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Welcome to Durkden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 385
  • Children: 22.60% (87)
  • Elderly: 16.88% (65)

Racial Breakdown

  • 272 troglodyte (70.6%)
  • 60 lizardfolk (15.5%)
  • 48 drow (12.4%)
  • 5 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 51 Residences

Summary [-]

Durkden is a hamlet in the Treran Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (518/sq km), covers 0.74 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 970 meters.

Climate [-]

Durkden has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Durkden sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average yellow star. Durkden also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Durkden; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Durkden is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in Durkden are often seen as unethical and the policies are respected. The political influence of Durkden in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Durkden is ruled by Commander Enm. The Commander has been in power for several decades and is honored by the people. There is strong opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.78% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Durkden has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 53 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 22 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Durkden is suitably fortified. Durkden fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Durkden is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Durkden is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant primal hemp fields that are hunted by unicorns. One might find bags of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • An old mine inhabited by poisonous elephants that are hunted by unicorns.
  • Carnivorous kangaroo mobs that are feared by kittens. One might find a chest containing kitten mittens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Rap's Jug, a magical jug with the ability to solve any riddle. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Belvarlas' Rake, a possessed rake with the knack to speak for itself. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Long ago, the royals of LeGibbor lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Hupair the murderer stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to kill Hupair, but failed miserably. Along came a guarded hobgoblin named Mzar Greathowl, who was a sneaky thief. Mzar had the thought to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Mzar Greathowl faced the murderer, Mzar Greathowl killed the murderer.
  • Legends tell of Don's Mirror, a unique mirror with the capability to move on its own accord. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Durkden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Gholah Legnor has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Cotley Cobbleblast.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Throdor Greentun.
  • Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Discretion required. Contact Mhobd Legripper for more details.
  • Missing bracelet. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Flurrl if intrigued.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. References required. Contact Erinfort Ragetalon.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xuoten Metaldoom.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Balond Earthstone.

People [-]

The people in Durkden accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Khalzin teh Yerzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a skilled glassmaker. He appears pious.
  • Alattel Wishweave is a female drow who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled librarian. She appears loud.
  • Vothg is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent apothecary. She appears impatient.
  • Gwatai Skydrake is a male drow who is known in the world as being a renowned engineer. He appears nervous.
  • Ilynalthil Fairweaver is a female drow who is known in the city as being a decent banker. She appears mopey.
  • Gozlak is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled soldier. He appears sick.
  • Anzer is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre undertaker. She appears gluttonous.
  • Beltlas Tyrseeker is a male drow who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled pursemaker. He appears cautious.
  • Vothraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a decent bucklemaker. He appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Xodbok Rantbone, a lovelorn male goblin. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Ulgar Lionhunter, a mopey female dwarf. She is a commoner who is doing something secret.
  • Sekeras Lagranbash, a guarded male minotaur. He is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Durkden:

  • The Crooked Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Refuge Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Voluptuous Stump Furs [+]
  • The Dreaming Pony House [+]
  • The Dew Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Dwarf Arena [+]
  • The Perfumed Pony Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Elven Badger Vault [+]