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Welcome to Elderdew!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,724
  • Children: 41.83% (1,976)
  • Elderly: 3.24% (153)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,226 gnome (47.1%)
  • 1,281 elf (27.1%)
  • 1,215 half-orc (25.7%)
  • 2 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 137 Businesses
  • 666 Specialists
  • 567 Residences

Summary [-]

Elderdew is a large town in the Kondin Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,052/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Elderdew 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 continual and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Elderdew sees a trinary star overhead: Benuri, an average yellow star; Abaxan, an average blue star; and Luxay, an average yellow star. Elderdew also has a single moon: Chala, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy rubble barrier that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.38 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Elderdew; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Elderdew is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Elderdew are often seen as equitable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Elderdew in the region is negligible due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Elderdew is ruled by Shah Goeal Icethorn. The Shah has been in power for a few months and is revered by the people. There is minor opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, 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 community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Elderdew has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 614 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 283 (6%). Of the active duty military, 30 (5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and flimsy barrier, Elderdew is spectacularly fortified. Elderdew fighters are ridiculed for their use of hand crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elderdew is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Elderdew is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy shrine inhabited by carnivorous clams that are feared by witches.
  • Cobra quivers that are visited frequently by locals. Faeellthil Teasen'sky said rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful primal cocoa bean fields that are avoided by zombies. Gkutub Ironmouth said somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful vegetable fields that are feared by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a spirit named Wrater frequented the woods when the wind blows from the south and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Elderdew is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gaeriganae Everstalker.
  • Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dzuegd Darkkill.
  • Ranger seeks apprentice. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Baglah Necknor.
  • Missing ring of Cerobleh. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Adada Hairystoat to learn more.
  • I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Elavarssa Aleagazer.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Surpkaro to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Elhs.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Terfort Bregspire.
  • Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Aesellai Sunriver.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Beaton Geargauge.
  • Need a change of pace? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen valuables. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Tbezn Metalbeast to learn more.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Special attire required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Blacken if interested.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Discretion required. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thorkon Lumbercairn.

People [-]

The people in Elderdew despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Larartlleu Killecaller is a female elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre mason. She appears exhausted.
  • Ilnaliyn Auvreawing is a male elf who is known in the world as being a renowned barber. He appears nervous.
  • Gil Gearfuel is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bookseller. He appears efficient.
  • Carwan Greasegauge is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a mediocre smith. She appears nihilistic.
  • Carlin Fusegauge is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears loud.
  • Bab Fusescope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. She appears greedy.
  • Tomita Rocketbun is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent haymerchant. He appears beligerent.
  • Gaeriglleu Arkeneasing is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked potter. She appears unreliable.
  • Chief Noddbub Headkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked official. She appears clumsy.
  • Jamey Chrisore is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent armorer. He appears embittered.
  • Dan Simonmell is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled tilemaker. He appears unreliable.
  • Mickes Harcombe is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled navigator. She appears authoritarian.
  • Khunush Backcrusher The Cruel is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted doctor. He appears unreliable.
  • Bea Fusescope is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned painter. He appears giddy.
  • Alelanthil Aleancaller is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears quiet.
  • Larellanae Skysinger is a female elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled outfitter. She appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Aesartava Cyredrunner, a nihilistic female elf. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Nhob Neckcrusher, a mopey male half-orc. He is an expert who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Glibah Skullcracker The Black, a xenophobic female half-orc. She is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Thrugug Armnor, a smug female half-orc. She is a druid who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Jam Petertone, an unreliable male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Tultsy Gyrofiz, a battle-ready male gnome. He is a fighter who is here to buy supplies.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elderdew:

  • The Horny Tower House of Law [+]
  • The Randy Rooster Work Camp [+]
  • The Slaughtered Hops Poor House [+]
  • The Hanging Virgin Millers [+]
  • The Honest Giant Shop [+]
  • The Musty Jade Glove Makers [+]
  • The Seven Silver Candle Maker [+]
  • The Twisted Lotus Designs [+]
  • The Dancing Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Horse Scabbards [+]
  • The Furious Oarhouse Elementary School [+]
  • The Pink Friends Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Royal Crate Chop House [+]
  • The Elven Wolfhound Vault [+]
  • The Gelded Urchin Secondary School [+]
  • The Seven Dungeon Candle Maker [+]