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Welcome to Kenstow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 217
  • Children: 26.73% (58)
  • Elderly: 13.36% (29)

Racial Breakdown

  • 144 troglodyte (66.3%)
  • 60 minotaur (27.6%)
  • 8 lycanthrope (3.6%)
  • 4 mindflayer (1.8%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 28 Residences

Summary [-]

Kenstow is a hamlet in the Moolcanish Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (446/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Kenstow has a Tundra climate, which is characterized by year-round cold temperatures with permanently frozen ground, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Kenstow sees a single star overhead: Nan, an average orange star. Kenstow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Kenstow; no roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: trade and slums.

Government [-]

Kenstow is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Kenstow are often seen as upright and the policies are revered. The political influence of Kenstow in the region is lasting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Kenstow is ruled by Governor Hil Greateye. The Governor has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is public opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.92% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Kenstow has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 30 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Kenstow is tolerably fortified. Kenstow fighters are respected for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Kenstow is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Kenstow is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial creepy berry fields that are avoided by gru. Rumors tell of a stash of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • A new tower inhabited by wild cormorants that are feared by vampires. One might dig up piles of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • New coffee fields that are frequented by kittens. Alalentars Myrthwalker said the locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, the royals of Klemstone thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Zor Brainstomach the serial killer destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Zor Brainstomach, but failed miserably. Along came a flirtatious minotaur named Beliverani Rageganthi, who was a sneaky thief. Beliverani had the thought to slay the serial killer by killing the serial killer while he slept. When Beliverani Rageganthi faced the serial killer, Beliverani Rageganthi killed the serial killer and rescued Klemstone.
  • In times past, an old man hunted the field. Commoners say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then carry you away.
  • In times gone by, a Pooka frequented the field and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Kenstow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Prior experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Beborn Tallson.
  • Bored? Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Cotita Cobblecog.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Daves Berin.
  • Missing chalice. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a secret. Contact Abakon Stonestomach.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Druid seeks apprentice. Reward available. Serious inquiries only. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Xuezn Ogredamn if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Maltsy Cogglebun.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome giant spiders required. Reward available. Contact Alialia Swiftsoult.

People [-]

The people in Kenstow are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Helasoe Cloudbash is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent stablehand. He appears solemn.
  • Enril is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre shoemaker. She appears pious.
  • Vothka is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a gifted hatmaker. She appears thick.
  • Micke Martien is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled actor. She appears gosipy.
  • Edddol Cloudsinger is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled seamstress. She appears trusting.
  • Ghrilak is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled saddler. She appears giddy.
  • Ghrira is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent social worker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Surpra is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a renowned vintner. He appears gambling.
  • Donic Jameleton is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a decent artist. She appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dzuzar Metalfury, a jesterly female goblin. She is an adept who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Edduri Sumgan, a grieving male minotaur. He is a warrior who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Kenstow:

  • The White Frogs Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Gritty Cavern Docs [+]
  • The Knotted Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Frozen Ent Book Smith [+]
  • The Royal Bag Chop House [+]
  • The Plaid Fig Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Blue Kraken Shop [+]
  • The Dirty Peacock City Guard [+]
  • The Rusty Bunk Inc. [+]