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Welcome to Icestein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,606
  • Children: 33.75% (542)
  • Elderly: 8.97% (144)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,260 half-orc (78.4%)
  • 159 human (9.9%)
  • 74 gnome (4.6%)
  • 49 dwarf (3%)
  • 29 other (1.8%)
  • 18 half-dwarf (1.1%)
  • 17 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 78 Businesses
  • 190 Specialists
  • 207 Residences

Summary [-]

Icestein is a town in the Inner Calamoueese District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,840/sq km), covers 0.28 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 597 meters.

Climate [-]

Icestein 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 wild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Icestein sees a binary star overhead: Uul, an average white star and Luk, an average yellow star. Icestein also has a single moon: Sinota, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for centuries, a massive black hole that has been around for only a few years, and an imposing supernova that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired marble fortification that is 10 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 1.93 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Icestein; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and professional.

Government [-]

Icestein is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Icestein are often seen as principled and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Icestein in the region is negligible due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Icestein is ruled by Overlord Kzor Rantcutter. The Overlord has been in power for mere hours and is honored by the people. There is strong opposition to the Overlord and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.68% of the population (27 adults).

Military [-]

Icestein has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 240 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 104 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 13 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and recently repaired fortification, Icestein is properly fortified. Icestein fighters are much maligned for their use of unique axes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Icestein is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Icestein is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by tame parrots that are frequented by witches. Somoeone said someone found bags of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.
  • Substantial timber forests that are feared by children.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by wild cobras that are feared by townspeople.
  • A haunted mine inhabited by vampire bats that are feared by wenches. Ilhiatel Rootsinger said one might find a stash of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.
  • Parrot companies that are feared by witches. S'herzor se S'heral said the locals speak of bags of gold in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, an old man wandered the woods. Villagers say that the old man will ask for your help, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Zurgion's Amulet, a special amulet with the knack to move on its own accord. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Icestein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Porraz if intrigued.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Special attire required. Will pay in gold. Contact Vor.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Reward available. Contact Khalzor teh Ghezor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Alenalssa Dewdrake for more information.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Masrr.
  • Help Wanted: Bard seeks apprentice. No previous experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Ang.
  • Required: Jenley Wobbjet has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gozka.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Contact Xodor Metalkill for more details.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare derros, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rakab Headcracker The Brave.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Mickic Rosett if interested.
  • Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faenalava Killewater.
  • Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Experienced professionals only. Contact Wat if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Icestein despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Falda Tossone is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned cutler. He appears embittered.
  • Gav Tiddlybolt is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre bather. He appears vengeful.
  • Hewvin Greasesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked maidservant. He appears prejudiced.
  • Perde Lindrum is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted weaponsmith. She appears boastful.
  • Mickey Marman is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. She appears spiteful.
  • Joey Jamecroft is a male human who is known in the region as being a renowned tailor. He appears skeptical.
  • Arnmida Fusejet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned adventurer. He appears smug.
  • Thul Headnor is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled jeweler. He appears cowed.
  • Jame Greenstone is a male human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled carpenter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Tor Gyrogadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled salter. She appears mopey.
  • Zogtosh Neckcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled social worker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Thrabb Mokcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled painter. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Beadan Gyrobun is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled woodseller. He appears solemn.
  • Tolne Hairytan is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted pastrycook. He appears spiteful.
  • Jame Barore is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled herbalist. She appears territorial.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adaril Greaseyvault, a treasure-obsessed female dwarf. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Begrin Laughingwind, a nosy female halfling. She is a cleric who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Beel Tighhearth, a resentful androgynous halfling. It is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Dav Colcroft, a nosy female human. She is an expert who is seeking thrills and adventure.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Icestein:

  • The Drowned Yawning Jewelers [+]
  • The Lecherous Cup Blowers [+]
  • The Robber Dog Inc. [+]
  • The Green Mug Ceramics [+]
  • The Severed Hall Candle Maker [+]
  • The Dry Alicorn Shoppe [+]
  • The Pink Hall Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Dirty Halflings Guard House [+]
  • The Rampaging Axehandle Group [+]
  • The Sleeping Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Bag Shop [+]
  • The Wooden Beauty Inn [+]
  • The Gutted Fox Leather Goods [+]
  • The Tired Bill Enchanters [+]
  • The Lonely Imps Inc. [+]