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Welcome to Lakstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 227
  • Children: 20.26% (46)
  • Elderly: 18.06% (41)

Racial Breakdown

  • 138 lizardfolk (60.7%)
  • 59 kobold (25.9%)
  • 12 deep dwarf (5.2%)
  • 7 orc (3%)
  • 5 lycanthrope (2.2%)
  • 3 hobgoblin (1.3%)
  • 3 other (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 26 Residences

Summary [-]

Lakstein is a hamlet in the Picasakat Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (322/sq km), covers 0.70 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 944 meters.

Climate [-]

Lakstein has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lakstein sees a single star overhead: Nar, an average white star. Lakstein also has a quadruple moon: Deidodus, an average light blue moon; Prota, an average briliant silver moon; Spome, an average briliant silver moon; and Thero, a small bone white moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny supernova that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Lakstein; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Lakstein 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 slipshod. Officials in Lakstein are often seen as virtuous and the policies are praised. The political influence of Lakstein in the region is wilting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Lakstein is ruled by Father Ciriuul Swiftcloud. The Father has been in power for years and is hated by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Father and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.44% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Lakstein has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 31 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Lakstein is tolerably fortified. Lakstein fighters are praised for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lakstein is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Lakstein is known for the following resources:

  • Scarce vampire kitten glarings that are frequented by magic users. Rumors tell of bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by dangerous parrots that are visited frequently by children. Somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the townsfolk of Dun more lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a cyclops named Ghezor heh Ghezor took over the town. The townsfolk tried to kill Ghezor heh Ghezor, but didn't get close. Along came Jam Simonon the human, who was an expert bowman. Jam had the thought to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Jam Simonon faced the cyclops, Jam Simonon defeated Ghezor heh Ghezor.
  • Legends tell of Jam's Tiara, a cursed tiara with the capability to summon demons. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In the olden days, a spirit named Trus haunted the swamps. Folks say that if you touch him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Tom's Cat, a legendary cat with the ability to solve any riddle. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Lakstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Rogue seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mickry MacDavididge.
  • taste tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. No previous experience required. Contact Mickes Danon for more information.
  • I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Niz if interested.
  • Missing valuables. We suspect toads are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Khalssen heh S'herzor.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xuunk Bigmouth.
  • Looking for work? I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elatava Mistweave.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Elalananae Arkeneaborne.

People [-]

The people in Lakstein love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Khummor Headnor is a male orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary tilemaker. He appears efficient.
  • S'herssen fe Ghezin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre brewer. She appears gambling.
  • Jame Smithham is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a mocked copyist. He appears nervous.
  • Jop is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled beer seller. She appears sick.
  • Kzun Greatfury is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a decent vintner. She appears solemn.
  • Khalssen seh Gheal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned lumberjack. She appears territorial.
  • Kzor Laughshredder is a female hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled woodworker. She appears mopey.
  • Bip is a male kobold who is known in the region as being a skilled spicemerchant. He appears prejudiced.
  • Zugtab Bonebreaker is a female orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled illuminator. She appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Greeninson, a spiteful male half-elf. He is a fighter who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Mhogl Skullcrusher The Red, an efficient male orc. He is a rogue who is seeing the world.
  • Huvy, a lovelorn androgynous mindflayer. It is a monk who is seeing the city.
  • Joey Clayne, a cowed female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lakstein:

  • The Orange Cat Shoppe [+]
  • The Greasy Mead Scabbards [+]
  • The Mended Troll Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Forsaken Crate General Store [+]
  • The Smiling Wand Sweet House [+]
  • The Mended Cat Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Perfumed Halfling Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Drunken Flame Jewelers [+]
  • The Elven Riverside Money Changers [+]