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Welcome to Lactow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 15,173
  • Children: 34.15% (5,181)
  • Elderly: 8.75% (1,327)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,557 mindflayer (49.8%)
  • 6,191 half-dwarf (40.8%)
  • 577 minotaur (3.8%)
  • 346 other (2.2%)
  • 198 goblin (1.3%)
  • 152 ogre (1%)
  • 152 half-elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 297 Businesses
  • 2,298 Specialists
  • 1,839 Residences

Summary [-]

Lactow is a large city in the Fulganandy Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,718/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Lactow has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Lactow sees a single star overhead: Krox, an average yellow star. Lactow also has a double moon: Promeke, a large light blue moon and Chakalite, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired basalt partition that is 19 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 91% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.81 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Lactow; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Lactow is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Lactow are often seen as principled and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Lactow in the region is wilting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Lactow is ruled by Guru Guk Boartooth. The Guru has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is secret opposition to the Guru and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (74 adults).

Military [-]

Lactow has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2010 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 986 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 70 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and recently repaired partition, Lactow is terribly fortified. Lactow fighters are mocked for their use of rapiers in battle. They are praised for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lactow is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Lactow is known for the following resources:

  • Beaver colonies that are avoided by gru. Somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Clay deposits that are frequented by children. Ilhiatars Wishstride said rumors tell of bags of saphires in a dungeon.
  • An ancient shrine inhabited by tame cormorants that are avoided by townspeople. Balrun Icerobe said rumors tell of a chest containing small lyres in a well.
  • Dangerous cobra quivers that are avoided by witches.
  • A magical fort inhabited by defenseless bats that are hunted by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, an old man hunted the field. Folks say that the old man will sneeze three times, then steal your soul.
  • Legends tell of Gaenalava's Deck of cards, a cursed deck of cards with the ability to answer any question. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Lactow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact S'herzor heh Yerzor.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Snorbor Icefounder for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kuonule Oattalon.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Gkutbok Brainmurder.
  • Help Wanted: Warrior seeks apprentice. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Cak.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bororin Uglymoor.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Khalal teh Khalzor.
  • Needed: dungeon goop tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kilthul for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Jo Smithson.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Tregd Braingloom for more details.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Dan Berbrook.
  • Looking for work? Cleric seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. Contact Falbul Granitebelly.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Elatinne Baequimoon for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Adamaine Earthtalker.
  • Required: Looking for work? I have bats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Contact Hiline Gardnerbones to learn more.
  • goblin wranglin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jo Rosean.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Will pay in gold. Contact Jamry MacGiacott.
  • Required: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dit.
  • Druid seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Toline Healthybot.

People [-]

The people in Lactow are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Trellrr is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled ostler. He appears exhausted.
  • Adagan Lionface is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled cutler. He appears easily offended.
  • Masth is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled herbalist. She appears flirtatious.
  • Ghak Oxnut is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a decent bleacher. She appears jolly.
  • Gush Eaglebranch is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a gifted apothecary. She appears mocking.
  • Mickry Corling is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled scabbardmaker. She appears jolly.
  • Caliia Whitespire is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a renowned social worker. He appears pious.
  • Jamry Andreman is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled official. She appears greedy.
  • Dispne is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled mercer. She appears jaded.
  • Kigan Eagletooth is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled warehouse worker. She appears resentful.
  • Guap Oakbranch is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled cutler. She appears nervous.
  • Tret Nightkill is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre spicemerchant. She appears quiet.
  • Calinorgath Longfury is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tinker. He appears melancholy.
  • Hu'ith is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted furrier. She appears loud.
  • Abanalanae Whitesong is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent tilemaker. She appears pious.
  • Bromd Ranthowl is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a renowned maidservant. He appears battle-ready.
  • Falril Graystream is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled interpreter. He appears conspirational.
  • Hamuna Eaglethorn is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled maidservant. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Mickic Maridge is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled undertaker. She appears boastful.
  • Flupne is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled dyer. She appears gosipy.
  • Loadu Clawgath is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a mocked carpenter. She appears egotistical.
  • Adatlas Swiftsong is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled astrologer. She appears pious.
  • Gwalanaen Evendrake is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled social worker. She appears spiteful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Yop, a clumsy female kobold. She is an expert who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Tulagh Moknor, an insecure male orc. He is an adept who is seeing the world.
  • Grimbin Lumberkeep, a healthy female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Ang, a helpful male troglodyte. He is a warrior who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Serdi Browntaunt, a solemn female halfling. She is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Mhubdbub Backcrusher, an intimidating male bugbear. He is a cleric who is doing something amazing.
  • Ghezor fe Ghezor, a patronizing female lizardfolk. She is a rogue who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Obshuh Legbreaker, a patronizing female bugbear. She is a fighter who is here to buy slaves.
  • Falda Smoothgage, a loud male halfling. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Bat, a forbidding female kobold. She is an adept who is traveling with an important person.
  • Skabul Lionbellows, a flirtatious male dwarf. He is a druid who is fleeing the law.
  • Throond Whitenose, a guarded female deep dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is finding a missing friend.
  • Jo Chanson, an attentive female half-orc. She is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.
  • Surpka, a gosipy male troglodyte. He is an adept who is here to buy spices.
  • Durbul Brandytunnel, a patriotic androgynous deep dwarf. It is an expert who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Xuemt Cleaverfury, a forgetful male goblin. He is a warrior who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Bealita Rocketjet, a vengeful female gnome. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lactow:

  • The Deepwater Three Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Rooster Dry Goods [+]
  • The Seven Monk Candle Maker [+]
  • The Violet Virgin Kennels [+]
  • The Flabby Yawning [+]
  • The Orange Hen Firepit [+]
  • The Twisted Giant Shoppe [+]
  • The Fallen Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Sleeping Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The Wobbling Ulcer Construction [+]
  • The Hanging Octopus Mill [+]
  • The Gelded Crate Elementary School [+]
  • The Boiling Well Sport House [+]
  • The Rusty Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Wagon Temple [+]
  • The Black Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Twisted Imps Designs [+]
  • The Blue Thug Shop [+]
  • The Northern Dog Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Bucket Bakery [+]
  • The Slippery Hammer Cloth [+]
  • The Dwarven Dwarves Shop [+]
  • The Sloppy Hops Study [+]