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Welcome to Galtana!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 479
  • Children: 19.62% (94)
  • Elderly: 19.00% (91)

Racial Breakdown

  • 343 troglodyte (71.6%)
  • 104 deep dwarf (21.7%)
  • 12 bugbear (2.5%)
  • 5 kobold (1%)
  • 5 drow (1%)
  • 5 ogre (1%)
  • 5 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 59 Residences

Summary [-]

Galtana is a hamlet in the Outer Walsak District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (537/sq km), covers 0.89 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1064 meters.

Climate [-]

Galtana has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally pleasant with high variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Galtana sees a single star overhead: Wocun, a small red star. Galtana also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Galtana; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor and wealthy.

Government [-]

Galtana is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Galtana are often seen as fair and the policies are feared. The political influence of Galtana in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Galtana is ruled by Commander Jory Matden. The Commander has been in power for a few months and is revered by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.84% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Galtana has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 67 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 29 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Galtana is suitably fortified. Galtana fighters are respected for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Galtana is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Galtana is known for the following resources:

  • Pigment deposits that are visited frequently by magic users. Mickic Morland said the locals speak of a stash of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful coffee patches that are hunted by witches. Adaellai Mistheart said one might find a chest containing kitten mittens in a well.
  • An ancient gazebo inhabited by wild cobras that are feared by witches. Bargan Stonehand said one might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a Pooka haunted the fields when the wind blows from the south and was drawn towards acts of greed. Villagers say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a monster named Vaz haunted the town. Folks say that if you touch him, you will be stricken blind unless you complete a quest.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a devil named Glibdurg hunted the fields on rainy days and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Folks say that if you face him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In the days of yore, an old woman lingered in the countryside once a year. People say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Galtana is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zhutg Mokripper.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. No previous experience required. Contact Done Bargton.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faelenlas Tyrneahunter.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Not.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. References required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Hamgan Wobbfiz.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Be Burrowsletters.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Jory Simones if interested.

People [-]

The people in Galtana are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Fax is a female kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled laborer. She appears patriotic.
  • Xrzar Rantshredder is an androgynous bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked interpreter. It appears spiteful.
  • Erartlas Earthsun is a male drow who is known in the city as being a skilled hatmaker. He appears territorial.
  • Rit is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled pastrycook. He appears forbidding.
  • Daap Eaglemane is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a gifted lawyer. He appears embittered.
  • Posh Rockbranch is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled undertaker. She appears impatient.
  • Snororin Platinumcrown is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent leatherworker. He appears forbidding.
  • Adabul Barleychest is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked scribe. He appears jaded.
  • Kzot Nightwiser is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a legendary ostler. She appears spiteful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Sszm, a loud male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Brub Cleaverbeast, a trusting male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Khalzin heh Khalssen, a prejudiced female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Galtana:

  • The Great Cloak Sheath Store [+]
  • The Sterling Dragon Sculptures [+]
  • The Wanton Bunch Night Smiths [+]
  • The Fumbling Riverside Book Smith [+]
  • The Victorious Crow Designs [+]
  • The Shining Elves Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Gelded Rooster Secondary School [+]
  • The Golden Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Wandering Dungeon Grave Diggers [+]