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Welcome to Dixnow Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 9,135
  • Children: 12.10% (1,105)
  • Elderly: 24.50% (2,238)

Racial Breakdown

  • 5,646 lycanthrope (61.8%)
  • 3,371 dwarf (36.9%)
  • 118 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 198 Businesses
  • 1,376 Specialists
  • 1,181 Residences

Summary [-]

Dixnow Keep is a city in the Greater Sarem Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (20,133/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Dixnow Keep has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dixnow Keep sees a single star overhead: Cel, an average yellow star. Dixnow Keep also has a double moon: Spome, an average bone white moon and Charo, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified mud brick palisade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.23 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Dixnow Keep; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, racial, wealthy, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Dixnow Keep is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Dixnow Keep are often seen as honorable and the policies are honored. The political influence of Dixnow Keep in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Dixnow Keep is ruled by Steward Dones Goodngton. The Steward has been in power for a few months and is loved by the people. There is open opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.42% of the population (38 adults).

Military [-]

Dixnow Keep has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1210 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 616 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 39 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and fortified palisade, Dixnow Keep is abysmally fortified. Dixnow Keep fighters are mocked for their use of flails, maces and clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dixnow Keep is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Dixnow Keep is known for the following resources:

  • Many dangerous scorpion beds that are avoided by kittens. One might find a stash of silver in a nearby pit.
  • New pigment banks that are visited frequently by magic users.
  • Rare carnivorous spider clusters that are hunted by gru. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Dangerous woodpecker descents that are avoided by travelers. One might dig up a stash of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Scant old bamboo patches that are feared by townspeople. Faevarai Winterstride said one might dig up a stash of gold hidden around somewhere.
  • Dangerous kitten glarings that are frequented by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a minotaur named Duduk wandered the fields. Villagers say that if you touch her, you will be killed.
  • Legends tell of Surpra's Trident, a legendary trident with the knack to summon angels. It was last seen years ago.
  • Once upon a time, a spirit named Duk frequented the streets. Commoners say that if you hear him, you will never be seen again unless you complete a quest.
  • Once upon a time, the villagers of Hullhall Vista thrived. Things were good, but one day Gosh Bearmane the ghoul took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the ghoul, but didn't get close. Along came a nihilistic goblin named Dzuomn Metaldeath, who was a skilled storyteller. Dzuomn had the thought to slay the ghoul by using magic to banish it. When Dzuomn Metaldeath faced the ghoul, Dzuomn Metaldeath defeated Gosh Bearmane and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Adattel's Coin, a possessed coin with the capability to speak for itself. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Dixnow Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Alavaranae Goldblaze if interested.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Aesrigava Brightwalker.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Arrin Bearmug.
  • Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Thrugb Headkiller The Strong.
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Tilraz.
  • Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilyellai Auvreacaller for further details.
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Glinog Legnor.
  • Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Discretion required. Will pay in gold. Contact Sikrus Bloodsoult.
  • Help Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Prior experience required. Length of job expected to be short. Contact James Broer for further details.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gaenaltel Wolfrunner for more details.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jun Gearwink if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tmexn Wormgloom for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Rugurm Metalmurder.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Moten Oozedoom.
  • Help! Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Rat.
  • Looking for work? Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gardal Oilmansion.
  • Need a change of pace? woodcutting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Length of job expected to be short. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tmuk Nightbone.

People [-]

The people in Dixnow Keep are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Braham is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled artist. She appears jaded.
  • Danes Bernaliffe is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a mediocre teacher. She appears contrarian.
  • Thorgar Hawkankle is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked mason. She appears scattered.
  • Grunrun Claysmith is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled collier. He appears guarded.
  • Dav Martiorth is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears insecure.
  • Grimond Kindankle is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled bookbinder. He appears clumsy.
  • Bardin Copperaltar is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted furrier. He appears conspirational.
  • Throrim Bluerobe is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned tinker. He appears quiet.
  • Done Greenewicz is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled hatmaker. She appears scattered.
  • Dav Goodridge is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. He appears unreliable.
  • Drogin Coalchest is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted bookseller. He appears jaded.
  • Daney Staling is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled adventurer. He appears boastful.
  • Throkon Irongrave is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled engineer. He appears resentful.
  • Barril Onyxslayer is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked shipwright. He appears lonely.
  • Grundor Goldmail is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent glassmaker. She appears idealistic.
  • Grumdor Drakemail is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled banker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Falrin Pearlcloak is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted scribe. She appears efficient.
  • Mororin Broadbeard is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted cartwright. She appears guarded.
  • Dan Harliffe is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled stablehand. She appears chatty.
  • Jo Andregton is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scribe. He appears insecure.
  • Morbor Barleyleg is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent prostitute. He appears intimidated.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dane Tramer, a patronizing female half-dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Pergrin Littlefur, an unreliable female halfling. She is a barbarian who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Shosig Armsnapper, a jesterly male orc. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Malgrim Boffincobble, an egotistical female halfling. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Mickes Danworth, a mopey female human. She is a sorcerer who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Micke Jamehews, a conspirational female lycanthrope. She is a bard who is finding a missing heir.
  • Porra, a boastful male troglodyte. He is a bard who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Daney Matton, a pious male lycanthrope. He is a monk who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Kik Oxnut, a sick male ogre. He is a druid who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Jamry Greentt, a territorial male human. He is an expert who is seeking revenge.
  • Grimgin Blackhead, a fatalistic female dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dixnow Keep:

  • The Fawning Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Horny Silver Legal Partners [+]
  • The Burly Tree Leatherworks [+]
  • The Mended Bunk Barrels [+]
  • The Twin Horse Enchanters [+]
  • The Burning Swagger Mail Service [+]
  • The Hilltop Baiter Shoppe [+]
  • The Lecherous Dungeon Blowers [+]
  • The Happy Twins Mill [+]
  • The Drunken Darkroot Jewelers [+]
  • The Wild Alicorn Bath House [+]
  • The Ripped Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Frosty Hops Shrine [+]
  • The Blue Bunk Scribe [+]
  • The Ruby Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Honest Princess Druggist [+]
  • The Tired Rouge Supplies [+]
  • The Frozen Jane Fine Books [+]
  • The Dirty Weasels Force [+]
  • The Honest Monk Druggist [+]
  • The Wooden Giant Hostel [+]