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Welcome to Demmer River!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,771
  • Children: 42.88% (1,617)
  • Elderly: 2.49% (94)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,855 half-dwarf (75.7%)
  • 909 human (24.1%)
  • 7 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 123 Businesses
  • 522 Specialists
  • 394 Residences

Summary [-]

Demmer River is a large town in the Umbkan Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,894/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Demmer River has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally freezing with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Demmer River sees a trinary star overhead: Bel, a massive yellow star; Uul, a small brown star; and Luk, an average yellow star. Demmer River also has a single moon: Chalepe, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished wood wall that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.24 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Demmer River; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, shops, and civic.

Government [-]

Demmer River is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Demmer River are often seen as honorable and the policies are revered. The political influence of Demmer River in the region is enduring due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Demmer River is ruled by Commander Xodezn Ogremaw. The Commander has been in power for decades and is loved by the people. There is secret opposition to the Commander 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 racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.19% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Demmer River has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 490 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 263 (7%). Of the active duty military, 22 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and polished wall, Demmer River is excellently fortified. Demmer River fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Demmer River is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Demmer River is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient cave inhabited by dangerous beavers that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • Substantial magic amber deposits that are avoided by magic users.
  • A magical mine inhabited by vampire dragons that are hunted by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, the constable of Decnac lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day Yerzor se S'heral the devil took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came Poco Brownspan the halfling, who was a valiant knight. Poco had an idea to slay the devil by killing the devil while he slept. When Poco Brownspan faced the devil, Poco Brownspan tricked Yerzor se S'heral and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Demmer River is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Malina Wizzblast.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. Contact Kia Wizzgadget.
  • Missing bottle of wine. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mick Davstone for more details.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Mickic Giacostone for more information.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Haaelllas Duskwing for more information.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Thzzpne.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Huide for further details.
  • Help! Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Xregd Darkhowl.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Duglu Armbreaker.
  • wine tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. Contact Xrexn Evilmurder.
  • Help! Bounty for gremlins, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'hoorzor seh S'hoorzin.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare carniverous butterflies, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Davic Southworth.
  • grog tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Odduh Headnor.

People [-]

The people in Demmer River despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickes Barhews is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre deputy. She appears jaded.
  • Dan Bernaster is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent brewer. She appears thick.
  • Don VanDilorth is a male human who is known in the city as being a skilled soldier. He appears embittered.
  • Mickry Staney is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned tinker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Dav Davon is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent salter. He appears shifty.
  • Jory Morall is a male human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled scribe. He appears unreliable.
  • Grumbin Stoneeye is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled lawyer. She appears deluded.
  • Doney Rosein is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted carpenter. He appears lonely.
  • Done Tramewicz is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent cobbler. He appears worrying.
  • Joes Davey is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled bookseller. She appears territorial.
  • Doney Carey is a female human who is known in the world as being a decent innkeeper. She appears vengeful.
  • Falkon Brassring is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled mason. She appears exhausted.
  • Jo Morerley is a male human who is known in the city as being a mediocre navigator. He appears worrying.
  • Donic Andrester is a female human who is known in the city as being a mocked wine seller. She appears flirtatious.
  • Garond Brightsmelter is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent specialty smith. He appears lonely.
  • Mickey Rosengham is a male human who is known in the world as being a renowned sage. He appears attentive.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Danleton, a patronizing male human. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Jamic Giacoson, a trusting male human. He is a paladin who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Jamey Stanman, a homesick male human. He is a rogue who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Dones Bernaewicz, a fatalistic male human. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Jam Caren, a lovelorn androgynous half-dwarf. It is a fighter who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Davey Petres, a skeptical androgynous half-dwarf. It is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Demmer River:

  • The Grimy Hops Pots [+]
  • The Shallow Wine Timber Mill [+]
  • The Last Goblins Hats Shop [+]
  • The Smiling Wine Bakery [+]
  • The Elven Rock Money Changers [+]
  • The Fawning Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Wet Paladin Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Great Clowns Scabbards [+]
  • The Rolling Pot Chop House [+]
  • The Gritty Pipe Docs [+]
  • The Highlighted Monk Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Mended Turkey Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Flaming Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Great Whisper Scabbards [+]
  • The Drifting Cavern Arena [+]
  • The Merry Bag Pub [+]