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Welcome to Dermdale Branch!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,145
  • Children: 11.39% (472)
  • Elderly: 24.99% (1,036)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,371 half-dwarf (57.2%)
  • 908 gnome (21.9%)
  • 800 half-orc (19.3%)
  • 66 other (1.5%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 129 Businesses
  • 588 Specialists
  • 515 Residences

Summary [-]

Dermdale Branch is a large town in the Konarkor County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,671/sq km), covers 0.54 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 829 meters.

Climate [-]

Dermdale Branch 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 wild and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dermdale Branch sees a trinary star overhead: Bex, an average yellow star; Uux, a large red star; and Luc, a large yellow star. Dermdale Branch also has a single moon: Thero, a small bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling oak barrier that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.89 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Dermdale Branch; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Dermdale 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 satisfactory. Officials in Dermdale Branch are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dermdale Branch in the region is negligible due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Dermdale Branch is ruled by Prime Minister Chalenaen Evenwhisper. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is honored by the people. There is minor opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Dermdale Branch has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 528 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 310 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 26 (5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and crumbling barrier, Dermdale Branch is excellently fortified. Dermdale Branch fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dermdale Branch is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Dermdale Branch is known for the following resources:

  • A new shrine inhabited by dangerous scorpions that are avoided by witches. Gobel Beartooth said the locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens in a nearby pit.
  • Cork trees that are hunted by witches.
  • Abundant elephant parades that are feared by witches. One might dig up a chest containing kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Unlimited defenseless ape troops that are frequented by townspeople. Brogo Ragetalon said rumors tell of piles of silver in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a ghoul named Pobel stalked the swamps. They say that if you touch her, you will be driven mad.
  • Long, long ago, the villagers of Claywood lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day an evil vampire named Pobel Rockfang stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to kill Pobel Rockfang, but didn't get close. Along came a human named Doney Simones, who was an expert bowman. Doney had a plan to trick the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Doney Simones faced the vampire, Doney Simones defeated Pobel Rockfang.
  • In olden times, a witch frequented the swamps once a year. Commoners say that the witch will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Shozzog's Cat, a unique cat with the ability to solve any riddle. It was never recovered.
  • In times past, an old woman roamed the fields once a year and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Dermdale Branch is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tarron Longchaser if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Flupne.
  • Wanted: gator wrasslin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tmemt Cleaverwiser.
  • I'm looking for rare derros, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Discretion required. Contact Wizkey Wobbbun for further details.
  • I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Must not smell. Reward is a secret. Contact Joic Tramville for further details.
  • Help Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Brosil Icerangli.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must not smell. Reward is a secret. Contact Kadr Rantcutter for more information.
  • Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Anka.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? taste tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Contact Glibd Moksnapper The Strong.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Cardan Wizzsprocket.
  • Wanted: Aristocrat seeks apprentice. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ozg Backnor for further details.
  • taste tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Tomm Armripper.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thorbor Dogblade.

People [-]

The people in Dermdale Branch love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gav Fusefiz is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent priest. She appears helpful.
  • Yorrun Ivorymug is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled watercarrier. He appears jesterly.
  • Bonrette Cogglecog is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre specialty smith. She appears spiteful.
  • Adaby Geargadget is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. He appears exhausted.
  • Rhudd Legsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned woodworker. He appears chatty.
  • Doney Morbrook is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted scribe. She appears helpful.
  • Cotgles Electrobolt is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled professor. She appears smitten.
  • Skaril Whitestream is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled pursemaker. She appears greedy.
  • Tommida Wobbscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre leatherworker. She appears helpful.
  • Jam Bartoter is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned timberwright. She appears impatient.
  • Arnlin Electrobit is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent bleacher. She appears clumsy.
  • Junkey Gyrogadget is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled dyer. She appears intimidated.
  • Babby Fuseblast is an androgynous gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled haymerchant. It appears battle-ready.
  • Done Davidell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears forgetful.
  • Wizdan Greasesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled porter. He appears flirtatious.
  • Balgar Drakealtar is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent blacksmith. She appears fatalistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tavina Darkthorn, a skeptical male minotaur. He is a druid who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Mas'k'morn, a deluded female mindflayer. She is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Hew Thermobun, a contrarian male gnome. He is a cleric who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Zinagh Mokkiller, an insecure female bugbear. She is a druid who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Abaorin Bloodbeard, a greedy male deep dwarf. He is a rogue who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Klonre, an intimidated male mindflayer. He is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Balgin Quartzboot, an unreliable androgynous deep dwarf. It is a cleric who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Gordor Amberbrooch, a skeptical androgynous deep dwarf. It is a warrior who is traveling with a circus.
  • Brorun Pearlhead, a sick female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Delomer Grimwind, a scattered male minotaur. He is a bard who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Wizvin Greaseblast, a trusting male gnome. He is a warrior who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Artra Windthorn, an impatient male minotaur. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dermdale Branch:

  • The Seven Beauty Candle Maker [+]
  • The Warm Demon Rugs [+]
  • The Twisted Bill Builders [+]
  • The Salty Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Cock General Store [+]
  • The Plaid Virgin Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Olde Wig Fine Bows [+]
  • The Drunken Crate Jewelers [+]
  • The Flaming Wench Inc. [+]
  • The Great Wagonhouse Sheath Store [+]
  • The Crooked Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Bunch Mill [+]
  • The Wet Helix Butchers [+]
  • The Shallow Ent Saw Mill [+]
  • The Naughty Wagon Glove Makers [+]