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Welcome to Cartovka!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 376
  • Children: 43.88% (165)
  • Elderly: 1.60% (6)

Racial Breakdown

  • 272 ogre (72.3%)
  • 53 lizardfolk (14%)
  • 50 lycanthrope (13.2%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 39 Residences

Summary [-]

Cartovka is a hamlet in the Donark Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (552/sq km), covers 0.68 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 930 meters.

Climate [-]

Cartovka has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cartovka sees a single star overhead: Wox, a large yellow star. Cartovka also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing black hole that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Cartovka; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cartovka 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 satisfactory. Officials in Cartovka are often seen as underhanded and the policies are hated. The political influence of Cartovka in the region is enduring due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Cartovka is ruled by Steward Kzzar Damnshredder. The Steward has been in power for years and is respected by the people. There is open 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 city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.80% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Cartovka has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 52 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 21 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Cartovka is suitably fortified. Cartovka fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cartovka is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Cartovka is known for the following resources:

  • Many creepy guano deposits that are feared by children. Po Freebody said rumors tell of bags of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Beaver colonies that are feared by unicorns. Rumors tell of bags of saphires in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, the royals of Donnellrun lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a lich named Anzer took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Anzer, but didn't get close. Along came a elf named Faenallas Lightdawn, who was a skilled storyteller. Faenallas had the thought to slay the lich by using magic to banish it. When Faenallas Lightdawn faced the lich, Faenallas Lightdawn banished Anzer and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Cartovka is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must not smell. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Bearette Wobbfuel to learn more.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Donry VanBrownwood.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bruk Rantkill.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Hil Fatone for more information.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grumrin Forgecask.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Prior experience required. Contact Kunk Greatstomach.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Ghriraz for more details.

People [-]

The people in Cartovka are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • S'hoorssen seh S'heral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a mocked astrologer. She appears attentive.
  • Yeral se S'herzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a gifted teacher. He appears conspirational.
  • Donry Matgan is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a skilled shipwright. He appears resentful.
  • Ghezin seh Ghessen is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre sculptor. She appears chatty.
  • Mickic Smithman is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a mediocre wine seller. She appears cowed.
  • Danry Matidge is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a legendary hatmaker. She appears jesterly.
  • Mickry Marfield is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled prostitute. He appears xenophobic.
  • Khalal se Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a mocked lumberjack. She appears smitten.
  • Mickry Matden is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a skilled bucklemaker. He appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Thuru Skullcrusher The Cruel, a thick male half-orc. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Tbadr Rantstomach, a smitten female goblin. She is a fighter who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Gorrun Redarm, a shifty female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cartovka:

  • The New Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Iron General Merchandise [+]
  • The Chicken Kraken Farms [+]
  • The Guinea Bill Leather Goods [+]
  • The Wanton Beer Night Smiths [+]
  • The Noisy Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Chipped Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Twin Horse Enchanters [+]
  • The Dry Goblins Shop [+]