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Welcome to West Jackvista!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,201
  • Children: 18.74% (1,162)
  • Elderly: 19.74% (1,224)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,766 gnome (44.6%)
  • 1,979 human (31.9%)
  • 918 half-elf (14.8%)
  • 490 half-dwarf (7.9%)
  • 48 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 156 Businesses
  • 914 Specialists
  • 738 Residences

Summary [-]

West Jackvista is a small city in the Lower Lorkry District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,990/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

West Jackvista 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

West Jackvista sees a single star overhead: Cen, a large yellow star. West Jackvista also has a double moon: Chata, an average bone white moon and Thele, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed limestone wall that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to West Jackvista; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

West Jackvista 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 somwhat capable. Officials in West Jackvista are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are hated. The political influence of West Jackvista in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

West Jackvista is ruled by General Zatgash Bonebreaker. The General has been in power for many years and is loved by the people. There is secret opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.32% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

West Jackvista has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 806 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 465 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 36 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and destroyed wall, West Jackvista is perfectly fortified. West Jackvista fighters are mocked for their use of heavy flail in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in West Jackvista is currently stable.

Resources [-]

West Jackvista is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant ape troops that are visited frequently by wenches.
  • Fruit plantations that are feared by kittens.
  • Abundant cobra quivers that are avoided by vampires. Srokoz Armcrusher said somoeone said someone found a stash of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Guano banks that are visited frequently by locals. Somoeone said someone found a stash of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka hunted the countryside. People say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • In the days of yore, the townsfolk of East Davax lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day an evil wizard named Rugoten Cleavermurder kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to stop the wizard, but were caught. Along came a hero named Jamry Stanand, who was an expert bowman. Jamry had an idea to slay the wizard by making a wager with Rugoten Cleavermurder. When Jamry Stanand faced the wizard, Jamry Stanand killed the wizard and rescued the hostages.
  • In the olden days, a witch frequented the woods. People say that the witch will ask for your help, then imprison you.
  • Long ago, the constable of Limerard lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day Edddra Bregsoult the demon destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Edddra Bregsoult, but were caught. Along came Grimdal Goodtable the deep dwarf, who was an expert bowman. Grimdal had a plan to trick the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Grimdal Goodtable faced the demon, Grimdal Goodtable defeated Edddra Bregsoult and rescued Limerard.

Events [-]

West Jackvista is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Must submit to background check. Contact Don Davidll for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Rxun Ironbeast if interested.
  • I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Jam Dilton.
  • mephits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Dave Davstone.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Accidental Death insurance required. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Skaond Dogguard for further details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to background check. Contact Dashbub Mokbreaker.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bonley Fusefiz for more information.
  • Muk Greatshadow has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Chaartlleu Summerrunner.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dan Daverley.
  • Need a change of pace? Bounty for gremlins, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Iltinne Banniwater.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome lizards required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Uk Boarfang.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare derros, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Glutzzog Bonecracker The Gray for further details.
  • Help Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Drogar Jademace if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Morag Bearaltar.
  • Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Dan Broville.

People [-]

The people in West Jackvista ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alliton Gyroscope is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled navigator. She appears nihilistic.
  • Lobul Lumberaxe is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled adventurer. He appears cautious.
  • Gilva Greasescope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled librarian. She appears pious.
  • Jo Marfield is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled saddler. She appears healthy.
  • Garbor Claystream is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent bowyer. She appears territorial.
  • Torlin Electrosprocket is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled scribe. She appears gluttonous.
  • Hewina Cobbletonk is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled official. She appears intimidating.
  • Brorun Fireshoulder is an androgynous half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled librarian. It appears healthy.
  • Done Jackon is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre innkeeper. He appears thick.
  • Arnrette Rocketfuel is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent salter. She appears clumsy.
  • Micke MacWhiteing is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled actor. He appears guarded.
  • Mick Davidewicz is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tavern. She appears healthy.
  • Ninxie Cobbletonk is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned artist. She appears worrying.
  • Drogan Jaderobe is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent armorer. She appears outlandish.
  • Darnalinne Bluemane is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled magic dealer. She appears shifty.
  • Danic Jamesford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned courtier. He appears pious.
  • Mick VanAndrtt is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent jeweler. He appears homesick.
  • Jam Marticombe is a female human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled pursemaker. She appears embittered.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don Peterall, a smug male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Throbor Hawkhill, a shifty female dwarf. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Jo Smithick, a lonely female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is following a message from an angel.
  • Don Stanton, a gambling female human. She is a bard who is seeking honest work.
  • Delelltars Skysorrow, a pacifistic female elf. She is a wizard who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Joes Bergan, a patriotic female human. She is an adept who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Serine Fastley, a flirtatious female halfling. She is a bard who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Carkey Tiddlycog, a jesterly female gnome. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Skarim Goodarm, a forgetful male half-dwarf. He is a cleric who is fleeing debtors.
  • Dane Braford, a helpful female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a misconception.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in West Jackvista:

  • The Glaring Tower Inc. [+]
  • The New Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Victorious Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Road Inc. [+]
  • The New Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Pot Timberyard [+]
  • The Wistful Axe Shoppe [+]
  • The Wooden Kraken Hostel [+]
  • The Splintered Dead Healing House [+]
  • The Fiery Monk Shoppe [+]
  • The Wistful Wolfhound Shoppe [+]
  • The Red Tree Prison [+]
  • The Ugly Road Designs [+]
  • The Smiling Octopus Bakery [+]
  • The Worn Well Shrine [+]
  • The Whistling Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Short Silver Shoppe [+]
  • The Cardinal Boar Farms [+]