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Welcome to Dakdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 146
  • Children: 17.81% (26)
  • Elderly: 19.86% (29)

Racial Breakdown

  • 90 lizardfolk (61.6%)
  • 51 lycanthrope (34.9%)
  • 4 drow (2.7%)
  • 1 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 1 Businesses
  • 1 Specialists
  • 20 Residences

Summary [-]

Dakdew is a hamlet in the Moolmou Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is sparsely populated (351/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Dakdew 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 mild with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dakdew sees a single star overhead: Nak, a massive white star. Dakdew also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Dakdew; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Dakdew is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Dakdew are often seen as decent and the policies are hated. The political influence of Dakdew in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Dakdew is ruled by Overseer Ogtzarz Skullbreaker. The Overseer has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Overseer and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.68% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Dakdew has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 20 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 9 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 0 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and lack of defensible wall, Dakdew is tolerably fortified. Dakdew fighters are praised for their use of Javelins in battle. They are respected for their rigid formations and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dakdew is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Dakdew is known for the following resources:

  • Poisonous woodpecker descents that are frequented by wenches.
  • Old rubber plantations that are hunted by gru. Rumors tell of a chest containing gold hidden around somewhere.
  • Unlimited palm oil harvests that are visited frequently by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, the royals of Grundylag lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day an evil serial killer named S'hooral se Khalzin kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to stop the serial killer, but failed miserably. Along came a xenophobic mindflayer named Hu'k'morn, who was a skilled storyteller. Hu'k'morn had the thought to slay the serial killer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Hu'k'morn faced the serial killer, Hu'k'morn tricked S'hooral se Khalzin.
  • Way back when, a cyclops named Hecariru haunted the countryside. People say that if you hear her, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Skarin's Brooch, a unique brooch with the capability to find any item. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Legends tell of Joey's Hat, a unique hat with the power to summon angels. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Dakdew 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 hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joey Stantt.
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Falde Curlyarrow.
  • Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Masre.
  • Commoner seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Elhzer for more information.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Narot Giantmaw.
  • I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Must not smell. Contact Haatiyn Evenheart.
  • Need a change of pace? Dav Southngham has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Faeartiyn Waveform.

People [-]

The people in Dakdew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickry Blackidge is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled rugmaker. She appears thick.
  • Don Gilstone is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre messenger. He appears shifty.
  • Larhiaaen Gyssegale is a male drow who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled artist. He appears loud.
  • James Clayman is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a decent soldier. She appears accusatory.
  • S'herssen seh Yerzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled butcher. She appears resentful.
  • Mick Jameand is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a mediocre wine seller. She appears deluded.
  • Yerssen fe Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a mediocre bather. She appears thick.
  • Dararttel Earthwatch is a male drow who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled miller. He appears shifty.
  • Erlanssa Stararrow is a female drow who is known in the region as being a mocked forester. She appears helpful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Alalenaen Shadeblade, a scattered male elf. He is a monk who is here to buy supplies.
  • Ush Oxtooth, a spiteful female ogre. She is a fighter who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Durbul Tinmug, a helpful male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dakdew:

  • The Great Cesspit Scabbards [+]
  • The Angry Bag Shoppe [+]
  • The Wooden Stump Inn [+]
  • The Knotted Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Hungry Axe House of Law [+]
  • The Stowaway Pig Dry Goods [+]
  • The Burning Iron Postal Service [+]
  • The Ripped Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Last Darkroot Hats Shop [+]