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Welcome to Ladnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 555
  • Children: 37.48% (208)
  • Elderly: 6.13% (34)

Racial Breakdown

  • 462 human (83.2%)
  • 34 halfling (6.1%)
  • 27 half-dwarf (4.8%)
  • 12 gnome (2.1%)
  • 8 half-elf (1.4%)
  • 7 half-orc (1.2%)
  • 5 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 58 Residences

Summary [-]

Ladnow is a small village in the Cengan District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate small village is lightly populated (924/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Ladnow has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally warm with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Ladnow sees a single star overhead: Mej, a supermassive orange star. Ladnow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for all eternity and an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained marble fortification that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.60 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Ladnow; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ladnow is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Ladnow are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Ladnow in the region is maturing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Ladnow is ruled by Boss Fluvy. The Boss has been in power for mere days and is mocked by the people. There is minor opposition to the Boss and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.08% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Ladnow has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 80 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 29 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained fortification, Ladnow is moderately fortified. Ladnow fighters are revered for their use of long spears in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ladnow is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Ladnow is known for the following resources:

  • Cork trees that are feared by magic users. Kzar Bladegloom said one might find piles of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful vampire quail bevies that are visited frequently by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a spirit named Prarvy roamed the countryside when the wind blows from the south. They say that if you see him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Many years ago, a serial killer named Surpkaro wandered the streets when the wind blows from the east. Villagers say that if you face her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Ladnow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact RaasLoa Clawwalker.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gaelenlleu Winddawn.
  • Needed: Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome lizards required. Will pay in gold. Contact Davey Castall.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tmot Darkslay.
  • derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gob Headsnapper.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Fal Glitterbough.
  • Wanted: Paladin seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hagg Skullbreaker.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tbun Bigshadow if interested.

People [-]

The people in Ladnow love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Beco Nimblefur is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent carpenter. He appears deluded.
  • Hilgoldda Heatherfellow is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled illuminator. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Mickes Davson is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mocked sheriff. He appears scattered.
  • Don Chatt is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned chandler. He appears nihilistic.
  • Cotkey Wobbbit is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent scabbardmaker. He appears thick.
  • Don Robertes is a male human who is known in the city as being a mocked hatmaker. He appears jolly.
  • Tomgles Triggerfiz is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent wine seller. She appears fatalistic.
  • Mick Stogan is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bucklemaker. He appears solemn.
  • Glamig Neckkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled bleacher. She appears lonely.
  • Malborn Undermidge is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a mediocre miller. She appears egotistical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Garorin Rustplate, an authoritarian male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Skabul Bearchest, a trusting female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Dobal Boarnut, a pacifistic male ogre. He is a fighter who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Prarrrl, a smitten female mindflayer. She is a rogue who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Kiava Cobblefiz, a conspirational female gnome. She is an adept who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ladnow:

  • The Stowaway Wolfhound Color Shop [+]
  • The Fallen Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Bucket Timber Mill [+]
  • The Robber Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Weasels Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Wiley Flame Shoppe [+]
  • The Raging Beer Amory [+]
  • The Dew Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Maiden Bakery [+]
  • The Forsaken Dwarf Shop [+]