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Welcome to Lakfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 19,897
  • Children: 27.85% (5,541)
  • Elderly: 13.25% (2,636)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,740 lycanthrope (38.9%)
  • 6,288 hobgoblin (31.6%)
  • 3,522 ogre (17.7%)
  • 1,115 half-elf (5.6%)
  • 714 other (3.5%)
  • 319 halfling (1.6%)
  • 199 goblin (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 378 Businesses
  • 3,038 Specialists
  • 2,475 Residences

Summary [-]

Lakfield is a large city in the Aquibor Region with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,183/sq km), covers 0.76 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 983 meters.

Climate [-]

Lakfield 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 wild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Lakfield sees a single star overhead: Cexun, an average yellow star. Lakfield also has a double moon: Spome, a large bone white moon and Chaka, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred Iron stockade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 83% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.90 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Lakfield; no roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, education, wealthy, middleclass, shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Lakfield is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Lakfield are often seen as underhanded and the policies are loved. The political influence of Lakfield in the region is steady due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Lakfield is ruled by Chairman Yorril Saltvest. The Chairman has been in power for mere hours and is honored by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Chairman and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.45% of the population (90 adults).

Military [-]

Lakfield has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2636 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1144 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 105 (4%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and scarred stockade, Lakfield is abysmally fortified. Lakfield fighters are mocked for their use of simple clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lakfield is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Lakfield is known for the following resources:

  • Quail bevies that are avoided by townspeople. Nbok Darkdeath said somoeone said someone found bags of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Crow murders that are avoided by witches. Rumors tell of a stash of small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • A magical shrine inhabited by carnivorous elephants that are feared by kittens. One might find piles of diamonds in a well.
  • Magical new coffee patches that are frequented by vampires. One might dig up a chest containing platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Scant vampire cormorant flights that are avoided by kittens. Rumors tell of piles of emeralds in a dungeon.
  • A cursed shrine inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are frequented by townspeople. Aeshialleu Longsworn said somoeone said someone found a chest containing silver in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Garrun's Bedpan, a magical bedpan with the power to make people cry. It was never recovered.
  • In days gone by, a lich named Rhor haunted the woods and was drawn towards misbehaving children. They say that if you see it, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Many years ago, an old woman hunted the streets at dusk. Commoners say that the old woman will ask for your help, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Lakfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Must be a quick learner. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hallenssa Longbough for more details.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Aletinne Brightgleam.
  • Help Needed: Hil Sunley has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Brogar Coalrobe.
  • Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Rugexn Rockshredder for more details.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jamey Tramerson.
  • Help! Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mulith Dawnmarr for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Kibal Boarnut.
  • Barbin Leadroad has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Experienced professionals only. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Elavariyn Fairrisen if interested.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Khuglath Bonecracker.
  • Bored? artifact tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bordin Roararm.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact James Smithman.
  • Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Mickry Morey.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Uduk Rocknut.
  • Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danic Andrell if interested.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tudot Giantcutter.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? woodcutting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Fat to learn more.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Chanallas Shadowmist.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward available. Contact Aleleninne Florallight.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare mephits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Torlita Tinkerblast.

People [-]

The people in Lakfield despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ubel Eaglenut is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked porter. She appears spiteful.
  • Zuk Greatwiser is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a mocked collier. She appears violent.
  • Jam Davngton is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled glassmaker. He appears solemn.
  • Hildo Hamburrow is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bather. He appears mocking.
  • Dzuuk Wormbone is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled tailor. She appears jaded.
  • Tmegd Bighand is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a mediocre weaponsmith. She appears patriotic.
  • Tmeb Bigdeath is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a renowned bather. She appears grieving.
  • Zeb Oozecutter is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre woodworker. She appears shifty.
  • Gubal Rocktooth is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a skilled adventurer. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Beco Thornbread is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a mocked doctor. He appears grieving.
  • Ghabel Oxclaw is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent lumberjack. She appears prejudiced.
  • Xuomn Nightwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a gifted dyer. She appears gluttonous.
  • Dane Harden is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted mason. He appears forgetful.
  • Dan VanChaord is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled carpenter. He appears mopey.
  • Tgomd Ironbone is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled lumberjack. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Mub Giantslay is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a decent mercenary. She appears forbidding.
  • Naromd Foulgloom is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled alchemist. She appears nervous.
  • Doduk Rockfang is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled apothecary. She appears cowed.
  • Duap Oaksnout is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a gifted jailer. She appears easily offended.
  • Tolgrimly Shadowtan is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled banker. He appears flirtatious.
  • Kish Rockbranch is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a skilled bookseller. He appears fashion concious.
  • Tolcob Swiftmap is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked mercenary. She appears patronizing.
  • Don Caran is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled leatherworker. It appears cowed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Sercobne Rainfoot, a prejudiced male halfling. He is a bard who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Duk Oxclaw, an easily offended male ogre. He is a warrior who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Done Dilbrook, a flirtatious female lycanthrope. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Rbuk Damnshredder, a jesterly female goblin. She is a paladin who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Beinada Homebrook, an insecure male halfling. He is a fighter who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Jam Simontt, a quiet male lycanthrope. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Gush Bearmane, a cowed female ogre. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Nbuk Darkfury, a spiteful male hobgoblin. He is a druid who is seeking honest work.
  • Malel Amberpipe, a chatty female halfling. She is a rogue who is traveling with an expidition.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lakfield:

  • The Yellow Wench Pile [+]
  • The Strangled Hall General Store [+]
  • The Snoring Troll Healing House [+]
  • The Fat Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Riverside Brewery [+]
  • The Slaughtered Bag Charity [+]
  • The Ugly Hops Builders [+]
  • The Slumbering Song Study [+]
  • The Olde Turkey Purse Shop [+]
  • The Singing Thunderbird Dock Company [+]
  • The Dew Cloak City Guard [+]
  • The Salty Demon Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Turkey Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Yawning Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Dirty Days Guard House [+]
  • The Wooden Mead Inn [+]
  • The Plaid Wolfhound Hostel [+]
  • The Crippled Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Frogs Shop [+]
  • The Mulled Crate Brewery [+]
  • The Musty Peddler Glove Makers [+]
  • The Wild Heart Inpirationsl Waters [+]