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Welcome to Ledpool!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,141
  • Children: 37.25% (425)
  • Elderly: 6.49% (74)

Racial Breakdown

  • 597 half-orc (52.3%)
  • 262 half-dwarf (22.9%)
  • 111 dwarf (9.7%)
  • 89 gnome (7.8%)
  • 61 elf (5.3%)
  • 12 halfling (1%)
  • 9 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 133 Residences

Summary [-]

Ledpool is a small town in the Walem Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,368/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Ledpool has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ledpool sees a binary star overhead: Lur, an average red star and Sir, an average yellow star. Ledpool also has a single moon: Elame, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine marble stockade that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Ledpool; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, education, wealthy, prison, slums, poor, and professional.

Government [-]

Ledpool is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Ledpool are often seen as upright and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Ledpool in the region is lasting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Ledpool is ruled by Steward Mib Headkiller. The Steward has been in power for years and is praised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.49% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Ledpool has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 168 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 82 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and pristine stockade, Ledpool is properly fortified. Ledpool fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ledpool is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Ledpool is known for the following resources:

  • An old grave yard inhabited by tame kangaroos that are hunted by kittens. Ghaap Boartooth said the locals speak of piles of iron maidens buried near there.
  • An ancient grave yard inhabited by poisonous cormorants that are frequented by locals. One might dig up piles of saphires in a dungeon.
  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by dangerous apes that are feared by vampires. One might dig up bags of copper hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a Boogyman frequented the woods during a red moon. Villagers say that the Boogyman will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • Long, long ago, a vampire named Amut lingered in the region. They say that if you face him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Ledpool is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Vothra.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Dim Neckkiller if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Thordin Armorroad has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Discretion required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Duduk Boarsnout.
  • tincure tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joes Harill.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Poly Tallsleep.
  • Help Wanted: Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Ulnir Coppertunnel.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Dagtbub Headripper.
  • Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to background check. Contact En'toor.
  • Wanted: Looking for work? Gubal Oxsnout has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Maganus Grimmist if interested.
  • armor tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Contact Malcoda Bolgerwart.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be clean. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rbomd Metalbasher.

People [-]

The people in Ledpool despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Danry MacSheridge is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent glovemaker. She appears efficient.
  • Haaelllas Frostrunner is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled harness maker. He appears giddy.
  • Davey Martiand is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled haymerchant. He appears shifty.
  • Gavita Thermogadget is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled handyman. He appears conspirational.
  • Car Cobblesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked lumberjack. He appears nihilistic.
  • Tom Coggleblast is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled ostler. He appears guarded.
  • Tulson Thermojet is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted teamster. He appears intimidated.
  • Fillenava Nightstryke is a female elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled jeweler. She appears fatalistic.
  • Grimbul Lightningrobe is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled plasterer. She appears jaded.
  • Thrabgrog Headcrusher The Strong is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled glassmaker. She appears outlandish.
  • Falgar Stonevein is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled glovemaker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Perda Newheart is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted engineer. He appears attentive.
  • Davey Southand is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled locksmith. She appears forgetful.
  • Gaevarai Wavegrove is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled navigator. He appears greedy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Carlin Electrobolt, a beligerent male gnome. He is a bard who is here to buy spices.
  • Ama Moonjay, a quiet male halfling. He is a bard who is here to buy slaves.
  • Adahialas Melithglow, a giddy male elf. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Thorrun Whitebarrel, an apologetic male half-dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ledpool:

  • The Divine Dwarves Clinic [+]
  • The Gutted Knife Leather Goods [+]
  • The Lecherous Silver Blowers [+]
  • The Pink Willow Hostel [+]
  • The Colored Hearthstone Dry Goods [+]
  • The Whistling Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Lazy Bucket Wainwright [+]
  • The Noisy Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Severed Three Candle Maker [+]
  • The Slaughtered Bull Charity [+]
  • The Singing Baiter Dock Company [+]
  • The Last House Hats Shop [+]
  • The Shining Mug Saw Mill [+]