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Welcome to Dikwater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,781
  • Children: 43.23% (2,067)
  • Elderly: 2.24% (107)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,616 half-dwarf (54.7%)
  • 895 elf (18.7%)
  • 885 dwarf (18.5%)
  • 340 human (7.1%)
  • 45 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 137 Businesses
  • 673 Specialists
  • 536 Residences

Summary [-]

Dikwater is a large town in the Conabe Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,334/sq km), covers 0.65 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 909 meters.

Climate [-]

Dikwater has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with strong variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dikwater sees a binary star overhead: Abaluri, a large red star and Uulan, a massive yellow star. Dikwater also has a single moon: Thelemos, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid limestone embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 4.00 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Dikwater; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, shops, trade, prison, industry, and civic.

Government [-]

Dikwater is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Dikwater are often seen as equitable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Dikwater in the region is unwavering due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Dikwater is ruled by Steward Tudods Metalbone. The Steward has been in power for a few months and is feared by the people. There is minor opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.08% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Dikwater has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 609 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 286 (6%). Of the active duty military, 25 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and solid embankment, Dikwater is greatly fortified. Dikwater fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dikwater is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Dikwater is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy battle field inhabited by defenseless quails that are frequented by wenches. Dane VanGreenell said somoeone said someone found a stash of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Carnivorous dragon wiers that are feared by kittens. Jamry Brownore said somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum hidden around somewhere.
  • Amber mines that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Tharuri's Goose, a unique goose with the knack to answer any question. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Dikwater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Mickry Braick.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Gwanalai Stillwatch.
  • Need a change of pace? Sercobine Greathill has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elriganae Skyseeker to learn more.
  • I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Must not smell. Contact Ellanava Broadheart.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Hashob Armsnapper for more information.
  • I have derros in my basement, plz halp! No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Joe Petrden to learn more.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Reward is a secret. Contact Ser Quickroarer.
  • tincure tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rbegd Bladeshadow.
  • Help! Someone stole my shoe. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact El Greenburrow.
  • Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Eddgani Winterrunner.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghagan Oakclaw.
  • Help Wanted: Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xueb Dreadmurder.
  • Needed: Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Snororin Quartzmoor.

People [-]

The people in Dikwater love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Haaartaen Starwhisper is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent cartwright. He appears spiteful.
  • Mickic Corsford is a female human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled mason. She appears lonely.
  • Jamry Franland is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled navigator. She appears pacifistic.
  • Mickey Andrield is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled trader. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Morgin Firefinger is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled furrier. She appears efficient.
  • Faelanlleu Freanibow is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bather. She appears forgetful.
  • Aesvarlleu Ravenwater is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled spicemerchant. She appears intimidated.
  • Illnaltel Riftshadow is a male elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre outfitter. He appears scattered.
  • Elvartars Eyllissight is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled armorer. He appears giddy.
  • Mickey Sheham is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled shoemaker. She appears scattered.
  • Dan Francville is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled mercer. He appears solemn.
  • Borril Clayhead is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre locksmith. He appears forgetful.
  • Abaond Stonefist is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled tailor. He appears outlandish.
  • Ilyleniyn Leafwalker is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre shipwright. She appears shifty.
  • Skagar Warsapper is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked lawyer. He appears thick.
  • Balbor Quartzmouth is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled soldier. She appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Elhlak, an exhausted male troglodyte. He is a cleric who is seeing the city.
  • Filarttel Lightwake, a spiteful male oddball. He is a bard who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Illarttel Softweave, a gosipy male drow. He is a monk who is here to buy spices.
  • Gkutods Greatrot, a resentful male hobgoblin. He is an adept who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Grumrun Dragonkeep, a guilty male half-dwarf. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Bit, a smitten female kobold. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Asuzg Armripper, a giddy female bugbear. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Rxeb Bladehost, a quiet female hobgoblin. She is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Aesvarlas Spiritbow, a deluded female elf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Ghusath Legsnapper, a beligerent male half-orc. He is a cleric who is traveling with a circus.
  • Jo Matand, a forbidding female lycanthrope. She is a cleric who is seeking revenge.
  • Mub Metalmurder, a spiteful female bugbear. She is a warrior who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Nbzar Cleaverdamn, an authoritarian female oddball. She is a druid who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dikwater:

  • The Hilltop Fig Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Fawning Monk Inc. [+]
  • The White Rock Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Perfumed Mead Vinters [+]
  • The Gutted Hatchet Leather Goods [+]
  • The Twin Thug Shop [+]
  • The Horny Wagonhouse Druggist [+]
  • The Chipped Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Dry Wig Shop [+]
  • The Oiled Fig Bags [+]
  • The Ruby Bull Chop House [+]
  • The Shining Toad Timber Mill [+]
  • The Slaughtered Ivy Poor House [+]
  • The Olde Whisper Bags [+]
  • The Raging Darkroot Arena [+]
  • The Merry Pot Brewery [+]