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Welcome to Dolridge Rapids!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,199
  • Children: 27.44% (329)
  • Elderly: 13.43% (161)

Racial Breakdown

  • 693 half-orc (57.7%)
  • 247 gnome (20.6%)
  • 149 half-elf (12.4%)
  • 51 elf (4.2%)
  • 29 halfling (2.4%)
  • 29 half-dwarf (2.4%)
  • 1 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 151 Residences

Summary [-]

Dolridge Rapids is a small town in the Caladin Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,459/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Dolridge Rapids 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 cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dolridge Rapids sees a binary star overhead: Luj, a large white star and Sil, a large yellow star. Dolridge Rapids also has a single moon: Elatake, a small dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for time immemorial and a massive nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed slate fence that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.35 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Dolridge Rapids; no roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Dolridge Rapids 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 slipshod. Officials in Dolridge Rapids are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Dolridge Rapids in the region is lasting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Dolridge Rapids is ruled by Chancellor Mickes Dantone. The Chancellor has been in power for several years and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.58% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Dolridge Rapids has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 176 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 89 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed fence, Dolridge Rapids is properly fortified. Dolridge Rapids fighters are despised for their use of hand axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dolridge Rapids is currently good.

Resources [-]

Dolridge Rapids is known for the following resources:

  • A new cave inhabited by wild crows that are avoided by kittens.
  • Many bamboo stands that are visited frequently by gru.
  • Scorpion beds that are feared by vampires. Rumors tell of piles of platinum in a well.
  • Substantial poisonous cobra quivers that are frequented by unicorns. One might dig up bags of silver hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, an old woman stalked the woods. They say that the old woman will ask for your help, then imprison you.
  • Many years ago, the constable of Ballmead lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a cyclops named Gkuteb Laughhost took over the town. The constable tried to kill Gkuteb Laughhost, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Berufort Cloudmist, who was a sneaky thief. Berufort had an idea to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Berufort Cloudmist faced the cyclops, Berufort Cloudmist banished Gkuteb Laughhost and was killed in the process.
  • In the olden days, a witch stalked the region once a year. They say that the witch will offer you sweets, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Dolridge Rapids is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Halartssa Auvreabough.
  • homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Must be clean. Contact Aleartiyn Leafbough if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rxemt Rockhost to learn more.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Daggas Orilg for further details.
  • Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Hil Glitterroarer if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Lorin Onyxbread.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Komn Metalhost.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zit for more information.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Illvarlleu Feathershadow.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dzuzar Greatmurder.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Alaartlleu Blackborne.

People [-]

The people in Dolridge Rapids hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gaenalaen Evenshade is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mocked pastrycook. He appears drunken.
  • Mickes Casield is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent scabbardmaker. It appears easily offended.
  • Ilvarinne Feathersong is a female elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled doctor. She appears smug.
  • Tullin Thermofiz is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled messenger. He appears fashion concious.
  • Elnalssa Featherborne is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent doctor. He appears giddy.
  • Ilynallleu Riversorrow is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled magic dealer. She appears drunken.
  • Haltaen Golddawn is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent woodseller. He appears gosipy.
  • Hewdan Wizzgauge is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre magic dealer. She appears smitten.
  • Mick Blackhews is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted mason. He appears sick.
  • Abaril Jadecrown is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary undertaker. He appears grieving.
  • Malel Rainwill is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted scabbardmaker. She appears exhausted.
  • Amanelldo Burrowsgather is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked painter. He appears shifty.
  • Amamai Tallbody is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted tanner. She appears deluded.
  • Don Matstone is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned ropemaker. He appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bon Electrofuel, a solemn female gnome. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Elmaida Springtalker, a clumsy female halfling. She is a fighter who is here to buy spices.
  • Nhob Mokkiller, a chatty female half-orc. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Adaarttel Hawkmane, a guilty female elf. She is a bard who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Davry Morson, a territorial male half-dwarf. He is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dolridge Rapids:

  • The Whistling Thunderbird Inc. [+]
  • The Lonely Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Murdered Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Twin Song Shoppe [+]
  • The Angry Flask Shoppe [+]
  • The Ripped Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Stinky Cup House of Colors [+]
  • The Mad Dead Word Smiths [+]
  • The Worn Heart Temple [+]
  • The Mad Monkey Translations [+]
  • The Boiling Princess Fish Camp [+]
  • The Grumbling Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Stinky Beer Color Shop [+]