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Welcome to Archesti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 428
  • Children: 12.38% (53)
  • Elderly: 24.07% (103)

Racial Breakdown

  • 327 human (76.4%)
  • 64 elf (14.9%)
  • 23 dwarf (5.3%)
  • 13 half-dwarf (3%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 54 Residences

Summary [-]

Archesti is a hamlet in the Aquibor County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (636/sq km), covers 0.67 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 923 meters.

Climate [-]

Archesti has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally warm with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Archesti sees a single star overhead: Mej, an average yellow star. Archesti also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Archesti; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Archesti is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Archesti are often seen as equitable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Archesti in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Archesti is ruled by President Beltinne Windgazer. The President has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.93% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Archesti has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 60 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 25 (6%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Archesti is suitably fortified. Archesti fighters are revered for their use of halberds in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Archesti is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Archesti is known for the following resources:

  • Peat bogs that are feared by magic users.
  • An ancient gazebo inhabited by poisonous cobras that are feared by wenches. Pri'ith said one might find a chest containing small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • Vegetable patches that are hunted by zombies. The locals speak of a chest containing penis sheathes in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a devil named Ugan lingered in the fields. People say that if you touch him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Don's Bedpan, a special bedpan with the capability to speak for itself. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • In days gone by, a Pooka roamed the region when the wind blows from the north and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Amaildo's Cauldron, a magical cauldron with the knack to speak for itself. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Way back when, an old man haunted the region. Villagers say that the old man will sneeze three times, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Archesti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. References required. Contact Odmagh Headnor.
  • I'm looking for rare brain moles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Faenallas Aleanarrow.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Ailita Cogglefiz if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Ceezer.
  • pig wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Rugurm Ghostthand.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Guild membership required. Contact S'hooral seh Khalal.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Khalssen heh Khalal.

People [-]

The people in Archesti ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Abaag Stormfinger is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted prostitute. He appears violent.
  • Joe Burfield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled leatherworker. She appears giddy.
  • Jo Castden is a male human who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled painter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Adaril Firenose is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled good samaritan. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Dav Corgan is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted scribe. He appears greedy.
  • Skabul Roarbread is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned scabbardmaker. He appears cautious.
  • Grumbor Stonecutter is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent ship captain. He appears greedy.
  • Balbin Bloodkeg is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary seamstress. He appears gluttonous.
  • Joes Antonne is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent wine seller. He appears healthy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ghabb Neckripper, a smitten male half-orc. He is an adept who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Gorond Slatetun, a cautious male dwarf. He is a fighter who is fleeing debtors.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Archesti:

  • The Highlighted Crow Star Gazers [+]
  • The Highlighted Harpoon Star Gazers [+]
  • The Colored Skull General Mechandise [+]
  • The Randy Wand Public Jail [+]
  • The Rusty Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Drifting Dragon Arena [+]
  • The Fallen Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Hen Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Frog General Goods [+]