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Welcome to Knoxwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 648
  • Children: 34.10% (221)
  • Elderly: 8.64% (56)

Racial Breakdown

  • 551 human (85%)
  • 70 half-dwarf (10.8%)
  • 11 half-orc (1.6%)
  • 8 gnome (1.2%)
  • 7 half-elf (1%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 29 Businesses
  • 45 Specialists
  • 80 Residences

Summary [-]

Knoxwell is a village in the Moolkry Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,235/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Knoxwell has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Knoxwell sees a single star overhead: Sir, an average orange star. Knoxwell also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing black hole that has been around for millenia and an imposing supernova that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine marble barrier that is 17 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.86 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Knoxwell; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Knoxwell 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in Knoxwell are often seen as upright and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Knoxwell in the region is consistent due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Knoxwell is ruled by Chancellor Elanaltel Tyrnearose. The Chancellor has been in power for several years and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.23% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Knoxwell has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 93 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 46 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine barrier, Knoxwell is moderately fortified. Knoxwell fighters are revered for their use of short spears in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Knoxwell is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Knoxwell is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful berry patches that are avoided by vampires. Rumors tell of a chest containing gold in a nearby pit.
  • Vampire scorpion beds that are feared by locals. Malel Glitterbridge said one might dig up a chest containing silver buried near there.
  • A magical fort inhabited by defenseless dragons that are avoided by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, the constable of Deeddale Point lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a ghoul named Merm Greatslay took over the town. The constable tried to stop the ghoul, but failed miserably. Along came a human named Daney Dilll, who was a skilled storyteller. Daney had an idea to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Merm Greatslay. When Daney Dilll faced the ghoul, Daney Dilll tricked Merm Greatslay.
  • Some time ago, a lich named Klorog frequented the fields before dawn and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Knoxwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Darlantars Shadegazer.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Baldal Copperring for more details.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Joic Brownngton.
  • Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Barmir Silverfighter for more details.
  • Required: rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Experienced professionals only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Garorin Saltslasher.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Prartra.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kuonuul Tesstride.
  • Help Needed: seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gok Boarnut for more information.
  • Help! rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Goap Rockbranch.

People [-]

The people in Knoxwell despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Traglogh Boneripper is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled laborer. She appears fashion concious.
  • Car Tiddlybit is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a mocked laborer. He appears guilty.
  • Joey Dantt is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled locksmith. She appears melancholy.
  • Arn Gyrojet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled forester. He appears patriotic.
  • Giltsy Wobbwink is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled scabbardmaker. He appears forbidding.
  • Ninrette Wizzfiz is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled cutler. He appears intimidating.
  • Glisuzg Backcrusher The Strong is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled rugmaker. She appears impatient.
  • Ninley Gearblast is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears loud.
  • Erttars Dryearwhisper is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned magic dealer. It appears nosy.
  • Thoggig Bonebreaker is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked leatherworker. He appears forgetful.
  • Rhaddarg Armbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent shoemaker. He appears smitten.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Daney Simonham, an unreliable female human. She is a rogue who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Gorrim Lionbarrel, a treasure-obsessed male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Dridd Bonecracker, a deluded female half-orc. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Knoxwell:

  • The Mad Hammer Translations [+]
  • The New Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Dwarf Brewery [+]
  • The Fat Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Giant Arena [+]
  • The Divine Well Clinic [+]
  • The Royal Hole Chop House [+]
  • The Empty Cup Tap House [+]
  • The Belching Dwarf Magic Shop [+]
  • The Slippery Badger Cloth [+]
  • The Stowaway Cat House of Colors [+]