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Welcome to Liddervale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,439
  • Children: 21.89% (315)
  • Elderly: 17.44% (251)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,389 half-elf (96.5%)
  • 35 elf (2.4%)
  • 15 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 169 Residences

Summary [-]

Liddervale is a small town in the Sarbeica Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,108/sq km), covers 0.46 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 765 meters.

Climate [-]

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

Astronomy [-]

Liddervale sees a binary star overhead: Lul, an average yellow star and Mek, an average red star. Liddervale also has a single moon: Himala, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for decades and an imposing pulsar that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid mud brick barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.74 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Liddervale; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Liddervale is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Liddervale are often seen as reasonable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Liddervale in the region is enduring due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Liddervale is ruled by Despot Elatanae Killegale. The Despot has been in power for several years and is praised by the people. There is minor opposition to the Despot and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.46% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Liddervale has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 212 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 86 (6%). Of the active duty military, 11 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and solid barricade, Liddervale is reasonably well fortified. Liddervale fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Liddervale is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Liddervale is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy castle inhabited by carnivorous clams that are avoided by vampires. Snorgin Carbonmolder said rumors tell of piles of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • Vast fresh pigment banks that are feared by locals. Khudsh Skullkiller said rumors tell of piles of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by tame kittens that are avoided by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Jam's Bag of beans, a unique bag of beans with the capability to solve any riddle. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Ai's Painting, a special painting with the power to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Cedarbova lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Xodzar Greatrender the ghoul stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the ghoul, but were caught. Along came a minotaur named Poder Athnon, who was a sneaky thief. Poder had the thought to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Xodzar Greatrender. When Poder Athnon faced the ghoul, Poder Athnon banished Xodzar Greatrender.
  • Legends tell of Bradr's Needle, a special needle with the knack to answer any question. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Liddervale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Aiwan Fusegauge.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ceeg.
  • cockatrices-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Special attire required. Contact Durrim Dullship.
  • Wanted: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Must be clean. Contact Drobor Hawkhammer for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Serious inquiries only. Contact Daney Castwell.
  • I have rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Must not smell. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Klissh Necksnapper.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must be clean. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Abalenthil Mistwatch to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Contact Arkon Shinyriver.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Reward available. Contact Juneno Wizzsprocket.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jedsil Clawrunner.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Mild danger may be involved. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Brobul Smartback.

People [-]

The people in Liddervale despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Danry Marerley is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled lawyer. He appears idealistic.
  • Halnalthil Heartform is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled miller. He appears helpful.
  • Haanallleu Leafwatch is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled shipwright. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Davry Ferill is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent maidservant. He appears solemn.
  • Ilyellanae Winterspear is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned tavern. She appears cowed.
  • Eltava Riverweave is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. He appears forgetful.
  • Delartlas Farcloak is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned magic dealer. He appears homesick.
  • Elhiaaen Shadowchaser is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre prostitute. She appears outlandish.
  • Elhiaanae Heartrisen is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent hatmaker. She appears mopey.
  • Halvariyn Keendew is a female elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled sage. She appears gluttonous.
  • Ervarinne Stilleye is a male elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled hatmaker. He appears healthy.
  • Gaenalaen Firerun is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled chandler. He appears idealistic.
  • Abavarai Silverseeker is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled physician. She appears helpful.
  • Faeellava Bannising is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled ship captain. She appears healthy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Illlantars Wolfstar, a giddy female elf. She is a barbarian who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Ilytaen Spiritseeker, an attentive male elf. He is an expert who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Dave Antonford, a flirtatious female half-elf. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Larnalaen Bluedawn, a nosy female elf. She is an aristocrat who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Liddervale:

  • The Six Rooster Ship Repair [+]
  • The Blind Thunderbird Shop [+]
  • The Green Elf Pots [+]
  • The Last Hatchet Hatters [+]
  • The Deadly Hearthstone Whorehouse [+]
  • The Blue Rock Scribe [+]
  • The Mad Knife Word Smiths [+]
  • The Ripped Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Dead Meats [+]
  • The Flaming Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Hearthstone General Store [+]
  • The Glaring Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Burly Stump Leatherworks [+]