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Welcome to Idawater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 724
  • Children: 16.57% (120)
  • Elderly: 21.13% (153)

Racial Breakdown

  • 633 half-elf (87.4%)
  • 59 elf (8.1%)
  • 27 human (3.7%)
  • 5 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 95 Residences

Summary [-]

Idawater is a village in the Greater Kinkry District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is nominally populated (1,296/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Idawater 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 strong and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Idawater sees a single star overhead: Sin, a large yellow star. Idawater also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing pulsar that has been around for decades and an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid granite wall that is 11 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.76 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Idawater; 1 road is major. The city is lined with pristine dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Idawater is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Idawater are often seen as equitable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Idawater in the region is receding due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Idawater is ruled by Chancellor Ilartiyn Cyredhelm. The Chancellor has been in power for a few months and is loved by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.24% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Idawater has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 104 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 43 (6%). Of the active duty military, 4 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and solid wall, Idawater is moderately fortified. Idawater fighters are hated for their use of harpoons in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Idawater is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Idawater is known for the following resources:

  • Unlimited peat bogs that are avoided by travelers. Rumors tell of bags of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Ancient hemp bales that are feared by magic users.
  • An old mine inhabited by poisonous spiders that are avoided by magic users. Dartthil Evercaller said one might dig up a stash of kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.
  • Old rock salt fields that are feared by unicorns. One might dig up piles of iron maidens hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Pooka frequented the region. Villagers say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a wizard named Shuggath stalked the field. Some say that if you face him, you will never be seen again.
  • In olden times, a wizard named Vab frequented the field. People say that if you confront him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of Libertydorf thrived. Things were quiet, but one day a demon named Vesspair took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to kill Vesspair, but didn't get close. Along came a ogre named Gugan Eaglebranch, who was a valiant knight. Gugan had an idea to slay the demon by making a wager with Vesspair. When Gugan Eaglebranch faced the demon, Gugan Eaglebranch banished Vesspair.
  • Way back when, a vampire named Yip hunted the woods. Folks say that if you touch him, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Idawater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome lizards required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rugomn Rockslay.
  • Bored? Bounty for grigs, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must submit to background check. Contact Alalentars Frostgale.
  • Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Aeshiaanae Auvreamoon to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Discretion required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Davic Brarough.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Missing goat. We suspect cockatrices are the culprit. Must be clean. Will pay in gold. Contact Blazgagh Headnor.
  • Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Ulgin Orangeale.
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faeriglleu Evenwaker.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'heral teh Gheal.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jam Jackngton.

People [-]

The people in Idawater despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alehialas Hunithform is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre painter. He appears fashion concious.
  • Elalentel Kennyrleaf is a male elf who is known in the city as being a decent alchemist. He appears clumsy.
  • Mickey Robertard is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled seamstress. She appears sick.
  • Illhialleu Freanispear is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre potter. He appears gluttonous.
  • Darvarlas Bluerose is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted specialty smith. She appears forgetful.
  • Dan Simonden is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled tinker. He appears pacifistic.
  • Donry Stasone is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent physician. He appears helpful.
  • Dane Greenleton is an androgynous human who is known in the region as being a decent collier. It appears pious.
  • Elatava Blackblaze is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ship captain. She appears solemn.
  • Halhiaanae Softsun is a male elf who is known in the city as being a skilled bookbinder. He appears drunken.
  • Gaehiaiyn Jadeborne is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears territorial.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danic Gooder, an unreliable male human. He is a barbarian who is seeking revenge.
  • Davey Chrisand, a lonely male human. He is a monk who is on a mission from the gods.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Idawater:

  • The Randy Hammer Group [+]
  • The Crossed Hops Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Willow Shop [+]
  • The Wrong Dwarf Disposal Area [+]
  • The Seven Road Candle Maker [+]
  • The Dew Elves Guard House [+]
  • The Angry Heart Shoppe [+]
  • The New Hen Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Thunderbird Tap House [+]
  • The Dwarven Octopus Wares [+]
  • The Twin Rock Enchanters [+]