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Welcome to Davdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 22,961
  • Children: 41.50% (9,528)
  • Elderly: 3.50% (803)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,147 mindflayer (52.9%)
  • 10,011 halfling (43.6%)
  • 343 other (1.4%)
  • 230 drow (1%)
  • 230 orc (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 435 Businesses
  • 3,515 Specialists
  • 2,503 Residences

Summary [-]

Davdew is a metropolis in the Marnah District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,458/sq km), covers 0.78 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 996 meters.

Climate [-]

Davdew has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Davdew sees a single star overhead: Krorus, an average white star. Davdew also has a double moon: Prodopso, a large pale yellow moon and Chata, a large rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified marble fortification that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.76 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Davdew; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt tracks in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Davdew is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Davdew are often seen as resolute and the policies are feared. The political influence of Davdew in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Davdew is ruled by Raja Grimorin Ivorystaff. The Raja has been in power for years and is ridiculed by the people. There is open opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (124 adults).

Military [-]

Davdew has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3099 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1549 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 170 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and fortified fortification, Davdew is terribly fortified. Davdew fighters are much loved for their use of butterfly swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Davdew is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Davdew is known for the following resources:

  • Crow murders that are visited frequently by vampires. Kigan Boarbranch said somoeone said someone found piles of kitten mittens in a well.
  • A cursed castle inhabited by vampire peacocks that are feared by witches. Joes Goodter said the locals speak of a chest containing kitten mittens buried near there.
  • A new cave inhabited by defenseless crows that are frequented by kittens. The locals speak of a stash of silver in a nearby pit.
  • Many berry patches that are frequented by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, an old woman lingered in the world on gloomy days. Villagers say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Davdew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. No previous experience required. Length of job expected to be short. Contact S'herssen teh S'heral.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Obzgut Skullnor.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jakurg Bregganthi.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Brumore Lagrancaller to learn more.
  • Bard seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Keb Bigmaw if intrigued.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Xainith Sumvidol.
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Barond Feastbread.
  • A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Joes Simonerton.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. No previous experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Nbkasr Metalstomach.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Drazog Bonenor.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Klon'toor if interested.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Guild membership required. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Shokab Neckkiller.
  • Help! Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thordin Foebreaker if intrigued.
  • Wanted: brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Surplak.
  • Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Hilgolddo Trillson.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Rrozut Necknor The Brave.
  • Help Needed: imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Illrigaen Bluespear.
  • Missing jewel. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Donry Barewicz.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghessen seh Gheal.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Flurrl.
  • Help! Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ilixpne.

People [-]

The people in Davdew accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Belellinne Whitecaller is a male drow who is known in the city as being a gifted navigator. He appears drunken.
  • Shamm Armkiller is a female orc who is known in the region as being a decent librarian. She appears lovelorn.
  • Poborn Heathergirdle is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled undertaker. He appears exhausted.
  • Delnalaen Hunithsing is a female drow who is known in the city as being a decent coach driver. She appears clumsy.
  • Eldeda Fatstick is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent trader. He appears attentive.
  • Chanalanae Aleandawn is a male drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre jeweler. He appears healthy.
  • Dratgor Bonebreaker is a female orc who is known in the city as being a skilled artist. She appears lovelorn.
  • Thralrog Neckkiller The Red is a female orc who is known in the region as being a decent bleacher. She appears thick.
  • Klommor Neckbreaker is a male orc who is known in the region as being a legendary physician. He appears chatty.
  • Klokab Legkiller is a male orc who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled apothecary. He appears nihilistic.
  • Wrarc is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent rugmaker. She appears shifty.
  • Woupair is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a gifted dyer. He appears vengeful.
  • Hilmaida Tossspan is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled locksmith. He appears jolly.
  • Ghan Moksnapper is a male orc who is known in the world as being a gifted innkeeper. He appears contrarian.
  • Darttel Skystryke is a male drow who is known in the world as being a mediocre copyist. He appears egotistical.
  • Obzgog Headnor is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled magic dealer. She appears scattered.
  • Prarth is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled woodworker. She appears shifty.
  • Hum is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a skilled lumberjack. He appears egotistical.
  • Hilne Montabottom is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a mocked sage. He appears boastful.
  • Zhorut Skullcrusher is a female orc who is known in the city as being a decent grocer. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Enm is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent woodcarver. She appears drunken.
  • Haalanthil Eyllissing is a male drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre warehouse worker. He appears patriotic.
  • Klonthul is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled engineer. He appears loud.
  • Ilixm is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent mercenary. She appears mopey.
  • Iddog Legcrusher is a female orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled plasterer. She appears helpful.
  • Vessrc is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a skilled soldier. She appears chatty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Davworth, a solemn female lycanthrope. She is an expert who is here to buy slaves.
  • Mer'toor, a boastful male mindflayer. He is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Done Antongan, a shifty male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Kiap Bearnut, a gluttonous female oddball. She is a barbarian who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Pot, an attentive female kobold. She is a paladin who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Masrr, an impatient female mindflayer. She is a monk who is finding work as a healer.
  • Kus Dreadshredder, an authoritarian female bugbear. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Danes Smithorth, a guarded female human. She is a sorcerer who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Balril Foemoor, a worrying female dwarf. She is an adept who is doing something questionable.
  • Illellinne Hlaeweave, a melancholy androgynous elf. It is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Roggud Armcrusher, a cautious female half-orc. She is a fighter who is seeing the world.
  • Gkutok Laughfury, a drunken male hobgoblin. He is a barbarian who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Bontsy Triggerbit, a greedy male gnome. He is a warrior who is here to buy spices.
  • Falrin Lightforge, a solemn male dwarf. He is an expert who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Chavarinne Auvreasinger, an authoritarian female elf. She is a paladin who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Tillak, an easily offended female troglodyte. She is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Disvy, a forgetful female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Xtus Evilhand, a forgetful male goblin. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Ayauna Boroganthi, a spiteful male minotaur. He is a bard who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Gorond Goodfoot, an authoritarian male half-dwarf. He is a bard who is following rumors of riches.
  • Balbin Whiteplate, a lonely female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Davdew:

  • The Stinking Pig Sculptures [+]
  • The Leaping Skull Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Forsaken Octopus Shop [+]
  • The Hilltop Giant Druggist [+]
  • The Dripping Cup Herbalist [+]
  • The Wild Alicorn Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Empty Days Tap House [+]
  • The Mad Snake Word Smiths [+]
  • The Fawning Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Hungry Peacock Legal Partners [+]
  • The Beefy Paladin Shoppe [+]
  • The Crimson Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Slumbering Yawning Study [+]
  • The Singing Frogs Dry Dock [+]
  • The Open Wench Bows R Us [+]
  • The Frozen Swagger Fine Books [+]
  • The Frozen Harpoon Fine Books [+]
  • The Elegant Widowers Shop [+]
  • The Blabbering Ulcer Magic Shop [+]
  • The Wild Devil Bath House [+]
  • The Murdered Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Iron Farms [+]
  • The Lecherous Cesspit Blowers [+]
  • The Sterling Demon Sculptures [+]
  • The Plaid Wagonhouse Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Dripping Yawning Herbalist [+]