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Welcome to Curldew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,158
  • Children: 19.78% (229)
  • Elderly: 19.00% (220)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,141 half-elf (98.5%)
  • 17 other (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 140 Residences

Summary [-]

Curldew is a small town in the Marark District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,225/sq km), covers 0.36 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 677 meters.

Climate [-]

Curldew has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Curldew sees a binary star overhead: Lun, an average orange star and Six, an average white star. Curldew also has a single moon: Himata, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a magically reinforced granite rampart that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.81 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Curldew; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Curldew is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Curldew are often seen as virtuous and the policies are loved. The political influence of Curldew in the region is steady due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Curldew is ruled by Brother Srommakh Backnor. The Brother has been in power for years and is respected by the people. There is public opposition to the Brother and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.47% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Curldew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 170 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 83 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and magically reinforced rampart, Curldew is reasonably well fortified. Curldew fighters are despised for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Curldew is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Curldew is known for the following resources:

  • An old grave yard inhabited by vampire cobras that are visited frequently by kittens. Rbegd Laughrot said the locals speak of a chest containing small lyres in a dungeon.
  • A cursed grave yard inhabited by carnivorous dragons that are visited frequently by children. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.
  • A blessed cave inhabited by dangerous cobras that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a hag hunted the woods. Some say that the hag will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Halellanae's Needle, a cursed needle with the ability to summon angels. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Nat's Hat, a legendary hat with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a serial killer named Gat roamed the field during a red moon. Commoners say that if you caught her, you will be stricken blind.

Events [-]

Curldew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'herzin heh Khalssen for further details.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gozs.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ceera.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Borbor Coalkeep.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Gugan Oakclaw.
  • Required: I have bats in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Oestmore Winterstrider.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Grungin Ivorybreaker.
  • Required: I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Haattars Dryearnight.
  • Help Wanted: I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Ilynalthil Riversong for further details.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Zhabdor Neckkiller.
  • Help Wanted: dungeon goop tester wanted. Special attire required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danes Roseon for more information.

People [-]

The people in Curldew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Chrisridge is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled stablehand. She appears fashion concious.
  • Filvartel Tyrbow is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled good samaritan. He appears beligerent.
  • Alanallas Keengrove is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned plasterer. He appears unreliable.
  • Joic Braland is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled baker. She appears spiteful.
  • Delvarlleu Floraleye is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked ropemaker. He appears intimidating.
  • Danes Gilmell is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled fishmonger. She appears guarded.
  • Davry Antonter is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled handyman. She appears insecure.
  • Dav Cares is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled priest. He appears accusatory.
  • Faeelltars Aleansworn is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent librarian. He appears helpful.
  • Darlanlleu Meadowrisen is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ship captain. She appears gambling.
  • Haaellai Summerseeker is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled apothecary. He appears homesick.
  • Dan Staill is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent navigator. He appears nihilistic.
  • Danic Gilhouse is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked seamstress. She appears scattered.
  • Joey Harwood is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled collier. He appears beligerent.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • En'toor, an unreliable female mindflayer. She is a cleric who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Mickic Roberten, a melancholy male human. He is a bard who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Bot, a violent male kobold. He is a warrior who is doing something impossible.
  • Darhiaava Rilynnleaf, a worrying male half-elf. He is an aristocrat who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Zrotgath Backbreaker, an egotistical male bugbear. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Garnir Brighthand, a violent male deep dwarf. He is a cleric who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Dones Caridge, a contrarian female lycanthrope. She is a sorcerer who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Khubdah Skullcracker, a giddy female orc. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Durgar Lightningforge, a patronizing female deep dwarf. She is a warrior who is seeing the world.
  • Tomley Wobbbit, a gosipy female gnome. She is an expert who is seeking dishonest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Curldew:

  • The Frozen Frog Fine Books [+]
  • The Last Snake Hatters [+]
  • The Cardinal Dog Farms [+]
  • The Smiling Helix Shop [+]
  • The Crooked Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Stumpy Swagger General Store [+]
  • The Snoring Jade Clinic [+]
  • The Lascivious Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Dancing Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Tower Guard House [+]
  • The Gelded Rock Reform School [+]
  • The Colored Baiter General Mechandise [+]
  • The Slaughtered Yawning Poor House [+]
  • The Hungry Elves Legal Partners [+]