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Welcome to Knoxax Center!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 5,218
  • Children: 11.38% (594)
  • Elderly: 24.99% (1,304)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,319 gnome (63.6%)
  • 1,488 half-orc (28.5%)
  • 157 human (3%)
  • 105 halfling (2%)
  • 105 half-dwarf (2%)
  • 44 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 141 Businesses
  • 749 Specialists
  • 570 Residences

Summary [-]

Knoxax Center is a small city in the Lorark Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,490/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Knoxax Center has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Knoxax Center sees a single star overhead: Ben, an average yellow star. Knoxax Center also has a single moon: Chaka, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced granite partition that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 77% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.65 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Knoxax Center; 1 road is major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Knoxax Center is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Knoxax Center are often seen as decent and the policies are loved. The political influence of Knoxax Center in the region is declining due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Knoxax Center is ruled by President Dave Whiteall. The President has been in power for years and is loved by the people. There is hostile opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.27% of the population (14 adults).

Military [-]

Knoxax Center has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 678 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 339 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 23 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and reinforced partition, Knoxax Center is spectacularly fortified. Knoxax Center fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Knoxax Center is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Knoxax Center is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed fort inhabited by vampire woodpeckers that are feared by gru.
  • Tame kangaroo mobs that are hunted by travelers.
  • Abundant wild caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by children. One might find a chest containing small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a Pooka haunted the swamps. They say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Some time ago, the constable of Holy Collglade lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Porraz the devil took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came a drow named Gaerigthil Ravenspear, who was an expert bowman. Gaerigthil had an idea to slay the devil by using magic to banish it. When Gaerigthil Ravenspear faced the devil, Gaerigthil Ravenspear banished Porraz and was killed in the process.
  • Years ago, a demon named Khalzin lingered in the region during a red moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Some say that if you hear him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Loone's Rose, a legendary rose with the power to find any item. It was never recovered.
  • In times gone by, the royals of Landmore thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil devil named Xainsha Domchaser destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Xainsha Domchaser, but didn't get close. Along came a nosy half-dwarf named Gorgan Paperstomach, who was an expert bowman. Gorgan had a plan to trick the devil by killing the devil while he slept. When Gorgan Paperstomach faced the devil, Gorgan Paperstomach killed the devil.

Events [-]

Knoxax Center is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Bon Plainwind.
  • Ferdidar Grimmane has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Chatava Starwake if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Elhg.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Uduk Bearclaw.
  • Bored? A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dave Brierson for further details.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Brurm Cleaverbone if intrigued.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Falorin Coldmead.
  • Required: Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Must be a quick learner. Contact Vothkaro.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Klonpair for more details.
  • Help Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Don Kleinorth.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Nat for more information.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Contact Gav Tinkerfuel.
  • Needed: A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Dan Brownin for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hallanlas Hunithwater.
  • Bored? Rogue seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Bruk Ogrewiser for further details.

People [-]

The people in Knoxax Center love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Malne Weathergirdle is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled grocer. He appears giddy.
  • Arnmida Electroblast is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent actor. She appears nervous.
  • Gilby Electrofuel is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears guilty.
  • Dave Andrnson is a female human who is known in the region as being a gifted tailor. She appears patronizing.
  • Gab Geartonk is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled official. She appears accusatory.
  • Davey Martiard is a male human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled chandler. He appears cowed.
  • Amagolddo Fastwart is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled engineer. He appears authoritarian.
  • Dav Broford is an androgynous half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned blacksmith. It appears flirtatious.
  • Joe VanCarwell is a female human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled grocer. She appears chatty.
  • Don Coley is a male human who is known in the world as being a skilled brewer. He appears cowed.
  • Ama Hotbee is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent leatherworker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Jamey Davidll is a female human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled collier. She appears gosipy.
  • Blirut Armcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled woodseller. She appears gambling.
  • Donic Caston is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre shoemaker. He appears fashion concious.
  • Joey Gilfield is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled miller. He appears smitten.
  • Begoldne Brushhearth is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent salter. She appears efficient.
  • Falgrimine Kallibee is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bather. She appears pacifistic.
  • Borag Rustshield is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent brewer. She appears nervous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Met Nightshredder, a pious male hobgoblin. He is a cleric who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Borrun Drakenose, a battle-ready male half-dwarf. He is an adept who is finding work as a healer.
  • Gogan Boartooth, a fashion concious male ogre. He is a wizard who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Lomir Dragonsmith, an intimidating male deep dwarf. He is a fighter who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Madr Cleaverdoom, a beligerent male hobgoblin. He is a monk who is finding a missing friend.
  • Madr Ogremouth, an idealistic female hobgoblin. She is a warrior who is following the voices.
  • Dagan Eaglefang, a patriotic female ogre. She is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Dan Burord, a chatty male lycanthrope. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Thubg Necksnapper, a flirtatious male half-orc. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Grimnir Copperleg, an outlandish female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Tean, a beligerent female kobold. She is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Coda Horngoat, an intimidating female halfling. She is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Blamash Mokcrusher, a sick female orc. She is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Kish Rockroot, a smug male ogre. He is a barbarian who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Bremt Metalkill, a giddy female goblin. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Tubbuul Backsnapper, a pacifistic male bugbear. He is a druid who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Knoxax Center:

  • The Divine Oarhouse Clinic [+]
  • The Fawning Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Beefy Hen Shoppe [+]
  • The Gray Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Clowns Saw Mill [+]
  • The Stinky Bunk House of Colors [+]
  • The Seven Thug Candle Maker [+]
  • The Ripped Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Axe Shop [+]
  • The Leaping Hammer Blowers [+]
  • The Plaid Axe Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Marbled Tree Inc. [+]
  • The Grizzly Twins Inc. [+]
  • The New Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Badger Bakery [+]
  • The Naughty Pony [+]
  • The Wiley Wig Outlet [+]