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Tarn

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"Tarn is where those strange metal people live."
"Strange metal people? That's how you call the titanforged?"
"Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone."
   Nestled high in the mountains of Magramine, Tarn is an ancient city steeped in mystery and dark magic. It was founded by dwarves thousands of years ago (~ 2300 years) as a place to experiment with steam-powered and magical robotics called titanforged. The dwarves created the robots to be their servants, but these eventually became sentient beings. Most of them, who were used as tools or workforce elsewhere, moved back to Tarn, the city of their creation.  
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  Today, Tarn has become a bustling hub for all kinds of creatures - titanforged, dwarves, humans, gnomes, and more - who come together to trade goods and services among each other as well as with visitors from afar. The city itself is divided into several districts, such as the Marketplace District, where merchants hawk everything from exotic fruits to weapons forged by master blacksmiths; the Clockwork District, where powerful tinkerers practise their craft under watchful eyes, creating gadgets of all kinds; and the Spa District, which houses recreational businesses of all kinds, especially for the titanforged: here they can get rust removal, fresh oil, replacements of bodyparts like lenses, screws, and bolts, and a fresh coat of paint.  
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Government

A cartel of titanforged who rose to power by corrupt means (bribery, intimidation, extortion, and even murder) run the city. They are among the wealthiest individuals in Magramine and possess the majority of the city's industrial zones. Their security forces often patrol the streets, and a significant number of the exploited laborers have been convicted of criminal offences for very small infractions.
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Defences

Walls: Reinforced Wall
Natural Defences: Mountain Range and River

Infrastructure

Road Construction: Stone Paved Roads
Main Irrigation: Sprinkler Irrigation
Number of Districts: 7

Districts

Residential structures that are maintained in pristine condition flank the major thoroughfares, creating the appearance that the city is always spotless and well-kept. In contrast, only a few steps into the darker side streets, structures begin to break apart, and rubbish, filth, and seeping fluids are covering the ground.  
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Assets

Stone Quarries

Quarry
  • Gathers Alabaster
  • 175 workers
Quarry
  • Gathers Limestone
  • 329 workers
Quarry
  • Gathers Slate
  • 327 workers
Quarry
  • Gathers Chalk
  • 171 workers
Rock Pit
  • Gathers Granite
  • 489 workers

Ore Mines

Drift Mine
  • Gathers Sulfur
  • 587 workers
Shaft Mine
  • Gathers Iron
  • 725 workers
Shaft Mine
  • Gathers Tin
  • 320 workers
Shaft Mine
  • Gathers Copper
  • 540 workers

Points of interest

  • Amber Encased Creatures: 14.64 km northeast
  • Diseased Wood: 10.76 km southeast
  • Castle Ruins: 11.18 km southeast

Architecture

  • Primary Building Style: Stone
  • Secondary Building Styles: Adobe, Clay Lined Fiber, and Brick
  • Aesthetics: Normal
  • Cleanliness: dirty
  • Upkeep: Handsom
 
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Geography

Tectonic Mountain Range
Elevation: 1.07 km above sea level
Rainshadow Effect: On the leeward side of the Mountain Range
Ground Cover: 28%

Water Features

River
  • Salinity: fresh
  • Depth: 3 m
  • Width: 16 m
  • Navigable: No
  • Aquatic Animals: Catfish, and Bass

Climate

Cool Temperate Scrubland
Avg. Annual Temperature: -2C
Avg. Annual Precipitation: 480 mm
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 1.66 m
Seasons: Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring
Prevailing Winds: southwest to northeast

Natural Resources

Stones

  • Igneous: Granite
  • Metamorphic: Slate
  • Sedimentary: Alabaster, Chalk, and Limestone

Ores

  • Minerals: Sulfur, Iron, Tin, and Copper

Gems

  • Precious: Emerald

Grains

  • Cool Seasons: Kaniwa and Quinoa
  • Food: Kaniwa and Quinoa
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Demographics
  • Total Population: 27011
  • Primary Species: Titanforged
  • Other Species: Gnomes, Goblins, Humans
  • General Attitude: Suspicious and Sophisticated
Breakdown
  • Children: 3293
  • Adults: 18747
  • Elderly: 4971
  • Ill/Infirm: 4886
  • Known Criminals: 4367
  • Urban Population: 23835
  • Rural Population: 3176
Type
Capital
Location under
Magramine
Owning Organization
Technocracy of Magramine
 
District 1
  • Type: Administration
  • Population: 1090
  • Primary Building Style: Brick
  • Secondary Building Styles: Concrete
  • Aesthetics: Ornate
  • Cleanliness: Impeccable
  • Upkeep: Well-Kept
 
District 2
  • Type: Residential
  • Population: 4903
  • Primary Building Style: Stone
  • Secondary Building Styles: Brick
  • Aesthetics: Tasteful
  • Cleanliness: Orderly
  • Upkeep: Impeccable
 
District 3
  • Type: Merchant
  • Population: 1367
  • Primary Building Style: Adobe
  • Secondary Building Styles: Clay Lined Fiber and Stone
  • Aesthetics: Tasteful
  • Cleanliness: Orderly
  • Upkeep: Well-appointed
 
District 4
  • Type: Craftsmen
  • Population: 1231
  • Primary Building Style: Stone
  • Secondary Building Styles: Clay Lined Fiber and Brick
  • Aesthetics: Normal
  • Cleanliness: Disorderly
  • Upkeep: Well-Kept
 
District 5
  • Type: Industrial
  • Population: 1072
  • Primary Building Style: Stone
  • Secondary Building Styles: Concrete and Adobe
  • Aesthetics: Functional
  • Cleanliness: Disorderly
  • Upkeep: Neglected
 
District 6
  • Type: Shanty Town
  • Population: 5961
  • Primary Building Style: Adobe
  • Secondary Building Styles: None
  • Aesthetics: Functional
  • Cleanliness: Filthy
  • Upkeep: Neglected
 
District 7
  • Type: Slum
  • Population: 8211
  • Primary Building Style: Clay Lined Fiber
  • Secondary Building Styles: None
  • Aesthetics: Rough
  • Cleanliness: Polluted
  • Upkeep: Neglected

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Magramine (Loc) in Boresia (Loc)
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Tillerz
Publication Date
10 Jan, 2020
Creation Date
12 Dec, 2022
Last Update Date
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Sage usurperkings
Jan 10, 2023 06:13 by Sapha Burnell

A refreshing take on steampunk (corrupt government and all), where I can see a DM could create multiple campaigns/one-shots.

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Deity Tillerz
Jan 10, 2023 12:28 by Tillerz

Glad you like it. Before WE my world was all nice and clean. I am adding all the darkness, dirtyness and corruption to it now. CONFLICT is a driving force. :D

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