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Welcome to Andford!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,229
  • Children: 15.54% (191)
  • Elderly: 21.97% (270)

Racial Breakdown

  • 352 half-orc (28.6%)
  • 350 gnome (28.4%)
  • 332 elf (27%)
  • 133 half-elf (10.8%)
  • 23 dwarf (1.8%)
  • 20 other (1.6%)
  • 19 halfling (1.5%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 136 Specialists
  • 123 Residences

Summary [-]

Andford is a small town in the Sarem Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,406/sq km), covers 0.36 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 677 meters.

Climate [-]

Andford has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Andford sees a binary star overhead: Lukuri, a massive white star and Siran, a supermassive yellow star. Andford also has a single moon: Elale, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nebula that has been around for time immemorial and a massive nearby planet that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick partition that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.64 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Andford; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: shops and trade.

Government [-]

Andford is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Andford are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are honored. The political influence of Andford in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Andford is ruled by King Khalzin fe Yeral. The King has been in power for years and is feared by the people. There is forceful opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.55% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Andford has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 181 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 92 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and crumbling partition, Andford is properly fortified. Andford fighters are despised for their use of hand axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Andford is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Andford is known for the following resources:

  • A new tower inhabited by dangerous kangaroos that are feared by locals.
  • Paltry primal rubber trees that are visited frequently by wenches.
  • Bountiful fresh rubber plantations that are visited frequently by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the townsfolk of Altenshall Crest lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day an evil cyclops named Mogverani Stonestalker destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the cyclops, but were caught. Along came a pious half-orc named Jory Jamett, who was a sneaky thief. Jory had the thought to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Jory Jamett faced the cyclops, Jory Jamett killed the cyclops and rescued Altenshall Crest.
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Lanspar Falls thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil lich named Voths stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the lich, but were caught. Along came a hero named Skaorin Lightningsapper, who was a valiant knight. Skaorin had an idea to slay the lich by using magic to banish it. When Skaorin Lightningsapper faced the lich, Skaorin Lightningsapper killed the lich and rescued Lanspar Falls.
  • In the olden days, the villagers of Eisenman lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Fluide the devil took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Fluide, but failed miserably. Along came S'hoorzor fe Yerssen the lizardfolk, who was a sneaky thief. S'hoorzor had the thought to slay the devil by making a wager with Fluide. When S'hoorzor fe Yerssen faced the devil, S'hoorzor fe Yerssen defeated Fluide.
  • Legends tell of Kuk's Amulet, a legendary amulet with the knack to make people cry. It has been lost for ages.
  • A long time ago, a lich named Khalzor roamed the world. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Andford is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mods Greatshredder to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Guild membership required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Fot.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must submit to background check. Will pay in gold. Contact Tomkey Rocketfuel if intrigued.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Dot.
  • Gozka has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Lot if intrigued.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Bloglunk Backnor.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Kibal Bearbranch.
  • Required: A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ghezin heh Yeral for further details.
  • Required: Missing statue. We suspect homuncului are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mickes Petrrell if intrigued.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Jo Bargton if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Gaenalanae Skybreeze to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Andford despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Stoerley is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted social worker. She appears jaded.
  • Chaartiyn Hunithcloak is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. She appears contrarian.
  • Perda Kaesebee is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned pastrycook. He appears worrying.
  • Darvartars Oakform is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled armorer. He appears drunken.
  • Yorrin Brandybarrel is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted stablehand. She appears egotistical.
  • Elne Cottongalow is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mocked dyer. She appears deluded.
  • Grimmir Greenbelly is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked warehouse worker. She appears healthy.
  • Hewdan Electroscope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled mason. She appears beligerent.
  • Gwaelltars Myrthsight is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled tailor. She appears melancholy.
  • Alelenlas Hunithears is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled mason. She appears violent.
  • Shos Skullnor The Cruel is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent bather. She appears smitten.
  • Aesrigssa Shadesworn is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a legendary plasterer. He appears attentive.
  • Tutzub Backsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted trader. He appears helpful.
  • Garkon Warleg is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled forester. She appears egotistical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Drobul Silverstomach, a grieving male dwarf. He is an expert who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Serne Quickwit, an easily offended female halfling. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Thorgin Talonmouth, a contrarian female dwarf. She is a rogue who is here to buy slaves.
  • Yororin Tinmail, a beligerent androgynous dwarf. It is a cleric who is on a mission from the gods.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Andford:

  • The Cardinal Ulcer Farmers Market [+]
  • The Sleepy Tree Inc. [+]
  • The Pink Flame Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Tipsy Horse Supplies [+]
  • The Wistful Days Store [+]
  • The Master Clowns Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Boiling Stump Sport House [+]
  • The Dripping Monk Herbalist [+]
  • The Worn Hops Shrine [+]
  • The Gritty Wig Wharf [+]
  • The Grimy Darkroot Pots [+]
  • The Flabby Cat [+]
  • The Royal Road Fine Forks [+]
  • The Crimson Monk Inc. [+]