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Welcome to Archski!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 401
  • Children: 22.44% (90)
  • Elderly: 16.96% (68)

Racial Breakdown

  • 292 ogre (72.8%)
  • 61 troglodyte (15.2%)
  • 28 bugbear (6.9%)
  • 19 kobold (4.7%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 51 Residences

Summary [-]

Archski is a hamlet in the Conakry Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (566/sq km), covers 0.71 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 950 meters.

Climate [-]

Archski has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Archski sees a single star overhead: Woj, an average yellow star. Archski also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Archski; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Archski 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Archski are often seen as unethical and the policies are hated. The political influence of Archski in the region is enduring due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Archski is ruled by Chancellor Kuonstar Stormstride. The Chancellor has been in power for mere days and is revered by the people. There is public opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.00% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Archski has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 57 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 23 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Archski is suitably fortified. Archski 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 Archski is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Archski is known for the following resources:

  • Hemp bales that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • Substantial spider clusters that are hunted by wenches. S'herssen teh Ghezin said one might find bags of iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • Ancient rock salt fields that are frequented by travelers. Mhuz Skullripper said rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, an old man wandered the field before dawn and was drawn towards those that wronged others. They say that the old man will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Boogyman frequented the fields. Some say that the Boogyman will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • Long ago, a hag frequented the field. Villagers say that the hag will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a dragon named Pobal lingered in the swamps. Folks say that if you touch her, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Archski is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. References required. Will pay in gold. Contact Don Claywell for further details.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Ghrig if interested.
  • Help! Seeking inter-planar messenger. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact Skamir Platinumgrieve.
  • Missing keg. We suspect imps are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Sszrr if interested.
  • ultimate fighting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kzus Greatbasher.
  • Required: Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Krol Boneripper.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Elhka.

People [-]

The people in Archski love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Fot is a female kobold who is known in the region as being a gifted soldier. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Gkutun Foulhowl is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent glassmaker. He appears efficient.
  • Car is a female kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked bounty hunter. She appears smug.
  • Khudash Headsnapper The Strong is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled fishmonger. She appears skeptical.
  • Gat is a female kobold who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre saddler. She appears pacifistic.
  • Porlak is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a decent deputy. He appears violent.
  • Ceezer is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a legendary mercenary. He appears intimidating.
  • Gobal Oaktooth is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a mocked courtier. He appears forbidding.
  • Uhl Neckkiller is a female bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent hatmaker. She appears easily offended.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Sszpair, a lovelorn female mindflayer. She is a rogue who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Jamic Robertell, a gosipy male lycanthrope. He is a cleric who is finding a missing parent.
  • Grendaru Mistgan, a contrarian female minotaur. She is an expert who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Ghabel Oxsnout, a smitten male ogre. He is a ranger who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Archski:

  • The Dirty Dog Guard House [+]
  • The Shallow Swagger Saw Mill [+]
  • The Merry Cavern Pub [+]
  • The Stinking Grog Studio [+]
  • The Wooden Monk Shrine [+]
  • The Puking Thug Locksmith [+]
  • The Fawning Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Mulled Harpoon Inc. [+]