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Welcome to Dickduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 563
  • Children: 11.37% (64)
  • Elderly: 24.87% (140)

Racial Breakdown

  • 461 human (81.8%)
  • 45 dwarf (7.9%)
  • 15 half-dwarf (2.6%)
  • 12 gnome (2.1%)
  • 12 other (2.1%)
  • 10 half-orc (1.7%)
  • 8 half-elf (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 72 Residences

Summary [-]

Dickduk is a small village in the Britnah District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (893/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Dickduk 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 mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dickduk sees a single star overhead: Mek, an average yellow star. Dickduk also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for all eternity and an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking slate barricade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.77 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Dickduk; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, arena, and wealthy.

Government [-]

Dickduk is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Dickduk are often seen as on the take and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Dickduk in the region is maturing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Dickduk is ruled by Archbishop Faeriglas Heartwalker. The Archbishop has been in power for decades and is feared by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Archbishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.07% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Dickduk has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 80 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 30 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and cracking barricade, Dickduk is moderately fortified. Dickduk fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dickduk is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Dickduk is known for the following resources:

  • Fruit plantations that are visited frequently by magic users.
  • Rubber trees that are frequented by unicorns. Thrubd Legnor The Red said one might find a chest containing diamonds in a well.
  • Fresh rubber plantations that are hunted by wenches. Somoeone said someone found piles of copper hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a dragon named Poap hunted the world during a full moon. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will never be seen again.
  • Long ago, the constable of Great Lewismer thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil demon named Mib Skullbreaker The Brave destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the demon, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Gozg, who was an expert bowman. Gozg had a plan to trick the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Gozg faced the demon, Gozg defeated Mib Skullbreaker The Brave and was killed in the process.
  • Once upon a time, an old man roamed the world every six years and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Villagers say that the old man will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long, long ago, a witch lingered in the streets and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Folks say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Once upon a time, a dragon named Hupne haunted the town. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will be stricken blind.

Events [-]

Dickduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Must not smell. Reward is a secret. Contact Rhugg Backbreaker The Strong if interested.
  • Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Accidental Death insurance required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Falbor Greaseymoor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalal heh Khalal.
  • A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Don Buring.
  • Wanted: Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Chariglas Earthcaller.
  • Required: wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Not for more details.
  • Druid seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Mickic Davides for more information.
  • grigs-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ras Headbreaker if interested.

People [-]

The people in Dickduk are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Andreerson is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled rugmaker. He appears worrying.
  • Dane Blackrough is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a mocked doctor. She appears territorial.
  • Hanag Mokkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled baker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Dav Staford is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled armorer. He appears fashion concious.
  • Thordor Smokefounder is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled bookseller. He appears worrying.
  • Cotgles Wobbbun is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled pursemaker. She appears guilty.
  • Don Chrisling is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled spicemerchant. She appears grieving.
  • Joey Jamegan is a female human who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled weaver. She appears forgetful.
  • Garnir Darkslayer is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled physician. He appears scattered.
  • Lobor Goodforge is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent messenger. He appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ulgan Staranvil, a smug female dwarf. She is a wizard who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Faelanava Stillbow, an exhausted male elf. He is a barbarian who is doing something nefarious.
  • Percob Shadowbody, a skeptical female halfling. She is a barbarian who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dickduk:

  • The Blue Kraken Shop [+]
  • The Blue Crate Shop [+]
  • The Burly Halfling Leatherworks [+]
  • The Dew Kraken City Guard [+]
  • The Violent Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Vulgar Halflings Furs [+]
  • The Flying Nomad Shop [+]
  • The Plaid Cup Hostel [+]
  • The Lazy Badger Shop [+]
  • The Whirling Hammer Inc. [+]