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Welcome to Jesstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,147
  • Children: 30.25% (347)
  • Elderly: 11.42% (131)

Racial Breakdown

  • 856 half-orc (74.6%)
  • 132 half-dwarf (11.5%)
  • 124 elf (10.8%)
  • 12 dwarf (1%)
  • 12 human (1%)
  • 11 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 116 Residences

Summary [-]

Jesstein is a small town in the Mardin Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,372/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Jesstein 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 soft and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Jesstein sees a binary star overhead: Lux, a large white star and Sic, a massive orange star. Jesstein also has a single moon: Elata, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for millenia and an imposing pulsar that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine conglomerate stone barricade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.85 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Jesstein; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, and wealthy.

Government [-]

Jesstein is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Jesstein are often seen as upright and the policies are hated. The political influence of Jesstein in the region is spreading due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Jesstein is ruled by General Abaorin Paperleg. The General has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is hated by the people. There is open opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.48% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Jesstein has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 169 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 83 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 8 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and pristine barricade, Jesstein is properly fortified. Jesstein fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jesstein is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Jesstein is known for the following resources:

  • An old castle inhabited by poisonous cormorants that are visited frequently by unicorns.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by wild scorpions that are frequented by wenches. The locals speak of piles of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Vampire ape troops that are hunted by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, a hag haunted the region. Some say that the hag will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Adalenlleu's Cauldron, a legendary cauldron with the capability to solve any riddle. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Years ago, the villagers of North Dandun lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day a devil named Pors stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to kill Pors, but were caught. Along came a chatty deep dwarf named Grunnir Clawleg, who was a sneaky thief. Grunnir had an idea to slay the devil by making a wager with Pors. When Grunnir Clawleg faced the devil, Grunnir Clawleg killed the devil and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Jesstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact S'hoorzor se Khalzor.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? unknown potion tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Genlonsey Mistmane if intrigued.
  • Bored? Missing tomatoes. We suspect toads are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Larrigtel Goldmight.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Reward available. Contact Erinru Oris for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must provide your own transportation. Reward available. Contact Thrugtak Headripper.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Ghabal Rockmane.
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Kiap Rocksnout.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Surpkaro.
  • Help! Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact S'herzor teh Yerzor.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Davry Blacker.
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Ninva Gyroblast.

People [-]

The people in Jesstein are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Briill is a female human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled lawyer. She appears shifty.
  • Yordin Wheelmace is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned maidservant. She appears apologetic.
  • Doney Rosewood is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled courtier. She appears nihilistic.
  • Durbor Ivorysmasher is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked professor. He appears drunken.
  • Ilyellai Silentheart is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted tanner. He appears flirtatious.
  • Donry Simonsford is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled messenger. She appears trusting.
  • Darrigaen Dawnsing is a female elf who is known in the world as being a gifted leatherworker. She appears embittered.
  • Dones Greeney is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled weaponsmith. He appears gambling.
  • Dan Simonield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned tailor. She appears smug.
  • Larnallleu Jadesun is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ropemaker. She appears guilty.
  • Ernalaen Bladehelm is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled physician. He appears embittered.
  • Jam Jametone is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent porter. She appears gosipy.
  • Broorin Jadecoin is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent magic dealer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Micke Carsone is a male human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled courtier. He appears shifty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Zhugb Backcrusher, a nosy female orc. She is an adept who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Jo VanRoseling, a smitten male lycanthrope. He is a wizard who is doing something nefarious.
  • Throbor Opalthrone, a thick male deep dwarf. He is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Ghush Headripper, a drunken female bugbear. She is a commoner who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Gush Oakmane, a treasure-obsessed male ogre. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Kragorg Legkiller, a guilty female orc. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Hurrl, a helpful male mindflayer. He is a sorcerer who is traveling with a circus.
  • Khalzor se Khalssen, a deluded male lizardfolk. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jesstein:

  • The Chicken Baiter Farmers Market [+]
  • The Wrong Kettles Pile [+]
  • The Northern Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Rolling Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Cock Beer Garden [+]
  • The Frosted Fireplace Shop [+]
  • The Frosted House Shop [+]
  • The Burly Wig Mail Service [+]
  • The Grumbling Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Fumbling Fig Book Smith [+]
  • The Crooked Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Giant Mail Service [+]
  • The Sleepy Rock Fabrics [+]
  • The Beefy Halflings Botique [+]