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Welcome to Ferdine!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 422
  • Children: 28.20% (119)
  • Elderly: 12.80% (54)

Racial Breakdown

  • 293 troglodyte (69.4%)
  • 81 ogre (19.1%)
  • 30 lizardfolk (7.1%)
  • 16 mindflayer (3.7%)
  • 2 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 47 Residences

Summary [-]

Ferdine is a hamlet in the Konsak Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (492/sq km), covers 0.86 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1046 meters.

Climate [-]

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

Astronomy [-]

Ferdine sees a single star overhead: Wokan, an average brown star. Ferdine 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 4 roads leading to Ferdine; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Ferdine 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 Ferdine are often seen as disreputable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Ferdine in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Ferdine is ruled by President Yordal Darkkeg. The President has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is praised by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.95% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Ferdine has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 59 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 25 (6%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Ferdine is tolerably fortified. Ferdine fighters are respected for their use of thrown weapons in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ferdine is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Ferdine is known for the following resources:

  • Fresh peat swamps that are hunted by magic users.
  • An old mine inhabited by dangerous cobras that are feared by witches. Darartanae Jadeglider said one might dig up a chest containing penis sheathes in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Surpka's Bedpan, a magical bedpan with the capability to summon angels. It was never recovered.
  • Long, long ago, a devil named S'hoorssen frequented the woods and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that if you face him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Way back when, a spirit named Ceeraz lingered in the streets when the moon is new. Villagers say that if you touch him, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Ferdine is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yordor Doughhill for more information.
  • Cees has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Surps for more information.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elhkaro.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for toads, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Lot if interested.
  • Alarigthil Silentsight has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Bededa Millhearth if interested.
  • Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ulrim Stormtracker.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. References required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Sermai Overwax for more information.

People [-]

The people in Ferdine despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Khalzin fe Yerzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a mediocre professor. She appears conspirational.
  • Ghris is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bowyer. She appears resentful.
  • Khalzor ahn Yerssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent collier. He appears mocking.
  • Chture is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent artist. He appears drunken.
  • Khalssen heh Yerzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a skilled sculptor. He appears boastful.
  • Gozraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled armorer. He appears cowed.
  • Hu'toor is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a mocked bookseller. He appears worrying.
  • Uk Rocksnout is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a decent physician. She appears nosy.
  • Goap Eaglenut is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled teamster. She appears fashion concious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Surps, a sick male troglodyte. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a beggar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ferdine:

  • The Beefy Cavern Shoppe [+]
  • The Sleeping Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Frozen Pot Fine Books [+]
  • The Slumbering Frogs Study [+]
  • The Warm Frog Rug Shop [+]
  • The Gray Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Laughing Dwarf Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Great Willow Scabbards [+]
  • The Smiling Darkroot Sweet House [+]