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Welcome to Darklanding Junction!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,338
  • Children: 27.13% (363)
  • Elderly: 13.68% (183)

Racial Breakdown

  • 648 half-orc (48.4%)
  • 294 dwarf (21.9%)
  • 224 gnome (16.7%)
  • 137 half-elf (10.2%)
  • 25 elf (1.8%)
  • 10 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 143 Specialists
  • 170 Residences

Summary [-]

Darklanding Junction is a small town in the Eastern Nillgan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,419/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Darklanding Junction 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 continual and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Darklanding Junction sees a binary star overhead: Luxel, a large yellow star and Sicus, a large orange star. Darklanding Junction also has a single moon: Elame, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years and a massive black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred mud brick palisade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.03 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Darklanding Junction; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Darklanding Junction is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Darklanding Junction are often seen as underhanded and the policies are honored. The political influence of Darklanding Junction in the region is consistent due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Darklanding Junction is ruled by Commander Dones Petercroft. The Commander has been in power for several decades and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.49% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Darklanding Junction has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 197 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 73 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and scarred palisade, Darklanding Junction is properly fortified. Darklanding Junction fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Darklanding Junction is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Darklanding Junction is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted fort inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are visited frequently by gru. The locals speak of a stash of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • New berry patches that are visited frequently by zombies.
  • A new gazebo inhabited by vampire kittens that are hunted by zombies.
  • Kangaroo mobs that are avoided by children. Rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Drigt's Brooch, a special brooch with the knack to summon demons. It was never recovered.
  • Way back when, the villagers of Vinterton Gate lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day an evil devil named Oesturg Lagrankos took over the town. The villagers tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came Snorgar Bloodcutter the deep dwarf, who was an expert bowman. Snorgar had a plan to trick the devil by making a wager with Oesturg Lagrankos. When Snorgar Bloodcutter faced the devil, Snorgar Bloodcutter killed the devil and was killed in the process.
  • In the olden days, the constable of Cushbar lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a serial killer named Matzbub Armcrusher took over the town. The constable tried to stop the serial killer, but didn't get close. Along came a elf named Halriglleu Softnight, who was an expert bowman. Halriglleu had a plan to trick the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When Halriglleu Softnight faced the serial killer, Halriglleu Softnight banished Matzbub Armcrusher and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Darklanding Junction is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gog Backsnapper.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Zurguul Ormane.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Elellai Gyssesing.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Snorgin Ambercastle.
  • Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Xrerm Biggloom.
  • Help Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Pors.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Discretion required. Reward available. Contact Mickic Mattt.
  • A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must not smell. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gardal Shinysmelter for more details.
  • Required: Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Podyes Clawstride for further details.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my ring of wishes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Grunorin Brightcoin.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Garril Wheelmug for more details.

People [-]

The people in Darklanding Junction ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Balnir Saltcastle is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled furrier. She appears efficient.
  • Joes Smithrough is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled adventurer. He appears homesick.
  • Doney Andreing is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled spicemerchant. She appears cowed.
  • Faehiaanae Swiftstride is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled tavern. She appears scattered.
  • Yorrin Crunchback is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted pastrycook. She appears skeptical.
  • Fillenai Heartsinger is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled librarian. He appears greedy.
  • Ada Tiddlyjet is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled bather. He appears thick.
  • Gaban Rocketsprocket is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled laborer. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Abalanai Dewsworn is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent actor. She appears jolly.
  • Brobin Leadaxe is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned vintner. She appears patriotic.
  • Rhutguh Bonecracker is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears lovelorn.
  • Chief Tubgunk Armcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked smith. She appears nihilistic.
  • Allikey Electrojet is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent seamstress. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Joe Martian is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled physician. He appears gambling.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don MacClaygton, a beligerent male human. He is a rogue who is fleeing debtors.
  • Larlenai Dryeargleam, a nihilistic male elf. He is an expert who is traveling with a circus.
  • Malita Cobblescope, an embittered female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jen Triggerblast, a healthy male gnome. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Arbin Bearcask, an insecure male half-dwarf. He is a fighter who is fleeing debtors.
  • Adalenava Silenteye, an idealistic male elf. He is an expert who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Darklanding Junction:

  • The Belching Beauty Shoppe [+]
  • The Black Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Flame Wares [+]
  • The Dwarven Elves Shop [+]
  • The Whirling Hearthstone Butchers [+]
  • The Blind Fox Scribe [+]
  • The Nomadic Lion Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Knife Sweet House [+]
  • The Belching Beer Shoppe [+]
  • The Perfumed Frog Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Rampaging Devil Amory [+]
  • The Elegant Dragon Vault [+]
  • The Grizzly Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Seven Peacock Candle Maker [+]