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Welcome to Jeffernow Gate!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,279
  • Children: 12.43% (532)
  • Elderly: 24.23% (1,037)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,224 half-dwarf (28.6%)
  • 1,100 halfling (25.7%)
  • 1,002 elf (23.4%)
  • 732 half-orc (17.1%)
  • 120 dwarf (2.8%)
  • 69 gnome (1.6%)
  • 32 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 620 Specialists
  • 550 Residences

Summary [-]

Jeffernow Gate is a large town in the Conakilia Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,826/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Jeffernow Gate 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 cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jeffernow Gate sees a trinary star overhead: Bek, an average red star; Uur, an average yellow star; and Lun, a large orange star. Jeffernow Gate also has a single moon: Themepso, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained oak stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.58 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Jeffernow Gate; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Jeffernow Gate 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Jeffernow Gate are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are revered. The political influence of Jeffernow Gate in the region is enduring due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Jeffernow Gate is ruled by Boss Falbin Pearlbarrel. The Boss has been in power for decades and is mocked by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Boss and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.19% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Jeffernow Gate has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 556 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 224 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 22 (4%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and poorly maintained stockade, Jeffernow Gate is excellently fortified. Jeffernow Gate fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jeffernow Gate is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Jeffernow Gate is known for the following resources:

  • A magical grave yard inhabited by dangerous dragons that are visited frequently by kittens. Rumors tell of a stash of penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • A new battle field inhabited by carnivorous spiders that are avoided by travelers. Davic Giacoliffe said rumors tell of a stash of iron maidens buried near there.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by poisonous bats that are feared by travelers. Ilylentel Jadeglow said one might dig up a stash of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful carnivorous kangaroo mobs that are frequented by magic users.
  • Plentiful magic amber deposits that are visited frequently by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a ghoul named Khalzin lingered in the woods and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that if you caught him, you will be killed.
  • In the olden days, a ghoul named Tohgas roamed the countryside. Folks say that if you see her, you will be killed.
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of Archmouth lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day a cyclops named Vab stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the cyclops, but didn't get close. Along came a healthy deep dwarf named Durbor Starback, who was a skilled storyteller. Durbor had the thought to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Durbor Starback faced the cyclops, Durbor Starback banished Vab and rescued Archmouth.
  • Once upon a time, a wizard named Erinose lingered in the countryside and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you caught him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Some time ago, a Pooka wandered the swamps once a year. People say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then eat you.

Events [-]

Jeffernow Gate is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Must not smell. Contact Adaly Wetspan if intrigued.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? co-ed mud-wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Gab Wobbtonk for more information.
  • Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ruget Damnkill if intrigued.
  • Bored? Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Filartinne Broadwater to learn more.
  • Bored? 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. Contact Rbezn Dreaddoom.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Car if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ceezer for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? I'm looking for rare stirge, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be quick on your feet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Brodal Drakeforge.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Experienced professionals only. Contact Danic Stahews.
  • Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dodah Necksnapper.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact DeMick Whitemell.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. References required. Contact Danes Giacoon.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Hew Thermogauge.

People [-]

The people in Jeffernow Gate are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Amagrim Millwax is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled good samaritan. He appears scattered.
  • Jam Roseford is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre laborer. She appears grieving.
  • Larnaliyn Duskingshadow is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked priest. She appears guilty.
  • Garond Wheelale is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned ropemaker. He appears helpful.
  • Tros Armkiller is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled cobbler. He appears forgetful.
  • Be Greatheart is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent warehouse worker. She appears resentful.
  • Abatinne Wolfwake is a female elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled vintner. She appears nervous.
  • Amanell Chubbgalow is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned wine seller. She appears prejudiced.
  • Beagan Greasesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre actor. He appears chatty.
  • Jam Claygan is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted coach driver. She appears insecure.
  • Rhazgarz Bonenor is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned forester. She appears guilty.
  • Elbornne Curlybread is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre doctor. He appears boastful.
  • Durorin Firehill is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled jeweler. He appears drunken.
  • James Southerley is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled salter. She appears clumsy.
  • Bargin Foecavern is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled saddler. She appears helpful.
  • Bede Curlyiciny is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent seamstress. She appears gluttonous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Klug Headripper, a cowed female bugbear. She is a wizard who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Og Bonecracker, a violent male bugbear. He is a fighter who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Faevarai Starfeather, a spiteful female drow. She is an expert who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Eltanae Broadweaver, a forgetful female oddball. She is a cleric who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Naglorg Bonebreaker, a sick female orc. She is a paladin who is seeking honest work.
  • Rat, an efficient female oddball. She is a fighter who is following rumors of riches.
  • Brods Ironhand, a greedy male bugbear. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Nop, a flirtatious male kobold. He is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Imath Backnor, a patronizing male half-orc. He is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Donic Castville, a forgetful male lycanthrope. He is a rogue who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jeffernow Gate:

  • The Raging Oarhouse Arena [+]
  • The Dew Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Wolfhound Arena [+]
  • The Refuge Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Dreaming Devil Clinic [+]
  • The Whistling Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Gutted Mug Leather Goods [+]
  • The Singing Wagon Shipyard [+]
  • The Red Dead Work Camp [+]
  • The Warm Heart Rugs [+]
  • The Splintered Frog Clinic [+]
  • The Stumpy Wine Mercenary [+]
  • The Forsaken Willow Shop [+]
  • The Blind House Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Wagonhouse Lumberyard [+]