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Welcome to Cortow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 51
  • Children: 41.18% (21)
  • Elderly: 1.96% (1)

Racial Breakdown

  • 27 kobold (52.9%)
  • 19 deep dwarf (37.2%)
  • 3 halfling (5.8%)
  • 1 human (1.9%)
  • 1 other (1.9%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 8 Residences

Summary [-]

Cortow is a settlement in the Eastern Britarkor Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate settlement is sparsely populated (42/sq km), covers 1.21 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1241 meters.

Climate [-]

Cortow 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally mild with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cortow sees a single star overhead: Tox, an average red star. Cortow also has a double moon: Mola, an average bone white moon and Proleke, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny black hole that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Cortow; 1 road is major. The city is lined with filthy dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cortow 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 satisfactory. Officials in Cortow are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Cortow in the region is dwindling rapidly due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Cortow is ruled by Sovereign Belnalinne Bannishade. The Sovereign has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Sovereign and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.00% of the population (0 adults).

Military [-]

Cortow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 7 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 3 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 0 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Cortow is poorly fortified. Cortow fighters are much loved for their use of daggers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered terribly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cortow is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Cortow is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant quail bevies that are hunted by townspeople. Haavaranae Eythersworn said one might dig up bags of platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Timber forests that are hunted by vampires. The locals speak of a chest containing rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • An old fort inhabited by tame cormorants that are visited frequently by vampires. Maganas Spiritchaser said rumors tell of a chest containing saphires hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, the constable of Thistletow lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day a vampire named Gheal teh Ghezin took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but didn't get close. Along came a gambling bugbear named Megd Cleaverhand, who was a sneaky thief. Megd had an idea to slay the vampire by using magic to banish it. When Megd Cleaverhand faced the vampire, Megd Cleaverhand killed the vampire and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Cortow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Special attire required. Contact Mick Mortone.
  • I have darkmantles in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Jit.
  • gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Cak to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for lizards, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Danic Dansone.
  • Wanted: Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Kot Wormdeath.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickic Dilidge.

People [-]

The people in Cortow accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Yorbul Quartzear is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre glovemaker. He appears chatty.
  • Don Harwood is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted bather. She appears clumsy.
  • Joe Carrell is a female human who is known in the world as being a mediocre magic dealer. She appears cautious.
  • Hil Fireone is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled dyer. He appears solemn.
  • Perborn Farwanderer is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled painter. She appears gosipy.
  • Cor is a female kobold who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled haymerchant. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Doney Martirell is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bowyer. She appears lonely.
  • Yik is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a gifted weaponsmith. He appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tudut Backcracker, a gambling male bugbear. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Ghezin heh Yeral, an intimidated female lizardfolk. She is a ranger who is finding work as a mercenary.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cortow:

  • The Blind Halflings Shop [+]
  • The Chicken Friends Farms [+]
  • The Grizzly Turkey Docs [+]
  • The Wild Wench Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The White Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Blind Swagger Shop [+]
  • The Tipsy Greyhound Supplies [+]
  • The Forsaken Cavern General Goods [+]