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Welcome to Gladlanding!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 261
  • Children: 19.92% (52)
  • Elderly: 18.39% (48)

Racial Breakdown

  • 193 elf (73.9%)
  • 52 gnome (19.9%)
  • 15 half-orc (5.7%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 32 Residences

Summary [-]

Gladlanding is a hamlet in the Inner Aquinahak District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (589/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

Gladlanding 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 high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gladlanding sees a single star overhead: Woc, a small white star. Gladlanding also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Gladlanding; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gladlanding is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Gladlanding are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are despised. The political influence of Gladlanding in the region is flourishing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Gladlanding is ruled by Prime Minister Bedo Montadigger. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.77% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Gladlanding has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 37 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gladlanding is suitably fortified. Gladlanding fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gladlanding is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Gladlanding is known for the following resources:

  • Magical cocoa bean fields that are visited frequently by zombies. Gush Boarroot said one might dig up bags of small lyres in a well.
  • A haunted shrine inhabited by defenseless bats that are frequented by zombies. Dush Beartooth said the locals speak of piles of rubies in a dungeon.
  • A magical mine inhabited by carnivorous quails that are hunted by witches. One might dig up bags of rubies buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Morgin's Apple, a cursed apple with the knack to find any item. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • In days gone by, the constable of DeGavenwater Vernon lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Wouril the vampire took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but failed miserably. Along came a gnome named Hewina Gearwink, who was a sneaky thief. Hewina had an idea to slay the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Hewina Gearwink faced the vampire, Hewina Gearwink tricked Wouril and was killed in the process.
  • In times past, a vampire named Elhs roamed the town. Folks say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive unless you offer your most valued possession.
  • In times past, a witch stalked the countryside and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Commoners say that the witch will offer you sweets, then eat you.

Events [-]

Gladlanding is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kzok Greatmouth for more details.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Vothra for more details.
  • Required: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must be a quick learner. Contact Faerigaen Dewbough.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Babbakh Bonesnapper.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamry VanBlackden.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Prior experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Rbods Evildamn.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Durdal Startracker to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Gladlanding despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Carerton is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled artist. He appears homesick.
  • Joe Sheston is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a gifted outfitter. She appears jesterly.
  • Tul Triggersprocket is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent ship captain. He appears forgetful.
  • Delellthil Duskingspear is a male elf who is known in the region as being a gifted librarian. He appears sick.
  • Shaman Obbbud Armnor is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears easily offended.
  • Darnallas Firefire is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent courtier. She appears cautious.
  • Faenalaen Mistweave is a male elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. He appears apologetic.
  • Tad Armkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled official. He appears mopey.
  • Haatanae Auvreafire is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled messenger. He appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Rhutzak Backcrusher, a chatty male half-orc. He is a fighter who is on a mission for diplomacy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gladlanding:

  • The Tired Rooster Supplies [+]
  • The Greasy Hole Sheath Store [+]
  • The Lascivious Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Jade Ale House [+]
  • The Rusty Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Lazy Frogs Wainwright [+]
  • The Tired Whisper Enchanters [+]