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Welcome to Wardcreek!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 8,374
  • Children: 27.14% (2,273)
  • Elderly: 13.74% (1,151)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,732 lycanthrope (56.5%)
  • 2,940 gnome (35.1%)
  • 478 lizardfolk (5.7%)
  • 143 ogre (1.7%)
  • 81 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 184 Businesses
  • 1,232 Specialists
  • 1,024 Residences

Summary [-]

Wardcreek is a city in the Cenark Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,751/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Wardcreek 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 breezy and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Wardcreek sees a single star overhead: Cen, a large yellow star. Wardcreek also has a double moon: Spodo, an average light blue moon and Theta, a small briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.19 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Wardcreek; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, education, wealthy, entertainment, and industry.

Government [-]

Wardcreek is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Wardcreek are often seen as principled and the policies are honored. The political influence of Wardcreek in the region is receding due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Wardcreek is ruled by Chancellor James Corster. The Chancellor has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.38% of the population (32 adults).

Military [-]

Wardcreek has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1109 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 544 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 47 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and recently repaired embankment, Wardcreek is perfectly fortified. Wardcreek fighters are mocked for their use of morningstars in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wardcreek is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Wardcreek is known for the following resources:

  • Dangerous caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by gru.
  • A haunted fort inhabited by carnivorous crows that are hunted by travelers. Jamic Barerson said somoeone said someone found bags of penis sheathes in a well.
  • Creepy cocoa bean fields that are hunted by children. Hathmain Mistwalker said one might dig up piles of kitten mittens in a nearby pit.
  • Bountiful cocoa bean plantations that are feared by zombies. Mick Corgan said the locals speak of piles of silver buried near there.
  • Defenseless kitten glarings that are hunted by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a Pooka roamed the swamps and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Villagers say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then imprison you.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Limcreek lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day Shubdig Neckripper the monster took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Shubdig Neckripper, but didn't get close. Along came a half-orc named Danic Broville, who was an expert bowman. Danic had a plan to trick the monster by making a wager with Shubdig Neckripper. When Danic Broville faced the monster, Danic Broville killed the monster and rescued Limcreek.
  • In the days of yore, the royals of Franknow lived in peace. Things were good, but one day S'herzor seh Yerzor the dragon slayed a local hero. The royals tried to stop the dragon, but failed miserably. Along came a shifty lizardfolk named Yerzor se Khalal, who was a valiant knight. Yerzor had a plan to trick the dragon by using magic to banish it. When Yerzor se Khalal faced the dragon, Yerzor se Khalal defeated S'herzor seh Yerzor.

Events [-]

Wardcreek is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward is a secret. Contact Thorbor Carbonkiller.
  • Bored? I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Davey Goodter.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Darrigthil Earthsight.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Glor Skullbreaker if interested.
  • Help Needed: Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Dzuoten Foulrot.
  • Help! Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tgus Cleaverbasher.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tomlin Fusegadget.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Reward available. Must submit to background check. Contact Ada Wizzcog.
  • Expert seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Discretion required. Contact Ilylaniyn Brightmight to learn more.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Shunarg Backripper.
  • Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Porka.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Shaman Digl Mokcracker if interested.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Khalzin ahn Khalssen.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Prarm.
  • Wanted: A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Falkon Tinhelm.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghobag Skullcrusher.
  • Missing key. We suspect derros are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Pogan Bearmane to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Wardcreek are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Andreerton is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bather. He appears drunken.
  • Mickry Matinson is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a gifted adventurer. She appears gosipy.
  • Joey Petrer is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled lumberjack. He appears chatty.
  • Uap Rockmane is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled smith. She appears forbidding.
  • Daney Harling is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled navigator. She appears clumsy.
  • Guk Oaksnout is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled weaver. She appears drunken.
  • Khalssen seh Khalzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a gifted weaponsmith. He appears jesterly.
  • Gheal ahn S'hoorzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled apothecary. He appears intimidated.
  • Ghezin se Ghezin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a mocked specialty smith. She appears jesterly.
  • Guk Oxclaw is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a decent baker. She appears exhausted.
  • Yeral fe Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled mason. She appears mopey.
  • Mickry Bernaes is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled herbalist. She appears melancholy.
  • Dubal Eaglenut is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. He appears exhausted.
  • S'herzin heh Yerzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary brewer. She appears guilty.
  • Ghaap Oxclaw is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a decent lawyer. She appears mocking.
  • Uap Oxroot is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled scribe. She appears boastful.
  • S'heral fe S'herzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a skilled messenger. She appears thick.
  • Jame Shebrook is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled chandler. He appears clumsy.
  • Hamley Electrojet is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned forester. He appears patriotic.
  • Yerzor teh S'herzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled ropemaker. He appears pious.
  • Ghessen fe Khalzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled woodseller. She appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Nbub Greatrot, a lovelorn female goblin. She is a commoner who is finding work as a healer.
  • Bot, an intimidated male kobold. He is a barbarian who is seeing the world.
  • Masvy, a jaded female mindflayer. She is an expert who is here to buy slaves.
  • Khalssen teh S'hoorzin, a flirtatious female lizardfolk. She is a wizard who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Allivin Wobbgauge, an easily offended male gnome. He is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Dav Matfield, a drunken female lycanthrope. She is an aristocrat who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Jamic Blackcroft, a grieving male lycanthrope. He is a fighter who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Blothul, an embittered female mindflayer. She is a barbarian who is here to buy supplies.
  • Dan Shester, an attentive male human. He is an expert who is here to buy spices.
  • Larlenthil Wishgrove, a spiteful androgynous half-elf. It is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Ceeraz, a giddy male troglodyte. He is a warrior who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Shaman Ghumuh Headnor, a loud male orc. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Sszpair, a greedy male mindflayer. He is a barbarian who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Throgin Sunsword, a gluttonous male dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is following a message from an angel.
  • Aesellinne Summersworn, a homesick female half-elf. She is a warrior who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wardcreek:

  • The Fumbling Riverside Fine Books [+]
  • The Guinea Bunch Harnesses [+]
  • The Cloven Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Hall Tap House [+]
  • The Surly Kettles of Hell [+]
  • The Playful Well Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Elegant Bunk Shop [+]
  • The Dwarven Cloak Shop [+]
  • The Dew Wand Guard House [+]
  • The Old House Bows R Us [+]
  • The Puking Ulcer Locksmith [+]
  • The Guinea Greyhound Leather Goods [+]
  • The Screaming Wench Lumberyard [+]
  • The Wobbling Maiden Roofing [+]
  • The New Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Dreaming Urchin Healers [+]
  • The Nomadic Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Heart Shoppe [+]
  • The Elven Ent Money Changers [+]
  • The Royal Wine Fine Forks [+]
  • The Frosted Ent Temple [+]