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Welcome to Ackfun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 853
  • Children: 29.54% (252)
  • Elderly: 11.96% (102)

Racial Breakdown

  • 794 half-elf (93%)
  • 14 gnome (1.6%)
  • 14 other (1.6%)
  • 13 half-orc (1.5%)
  • 9 halfling (1%)
  • 9 human (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 42 Businesses
  • 72 Specialists
  • 106 Residences

Summary [-]

Ackfun is a large village in the Britkryoupe County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,943/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

Ackfun has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ackfun sees a single star overhead: Sij, an average brown star. Ackfun also has a single moon: Himaka, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing supernova that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed granite barrier that is 19 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Ackfun; 1 road is major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, poor, military, wealthy, shops, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Ackfun is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Ackfun are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are praised. The political influence of Ackfun in the region is shrinking due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Ackfun is ruled by Shah Daney Barstone. The Shah has been in power for decades and is respected by the people. There is secret opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.41% of the population (12 adults).

Military [-]

Ackfun has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 125 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 63 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed barrier, Ackfun is reasonably well fortified. Ackfun fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ackfun is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Ackfun is known for the following resources:

  • Rare cocoa bean fields that are frequented by travelers.
  • Substantial woodpecker descents that are frequented by witches. One might dig up a stash of iron maidens in a well.
  • An ancient shrine inhabited by poisonous chinchillas that are frequented by witches. Adagrinine Bolgerlock said one might dig up a chest containing saphires buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a murderer named S'hoorzin lingered in the field. Some say that if you confront her, you will be stricken blind unless you offer your most valued possession.
  • In times gone by, a ghoul named Moger wandered the region on gloomy days. Folks say that if you confront her, you will be stricken blind.
  • In olden times, a witch stalked the town. Commoners say that the witch will ask for your help, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Ackfun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Balril Bearfist.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Ghubdag Neckkiller for more information.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Tomvin Fusewink if interested.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Discretion required. Contact Gororin Goldtunnel for more information.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xodemt Brainrender.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Will pay in gold. Contact Yorril Darkchest.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Prirr.
  • Bored? A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gaelenanae Rootgrove.
  • Required: sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be clean. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Duudek Cloudcaller.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Experienced professionals only. Contact Grunbor Silverankle.

People [-]

The people in Ackfun accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adaly Honorbrook is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent scribe. She appears attentive.
  • Ama Goodwill is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a mocked alchemist. He appears gosipy.
  • Adaartiyn Dawnwind is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled alchemist. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Hil Quickleaf is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted porter. He appears cautious.
  • Be Taltaunt is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted spicemerchant. He appears beligerent.
  • Danic Cassford is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled laborer. She appears grieving.
  • Amaborndo Millale is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled woodcarver. He appears mopey.
  • Faeellai Wolfhand is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled vintner. He appears insecure.
  • Abaartaen Meadowshield is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled roofer. He appears prejudiced.
  • Blammsh Necksnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a legendary dyer. He appears apologetic.
  • Per Smoothone is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned sculptor. She appears nervous.
  • James MacClayngton is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled cooper. She appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Darhiatel Fairstalker, a thick androgynous drow. It is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Nbunk Bladeshredder, a nosy female hobgoblin. She is a druid who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Davic Bartonson, a sick female lycanthrope. She is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Blagtarz Bonebreaker, an impatient female orc. She is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Yik, a trusting male kobold. He is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Rugezn Oozebasher, a helpful male bugbear. He is a cleric who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Skaril Brighttun, a solemn female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is fleeing the law.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ackfun:

  • The Murdered Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Yellow Giant Disposal Area [+]
  • The Crippled Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Wrong Oarhouse Worship House [+]
  • The Royal Halflings Chop House [+]
  • The Forsaken Dead General Store [+]
  • The Rolling Ent Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Fireplace Shoes [+]
  • The Mulled Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Clowns Farms [+]
  • The Musty Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Hatchet Inc. [+]