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Welcome to North Desnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,056
  • Children: 28.88% (305)
  • Elderly: 12.50% (132)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,020 half-elf (96.5%)
  • 34 half-orc (3.2%)
  • 2 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 110 Specialists
  • 135 Residences

Summary [-]

North Desnow is a small town in the Kinran County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,107/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

North Desnow has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

North Desnow sees a binary star overhead: Luxus, an average yellow star and Mecon, an average orange star. North Desnow also has a single moon: Himadibos, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for generations and an imposing supernova that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced slate barrier that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.32 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to North Desnow; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

North Desnow 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in North Desnow are often seen as resolute and the policies are mocked. The political influence of North Desnow in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

North Desnow is ruled by Governor Daves Antonville. The Governor has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is violent opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.42% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

North Desnow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 155 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 71 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 7 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and reinforced barrier, North Desnow is reasonably well fortified. North Desnow fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in North Desnow is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

North Desnow is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed shrine inhabited by wild peacocks that are avoided by townspeople. The locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.
  • Amber mines that are visited frequently by kittens.
  • An old shrine inhabited by wild scorpions that are visited frequently by gru. Rumors tell of bags of small lyres in a well.
  • An old grave yard inhabited by carnivorous clams that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a hag hunted the world and was drawn towards acts of greed. Some say that the hag will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Elhs' Sandwich, a special sandwich with the knack to disappear on its own. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In the olden days, the constable of LeGaladorf lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Mhogguh Mokripper the minotaur slayed a local hero. The constable tried to stop the minotaur, but failed miserably. Along came a unreliable deep dwarf named Thorrim Bluebellows, who was a sneaky thief. Thorrim had the thought to slay the minotaur by making a wager with Mhogguh Mokripper. When Thorrim Bluebellows faced the minotaur, Thorrim Bluebellows tricked Mhogguh Mokripper and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

North Desnow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Waerr for further details.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Whitand.
  • Required: bats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. No previous experience required. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Tmeb Laughmouth.
  • whiskey tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Poduk Boartooth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Surpg to learn more.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Car to learn more.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be quick on your feet. May include some hazards. Contact Dagan Oaksnout.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Daves Burick.
  • Bored? A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xuerm Dreadmouth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Davey Castall.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact LeJamic Marties.

People [-]

The people in North Desnow hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Simoninson is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled social worker. He appears outlandish.
  • Mick Blackerton is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled saddler. She appears nervous.
  • Sutg Backbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled undertaker. He appears trusting.
  • Mick Whiterell is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent mercenary. She appears greedy.
  • Mommugh Neckcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled weaponsmith. She appears healthy.
  • Filarttel Floralform is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled alchemist. He appears mopey.
  • Nabdab Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted lawyer. He appears sick.
  • Zur Skullkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled plasterer. She appears helpful.
  • Dane Shehews is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled potter. She appears insecure.
  • Davey Jameewicz is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent outfitter. He appears unreliable.
  • Ghub Legcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled copyist. He appears solemn.
  • Jam Wilhouse is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre roofer. She appears mopey.
  • Davry Dilman is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled scribe. He appears quiet.
  • Illanssa Heartsight is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent librarian. She appears jesterly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Trammell, a gluttonous male half-orc. He is a paladin who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Rhozgak Armbreaker, a jolly female half-orc. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Gaenalssa Frostdawn, a deluded female half-elf. She is a fighter who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Elartlas Blackbow, a solemn female half-elf. She is a fighter who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Don VanPetrley, a helpful female half-orc. She is a fighter who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in North Desnow:

  • The Divine Hall Clinic [+]
  • The Splintered Thunderbird Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Friends Studio [+]
  • The Ever-full Troll Ale House [+]
  • The Perfumed Peddler Vinters [+]
  • The Happy Rock Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Crazy Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Ripped Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The New Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Elven Cesspit Vault [+]