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Welcome to Jackwall Vernon!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,274
  • Children: 34.49% (1,474)
  • Elderly: 8.49% (363)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,073 gnome (25.1%)
  • 1,060 halfling (24.8%)
  • 945 elf (22.1%)
  • 565 human (13.2%)
  • 415 half-dwarf (9.7%)
  • 117 other (2.7%)
  • 99 half-orc (2.3%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 620 Specialists
  • 516 Residences

Summary [-]

Jackwall Vernon is a large town in the Ashgan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,965/sq km), covers 0.54 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 829 meters.

Climate [-]

Jackwall Vernon has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Jackwall Vernon sees a trinary star overhead: Bexus, an average orange star; Uuxon, an average white star; and Lucuri, an average yellow star. Jackwall Vernon also has a single moon: Chame, a massive rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling stone partition that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.68 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Jackwall Vernon; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Jackwall Vernon is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Jackwall Vernon are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are feared. The political influence of Jackwall Vernon in the region is negligible due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Jackwall Vernon is ruled by Steward Yip. The Steward has been in power for mere days and is mocked by the people. There is public opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.19% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Jackwall Vernon has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 555 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 224 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 19 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and crumbling partition, Jackwall Vernon is excellently fortified. Jackwall Vernon fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jackwall Vernon is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Jackwall Vernon is known for the following resources:

  • A magical tower inhabited by tame spiders that are frequented by witches.
  • Abundant crow murders that are feared by wenches.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by tame dragons that are feared by gru.
  • Rich magic berry patches that are feared by wenches. Halartthil Mistgrove said one might find piles of rubies in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a cyclops named Tils roamed the woods when the wind blows from the north. Commoners say that if you touch her, you will be stricken blind.
  • A long time ago, a serial killer named Rap lingered in the region when the wind blows from the west. Villagers say that if you hear it, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Jackwall Vernon is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gablita Rocketfuel.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Drunah Mokkiller.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yorgan Dullgem.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tillak.
  • Someone stole my keg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to background check. Contact Davic Stoord if interested.
  • Help Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dak Oakbranch.
  • Required: whiskey tester wanted. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grundal Starmace.
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Ilixm.
  • Someone stole my puppy. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Daddugh Neckcrusher to learn more.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact S'herssen teh S'herssen for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Prior experience required. Contact Filhiaanae Featherwind.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Micke Francleton.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Mulra Earthhoof.

People [-]

The people in Jackwall Vernon accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Giacoliffe is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre saddler. She appears trusting.
  • Mickic Southand is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre bookbinder. He appears impatient.
  • Rhugbuul Backkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled brewer. He appears gosipy.
  • Joey Sherell is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted mercenary. He appears pious.
  • Tashok Skullcrusher The Gray is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted seamstress. She appears easily offended.
  • Malrette Wobbwink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled trader. He appears patriotic.
  • Gav Electrotonk is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled plasterer. She appears jaded.
  • Co Brushiciny is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled bleacher. She appears solemn.
  • Don Carhews is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled sheriff. He appears outlandish.
  • Yordal Onyxtracker is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked watercarrier. She appears helpful.
  • Gabrette Gyrowink is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled mercenary. She appears jaded.
  • Ernalaen Oakwake is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned entertainer. He appears loud.
  • Perelly Moonfur is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cooper. She appears jaded.
  • Lobin Coralsapper is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled professor. He appears territorial.
  • Dave Braing is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned woodcarver. He appears greedy.
  • Jo Jameden is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled priest. He appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Belhiatel Goldwind, a chatty male drow. He is a commoner who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Alliton Fusegauge, an insecure female gnome. She is a wizard who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Ghezor teh Khalal, an embittered female lizardfolk. She is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Tolgrimly Firebarrel, an attentive androgynous halfling. It is a monk who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Throrin Opalkeep, a spiteful male dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jo VanBlackley, a cautious male oddball. He is a commoner who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Dot, a forbidding female kobold. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Micke Brownster, a lovelorn male human. He is a paladin who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Malmira Firetaunt, a smitten female halfling. She is a fighter who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Rbeb Wormcutter, a boastful male hobgoblin. He is an expert who is finding work as a healer.
  • Eltinne Dirthweaver, a jesterly female elf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jackwall Vernon:

  • The Deadly Helix House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Stumpy Rooster Security [+]
  • The Shallow Wench Timber Mill [+]
  • The Refuge Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Lascivious Octopus Hats Shop [+]
  • The Orange Jade Firepit [+]
  • The Shallow Cup Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Frosty Grog of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Punchin' Wolfhound Locksmith [+]
  • The Blabbering Heart Botique [+]
  • The Nomadic Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Great Halflings Scabbards [+]
  • The Deepwater Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Monk Secondary School [+]
  • The Vulgar Eagle Furs [+]
  • The Purple Horse Arena [+]