is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent copyist. He appears boastful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Koten Brainslay, an unreliable male hobgoblin. He is an expert who is doing something questionable.
  • Tomgan Wobbbun, a conspirational male gnome. He is a bard who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Ghriraz, an embittered female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Mickic Giacoerley, a thick female human. She is a fighter who is seeing the city.
  • Chalananae Firewaker, a worrying female elf. She is an adept who is finding a missing artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jolldine Lock:

  • The Vulgar Friends Furs [+]
  • The Wild Axehandle Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Slumbering Halflings Reference Center [+]
  • The Gray Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Frogs Word Smiths [+]
  • The Hilltop Boar Shoppe [+]
  • The Elegant Elves Shop [+]
  • The Slaughtered Rooster Poor House [+]
  • The Drowned Princess Herbalist [+]
  • The Weary Rouge Rugs [+]