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Welcome to Wardtop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,380
  • Children: 12.39% (171)
  • Elderly: 24.20% (334)

Racial Breakdown

  • 737 half-orc (53.4%)
  • 329 elf (23.8%)
  • 176 dwarf (12.7%)
  • 104 human (7.5%)
  • 20 other (1.4%)
  • 14 half-elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 69 Businesses
  • 146 Specialists
  • 157 Residences

Summary [-]

Wardtop is a small town in the Konloon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,760/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Wardtop has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Wardtop sees a binary star overhead: Uulor, a massive yellow star and Lukek, a small blue star. Wardtop also has a single moon: Sinota, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for only a few years, a massive asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial, and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten sandstone stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.74 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Wardtop; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, fine shops, wealthy, and shops.

Government [-]

Wardtop is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Wardtop are often seen as unethical and the policies are despised. The political influence of Wardtop in the region is enduring due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Wardtop is ruled by Chancellor Ellenssa Maerneye. The Chancellor has been in power for many years and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.67% of the population (23 adults).

Military [-]

Wardtop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 207 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 79 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 8 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and weather-beaten stockade, Wardtop is properly fortified. Wardtop fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wardtop is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Wardtop is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted grave yard inhabited by defenseless scorpions that are feared by kittens. Somoeone said someone found bags of silver in a well.
  • Chinchilla colonies that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by vampire caterpillars that are visited frequently by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the townsfolk of Garbvale lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day a demon named Wrarr stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the demon, but didn't get close. Along came Tbezn Oozeshadow the bugbear, who was a skilled storyteller. Tbezn had the thought to slay the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Tbezn Oozeshadow faced the demon, Tbezn Oozeshadow killed the demon and was killed in the process.
  • In times past, the royals of Finberg Lock lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Dibburz Legcracker destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Dibburz Legcracker, but were caught. Along came a halfling named Adadene Heathercobble, who was an expert bowman. Adadene had an idea to slay the minotaur by making a wager with Dibburz Legcracker. When Adadene Heathercobble faced the minotaur, Adadene Heathercobble killed the minotaur and was killed in the process.
  • Legends tell of Yorgan's Rose, a special rose with the knack to dominate others. It was last seen years ago.
  • Legends tell of Abaag's Ring, a legendary ring with the power to dominate others. It has been lost for ages.
  • Legends tell of Gwaleninne's Apple, a unique apple with the ability to solve any riddle. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Wardtop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must provide your own transportation. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grinre.
  • Wanted: A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Xuot Greathost.
  • Wanted: Missing tiara. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faetthil Wishears.
  • Required: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Trunk Wormrender.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tormida Wobbgadget.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome bats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tmuk Giantgloom.
  • Help! Looking for work? Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kzemt Bladerot if interested.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yorril Brandyhead if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danes Franngham.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome toads required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must be quick on your feet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gwalenlleu Hunithrunner.
  • Required: Missing wagon wheel. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Special attire required. Contact Perrian Kaziak for more details.

People [-]

The people in Wardtop love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ulrun Quartzfist is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled deputy. She appears vengeful.
  • Gwaellanae Bluedawn is a female elf who is known in the world as being a gifted teacher. She appears grieving.
  • Charigai Fairgale is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent ostler. She appears egotistical.
  • Don Broore is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent smith. He appears accusatory.
  • Broorin Brandyvest is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled porter. He appears impatient.
  • Errigtars Riverwatch is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled blacksmith. She appears guarded.
  • Tuguzg Legcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled bleacher. He appears smug.
  • Dan Braer is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled vintner. He appears scattered.
  • Jame Martirell is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. She appears intimidating.
  • Morbul Paperring is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted seamstress. He appears lonely.
  • Adariginne Silvernight is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent laborer. She appears thick.
  • Dan Greenne is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled seamstress. He appears guilty.
  • Don Tramin is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled wine seller. She appears lonely.
  • Daney Matford is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled glassmaker. She appears worrying.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Khus Armripper, a sick female bugbear. She is a wizard who is following a message from an angel.
  • Darriginne Shaderun, a self-obsessed male elf. He is a commoner who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Dave Petrwell, a treasure-obsessed male human. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Ulmir Darkslasher, a resentful male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Joic Southcombe, an accusatory male human. He is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Coder Borogan, a quiet male minotaur. He is a bard who is here to buy spices.
  • Blagbuul Skullripper The Black, a beligerent female orc. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Skaorin Lightningring, a treasure-obsessed female dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Kusuh Bonekiller, a prejudiced female bugbear. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Ghrilak, a prejudiced female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardtop:

  • The Grumbling Days Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Ulcer Millers [+]
  • The Guinea Dragon Leather Goods [+]
  • The Squalid Kraken Shoes [+]
  • The White Rouge Bath House [+]
  • The Elegant Turkey Money Changers [+]
  • The Vulgar Rooster Furs [+]
  • The Gray Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Honest Ulcer Shop [+]
  • The Merry Thug Beer Garden [+]
  • The Deadly Troll House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Furious Monk Primary School [+]
  • The Glaring Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Knotted Bill Inc. [+]