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Welcome to Fondine!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,493
  • Children: 33.42% (499)
  • Elderly: 9.24% (138)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,104 half-orc (73.9%)
  • 129 half-elf (8.6%)
  • 121 halfling (8.1%)
  • 115 gnome (7.7%)
  • 15 dwarf (1%)
  • 9 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 194 Residences

Summary [-]

Fondine is a small town in the Lorcan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,792/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Fondine has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Fondine sees a binary star overhead: Uuc, an average red star and Luc, a large yellow star. Fondine also has a single moon: Sinodi, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive nebula that has been around for centuries, a massive nearby planet that has been around for only a few years, and an imposing black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone rampart that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.90 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Fondine; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt roads in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, prison, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Fondine is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Fondine are often seen as honest and the policies are feared. The political influence of Fondine in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Fondine is ruled by Governor Brokon Smokeshield. The Governor has been in power for several years and is ridiculed by the people. There is violent opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.61% of the population (24 adults).

Military [-]

Fondine has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 223 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 97 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 8 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and sturdy rampart, Fondine is properly fortified. Fondine fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Fondine is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Fondine is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed tower inhabited by tame caterpillars that are feared by locals.
  • Coconut plantations that are hunted by magic users. Jot said somoeone said someone found piles of saphires buried near there.
  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by vampire spiders that are frequented by travelers. One might dig up a stash of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.
  • Ancient palm oil trees that are visited frequently by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, a hag frequented the swamps before dawn. Folks say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then carry you away.
  • Legends tell of Alahialas' Bag of beans, a magical bag of beans with the knack to grant wishes. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Fondine is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Broril Warslasher.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must be quick on your feet. Reward is a secret. Contact Mick Davidon.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. No previous experience required. Contact Xuadr Rantrender.
  • A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Ama Melilock.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Don Roberthouse for more information.
  • darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Jo Colnson for further details.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. No previous experience required. Reward available. Contact Alatthil Longchaser for more details.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Bellaninne Moonwalker.
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen holy symbol. Reward is a secret. Contact Done Wiler.
  • I have derros in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Cerias Bloodnon.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Surpkaro to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Fondine ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gavva Rocketbun is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled fishmonger. He appears jolly.
  • Jory Gooder is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Jam Brall is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled beer seller. She appears forbidding.
  • Yordal Gravelneck is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted handyman. She appears nosy.
  • Malson Wobbsprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled fishmonger. He appears cowed.
  • Borril Suncask is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted chickenbutcher. He appears boastful.
  • Drorin Platinumrobe is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre maidservant. He appears accusatory.
  • Hammida Thermogadget is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled interpreter. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Airette Tinkerwink is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled professor. He appears helpful.
  • Bon Triggergadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent leatherworker. She appears violent.
  • Gabina Fuseblast is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent collier. She appears nosy.
  • Elne Freewart is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre hatmaker. He appears patronizing.
  • Tomby Wobbfiz is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled tinker. She appears contrarian.
  • Jam Smithard is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled tailor. He appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Barwood, a guilty male human. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Broril Doughbarrel, a quiet female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Kiagles Gyroblast, an apologetic male gnome. He is a barbarian who is doing something secret.
  • Balgin Oilbarrel, a boastful female dwarf. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Illenava Wavewing, a solemn male elf. He is an adept who is following a message from an angel.
  • Perborn Hilltopple, a prejudiced male halfling. He is a druid who is cleaning out a slum.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Fondine:

  • The Mad Elves Translations [+]
  • The Murdered Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Imps Timberyard [+]
  • The Last Whisper Hatters [+]
  • The Fired Troll . [+]
  • The Olde Jane Bows R Us [+]
  • The Fermented Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Deepwater Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Lotus Scribe [+]
  • The Rolling Tower Chop House [+]
  • The Last Weasels Hats Shop [+]
  • The Black Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Crossed Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Axe Dry Goods [+]