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Welcome to Dushburg Lock!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,350
  • Children: 43.56% (588)
  • Elderly: 2.00% (27)

Racial Breakdown

  • 642 half-orc (47.5%)
  • 588 dwarf (43.5%)
  • 110 human (8.1%)
  • 10 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 69 Businesses
  • 146 Specialists
  • 143 Residences

Summary [-]

Dushburg Lock is a small town in the Berkryia District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is moderately populated (3,792/sq km), covers 0.36 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 677 meters.

Climate [-]

Dushburg Lock 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 soft and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Dushburg Lock sees a binary star overhead: Uurun, a large blue star and Lunel, a supermassive yellow star. Dushburg Lock also has a single moon: Sinole, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for only a few years, a massive supernova that has been around for time immemorial, and an imposing nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred wood barrier that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.89 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Dushburg Lock; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Dushburg Lock 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in Dushburg Lock are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dushburg Lock in the region is flourishing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Dushburg Lock is ruled by Commander Mororin Beararm. The Commander has been in power for mere hours and is hated by the people. There is secret opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.63% of the population (22 adults).

Military [-]

Dushburg Lock has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 202 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 77 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and scarred barrier, Dushburg Lock is properly fortified. Dushburg Lock 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 Dushburg Lock is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Dushburg Lock is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted shrine inhabited by dangerous beavers that are visited frequently by locals.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by wild beavers that are visited frequently by travelers. The locals speak of bags of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Magical crow murders that are visited frequently by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing copper hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of James' Ring, a cursed ring with the ability to grant wishes. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Dushburg Lock is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Wizgan Rocketjet.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Klon'ith.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Coda Oldtaunt.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Git if interested.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Cotva Rocketbit.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Cot Tinkertonk.
  • I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Enide for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Gwanalaen Whitegazer.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tolda Sunspan.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elhka.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Special attire required. Contact Nindan Triggerscope.

People [-]

The people in Dushburg Lock are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Brobin Granitestomach is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre soldier. He appears efficient.
  • Mickey Cassone is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled teacher. She appears thick.
  • Grumbin Foebarrel is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned saddler. He appears gambling.
  • Abador Tingoblet is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled shipwright. She appears intimidated.
  • Skabin Holycloak is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent porter. He appears jesterly.
  • James Rosenling is a male human who is known in the world as being a skilled armorer. He appears clumsy.
  • Jame Davngham is a female human who is known in the region as being a mediocre tilemaker. She appears boastful.
  • Dane MacClayewicz is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent physician. He appears deluded.
  • Tas Neckcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. He appears jolly.
  • Garrim Wheelguard is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent tailor. He appears giddy.
  • Jamry Berton is a female human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled forester. She appears vengeful.
  • Balag Papermead is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned painter. He appears smug.
  • Shaman Globgag Backnor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled roofer. He appears intimidated.
  • Yormir Brandyvault is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled jeweler. She appears helpful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danry Morerley, a spiteful female half-elf. She is a sorcerer who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Dan Benleton, an egotistical male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is doing something nefarious.
  • Barorin Strongrobe, a jolly androgynous dwarf. It is a wizard who is following a message from an angel.
  • Balbul Dragonstream, a healthy male dwarf. He is a cleric who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Falbul Firekiller, a thick female dwarf. She is a bard who is seeing the city.
  • Joes Benon, a gluttonous male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is doing something amazing.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dushburg Lock:

  • The Lecherous Crow Blowers [+]
  • The Grizzly Riverside Docs [+]
  • The Blind Frog Scribe [+]
  • The Dwarven Well Wares [+]
  • The Thirsty Oarhouse Temple [+]
  • The White Wagonhouse Bath House [+]
  • The Slade Kettles Poor House [+]
  • The Seven Hammer Candle Maker [+]
  • The Happy Mead Star Gazers [+]
  • The Snoring Kettles Clinic [+]
  • The Violet Grog Butchery [+]
  • The Dreaming Stump Clinic [+]
  • The Mad Wine Word Smiths [+]
  • The Dancing Rock Inc. [+]