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Welcome to Gerduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 458
  • Children: 14.19% (65)
  • Elderly: 22.93% (105)

Racial Breakdown

  • 357 human (77.9%)
  • 72 half-elf (15.7%)
  • 20 dwarf (4.3%)
  • 5 gnome (1%)
  • 4 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 54 Residences

Summary [-]

Gerduk is a hamlet in the Sarman Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (663/sq km), covers 0.69 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 937 meters.

Climate [-]

Gerduk 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally pleasant with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Gerduk sees a single star overhead: Mec, a massive yellow star. Gerduk also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing supernova that has been around for decades and an imposing nebula that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Gerduk; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gerduk 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 sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Gerduk are often seen as reasonable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Gerduk in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Gerduk is ruled by General Donic Kleinand. The General has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is despised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.09% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Gerduk has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 65 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 28 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gerduk is suitably fortified. Gerduk fighters are revered for their use of halberds in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gerduk is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Gerduk is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful rubber plantations that are visited frequently by witches.
  • Scarce dangerous ape troops that are frequented by wenches. Cor said the locals speak of a chest containing gold buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, an old man stalked the countryside. They say that the old man will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • In times past, a monster named Cak stalked the fields. Some say that if you hear him, you will be stricken deaf unless you complete a quest.
  • In the days of yore, a spirit named Khalzor haunted the world when the wind blows from the south. Commoners say that if you touch her, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Balrin's Shoes, a special shoes with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It was never recovered.
  • Legends tell of Haaartinne's Amulet, a possessed amulet with the power to dominate others. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Gerduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Doney Tramard for further details.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. No previous experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Tmemt Metalshadow.
  • Rxemt Ghostthand has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xtbok Metalmouth.
  • Needed: Bounty for gremlins, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Apara Winterstrider.
  • Needed: Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Khalzin seh Yerzin for more details.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Davey Chaorth.
  • Required: Looking for something new? Someone stole my ring of Cerobleh. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Dan Briwood for more information.

People [-]

The people in Gerduk are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Snorgar Greaseysapper is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned trader. She appears forgetful.
  • Falbul Slatesmith is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent coach driver. She appears exhausted.
  • Borrin Oatdoor is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled sheriff. She appears boastful.
  • Gav Rocketscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled outfitter. She appears cautious.
  • Mick Danling is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled painter. She appears insecure.
  • Faelananae Meadowwind is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled painter. She appears egotistical.
  • Aimida Fuseblast is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned tilemaker. She appears nervous.
  • Balgin Smokeneck is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned seamstress. She appears scattered.
  • Junmida Fusebit is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre doctor. She appears egotistical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Junnk Triggersprocket, a worrying male gnome. He is a warrior who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Ogt Armcrusher, a thick male half-orc. He is a druid who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gerduk:

  • The Yellow Bunk Waste Site [+]
  • The Royal Silver Fine Forks [+]
  • The Mulled Three Pub [+]
  • The Deadly Fox House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Sterling Crow Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Hen Farmers Market [+]
  • The Flabby Knife . [+]
  • The Fired Thunderbird Shoppe [+]
  • The Slumbering Axehandle Reference Center [+]