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Welcome to Dixdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 260
  • Children: 43.85% (114)
  • Elderly: 1.54% (4)

Racial Breakdown

  • 192 ogre (73.8%)
  • 46 goblin (17.6%)
  • 15 drow (5.7%)
  • 3 hobgoblin (1.1%)
  • 3 mindflayer (1.1%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 9 Businesses
  • 9 Specialists
  • 32 Residences

Summary [-]

Dixdew is a hamlet in the Upper Umbman District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (576/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Dixdew 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 little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Dixdew sees a single star overhead: Woj, an average orange star. Dixdew also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Dixdew; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, mercy, and slums.

Government [-]

Dixdew is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Dixdew are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are praised. The political influence of Dixdew in the region is wasting away due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Dixdew is ruled by Chairman Bordal Oilmouth. The Chairman has been in power for several decades and is loved by the people. There is open opposition to the Chairman and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.77% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Dixdew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 37 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Dixdew is suitably fortified. Dixdew fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dixdew is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Dixdew is known for the following resources:

  • Huge ancient cocoa bean fields that are feared by magic users. Tmezn Braingloom said the locals speak of a stash of emeralds buried near there.
  • Beaver colonies that are hunted by wenches.
  • Scorpion beds that are hunted by wenches. Asteriki Teskos said one might dig up a stash of copper in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, the royals of Badhall lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day an evil serial killer named Gozg kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to stop the serial killer, but were caught. Along came a goblin named Kzexn Ghostthost, who was a valiant knight. Kzexn had a plan to trick the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When Kzexn Ghostthost faced the serial killer, Kzexn Ghostthost banished Gozg and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Dixdew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Reward is a secret. Contact Porlak to learn more.
  • Wiz Coggleblast has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tudet Metalrot.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Ulkon Bearplate.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jory Marsford.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Becoly Silvertan.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Balbul Silverbaker.
  • cooking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Duutrah Longspire.

People [-]

The people in Dixdew love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gubel Oxfang is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled grocer. He appears trusting.
  • Ilytinne Keensun is a male drow who is known in the world as being a mocked pastrycook. He appears accusatory.
  • Tburm Oozeshadow is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a skilled furrier. He appears guilty.
  • Xreb Evildeath is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a renowned actor. She appears unreliable.
  • Gobal Beartooth is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a gifted haymerchant. She appears fashion concious.
  • Larrigssa Wishshade is a female drow who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled engineer. She appears violent.
  • Gwavarai Baequihunter is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled maidservant. He appears loud.
  • Disrr is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears xenophobic.
  • Gkutok Cleaverslay is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled ostler. He appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Blas Skullnor, a self-obsessed female bugbear. She is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Jenwan Triggercog, a battle-ready female gnome. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Throgar Smartrobe, a thick female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Wae'toor, a lovelorn female mindflayer. She is a rogue who is here to buy slaves.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dixdew:

  • The Drinking Ulcer Herbalist [+]
  • The Shallow Boar Timber Mill [+]
  • The Wet Wagon Meat House [+]
  • The Wobblin' Flask Roofing [+]
  • The Slumbering Wagonhouse Reference Center [+]
  • The Fermented Flame Shoppe [+]
  • The Drinking Ulcer Herbalist [+]
  • The Strangled Swagger Dry Goods [+]
  • The Whirling Octopus Butchers [+]