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Welcome to Jamden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 22,555
  • Children: 21.90% (4,939)
  • Elderly: 17.50% (3,947)

Racial Breakdown

  • 11,210 mindflayer (49.7%)
  • 9,925 gnome (44%)
  • 1,309 ogre (5.8%)
  • 111 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 428 Businesses
  • 3,472 Specialists
  • 2,873 Residences

Summary [-]

Jamden is a metropolis in the Tresak County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,564/sq km), covers 0.76 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 983 meters.

Climate [-]

Jamden 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 strong and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jamden sees a single star overhead: Kron, an average blue star. Jamden also has a double moon: Proka, a large light blue moon and Chado, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced rubble enclosure that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.34 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Jamden; 1 road is major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Jamden 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 satisfactory. Officials in Jamden are often seen as decent and the policies are loved. The political influence of Jamden in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Jamden is ruled by Prime Minister Daney Antonen. The Prime Minister has been in power for years and is loved by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (122 adults).

Military [-]

Jamden has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3044 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1466 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 144 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and reinforced enclosure, Jamden is terribly fortified. Jamden fighters are much loved for their use of rapiers in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jamden is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Jamden is known for the following resources:

  • Vampire quail bevies that are frequented by vampires. Aesellai Brighthelm said rumors tell of piles of penis sheathes in a well.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are avoided by zombies. Rumors tell of bags of diamonds in a well.
  • Dangerous cobra quivers that are avoided by wenches.
  • Plentiful primal berry patches that are feared by magic users.
  • A new mine inhabited by wild kittens that are feared by kittens. The locals speak of piles of saphires in a dungeon.
  • Rock salt fields that are avoided by children. One might find piles of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • New rubber plantations that are feared by children. Sogzog Armripper The Red said the locals speak of bags of diamonds in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the royals of Eddybon lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Botred Cloudcaller the devil took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Rhatzunk Headcracker, who was an expert bowman. Rhatzunk had a plan to trick the devil by using magic to banish it. When Rhatzunk Headcracker faced the devil, Rhatzunk Headcracker tricked Botred Cloudcaller and was killed in the process.
  • Some time ago, a hag stalked the field and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. People say that the hag will ask for your help, then imprison you.
  • Once upon a time, a Pooka wandered the fields. Villagers say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In times gone by, a cyclops named Rap haunted the region during the summer solstice and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Folks say that if you confront her, you will be driven mad.

Events [-]

Jamden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Cotlin Tinkerbun.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bluglud Armnor The Red.
  • Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rop to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Thzzvy.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Adarigtars Oakrun.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my lucky stone. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must be clean. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Done Tramleton to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: Missing bracelet. We suspect bats are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Darlanava Nightwhisper if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen valuables. Guild membership required. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Carley Cobblejet.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Experienced professionals only. Contact Tbadr Oozemaw.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Will pay in gold. Contact Tmods Damndeath.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grunond Bitterchest.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Must submit to background check. Contact Alaartaen Lightears if interested.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khagb Skullkiller.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. May include some hazards. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grumril Whiterobe.
  • Needed: Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mervy.
  • Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Tomton Triggerbun.
  • I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Murm Dreadfury.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghezor ahn S'herssen for further details.
  • Wanted: Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thorrun Wavestomach if intrigued.
  • Wanted: A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must submit to background check. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Obrath Moksnapper if intrigued.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Must be clean. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Wit.

People [-]

The people in Jamden are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Prire is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a mocked woodworker. She appears intimidated.
  • Wae'ith is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre courtier. She appears authoritarian.
  • Jen Wobbjet is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled warehouse worker. He appears mocking.
  • Blom is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. She appears scattered.
  • Dagan Beartooth is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a renowned social worker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Merthul is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a decent messenger. She appears forbidding.
  • Cotby Thermotonk is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned blacksmith. She appears chatty.
  • Dok Bearroot is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. He appears boastful.
  • Gabley Greasebun is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent plasterer. She appears vengeful.
  • Tulkey Greasegauge is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned saddler. He appears jolly.
  • Gush Eagleclaw is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled outfitter. He appears flirtatious.
  • Hewtsy Cogglegadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent entertainer. She appears nosy.
  • Goiide is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent spicemerchant. He appears helpful.
  • Dis'ith is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary blacksmith. She appears outlandish.
  • Jenkey Greaseblast is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent jailer. She appears cautious.
  • Fluthul is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a gifted coach driver. She appears contrarian.
  • Gabeno Wobbbolt is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent physician. He appears prejudiced.
  • Hupne is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent leatherworker. She appears pacifistic.
  • Nin Cogglefuel is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled butcher. She appears conspirational.
  • Daduk Boarnut is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled coach driver. She appears patronizing.
  • Pobel Bearnut is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a gifted glovemaker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Dubel Oxmane is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled maidservant. He appears skeptical.
  • Wra'toor is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a mocked smith. He appears loud.
  • Har'ith is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled adventurer. He appears chatty.
  • Pogan Bearroot is an androgynous ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled actor. It appears lovelorn.
  • Kia Cogglejet is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled mercer. She appears scattered.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Elvarlas Teasen'wake, a greedy female drow. She is a warrior who is doing something questionable.
  • Narzar Brainslay, a patronizing female hobgoblin. She is a ranger who is seeing the city.
  • S'hoorzor fe Yerzor, a fashion concious androgynous lizardfolk. It is an adept who is seeing the city.
  • Mororin Ironchisel, a cautious female dwarf. She is a druid who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Xtomn Damnmurder, an easily offended male goblin. He is a wizard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Yorgan Sunale, a jesterly male dwarf. He is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Surpzer, a forbidding female troglodyte. She is a druid who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Adaril Goodleg, a self-obsessed male half-dwarf. He is a bard who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Rogbugh Headbreaker, a prejudiced male bugbear. He is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Dav Barling, a pacifistic male human. He is a fighter who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Arnmida Tiddlywink, a fashion concious male gnome. He is a sorcerer who is seeing the city.
  • Gaerigtel Hunithwalker, an impatient female elf. She is an aristocrat who is finding work as a spy.
  • Kzods Laughdamn, a forbidding male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Throrin Steelcask, an egotistical female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Ada Curlyman, a healthy female halfling. She is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jamden:

  • The Deadly Bull Whorehouse [+]
  • The Prancing Wagon Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Wobblin' Giant Roofing [+]
  • The Knotted Axehandle Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Oarhouse Force [+]
  • The Drifting Hole House [+]
  • The Yellow Devil Dumping Ground [+]
  • The Frosty Devil of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Victorious Nomad Builders [+]
  • The Thirsty Lotus Shrine [+]
  • The Refuge Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Cavern Shoes [+]
  • The Frozen Giant Fine Books [+]
  • The Dry Kraken Shop [+]
  • The Perfumed Stump Vinters [+]
  • The Forsaken Silver Shop [+]
  • The Gray Flask Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Grimy Hops Pottery House [+]
  • The Lazy Twins Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Wobbly Peacock Hostel [+]
  • The Deadly Rouge House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Short Tree Book Smith [+]
  • The Hilltop Fig Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Deepwater Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Northern Friends Inc. [+]