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Welcome to Grand Dikholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 257
  • Children: 29.18% (75)
  • Elderly: 12.06% (31)

Racial Breakdown

  • 153 lizardfolk (59.5%)
  • 59 goblin (22.9%)
  • 22 troglodyte (8.5%)
  • 10 orc (3.8%)
  • 5 mindflayer (1.9%)
  • 5 other (1.9%)
  • 3 deep dwarf (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 34 Residences

Summary [-]

Grand Dikholt is a hamlet in the Inner Kinkryandy Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (296/sq km), covers 0.87 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1052 meters.

Climate [-]

Grand Dikholt has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Grand Dikholt sees a single star overhead: Nax, a large red star. Grand Dikholt also has a quadruple moon: Deika, an average bone white moon; Prodo, an average pale yellow moon; Spota, an average rusty red moon; and Theleke, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny supernova that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Grand Dikholt; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, arena, wealthy, shops, and industry.

Government [-]

Grand Dikholt is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Grand Dikholt are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are loved. The political influence of Grand Dikholt in the region is wasting away due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Grand Dikholt is ruled by Chancellor Podo Montabottom. The Chancellor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is open opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.78% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Grand Dikholt has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 35 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Grand Dikholt is inadequately fortified. Grand Dikholt fighters are praised for their use of bladed gauntlets in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grand Dikholt is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Grand Dikholt is known for the following resources:

  • Paltry carnivorous spider clusters that are frequented by locals.
  • Many wild elephant parades that are feared by wenches. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing rubies buried near there.
  • Coconut plantations that are avoided by vampires. One might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the royals of Bludbor lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day a spirit named Guddab Headcrusher took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Guddab Headcrusher, but were caught. Along came a self-obsessed bugbear named Khozgor Legbreaker, who was an expert bowman. Khozgor had an idea to slay the spirit by killing the spirit while it slept. When Khozgor Legbreaker faced the spirit, Khozgor Legbreaker tricked Guddab Headcrusher and rescued Bludbor.
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Corax lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a devil named Yerzor seh Yerssen took over the town. The villagers tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Shaman Trodorg Legbreaker, who was a sneaky thief. Shaman Trodorg had the thought to slay the devil by killing the devil while he slept. When Shaman Trodorg Legbreaker faced the devil, Shaman Trodorg Legbreaker banished Yerzor seh Yerssen.
  • In times gone by, the constable of Grantovka lived in peace. Things were good, but one day S'hoorzin seh S'heral the ghoul took over the town. The constable tried to kill S'hoorzin seh S'heral, but were caught. Along came Kunk Rantbasher the goblin, who was an expert bowman. Kunk had the thought to slay the ghoul by killing the ghoul while she slept. When Kunk Rantbasher faced the ghoul, Kunk Rantbasher tricked S'hoorzin seh S'heral.

Events [-]

Grand Dikholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hilne Chubbbottle.
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tgadr Brainmouth if interested.
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Koten Metalhowl if interested.
  • saddle tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. References required. Contact Jory Marin.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Sernic Sumbash.
  • Looking for work? Zroz Mokbreaker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Besron Winterchaser.
  • squirrels-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kub Darkstomach.

People [-]

The people in Grand Dikholt are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Enrr is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted illuminator. He appears accusatory.
  • Khalssen ahn S'hoorzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a mediocre soldier. She appears accusatory.
  • Kzadr Evilbone is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled artist. She appears pacifistic.
  • Nbemt Greatmouth is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a skilled carpenter. She appears accusatory.
  • Ang is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a decent bucklemaker. He appears prejudiced.
  • Anlak is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre saddler. He appears lonely.
  • Gordor Brandyarm is a female deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled magic dealer. She appears skeptical.
  • Fluide is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled maidservant. He appears lonely.
  • Xtkasr Rockhost is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled sculptor. He appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Guap Boarfang, a spiteful male ogre. He is a sorcerer who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Ozgbud Mokcrusher, a loud female orc. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grand Dikholt:

  • The Squalid Pony Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Surly Baiter Union #101 [+]
  • The Wobbling Hall Roofing [+]
  • The Warm Kraken Rugs [+]
  • The Smithy Cup Bakery [+]
  • The Fiery Tree Shop [+]
  • The Weary Mead Rug Shop [+]
  • The Olde Crate Fine Bows [+]
  • The Crooked Road Inc. [+]