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Welcome to Laurenshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,476
  • Children: 33.40% (493)
  • Elderly: 9.21% (136)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,071 half-orc (72.5%)
  • 315 half-elf (21.3%)
  • 85 human (5.7%)
  • 5 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 168 Residences

Summary [-]

Laurenshall is a small town in the Aquilakanti Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is sparsely populated (3,651/sq km), covers 0.40 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 713 meters.

Climate [-]

Laurenshall has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Laurenshall sees a binary star overhead: Uur, an average white star and Sin, an average yellow star. Laurenshall also has a single moon: Elala, a large bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for centuries and a massive supernova that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy mud brick barrier that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 91% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.53 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Laurenshall; 1 road is major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, military, fine shops, middleclass, and shops.

Government [-]

Laurenshall is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Laurenshall are often seen as fair and the policies are honored. The political influence of Laurenshall in the region is declining due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Laurenshall is ruled by Cardinal Drobul Deepgrieve. The Cardinal has been in power for mere hours and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Cardinal and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.63% of the population (24 adults).

Military [-]

Laurenshall has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 221 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 92 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 11 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and sturdy barrier, Laurenshall is properly fortified. Laurenshall fighters are despised for their use of axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laurenshall is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Laurenshall is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed shrine inhabited by dangerous beavers that are hunted by gru. Jamey Morston said the locals speak of a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • A new cave inhabited by dangerous dragons that are frequented by gru.
  • Tame spider clusters that are hunted by vampires. Adabin Kindcloak said somoeone said someone found a chest containing diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a Pooka hunted the swamps when the wind blows from the west. Some say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Years ago, the royals of Lower Galawater lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil serial killer named Gush Bearnut destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Gush Bearnut, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named James Ferard, who was a valiant knight. James had the thought to slay the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When James Ferard faced the serial killer, James Ferard killed the serial killer and rescued Lower Galawater.

Events [-]

Laurenshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must not smell. Mild danger may be involved. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jaktrah Windrangli for further details.
  • Required: Warrior seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Adaleninne Stillmane.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Wizina Tiddlybit.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Jamry Goodman.
  • Help Wanted: Someone stole my golden skill. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Bruk Giantbone.
  • Looking for work? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Dobal Bearsnout.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must provide your own transportation. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dan Greenon for more details.
  • beaky brain monsters-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gaeartai Dirthwind.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Porka.
  • Missing tiara. We suspect bats are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Yorgan Claytun if intrigued.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen gemstone. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Besyes Stonesinger.

People [-]

The people in Laurenshall ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Joic Braewicz is a male human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled teamster. He appears jolly.
  • Donry Smithan is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked banker. He appears mopey.
  • Daves MacJamesford is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled miller. She appears grieving.
  • Joey Carhouse is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre coach driver. She appears conspirational.
  • Aesrigtel Baequispear is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned hatmaker. He appears helpful.
  • Davic Smithett is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled handyman. He appears fatalistic.
  • Jory Gooderson is a male human who is known in the city as being a renowned seamstress. He appears helpful.
  • Thugl Mokbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre roofer. He appears cowed.
  • Elvarinne Heartmane is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled scribe. He appears flirtatious.
  • Mick Briford is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. He appears boastful.
  • Jamry Robertin is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tavern. He appears violent.
  • Krolum Skullripper is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre sage. She appears jolly.
  • Mick Stosford is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears chatty.
  • Davry Ferand is a male human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled astrologer. He appears impatient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Peterall, a guilty male half-dwarf. He is a bard who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Rroz Skullcracker, a scattered male half-orc. He is an expert who is seeking revenge.
  • Hew Wizztonk, a shifty male gnome. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Jam Braham, an easily offended female half-orc. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Sergrinda Littleley, an outlandish male halfling. He is a druid who is following rumors of riches.
  • Abahiathil Aleaspear, an attentive male elf. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laurenshall:

  • The Last Friends Hatters [+]
  • The Ugly Kettles Designs [+]
  • The Drowned Elves Herbalist [+]
  • The Frosty Toad of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Shallow Tower Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Lonely Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Twisted Fig Builders [+]
  • The Punchin' Octopus Locksmith [+]
  • The Cardinal Mug Farms [+]
  • The Surly Wagon Hall [+]
  • The Frosted Flame Temple [+]
  • The Ugly Badger Designs [+]
  • The Gritty Rock Docs [+]
  • The Wrong Road Dumping Ground [+]