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Welcome to Janduk!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 490
  • Children: 11.63% (57)
  • Elderly: 24.69% (121)

Racial Breakdown

  • 336 troglodyte (68.5%)
  • 123 drow (25.1%)
  • 14 bugbear (2.8%)
  • 7 hobgoblin (1.4%)
  • 5 ogre (1%)
  • 5 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 63 Residences

Summary [-]

Janduk is a hamlet in the Nillark Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (475/sq km), covers 1.03 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1145 meters.

Climate [-]

Janduk 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Janduk sees a single star overhead: Wor, a massive blue star. Janduk also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Janduk; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, racial, middleclass, and slums.

Government [-]

Janduk is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Janduk are often seen as honest and the policies are praised. The political influence of Janduk in the region is thriving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Janduk is ruled by Steward Surplak. The Steward has been in power for mere days and is despised by the people. There is minor opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.82% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Janduk has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 68 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 30 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Janduk is tolerably fortified. Janduk fighters are respected for their use of slings in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Janduk is currently good.

Resources [-]

Janduk is known for the following resources:

  • Ancient rock salt fields that are visited frequently by unicorns. Somoeone said someone found a stash of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • A blessed tower inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are avoided by witches. Elgold Goodwolf said rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Kitten glarings that are frequented by kittens. One might dig up piles of silver hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, a witch roamed the fields during a full moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Folks say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • Long ago, a spirit named Gubel haunted the fields. Villagers say that if you see her, you will be stricken blind.
  • In days gone by, an old man stalked the world. Commoners say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Years ago, a minotaur named Trelltra wandered the world when the moon is new and was drawn towards acts of greed. People say that if you see her, you will be killed.
  • In olden times, the townsfolk of Hambwall lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a murderer named Grogbud Headbreaker took over the town. The townsfolk tried to kill Grogbud Headbreaker, but were caught. Along came a gnome named Beaita Tiddlyfuel, who was a valiant knight. Beaita had the thought to slay the murderer by making a wager with Grogbud Headbreaker. When Beaita Tiddlyfuel faced the murderer, Beaita Tiddlyfuel killed the murderer.

Events [-]

Janduk is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Car Gearscope if intrigued.
  • A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. References required. Contact Don Whitan.
  • Fighter seeks apprentice. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Megd Wormdeath if interested.
  • Help Needed: I have feral cats in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Junby Triggerscope.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tolne Underleaf.
  • I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tror Bigrot.
  • Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Prior experience required. Contact Larelltars Nightsworn if interested.

People [-]

The people in Janduk are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ghaduk Oakfang is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a gifted dyer. He appears homesick.
  • Voths is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted fishmonger. She appears resentful.
  • Tudot Giantgloom is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a renowned saddler. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Abatssa Teasen'shade is a female drow who is known in the region as being a decent dyer. She appears cautious.
  • Gkuteb Metalhand is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a decent ropemaker. She appears guarded.
  • Ang is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bowyer. He appears quiet.
  • Tilg is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted courtier. She appears nihilistic.
  • Pok Oaksnout is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a renowned warehouse worker. She appears jolly.
  • Meb Braindamn is a female hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a decent teacher. She appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Trobd Armcracker, a chatty female orc. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Drodor Coalbarrel, a contrarian male oddball. He is an adept who is seeing the city.
  • Adabul Dullcairn, a cowed female dwarf. She is a warrior who is traveling with a circus.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Janduk:

  • The Horny Bucket House of Law [+]
  • The Honest Beer Shop [+]
  • The Rampaging Maiden Amory [+]
  • The Tattered Helix Worship House [+]
  • The Drunken Rouge Jewelers [+]
  • The Screaming Twins Timberyard [+]
  • The Shining Wig Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Stinky Stump Color Shop [+]
  • The Ruby Mug Inc. [+]