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Welcome to Derdorf!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,070
  • Children: 25.33% (271)
  • Elderly: 14.95% (160)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,002 half-orc (93.6%)
  • 28 human (2.6%)
  • 23 dwarf (2.1%)
  • 17 other (1.5%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 110 Specialists
  • 139 Residences

Summary [-]

Derdorf is a small town in the Calakilique District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,437/sq km), covers 0.31 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 628 meters.

Climate [-]

Derdorf has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Derdorf sees a binary star overhead: Luj, an average orange star and Sil, an average white star. Derdorf also has a single moon: Elata, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for generations and a massive asteroid belt that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified mud brick stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.55 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Derdorf; no roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, and trade.

Government [-]

Derdorf 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 Derdorf are often seen as resolute and the policies are honored. The political influence of Derdorf in the region is thriving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Derdorf is ruled by Commander Jot. The Commander has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Commander 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 a mobsters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.50% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Derdorf has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 157 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and fortified stockade, Derdorf is properly fortified. Derdorf fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Derdorf is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Derdorf is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient battle field inhabited by dangerous apes that are feared by locals. One might find bags of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • An ancient tower inhabited by vampire quails that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • Primal vegetable patches that are visited frequently by zombies. Brogan Coalbrooch said one might find bags of platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • A cursed mine inhabited by defenseless elephants that are visited frequently by travelers.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a Boogyman frequented the fields before dawn. Villagers say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Some time ago, the townsfolk of Lakbar thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day a cyclops named Gozraz stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the cyclops, but were caught. Along came a territorial lycanthrope named Mickey Casleton, who was an expert bowman. Mickey had an idea to slay the cyclops by making a wager with Gozraz. When Mickey Casleton faced the cyclops, Mickey Casleton killed the cyclops.
  • In times past, the constable of Ebenfalls lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a murderer named Elhra kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to kill Elhra, but failed miserably. Along came Ghezor fe Yerzor the lizardfolk, who was a sneaky thief. Ghezor had a plan to trick the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Ghezor fe Yerzor faced the murderer, Ghezor fe Yerzor defeated Elhra.

Events [-]

Derdorf is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Missing keg. We suspect derros are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Vothlak.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Mickry Stanton.
  • Joe Bartoill has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Special attire required. Reward available. Contact Donic Danerley.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xtexn Braincutter.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Davic Chrisrell.
  • Help Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Nin Gearbolt.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Tgemt Rockwiser.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Dave Simonne.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mick Browning.
  • Help Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ilyhiaava Firedrake.
  • Need a change of pace? artifact tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jo Kleinsone for more details.

People [-]

The people in Derdorf are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Abagan Broadriver is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned good samaritan. He appears insecure.
  • Gardal Tigerbreaker is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned messenger. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Balnir Holyankle is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled baker. She appears lovelorn.
  • Dan VanSheard is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled bather. He appears nervous.
  • Dane Giacoall is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled pastrycook. She appears chatty.
  • Mickes Danngham is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled armorer. She appears violent.
  • Gargar Wheelvein is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent banker. She appears clumsy.
  • Balrin Kindcask is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned wine seller. She appears gosipy.
  • Mick Bartofield is a female human who is known in the region as being a skilled smith. She appears attentive.
  • Drush Armbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre bleacher. He appears melancholy.
  • Danic Dansone is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent good samaritan. She appears territorial.
  • Mickry Francan is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent actor. He appears vengeful.
  • Done Burleton is a male human who is known in the region as being a mediocre cheesemaker. He appears forbidding.
  • Mickes Wilman is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled stablehand. She appears outlandish.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Vothra, a gluttonous female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Calianu Skychaser, a greedy male minotaur. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Bit, a beligerent male kobold. He is an expert who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Meb Dreadcutter, a loud male goblin. He is a druid who is following rumors of riches.
  • Adahialas Bannidrake, a conspirational female elf. She is a warrior who is here to buy spices.
  • Dones Davfield, a sick female half-orc. She is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Darvartel Windsong, an embittered female drow. She is a rogue who is traveling the world as a trader.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Derdorf:

  • The Fiery Rose Shop [+]
  • The Slaughtered Elves Poor House [+]
  • The Drifting Snake House [+]
  • The Fiery Mug Shoppe [+]
  • The Ugly Well Designs [+]
  • The Fawning Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Axe Herbalist [+]
  • The Fumbling Paladin Book Smith [+]
  • The Honest Rock Druggist [+]
  • The Yellow Grog Disposal Area [+]
  • The Fumbling Octopus Book Smith [+]
  • The Honest Dungeon Shoppe [+]
  • The Wobblin' Alicorn Construction [+]
  • The Boiling Giant Fish Camp [+]