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Welcome to Old Jamains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,418
  • Children: 37.94% (538)
  • Elderly: 5.99% (85)

Racial Breakdown

  • 907 half-orc (63.9%)
  • 376 elf (26.5%)
  • 36 half-dwarf (2.5%)
  • 30 human (2.1%)
  • 27 halfling (1.9%)
  • 26 gnome (1.8%)
  • 16 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 158 Residences

Summary [-]

Old Jamains is a small town in the Donbormou Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,427/sq km), covers 0.41 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 722 meters.

Climate [-]

Old Jamains has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Old Jamains sees a binary star overhead: Lun, an average white star and Six, a large orange star. Old Jamains also has a single moon: Elala, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for decades and a massive pulsar that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid sandstone barricade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.95 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Old Jamains; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, education, middleclass, and prison.

Government [-]

Old Jamains is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Old Jamains are often seen as equitable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Old Jamains in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Old Jamains is ruled by Shah Don Clayham. The Shah has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is ridiculed by the people. There is open opposition to the Shah 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 city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.55% of the population (22 adults).

Military [-]

Old Jamains has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 209 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 85 (6%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and solid barricade, Old Jamains is properly fortified. Old Jamains fighters are despised for their use of axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Old Jamains is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Old Jamains is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy castle inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are feared by locals.
  • A haunted tower inhabited by defenseless woodpeckers that are visited frequently by children. One might dig up piles of platinum in a dungeon.
  • Endangered wild woodpecker descents that are frequented by zombies. Xodadr Wormstomach said somoeone said someone found bags of iron maidens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a witch frequented the countryside. Commoners say that the witch will ask for your help, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Old Jamains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Daney Simonrell.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Rxet Nightfury.
  • toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Droril Clayroad.
  • Help! Looking for work? whiskey tester wanted. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Larlantel Sunblade.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Gaelantars Kindshield.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Vaz.
  • Required: squirrels-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. References required. Contact Rul Backripper The Red to learn more.
  • dungeon goop tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Grimgin Granitemine if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Special attire required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jame Hares if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daney Chriserton.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Someone stole my bracelet. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Pergold Roadbridge.

People [-]

The people in Old Jamains love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jory Frangan is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre locksmith. She appears unreliable.
  • Tom Fusefuel is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent chandler. She appears chatty.
  • Mickic Staman is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned maidservant. She appears scattered.
  • Joe Casworth is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled chickenbutcher. He appears scattered.
  • Balrin Greenbelly is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled pastrycook. She appears chatty.
  • Joic Antoner is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled rugmaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Joey Dilorth is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled porter. He appears healthy.
  • Hallenaen Shadowshadow is a female elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled mercer. She appears nervous.
  • Tolde Springsister is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled beer seller. She appears thick.
  • Davry MacSimonorth is a male human who is known in the world as being a mocked alchemist. He appears trusting.
  • Gilgles Thermojet is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent lumberjack. She appears unreliable.
  • Perdi Marlock is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled baker. He appears forgetful.
  • Thudzog Armsnapper is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. She appears idealistic.
  • Joe Francidge is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a legendary trader. She appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Hubah Skullkiller, a shifty female bugbear. She is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.
  • Fot, an accusatory female kobold. She is an expert who is following rumors of riches.
  • Delnalssa Ousseaears, a deluded female elf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Zonog Armkiller, a treasure-obsessed male bugbear. He is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Chief Glumm Armripper, a mopey male orc. He is a monk who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Posh Bearsnout, a patriotic female ogre. She is a barbarian who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Chtuth, a pious male mindflayer. He is a sorcerer who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Kiduk Oxbranch, a resentful male ogre. He is a rogue who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Ada Coldward, a jaded female halfling. She is an expert who is here to buy supplies.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Old Jamains:

  • The Laughing Greyhound Wainwright [+]
  • The Wobbly Jade Hostel [+]
  • The Honest Frogs Shoppe [+]
  • The Cardinal Weasels Package Delivery [+]
  • The Colored Bunch Dry Goods [+]
  • The Greasy Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Beer Farmers Market [+]
  • The Ugly Well Designs [+]
  • The Drunken Thug Jewelers [+]
  • The Prancing Oarhouse Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Dreaming Friends Clinic [+]
  • The Six Pot Dry Dock [+]
  • The Wandering Iron Furs [+]
  • The Smithy Bunk Bakery [+]