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Welcome to Old Derhead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,009
  • Children: 22.89% (231)
  • Elderly: 16.75% (169)

Racial Breakdown

  • 832 half-orc (82.4%)
  • 74 half-elf (7.3%)
  • 31 half-dwarf (3%)
  • 28 elf (2.7%)
  • 22 other (2.1%)
  • 11 human (1%)
  • 11 dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 123 Residences

Summary [-]

Old Derhead is a small town in the Nilldin County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,347/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Old Derhead 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 strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Old Derhead sees a binary star overhead: Luk, an average blue star and Sir, an average yellow star. Old Derhead also has a single moon: Eladolite, a massive pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for centuries and an imposing pulsar that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy rubble fortification that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.70 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Old Derhead; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and prison.

Government [-]

Old Derhead is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Old Derhead are often seen as principled and the policies are respected. The political influence of Old Derhead in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Old Derhead is ruled by General Dan Rosenick. The General has been in power for several decades and is honored by the people. There is public opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.49% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

Old Derhead has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 148 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 8 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and sturdy fortification, Old Derhead is properly fortified. Old Derhead fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Old Derhead is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Old Derhead is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed castle inhabited by carnivorous chinchillas that are visited frequently by unicorns. Rumors tell of a chest containing small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Many berry patches that are hunted by townspeople. One might dig up bags of diamonds buried near there.
  • Rubber plantations that are hunted by locals. Ghotg Neckripper The Gray said one might dig up piles of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a Boogyman lingered in the streets. Some say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • In days gone by, an old woman lingered in the town before dawn. They say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Yorag's Coin, a legendary coin with the capability to disappear on its own. It was last seen years ago.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the villagers of San Glenvita Creek lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a monster named Zrobdrog Armkiller slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Zrobdrog Armkiller, but didn't get close. Along came a jaded half-orc named Jamry Wilman, who was an expert bowman. Jamry had a plan to trick the monster by using magic to banish it. When Jamry Wilman faced the monster, Jamry Wilman defeated Zrobdrog Armkiller.

Events [-]

Old Derhead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Davey Petron.
  • bats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Gosh Rocknut.
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Alli Wobbgauge.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No previous experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Tolnell Wildhearth if intrigued.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Joic Braey for more details.
  • imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Done Whiteorth.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Adadin Bitterchest if intrigued.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Gargan Oilsapper.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Prior experience required. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Zods Nightkill.
  • Adept seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Jat to learn more.
  • Required: Looking for something new? A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mer'ith.

People [-]

The people in Old Derhead love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Halvartel Ousseasong is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled weaponsmith. She appears spiteful.
  • Belttel Teasen'breeze is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled weaver. She appears territorial.
  • Dan Marore is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned furrier. She appears lonely.
  • Argan Tigerback is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted bookbinder. He appears patronizing.
  • Faeleniyn Maerngleam is a male elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled jeweler. He appears giddy.
  • Donic Coles is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre bookseller. He appears xenophobic.
  • Gubuzg Armcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled navigator. He appears smitten.
  • Danic Dilerley is a female human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. She appears boastful.
  • Danry Brington is a male human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. He appears skeptical.
  • Gaelanai Bladestride is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled adventurer. He appears mopey.
  • Dones Antonster is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre jailer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Jamry Rosenhews is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre jeweler. She appears gambling.
  • Danes Smithll is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled ostler. She appears contrarian.
  • Mickic Chaton is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled wine seller. She appears boastful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Chaford, a quiet male half-elf. He is a wizard who is seeking revenge.
  • Mickey Chahouse, an outlandish female lycanthrope. She is an adept who is traveling with an important person.
  • Ghessen ahn Gheal, a skeptical male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Bargan Ironanvil, an outlandish female deep dwarf. She is a cleric who is seeing the city.
  • Daney Davick, a forbidding female half-orc. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Tomxie Triggersprocket, a fashion concious male oddball. He is a cleric who is here to buy supplies.
  • Gaggurz Backnor, a conspirational female orc. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Goduk Boarclaw, a gluttonous male ogre. He is a warrior who is following a message from an angel.
  • Ubel Oaksnout, a shifty male ogre. He is an expert who is finding a missing criminal.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Old Derhead:

  • The Slaughtered Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Slade Rooster Charity [+]
  • The Crossed Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Wolfhound Night Smiths [+]
  • The Bottomless Willow Fish House [+]
  • The Shining Baiter Shoppe [+]
  • The Elegant Lion Money Changers [+]
  • The Rusty Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Willow Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Deepwater Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Nomadic Widowers Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Greyhound Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Crossed Harpoon Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Jane General Mechandise [+]