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Welcome to Janduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,767
  • Children: 22.23% (615)
  • Elderly: 17.24% (477)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,044 half-dwarf (37.7%)
  • 991 dwarf (35.8%)
  • 452 human (16.3%)
  • 233 elf (8.4%)
  • 47 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 110 Businesses
  • 368 Specialists
  • 359 Residences

Summary [-]

Janduk is a town in the Kingan Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,404/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Janduk 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 wild and the temperature is generally warm with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Janduk sees a binary star overhead: Abaj, a supermassive blue star and Uul, an average yellow star. Janduk also has a single moon: Thelasto, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule nearby planet that has been around for all eternity, a massive pulsar that has been around for millenia, and a massive supernova that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered conglomerate stone fortification that is 10 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.05 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Janduk; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, mercy, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Janduk is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Janduk are often seen as on the take and the policies are hated. The political influence of Janduk in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Janduk is ruled by Prime Minister Chalenai Windwind. The Prime Minister has been in power for many years and is honored by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.04% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Janduk has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 352 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 152 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 19 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and battered fortification, Janduk is greatly fortified. Janduk fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Janduk is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Janduk is known for the following resources:

  • A magical gazebo inhabited by poisonous kittens that are feared by unicorns. One might find bags of gold buried near there.
  • A new castle inhabited by dangerous kittens that are avoided by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a stash of copper in a well.
  • A new tower inhabited by poisonous elephants that are frequented by kittens. One might find piles of platinum buried near there.
  • A new castle inhabited by carnivorous clams that are feared by locals. Skarun Amberbarrel said one might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches buried near there.
  • A cursed fort inhabited by dangerous beavers that are visited frequently by wenches. The locals speak of a chest containing iron maidens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a demon named Pogan lingered in the field when the wind blows from the west and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that if you hear him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In times past, a hag wandered the field. Villagers say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Ghabal's Fiddle, a special fiddle with the knack to grant wishes. It was never recovered.
  • In the days of yore, the townsfolk of Hayvista thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil serial killer named Wat slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the serial killer, but were caught. Along came a hero named Bon Triggerwink, who was an expert bowman. Bon had a plan to trick the serial killer by killing the serial killer while she slept. When Bon Triggerwink faced the serial killer, Bon Triggerwink defeated Wat and rescued Hayvista.

Events [-]

Janduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: grog tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Nin Thermogauge.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Erartai Lightmist.
  • Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Special attire required. Contact Ser Lingather.
  • Help Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Elhraz.
  • Wanted: Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Chaartiyn Riftglow.
  • Required: Looking for work? Missing statue. We suspect bats are the culprit. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gheal fe Khalssen.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Special attire required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Surpka.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jemuul Spiritsplitter.
  • Help Needed: armor tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Surps for more information.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Blo'ith for more details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Co Quettan.
  • Fighter seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghrig for more information.

People [-]

The people in Janduk accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Baldin Redbread is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled timberwright. She appears nervous.
  • Jamry Greenwood is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent chandler. He appears fashion concious.
  • Jo Brihouse is a female human who is known in the region as being a legendary professor. She appears conspirational.
  • Dave Coridge is a female human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled adventurer. She appears insecure.
  • Arbor Greenchisel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted painter. He appears grieving.
  • Dav Tramnson is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted artist. She appears giddy.
  • Grundor Grandbelly is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled weaver. He appears prejudiced.
  • Chavarssa Heartears is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled courtier. He appears violent.
  • Davry Kleinick is an androgynous human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled warehouse worker. It appears smug.
  • Skarim Lightmoor is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled glassmaker. He appears lovelorn.
  • Davry Francield is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned ship captain. She appears loud.
  • Ellenai Shadowdrake is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent ropemaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Thorgan Shinybread is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled social worker. She appears violent.
  • Joe Andrston is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent bounty hunter. He appears skeptical.
  • Balgan Broadcairn is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled lawyer. She appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gilmida Wobbcog, an apologetic male gnome. He is an aristocrat who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Elhka, a grieving male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Davic Wilton, a loud male lycanthrope. He is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Guduk Oxmane, an authoritarian male ogre. He is a wizard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Gush Eaglesnout, a pacifistic male ogre. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jam Roseleton, a contrarian female half-dwarf. She is a wizard who is doing something secret.
  • Tmods Laughslay, a homesick female hobgoblin. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Dan Dilston, an unreliable female human. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Dav Whiteley, a fatalistic female human. She is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Janduk:

  • The Voluptuous Cloak Farm [+]
  • The Squalid Rouge Shoes [+]
  • The Raging Bull Arena [+]
  • The Victorious Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Last Cock Hats Shop [+]
  • The Blue Skull Scribe [+]
  • The Belching Thug Magic Shop [+]
  • The Knotted Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Sleeping Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Wistful Wand Shoppe [+]
  • The Ripped Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Cup Docs [+]
  • The Randy Hole Prison [+]
  • The Furious Twins Reform School [+]
  • The Drifting Fox House [+]