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Welcome to Durkers Branch!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,332
  • Children: 11.02% (257)
  • Elderly: 25.21% (588)

Racial Breakdown

  • 546 half-dwarf (23.4%)
  • 472 gnome (20.2%)
  • 420 elf (18%)
  • 406 halfling (17.4%)
  • 311 human (13.3%)
  • 95 other (4%)
  • 82 half-elf (3.5%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 101 Businesses
  • 296 Specialists
  • 276 Residences

Summary [-]

Durkers Branch is a town in the Marcan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,139/sq km), covers 0.38 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 695 meters.

Climate [-]

Durkers Branch has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Durkers Branch sees a binary star overhead: Abar, an average orange star and Lur, an average white star. Durkers Branch also has a single moon: Sinomedene, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial, a massive nearby planet that has been around for generations, and an imposing pulsar that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed granite palisade that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Durkers Branch; no roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: education and middleclass.

Government [-]

Durkers Branch 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 Durkers Branch are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are loved. The political influence of Durkers Branch in the region is dwindling rapidly due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Durkers Branch is ruled by General Glod Headkiller. The General has been in power for mere hours and is hated by the people. There is hostile opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.76% of the population (41 adults).

Military [-]

Durkers Branch has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 297 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 174 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 9 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and destroyed palisade, Durkers Branch is admirably fortified. Durkers Branch fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durkers Branch is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Durkers Branch is known for the following resources:

  • A new fort inhabited by vampire woodpeckers that are frequented by townspeople. Danes Greenick said rumors tell of a stash of silver hidden around somewhere.
  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by tame kangaroos that are avoided by zombies. One might dig up a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Vampire bee hives that are visited frequently by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a spirit named Zog roamed the countryside and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that if you face him, you will be stricken blind.
  • In times gone by, an old woman hunted the field. Some say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Anraz' Rose, a legendary rose with the capability to find any item. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Some time ago, the villagers of Carrolrard lived happily. Things were good, but one day Clapa Thunderspire the monster stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to kill Clapa Thunderspire, but were caught. Along came a kobold named Bit, who was a valiant knight. Bit had the thought to slay the monster by using magic to banish it. When Bit faced the monster, Bit killed the monster and rescued the hostages.
  • Way back when, the villagers of Glenald lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Taddak Backkiller the vampire slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Taddak Backkiller, but failed miserably. Along came a intimidated human named Mick Mattone, who was a skilled storyteller. Mick had an idea to slay the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Mick Mattone faced the vampire, Mick Mattone banished Taddak Backkiller.

Events [-]

Durkers Branch is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Faelenava Everform.
  • Help Needed: Bored? artifact tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Chtum.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Chahiatars Dewdawn.
  • A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Daney Chrisgton.
  • Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact James Andreworth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for lizards, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Met Nightmurder.
  • Bored? Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Lonir Orangehammer.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Guild membership required. Contact Delartanae Heartrisen.
  • Help Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Davry Blackick.
  • Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Larnallleu Longoak.
  • Looking for something new? A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Carita Greasefuel for more information.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Ilytssa Featherwater.

People [-]

The people in Durkers Branch are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Haaleninne Brightcloak is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted painter. She appears forbidding.
  • Maline Brushcloak is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled cooper. He appears resentful.
  • Skagan Bronzemead is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled forester. She appears guilty.
  • Dane Stannson is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted cooper. She appears cautious.
  • Sermai Skydrum is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled potter. He appears efficient.
  • Dan Gilsford is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre actor. She appears jesterly.
  • Mickry Clayan is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked illuminator. She appears idealistic.
  • Abaartthil Riverweave is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled innkeeper. He appears forbidding.
  • Tolcoda Kaeseleaf is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled woodworker. She appears gosipy.
  • Gabmida Cobblebun is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a legendary apothecary. She appears scattered.
  • Mickey Staield is a male human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled pursemaker. He appears quiet.
  • Davry Andrll is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent adventurer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Adaborndo Roadman is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted engineer. She appears spiteful.
  • Ser Moongalow is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent painter. She appears giddy.
  • Davry Stoell is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked courtier. She appears insecure.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Arag Saltthrone, a patriotic female dwarf. She is a druid who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Tbot Metalkill, a pacifistic female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Thordal Darkcairn, a trusting male half-dwarf. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Rap, an idealistic female kobold. She is a rogue who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Garrim Ashbeard, a jaded male deep dwarf. He is an adept who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Gazuzg Armcracker, an easily offended male bugbear. He is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Coine Firebrother, a pacifistic female halfling. She is a cleric who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Danry Rosenter, a guilty female oddball. She is a sorcerer who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Alliley Gyrobit, a prejudiced male gnome. He is a wizard who is traveling with an expidition.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durkers Branch:

  • The Playful Demon Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Elven Elf Vault [+]
  • The Dwarven Skull Shoppe [+]
  • The Slade Dwarves Charity [+]
  • The Six Frogs Dry Dock [+]
  • The Fiery Boar Shoppe [+]
  • The Lascivious Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Hops Herbalist [+]
  • The Highlighted Boar Star Gazers [+]
  • The Mad Boar Translations [+]
  • The Ripped Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Puking Dwarves Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Lazy Pig Shop [+]
  • The Shallow Bucket Saw Mill [+]
  • The Six Badger Ship Repair [+]