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Welcome to Lakfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,037
  • Children: 20.84% (633)
  • Elderly: 18.24% (554)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,555 half-dwarf (51.2%)
  • 602 elf (19.8%)
  • 386 gnome (12.7%)
  • 371 human (12.2%)
  • 61 other (2%)
  • 31 half-elf (1%)
  • 31 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 115 Businesses
  • 430 Specialists
  • 369 Residences

Summary [-]

Lakfield is a town in the Wallakique Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,091/sq km), covers 0.50 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 797 meters.

Climate [-]

Lakfield has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lakfield sees a binary star overhead: Abacub, an average yellow star and Lujor, an average red star. Lakfield also has a single moon: Sinodi, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years, a massive black hole that has been around for time immemorial, and an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy stone palisade that is 17 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.33 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Lakfield; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Lakfield 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Lakfield are often seen as disreputable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Lakfield in the region is enduring due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Lakfield is ruled by Prime Minister Xrkasr Rockdeath. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is loved by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.75% of the population (53 adults).

Military [-]

Lakfield has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 455 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 174 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 14 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and flimsy palisade, Lakfield is admirably fortified. Lakfield fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lakfield is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Lakfield is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy fort inhabited by poisonous elephants that are visited frequently by vampires. Zogbash Neckkiller said somoeone said someone found piles of copper hidden around somewhere.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by dangerous parrots that are hunted by locals. Rumors tell of piles of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Quail bevies that are feared by witches.
  • Ape troops that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a Pooka stalked the town. Some say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long ago, the villagers of Holy Durlbin lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Nhoz Headkiller the cyclops destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the cyclops, but were caught. Along came a hero named Gkutunk Greathost, who was an expert bowman. Gkutunk had the thought to slay the cyclops by using magic to banish it. When Gkutunk Greathost faced the cyclops, Gkutunk Greathost killed the cyclops and rescued Holy Durlbin.
  • Many years ago, an old man stalked the streets. People say that the old man will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Elhlak's Quill, a magical quill with the capability to find any item. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Lakfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Hilbornly Chubbtender.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Kus Oozerender.
  • A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Balbul Bittercoin.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Zrobg Neckcracker if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dugan Rockroot.
  • Need a change of pace? tincure tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Surpzer.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Grumrin Coldchisel.
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Darlanssa Melitharrow.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dones Whiteer.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Someone stole my ring of Cerobleh. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Poel Raineye for more details.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Reward is a secret. Contact Tgot Ironstomach.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bottle of wine. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jory Staning for further details.

People [-]

The people in Lakfield hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Malelly Flowman is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled chickenbutcher. He appears vengeful.
  • Alenalssa Dawnsworn is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked rugmaker. He appears jesterly.
  • Mally Marroarer is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent bowyer. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Jo Blackon is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre prostitute. She appears shifty.
  • Bon Electroscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled shoemaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Danes Mores is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled astrologer. She appears accusatory.
  • Aesnallleu Summersun is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre handyman. He appears guilty.
  • Danes Gilngton is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted barber. He appears guarded.
  • Falmai Hairygirdle is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre wagoneer. She appears mopey.
  • Bon Thermofuel is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled wine seller. She appears pious.
  • Adatai Hawksight is a female elf who is known in the region as being a renowned pastrycook. She appears worrying.
  • Hil Jallitender is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled astrologer. She appears jaded.
  • Aeslenlleu Meadowlight is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled bookbinder. He appears clumsy.
  • Delnaltars Wavechaser is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled grocer. He appears easily offended.
  • Tol Flowtopple is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre adventurer. He appears quiet.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Abalenssa Moonlight, a conspirational female elf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Balgan Doughtoe, a patriotic male half-dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Babkey Wobbbolt, an intimidating male gnome. He is a cleric who is traveling with a circus.
  • Mallita Triggerwink, an unreliable male gnome. He is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Tolgold Farfur, a shifty female halfling. She is a fighter who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Jory Ferngham, a shifty female human. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lakfield:

  • The Mangy Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Elves Scribe [+]
  • The Perfumed Elves Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Black Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Crimson Swagger Inc. [+]
  • The Ripped Tower Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Wagon Timber Mill [+]
  • The Perfumed Snake Vinters [+]
  • The Flying Snake General Goods [+]
  • The Screaming Pony Timberyard [+]
  • The Short Stump Bindary [+]
  • The Fermented Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Twins Mill [+]
  • The Deadly Wagon Whorehouse [+]
  • The Furious Bucket Military School [+]