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Welcome to Acktle!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 29,289
  • Children: 42.90% (12,564)
  • Elderly: 2.50% (732)

Racial Breakdown

  • 13,532 minotaur (46.2%)
  • 11,482 half-elf (39.2%)
  • 2,344 human (8%)
  • 1,172 gnome (4%)
  • 616 bugbear (2.1%)
  • 143 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 536 Businesses
  • 4,504 Specialists
  • 3,209 Residences

Summary [-]

Acktle is a metropolis in the Venark Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (447/sq km), covers 65.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 9133 meters.

Climate [-]

Acktle has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Acktle sees a single star overhead: Kron, a massive yellow star. Acktle also has a double moon: Prorosto, a small rusty red moon and Spodike, a massive light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid mud brick barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 29.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Acktle; no roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, trade, industry, slums, civic, warehouse, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Acktle is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Acktle are often seen as fair and the policies are honored. The political influence of Acktle in the region is growing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Acktle is ruled by President Xueb Metalstomach. The President has been in power for mere hours and is honored by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (169 adults).

Military [-]

Acktle has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3954 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1830 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 207 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and solid barricade, Acktle is badly fortified. Acktle fighters are much loved for their use of swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Acktle is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Acktle is known for the following resources:

  • Cormorant flights that are avoided by townspeople.
  • Substantial vegetable patches that are avoided by townspeople.
  • A new castle inhabited by dangerous elephants that are feared by magic users. Gosh Boarsnout said the locals speak of piles of penis sheathes in a well.
  • Bamboo patches that are hunted by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Yat's Helmet, a legendary helmet with the knack to grant wishes. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Acktle is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Nip for more details.
  • Bounty for beaky brain monsters, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Alaellinne Goldenwind if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. References required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kaz Headripper.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact S'hoorzin se Ghezor.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Yeral seh Gheal.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Thego Plainthorn.
  • Bored? A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Accidental Death insurance required. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bot.
  • Required: Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Done Davand for further details.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Ghrira.
  • Help Needed: Bored? arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be quick on your feet. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Suduzg Armripper.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Baisey Plainrunner for more details.
  • Missing key. We suspect rats are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Faelaniyn Duskingbow if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? archery contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Don Clayin.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact S'herzor fe S'hooral.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Malilne Horneye to learn more.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tbbok Dreadbone.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact S'herssen seh Ghessen.
  • Required: sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be a quick learner. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Guduk Oxroot for more details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen holy symbol. Reward is a secret. Contact Gheal heh Yerzin.
  • A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Trog Oozeshadow.
  • Need a change of pace? stirge-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Wit.

People [-]

The people in Acktle despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Allixie Wizzcog is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent prostitute. He appears embittered.
  • Mickry Benden is a male human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled beer seller. He appears forbidding.
  • Aiwan Fusetonk is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled artist. He appears contrarian.
  • Abalananae Dusksight is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled wine seller. He appears outlandish.
  • Tomgan Fusescope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent locksmith. She appears forbidding.
  • Elalaniyn Wishrisen is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled illuminator. She appears contrarian.
  • Asternus Entracloud is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a mocked specialty smith. She appears beligerent.
  • Zuglab Backcracker is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre alchemist. She appears gosipy.
  • Nbet Metalhand is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre lawyer. She appears smug.
  • Mick Cases is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled magic dealer. She appears egotistical.
  • Mickey Martinson is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears patriotic.
  • Doney Morrell is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled harness maker. He appears chatty.
  • Gab Cogglebun is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent doctor. He appears xenophobic.
  • Hamley Tiddlytonk is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled weaponsmith. She appears shifty.
  • Nubborg Armripper is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled teamster. He appears outlandish.
  • Jo Blackard is a male human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled beer seller. He appears violent.
  • Halarttel Stillhunter is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mocked plasterer. He appears trusting.
  • Hewina Wizzblast is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled professor. She appears vengeful.
  • Jenan Electrosprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled shipwright. He appears unreliable.
  • Elaule Orbash is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled messenger. She appears helpful.
  • Allimida Tiddlygadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled beer seller. She appears nihilistic.
  • Apne Tesfury is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a renowned watercarrier. He appears patronizing.
  • Xodegd Ironbasher is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a decent navigator. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Mickry MacBroston is a female human who is known in the city as being a decent librarian. She appears authoritarian.
  • Kiaina Wizzjet is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent good samaritan. She appears spiteful.
  • Bonley Tinkerwink is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled jeweler. She appears gambling.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danes Jackden, a thick male human. He is an expert who is fleeing an assassin.
  • DeJame Antonick, a prejudiced female human. She is a cleric who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Nbexn Oozebasher, a homesick male bugbear. He is an adept who is finding a missing heir.
  • Doney Baridge, a giddy male half-elf. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Xodun Rantshadow, a greedy female bugbear. She is a fighter who is finding work as a healer.
  • Turule Whitemane, a giddy female minotaur. She is a cleric who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Gavita Thermobun, a conspirational female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy supplies.
  • Taurun Rainilg, a helpful female minotaur. She is a barbarian who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Acktle:

  • The Broken Wine Leatherworks [+]
  • The Drowned Twins Jewelers [+]
  • The Master Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Mad Bill Translations [+]
  • The Dreaming Toad Clinic [+]
  • The Laughing Rooster Hatters [+]
  • The Twisted Halfling Shoppe [+]
  • The Weary Beer Rugs [+]
  • The Plaid Wig Hostel [+]
  • The Punchin' Willow Locksmith [+]
  • The Mangy Darkroot Shop [+]
  • The Dirty Wench Force [+]
  • The Perfumed Weasels Vinters [+]
  • The Olde Halfling Bows R Us [+]
  • The Grizzly Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Helix Herbalist [+]
  • The Fired Wench Shop [+]
  • The Ripped Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Black Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Eagle Whorehouse [+]
  • The Burly Thunderbird Mail Service [+]
  • The Highlighted Flask Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Dirty Dwarves City Guard [+]
  • The Sterling Well Studio [+]
  • The Drowned Dog Jewelers [+]
  • The Pink Nomad Wine Shoppe [+]