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Welcome to Durktow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 38
  • Children: 42.11% (16)
  • Elderly: 0.00% (0)

Racial Breakdown

  • 20 kobold (52.6%)
  • 17 dwarf (44.7%)
  • 1 other (2.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 7 Residences

Summary [-]

Durktow is a settlement in the Marsak Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate settlement is sparsely populated (40/sq km), covers 0.95 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1099 meters.

Climate [-]

Durktow 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 strong and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Durktow sees a single star overhead: Ton, an average white star. Durktow also has a double moon: Modopa, a massive rusty red moon and Spota, a large light blue moon. 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 3 roads leading to Durktow; no roads are major. The city is lined with filthy dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Durktow is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Durktow are often seen as resolute and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Durktow in the region is consistent due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Durktow is ruled by President Yerssen fe S'herzor. The President has been in power for several years and is respected by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

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

Military [-]

Durktow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 5 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 2 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 0 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Durktow is poorly fortified. Durktow fighters are much loved for their use of tonfas in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered abysmally skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durktow is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Durktow is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant peacock musters that are visited frequently by children. Joe Corbrook said rumors tell of piles of gold in a nearby pit.
  • A creepy fort inhabited by defenseless elephants that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Scant rock salt fields that are avoided by townspeople. Yorrim Quartzmill said the locals speak of a chest containing gold in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Rugurm's Harp, a legendary harp with the power to summon angels. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Durktow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Fighter seeks apprentice. No previous experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Beltssa Goldenweaver.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Abaleniyn Heartheart.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Kub Ogrewiser.
  • Required: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Serious inquiries only. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Gaeartinne Fireheart.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Serda Wildbread for more information.
  • Needed: Adept seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickey Greenter.

People [-]

The people in Durktow are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Wot is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a gifted tilemaker. He appears pacifistic.
  • Wot is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a renowned shipwright. He appears loud.
  • Wit is a male kobold who is known in that part of town as being a renowned cartwright. He appears territorial.
  • Bit is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a gifted sculptor. She appears efficient.
  • Cor is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre woodworker. He appears authoritarian.
  • Pat is a male kobold who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled painter. He appears patronizing.
  • Fat is an androgynous kobold who is known in that part of town as being a skilled brewer. It appears helpful.
  • Balbin Bluetower is an androgynous dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled woodcarver. It appears embittered.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Greenorth, a gosipy female human. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durktow:

  • The Olde Friends Purse Shop [+]
  • The Crossed Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Turkey Shoppe [+]
  • The Slippery Crate Textiles [+]
  • The Leaping Beauty Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Slippery Rooster Textiles [+]
  • The Master Cesspit Coop Hoop [+]