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Welcome to Durkland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 614
  • Children: 37.30% (229)
  • Elderly: 6.35% (39)

Racial Breakdown

  • 520 human (84.6%)
  • 86 half-orc (14%)
  • 8 other (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 29 Businesses
  • 45 Specialists
  • 70 Residences

Summary [-]

Durkland is a village in the Marcanish Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,213/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

Durkland has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally freezing with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Durkland sees a single star overhead: Men, a small yellow star. Durkland also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nebula that has been around for generations and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced wood partition that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.91 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Durkland; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a wealthy district.

Government [-]

Durkland 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Durkland are often seen as decent and the policies are revered. The political influence of Durkland in the region is consistent due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Durkland is ruled by Chancellor Tgok Metaldeath. The Chancellor has been in power for mere days and is feared by the people. There is secret opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.14% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Durkland has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 89 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 41 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 3 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and reinforced partition, Durkland is moderately fortified. Durkland fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durkland is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Durkland is known for the following resources:

  • Magic vegetable fields that are avoided by travelers. Abatai Hawkwind said one might find a stash of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
  • An ancient cave inhabited by carnivorous apes that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • An old tower inhabited by defenseless quails that are visited frequently by travelers. Amadeda Cottongalow said one might find bags of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Tberm's Trident, a possessed trident with the ability to summon angels. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In the olden days, a Pooka stalked the countryside when the wind blows from the north. People say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Durkland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bardal Lightningback.
  • Wanted: dungeon goop tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mickes Roberterton to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grimrun Drumring for more information.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dellenthil Melithcloak.
  • Bored? A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a secret. Contact Malva Fusecog.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Ozshugh Neckkiller.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Rop for more information.
  • Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a secret. Contact Kuk Laughhost.
  • sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Serious inquiries only. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Shaman Mozg Bonecracker for further details.

People [-]

The people in Durkland despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Oznakh Bonecracker is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a mocked alchemist. He appears exhausted.
  • Micke Chrisbrook is an androgynous human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled soldier. It appears helpful.
  • DeMicke Cargton is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bucklemaker. He appears guilty.
  • Dave Andregan is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre chickenbutcher. She appears forbidding.
  • Jo Petrewicz is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled herbalist. He appears grieving.
  • Jo Gooderton is a female human who is known in the region as being a mediocre teamster. She appears gambling.
  • Joey Whitsone is a male human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled harness maker. He appears pacifistic.
  • Danry Stanwood is a male human who is known in the city as being a renowned sage. He appears jolly.
  • Dav Roseorth is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent hatmaker. He appears territorial.
  • Donic Stoden is a male human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled trader. He appears helpful.
  • Donry Roseerley is a male human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Wilman, a chatty male half-orc. He is an adept who is seeing the world.
  • Don VanMartiden, a gluttonous female half-orc. She is a warrior who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Mickic VanDavidwood, a guilty female human. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durkland:

  • The Elegant Wagonhouse Shop [+]
  • The Master Wench Barrels [+]
  • The Dancing Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Road Cloth [+]
  • The Blind Axehandle Shop [+]
  • The Ever-full Princess Ale House [+]
  • The Greasy Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Frog Beer Garden [+]
  • The Twin Demon Enchanters [+]
  • The Slippery Devil Textiles [+]
  • The Divine Pot Clinic [+]