+

Welcome to Blockwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 14,357
  • Children: 33.45% (4,802)
  • Elderly: 9.25% (1,328)

Racial Breakdown

  • 6,677 lycanthrope (46.5%)
  • 5,155 half-elf (35.9%)
  • 1,221 dwarf (8.5%)
  • 647 ogre (4.5%)
  • 283 other (1.9%)
  • 230 gnome (1.6%)
  • 144 human (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 286 Businesses
  • 2,168 Specialists
  • 1,596 Residences

Summary [-]

Blockwell is a city in the Central Markry Region with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,913/sq km), covers 0.72 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 957 meters.

Climate [-]

Blockwell has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Blockwell sees a single star overhead: Cek, an average yellow star. Blockwell also has a double moon: Spole, an average bone white moon and Thero, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid rubble barrier that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.94 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Blockwell; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Blockwell is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Blockwell are often seen as reasonable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Blockwell in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Blockwell is ruled by Governor Kholash Bonebreaker The Red. The Governor has been in power for a few months and is mocked by the people. There is minor opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.40% of the population (57 adults).

Military [-]

Blockwell has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1902 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 897 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 95 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and solid barrier, Blockwell is abysmally fortified. Blockwell fighters are mocked for their use of spiked clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Blockwell is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Blockwell is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous scorpion beds that are feared by zombies. Drogar Holyvest said one might find a stash of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • Huge timber forests that are frequented by kittens.
  • Rich cobra quivers that are hunted by vampires. S'heral se Khalzin said the locals speak of a chest containing iron maidens in a well.
  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by vampire caterpillars that are feared by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a ghoul named Khalal stalked the town when the wind blows from the south. People say that if you hear her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Belhiainne's Fiddle, a cursed fiddle with the power to move on its own accord. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Blockwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Trellpair if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dav Berson to learn more.
  • Missing tomatoes. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xrub Ogrehowl.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gheal fe Khalzor.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Surpra to learn more.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Xainios Lagrankan.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Must not smell. Contact Pocoly Amberhand.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Goap Rockbranch.
  • Help Wanted: Missing holy symbol. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mods Metalrender for more information.
  • Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Durdin Oilgrave for more information.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kish Boarmane.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Missing artifact. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Reward available. Contact Barorin Lionmug.
  • Help! cockatrices-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Abattel Ousseasight.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mick Antoncombe.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Muzgu Legcracker.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Must be clean. Will pay in gold. Contact Nam Bonenor if interested.
  • Missing lucky stone. We suspect derros are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Anka.

People [-]

The people in Blockwell are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ardal Jethair is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted priest. She appears insecure.
  • Doney Caridge is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a renowned woodseller. She appears forbidding.
  • Borkon Stormgem is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled stablehand. She appears scattered.
  • Joes Harnson is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bleacher. He appears spiteful.
  • Gargin Barleyfighter is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled beer seller. She appears lovelorn.
  • Thorgin Lionboot is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre weaver. He appears territorial.
  • Jamry Casick is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled teacher. She appears clumsy.
  • Tordan Wizzfuel is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned maidservant. He appears nervous.
  • Joey Jacksford is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked lawyer. He appears accusatory.
  • Davey Blacksone is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled woodcarver. She appears forgetful.
  • Daap Eagleclaw is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre jeweler. She appears melancholy.
  • Joes Staninson is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked carpenter. She appears jolly.
  • Bronir Jetmail is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled chickenbutcher. He appears nervous.
  • Donic Peterstone is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted artist. She appears insecure.
  • Mickey Davidcombe is a male human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled ostler. He appears violent.
  • Grimbul Mithrilmine is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent illuminator. He appears mocking.
  • Donry Andretone is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled watercarrier. She appears nosy.
  • Don Clayford is an androgynous human who is known in the region as being a decent vintner. It appears jolly.
  • Jamic Kleinan is a male human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled copyist. He appears embittered.
  • Jamic Smithmell is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled physician. She appears thick.
  • Ham Gearcog is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled undertaker. She appears idealistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jory VanBercroft, an outlandish male half-elf. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Shudosh Skullcrusher, a mopey female orc. She is a rogue who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Xrezn Laughbeast, a cautious male hobgoblin. He is an aristocrat who is finding a missing map.
  • Ghriraz, an exhausted female troglodyte. She is an aristocrat who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Xromn Ogrehand, an easily offended female goblin. She is a rogue who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Gozkaro, a mocking male troglodyte. He is a cleric who is finding a missing heir.
  • Cogrimda Earthwart, a fashion concious female halfling. She is an expert who is fleeing the law.
  • Zol, an apologetic male kobold. He is a rogue who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Chalenlas Orleeye, a xenophobic male drow. He is an adept who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Merth, a homesick female mindflayer. She is an adept who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Yerzin se Ghessen, a quiet female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Gwaartlas Killesight, a forbidding male elf. He is an adept who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Joey Martington, a skeptical female lycanthrope. She is an expert who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Nbadr Bladeshredder, a flirtatious female hobgoblin. She is an expert who is traveling with a circus.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Blockwell:

  • The Beefy Halfling Botique [+]
  • The Flaming Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Weary Maiden Rugs [+]
  • The Seven Boar Candle Maker [+]
  • The Burning Bill Package Delivery [+]
  • The Slaughtered Troll Poor House [+]
  • The Wooden Kettles Shrine [+]
  • The Severed Dungeon Candle Maker [+]
  • The Mulled Rock Brewery [+]
  • The Mulled Whisper Brewery [+]
  • The Sleepy Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Knife General Store [+]
  • The Mulled Dungeon Brewery [+]
  • The Tired Virgin Shop [+]
  • The Merry Beauty Pub [+]
  • The Blabbering Fireplace Magic Shop [+]
  • The Cardinal Flame Farmers Market [+]
  • The Purple Harpoon Arena [+]
  • The Drinking Cesspit Herbalist [+]
  • The Last Heart Hats Shop [+]