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Welcome to Gerdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 249
  • Children: 15.66% (39)
  • Elderly: 21.69% (54)

Racial Breakdown

  • 147 lizardfolk (59%)
  • 75 kobold (30.1%)
  • 19 mindflayer (7.6%)
  • 7 ogre (2.8%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 33 Residences

Summary [-]

Gerdew is a hamlet in the Capmou Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (288/sq km), covers 0.86 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1046 meters.

Climate [-]

Gerdew 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 cool with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gerdew sees a single star overhead: Nalol, a large yellow star. Gerdew also has a quadruple moon: Deiro, an average bone white moon; Proka, a small pale yellow moon; Spodoke, a massive pale yellow moon; and Thetadene, a large rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Gerdew; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Gerdew 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 surprisingly decent. Officials in Gerdew are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are hated. The political influence of Gerdew in the region is declining due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Gerdew is ruled by Prime Minister Fat. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is hated by the people. There is minor opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. 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 0.80% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Gerdew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 34 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 18 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gerdew is inadequately fortified. Gerdew fighters are praised for their use of daggers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gerdew is currently good.

Resources [-]

Gerdew is known for the following resources:

  • Magical quail bevies that are hunted by zombies. Somoeone said someone found piles of silver in a dungeon.
  • A new cave inhabited by dangerous kittens that are frequented by zombies. Uduk Oakbranch said somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper in a nearby pit.
  • Many creepy hemp bales that are feared by witches. Itgurg Headbreaker said somoeone said someone found a chest containing small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of Bad Hallny lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day an evil devil named Git stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the devil, but were caught. Along came a hero named Dot, who was a skilled storyteller. Dot had an idea to slay the devil by making a wager with Git. When Dot faced the devil, Dot tricked Git.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the constable of Beddew lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a monster named Xuerm Rantmurder slayed a local hero. The constable tried to kill Xuerm Rantmurder, but failed miserably. Along came a halfling named Per Chubbgold, who was an expert bowman. Per had an idea to slay the monster by killing the monster while he slept. When Per Chubbgold faced the monster, Per Chubbgold tricked Xuerm Rantmurder and rescued the hostages.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, an old woman roamed the fields and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Commoners say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Bargin's Key, a legendary key with the power to move on its own accord. It was last seen years ago.
  • Some time ago, a minotaur named Delomlaca stalked the town. Commoners say that if you confront him, you will never be seen again unless you offer a sacrifice.

Events [-]

Gerdew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gwarigthil Sunarrow.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bip to learn more.
  • Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Pogan Boarbranch for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Gwalanava Waveweaver has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kugbak Bonesnapper.
  • I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Aesriglleu Goldmoon.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Davey Southerton.
  • Help! Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must not smell. Contact Tbkasr Laughkill.

People [-]

The people in Gerdew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dok Rocksnout is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary tavern. She appears greedy.
  • Yerzor fe Yeral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a legendary laborer. She appears thick.
  • Khalzor seh Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a decent chickenbutcher. She appears battle-ready.
  • Wat is an androgynous kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled sculptor. It appears easily offended.
  • Khalzin fe Ghezor is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre soldier. He appears smug.
  • Dagan Oakfang is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled blacksmith. He appears nihilistic.
  • Yip is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a gifted armorer. She appears worrying.
  • Rap is a male kobold who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. He appears unreliable.
  • S'herzin seh Ghessen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled lawyer. He appears treasure-obsessed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mods Ogremaw, an attentive female goblin. She is a fighter who is traveling with an important person.
  • Daves MacColman, an accusatory male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Daves Matbrook, a contrarian male human. He is a rogue who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Jenrette Fusecog, a homesick male gnome. He is a sorcerer who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gerdew:

  • The Drowned Mead Jewelers [+]
  • The Colored Wench Dry Goods [+]
  • The Cloven Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Bag Cloth [+]
  • The Belching Pipe Shoppe [+]
  • The Prancing Wolfhound Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Puking Swagger Locksmith [+]
  • The Chicken Knife Farms [+]
  • The Screaming Hearthstone Lumberyard [+]