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Welcome to Lidderwater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,348
  • Children: 24.68% (1,073)
  • Elderly: 15.48% (673)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,235 gnome (28.4%)
  • 1,122 halfling (25.8%)
  • 718 human (16.5%)
  • 701 dwarf (16.1%)
  • 274 half-dwarf (6.3%)
  • 192 half-orc (4.4%)
  • 106 other (2.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 620 Specialists
  • 545 Residences

Summary [-]

Lidderwater is a large town in the Britgan Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,061/sq km), covers 0.54 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 829 meters.

Climate [-]

Lidderwater has a Semi-Arid Steppe climate, which is characterized by a severe lack of precpitation most of the year over a variety of temperatures, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Lidderwater sees a trinary star overhead: Ben, a large blue star; Abaxek, a massive yellow star; and Lucun, a small red star. Lidderwater also has a single moon: Chaka, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained slate palisade that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.87 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Lidderwater; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, warehouse, trade, professional, and slums.

Government [-]

Lidderwater is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Lidderwater are often seen as crooked and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Lidderwater in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Lidderwater is ruled by Cardinal S'heral fe Ghezor. The Cardinal has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is ridiculed by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Cardinal and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Lidderwater has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 565 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 228 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and poorly maintained palisade, Lidderwater is spectacularly fortified. Lidderwater fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lidderwater is currently good.

Resources [-]

Lidderwater is known for the following resources:

  • A magical fort inhabited by wild woodpeckers that are avoided by townspeople. One might dig up piles of penis sheathes in a well.
  • A blessed fort inhabited by tame chinchillas that are hunted by unicorns.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by poisonous crows that are feared by zombies. Davry Harne said rumors tell of a stash of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Substantial clay deposits that are feared by locals. Tommrog Bonekiller said rumors tell of bags of iron maidens in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a devil named Wou'toor roamed the streets. Some say that if you touch her, you will be killed.
  • Some time ago, a hag hunted the town when the wind blows from the east. Villagers say that the hag will ask for your help, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • In olden times, the constable of Donnellglade lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Surpraz the demon destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the demon, but failed miserably. Along came a solemn elf named Adataen Whitesky, who was a valiant knight. Adataen had an idea to slay the demon by using magic to banish it. When Adataen Whitesky faced the demon, Adataen Whitesky tricked Surpraz and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Lidderwater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Mor Nighthand.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Maldo Coldcloak.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Falnir Brighthand.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Safety not guaranteed. Guild membership required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kliddakh Legbreaker if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Alli Geargadget.
  • Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Halhiaai Dryearsworn.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? wine tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact S'hooral seh S'herzor.
  • Help! Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Dronir Stonefighter.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Done Marticombe.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must not smell. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Duduk Bearroot if interested.
  • carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Prior experience required. Contact Filhiaiyn Shadestride if intrigued.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danes VanCasord.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Fluide.

People [-]

The people in Lidderwater are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Dilne is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled trader. She appears melancholy.
  • Grimorin Honormolder is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre baker. He appears quiet.
  • Grumbor Graysmelter is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled lawyer. He appears deluded.
  • Cotvin Thermosprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre herbalist. She appears resentful.
  • Elmai Chubbstick is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled cartwright. She appears beligerent.
  • Morgar Honortoe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre coach driver. He appears melancholy.
  • Dav Giacohouse is a female human who is known in the city as being a skilled actor. She appears fatalistic.
  • Toldene Hairymidas is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears fashion concious.
  • Mal Cobblegadget is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a legendary barber. He appears pacifistic.
  • Fal Glitterwanderer is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned librarian. She appears egotistical.
  • Skarun Jetfinger is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted teamster. She appears attentive.
  • Nisurz Skullkiller is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent woodseller. He appears embittered.
  • Nhobush Legcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled baker. He appears nervous.
  • Barnir Coalring is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled woodseller. She appears jaded.
  • James Southill is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. He appears drunken.
  • Joic Clayham is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent bookbinder. He appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Morerley, a self-obsessed male human. He is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Don Whiteing, an authoritarian male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Ilyelllleu Shadegale, a territorial female elf. She is a monk who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Jamry Rosenord, an embittered male human. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Delhiatars Morningglider, a skeptical male elf. He is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Jo Clayes, a self-obsessed male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Adaina Gearscope, an impatient female gnome. She is a rogue who is following the voices.
  • Darnalinne Windheart, a battle-ready male elf. He is a warrior who is doing something impossible.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lidderwater:

  • The Naughty Heart Glove Shop [+]
  • The Squalid Wench Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Flabby Hatchet . [+]
  • The Hilltop Alicorn Shoppe [+]
  • The Old Kraken Bows R Us [+]
  • The New Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Shining Lion Bindary [+]
  • The Chicken Riverside Farms [+]
  • The Smithy Mead Bakery [+]
  • The Lascivious Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Red Hall Prison [+]
  • The Severed Hall Candle Maker [+]
  • The Strangled Eagle General Merchandise [+]
  • The Drifting Kraken House [+]
  • The Knotted Hearthstone Inc. [+]