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Welcome to Dumdew River!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 16,169
  • Children: 11.40% (1,843)
  • Elderly: 25.00% (4,042)

Racial Breakdown

  • 9,621 mindflayer (59.5%)
  • 6,403 dwarf (39.6%)
  • 145 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 318 Businesses
  • 2,465 Specialists
  • 2,067 Residences

Summary [-]

Dumdew River is a large city in the Lesser Burbor District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,394/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Dumdew River has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dumdew River sees a single star overhead: Cel, an average yellow star. Dumdew River also has a double moon: Spodibos, a large bone white moon and Chala, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified oak partition that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.88 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Dumdew River; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, racial, warehouse, shops, and trade.

Government [-]

Dumdew River is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Dumdew River are often seen as honorable and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dumdew River in the region is unwavering due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Dumdew River is ruled by General Khalzor heh Khalssen. The General has been in power for several years and is revered by the people. There is forceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.47% of the population (76 adults).

Military [-]

Dumdew River has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2142 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1091 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 74 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and fortified partition, Dumdew River is abysmally fortified. Dumdew River fighters are mocked for their use of flails, maces and clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dumdew River is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Dumdew River is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful poisonous spider clusters that are hunted by children. Joic Danbrook said the locals speak of a stash of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Magical bee hives that are avoided by locals. One might dig up a chest containing gold in a well.
  • Hemp fields that are hunted by wenches. The locals speak of bags of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Paltry chinchilla colonies that are avoided by magic users.
  • A haunted cave inhabited by vampire bees that are feared by locals.
  • Creepy bamboo stands that are visited frequently by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, an old man hunted the countryside. Folks say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Goipair's Key, a cursed key with the ability to grant wishes. It was last seen years ago.
  • In days gone by, the townsfolk of Saint Cylfun Heights lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day a demon named Porg took over the town. The townsfolk tried to kill Porg, but didn't get close. Along came Gkutemt Dreaddoom the bugbear, who was a sneaky thief. Gkutemt had a plan to trick the demon by using magic to banish it. When Gkutemt Dreaddoom faced the demon, Gkutemt Dreaddoom killed the demon.
  • Legends tell of Rugun's Ring, a possessed ring with the ability to make people cry. It was never recovered.
  • Way back when, an old woman roamed the fields every six years. Some say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Dumdew River is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. No previous experience required. Reward available. Contact Donic Davtt for further details.
  • Wanted: Trub Ogrestomach has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Dak Oakbranch for more information.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Adanir Deepchest if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'herssen heh Yerzor to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Prior experience required. Reward available. Contact Illnalaen Aleanwind for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kzoten Nightmurder.
  • Help Needed: Bored? Barbarian seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Gkutadr Metalfury.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Gohgani Domspire for further details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mickes Greenwell.
  • Looking for work? A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mickry Franham.
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Ghak Bearroot.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must be a quick learner. Reward available. Contact Yorrim Dragonforge.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Beltlleu Windoak.
  • drinking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Experienced professionals only. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ilixth.
  • A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Guild membership required. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Vit.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Done Antoney to learn more.
  • Help! Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ang for more details.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Jo Andreick for more information.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gkutot Darkmaw to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Dumdew River despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grimkon Blackfoot is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted cutler. She appears worrying.
  • Masrr is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent engineer. She appears jaded.
  • Garorin Deepear is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled interpreter. He appears intimidated.
  • Durdal Wheelhelm is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled salter. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Drobin Thudsword is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned bleacher. He appears idealistic.
  • Throgar Platinumring is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled rugmaker. She appears impatient.
  • Kilrr is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked specialty smith. She appears skeptical.
  • Grumdin Lionkeg is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent butcher. He appears conspirational.
  • Yorril Redcrown is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled furrier. She appears prejudiced.
  • Wrath is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled woodworker. He appears violent.
  • Wra'toor is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled vintner. He appears spiteful.
  • Drodor Salthammer is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled smith. He appears exhausted.
  • Morrin Hawkaltar is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent woodcarver. He appears pious.
  • Chturc is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tavern. He appears conspirational.
  • Balkon Drakemead is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled physician. She appears efficient.
  • Wrapne is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a mocked banker. He appears melancholy.
  • Goire is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked teacher. He appears vengeful.
  • Grinter is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a decent stablehand. She appears patronizing.
  • Harrc is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled coach driver. She appears beligerent.
  • Grintra is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent leatherworker. It appears loud.
  • Disth is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent good samaritan. He appears scattered.
  • Snorrim Slatenose is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled chickenbutcher. He appears violent.
  • Harter is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent navigator. He appears resentful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Drodin Hawkmace, a solemn female dwarf. She is a rogue who is doing something secret.
  • Ilixpne, a thick female mindflayer. She is a warrior who is seeing the world.
  • Vessrall, an attentive male mindflayer. He is a warrior who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Sszril, a clumsy female mindflayer. She is a bard who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Bloide, a gluttonous male mindflayer. He is a paladin who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Borrin Tinfoot, a violent male dwarf. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Vesstra, an apologetic male mindflayer. He is an aristocrat who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Blo'ith, an impatient female mindflayer. She is an adept who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Throrin Strongkeg, a lovelorn male dwarf. He is a druid who is fleeing an abusive lover.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dumdew River:

  • The Blue Fox Shop [+]
  • The Lonely Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Wagon Sweet House [+]
  • The Forsaken Harpoon Shop [+]
  • The Furious Harpoon Primary School [+]
  • The Grimy Bill Pots [+]
  • The Mended Flame Barrels [+]
  • The Pink Hearthstone Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Broken Flame Leatherworks [+]
  • The Flaming Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Master Rouge Inc. [+]
  • The Slumbering Fox Study [+]
  • The Sleepy Wolfhound Fabrics [+]
  • The Olde Bull Fine Bows [+]
  • The Hungry Turkey Legal Partners [+]
  • The Northern Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Wobbly Priest Inn [+]
  • The Wooden Wagonhouse Worship House [+]
  • The Lonely Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Puking Wench Locksmith [+]
  • The Furious Hen Middle School [+]
  • The Drinking Tree Arena [+]
  • The Warm Ent Rugs [+]