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Welcome to Clarax!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,225
  • Children: 41.80% (512)
  • Elderly: 3.18% (39)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,167 half-elf (95.2%)
  • 22 other (1.7%)
  • 21 gnome (1.7%)
  • 15 halfling (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 136 Specialists
  • 154 Residences

Summary [-]

Clarax is a small town in the Donbeanti District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,032/sq km), covers 0.40 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 713 meters.

Climate [-]

Clarax has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally mild with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Clarax sees a single star overhead: Lul, a large blue star. Clarax also has a single moon: Himame, a large dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nebula that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick rampart that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.80 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Clarax; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Clarax is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Clarax are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are honored. The political influence of Clarax in the region is enduring due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Clarax is ruled by Emperor Blaggum Backsnapper. The Emperor has been in power for several decades and is respected by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.39% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Clarax has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 180 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 91 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and crumbling rampart, Clarax is reasonably well fortified. Clarax fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Clarax is currently good.

Resources [-]

Clarax is known for the following resources:

  • Creepy coconut plantations that are hunted by locals.
  • An old shrine inhabited by vampire scorpions that are visited frequently by locals.
  • Fresh peat bogs that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Vampire crow murders that are visited frequently by kittens. Thazgug Backripper The Black said one might find bags of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a monster named Oestius frequented the field. They say that if you caught her, you will be stricken deaf unless you flee.

Events [-]

Clarax is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. May include some hazards. Discretion required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rhoggurg Mokcrusher.
  • Help Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Discretion required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Yorrun Holytoe.
  • Required: Bored? I have mephits in my basement, plz halp! Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Halfanas Cloudkos.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Uap Rockfang.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kagl Armnor.
  • Arond Dragonhand has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tromd Rockcutter.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Madr Greatfury if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Missing shovel. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Reward available. Contact Ellaniyn Killearrow.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Pobal Boarfang.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Guild membership required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Hew Tinkerbolt.
  • Missing bottle of wine. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Porkaro if interested.

People [-]

The people in Clarax are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gwarigava Frostgazer is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted wagoneer. He appears worrying.
  • Maleldo Gardnerwick is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled maidservant. She appears scattered.
  • Elgrinda Goodsister is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled magic dealer. He appears outlandish.
  • Amada Oldlot is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled banker. She appears forgetful.
  • Arnan Thermofuel is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre navigator. He appears deluded.
  • Bon Gearbit is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted brewer. She appears unreliable.
  • Gwahiassa Skystar is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled locksmith. She appears outlandish.
  • Fal Quetbrother is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled warehouse worker. She appears exhausted.
  • Amaco Hotsleep is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. She appears attentive.
  • Pomaily Nimbleletters is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a legendary herbalist. She appears nervous.
  • Hil Littleman is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled outfitter. She appears battle-ready.
  • Ada Tallfield is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent bowyer. He appears sick.
  • Serdo Newley is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled rugmaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Chariglas Broadleaf is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned timberwright. She appears jesterly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Xodemt Greatdeath, a solemn female bugbear. She is an expert who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Delnalai Fairspear, a jaded male drow. He is a cleric who is here to buy spices.
  • Doney Stogan, a guarded male human. He is a druid who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Tomkey Fusefiz, a loud male gnome. He is an expert who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Snorkon Lumbercask, a nihilistic male dwarf. He is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Ghotz Mokbreaker, a nervous male bugbear. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Eldiine Newtory, an outlandish female halfling. She is an adept who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Haariganae Rilynnsong, a loud male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding a missing friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Clarax:

  • The New Dog Glove Shop [+]
  • The Squalid Horse Shoes [+]
  • The Flying Peddler General Store [+]
  • The Drinking Well House [+]
  • The Sleeping Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Wrong Fig Shrine [+]
  • The Chicken Helix Farmers Market [+]
  • The Flabby Riverside [+]
  • The Chipped Ent Inc. [+]
  • The Thirsty Twins Shrine [+]
  • The Eastern Cesspit Wares [+]
  • The Furious Road Military School [+]
  • The Lost Cat Inc. [+]
  • The Crooked Bucket Inc. [+]