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Welcome to Ellsdun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 846
  • Children: 12.41% (105)
  • Elderly: 24.23% (205)

Racial Breakdown

  • 752 half-elf (88.8%)
  • 54 gnome (6.3%)
  • 19 half-dwarf (2.2%)
  • 9 elf (1%)
  • 9 halfling (1%)
  • 3 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 40 Businesses
  • 70 Specialists
  • 105 Residences

Summary [-]

Ellsdun is a large village in the Marbor Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,779/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Ellsdun 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 soft and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ellsdun sees a single star overhead: Sicus, a large orange star. Ellsdun also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed marble barricade that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.85 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Ellsdun; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ellsdun 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 surprisingly decent. Officials in Ellsdun are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Ellsdun in the region is thriving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Ellsdun is ruled by Chancellor Trkasr Evilbeast. The Chancellor has been in power for years and is hated by the people. There is violent opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.30% of the population (11 adults).

Military [-]

Ellsdun has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 122 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 63 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and destroyed barricade, Ellsdun is moderately fortified. Ellsdun fighters are hated for their use of short spears in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ellsdun is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Ellsdun is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful cocoa bean plantations that are visited frequently by kittens. Gorgan Graybaker said rumors tell of a stash of small lyres buried near there.
  • Vampire bat clouds that are feared by children. Jame Andrster said somoeone said someone found piles of kitten mittens in a nearby pit.
  • Endangered old fruit plantations that are visited frequently by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Grunond's Fiddle, a special fiddle with the capability to summon angels. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Many years ago, a dragon named Asteralia lingered in the fields. Folks say that if you caught her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Zid's Cauldron, a legendary cauldron with the knack to find any item. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In the olden days, a witch lingered in the countryside. Folks say that the witch will ask for your help, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Paz' Needle, a legendary needle with the power to summon angels. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Ellsdun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilylanai Heartwind.
  • Required: Bored? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Micke Davand.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Vor.
  • Fighter seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Permirado Farlot.
  • Help Needed: Zusogh Mokbreaker The Gray has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tolne Slowshaker.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Special attire required. Will pay in gold. Contact Gheal ahn Gheal.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Danes Goodne if interested.
  • Looking for work? I have gremlins in my basement, plz halp! Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dzukasr Oozestomach.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Special attire required. Contact Mick MacChagton to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dzuezn Wormgloom for more details.

People [-]

The people in Ellsdun despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Danry Bristone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled roofer. She appears easily offended.
  • Grumbor Strongvault is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre sage. She appears boastful.
  • Amada Slyshadow is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted cheesemaker. He appears jaded.
  • Jamry Whiteield is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. He appears beligerent.
  • Haataen Myrthfeather is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre bounty hunter. He appears fashion concious.
  • Serda Suncloak is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted roofer. He appears apologetic.
  • Grunrin Wheelblade is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled outfitter. She appears exhausted.
  • Nin Thermosprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled spicemerchant. He appears patronizing.
  • Aesartinne Eyllisbreeze is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent illuminator. He appears scattered.
  • Tor Rocketcog is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled professor. She appears cautious.
  • Hileline Farfoot is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted collier. He appears prejudiced.
  • Delellava Fairstar is a male elf who is known in the region as being a gifted adventurer. He appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Peterngton, a spiteful male half-dwarf. He is a paladin who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Babgan Tinkerwink, a gluttonous female gnome. She is a rogue who is following a message from an angel.
  • Tom Tiddlygadget, a treasure-obsessed female gnome. She is an aristocrat who is traveling the world as a trader.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ellsdun:

  • The Wobbling Jane Construction [+]
  • The Blabbering Silver Botique [+]
  • The Naughty Twins Gloves [+]
  • The Fired Beer [+]
  • The Strangled Dog Dry Goods [+]
  • The Wiley Beauty Shop [+]
  • The Punchin' Road Locksmith [+]
  • The Flying Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Bull Shop [+]
  • The Chicken Badger Farmers Market [+]
  • The Burly Swagger Leatherworks [+]
  • The Voluptuous Flame Furs [+]