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Welcome to Garland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,356
  • Children: 10.99% (149)
  • Elderly: 25.22% (342)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,332 half-elf (98.2%)
  • 24 other (1.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 69 Businesses
  • 146 Specialists
  • 139 Residences

Summary [-]

Garland is a small town in the Ashbe Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,208/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Garland 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 chilly with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Garland sees a binary star overhead: Luk, a massive blue star and Sir, a supermassive yellow star. Garland also has a single moon: Himaro, a small light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for only a few years and an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred wood fortification that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.96 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Garland; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Garland is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Garland are often seen as unethical and the policies are revered. The political influence of Garland in the region is dwindling rapidly due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Garland is ruled by President Drig Necksnapper. The President has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is secret opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.47% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Garland has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 200 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 77 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 11 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and scarred fortification, Garland is reasonably well fortified. Garland fighters are despised for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Garland is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Garland is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted gazebo inhabited by dangerous apes that are feared by townspeople. Tillak said the locals speak of bags of platinum in a well.
  • A magical fort inhabited by vampire spiders that are visited frequently by zombies.
  • Abundant woodpecker descents that are feared by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a Boogyman frequented the field on gloomy days. Villagers say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Long ago, a ghoul named Thum haunted the woods at dusk. Folks say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Long ago, a Pooka roamed the town and was drawn towards thieves. Some say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Xret's Sandwich, a magical sandwich with the capability to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.
  • Legends tell of Jun's Key, a unique key with the ability to disappear on its own. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Garland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gip.
  • Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact S'hoorzor fe Khalzin.
  • Help! Someone stole my artifact. Find the louse, dead or alive. References required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dave Beney for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tilzer.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rxub Laughrot.
  • mephits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must not smell. Contact Danry Colewicz.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mick Tramrell to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Prior experience required. Contact Gargar Stonevein.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Not.
  • Help Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Special attire required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ilrigai Earthweaver.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Car Wizzscope.

People [-]

The people in Garland hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Andrngham is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent pastrycook. She appears trusting.
  • Delnaltel Aleawing is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled good samaritan. He appears pious.
  • Alaartssa Duskingrunner is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre cooper. She appears unreliable.
  • Adahiassa Duskinggleam is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled shipwright. He appears drunken.
  • James MacMatidge is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled jeweler. She appears loud.
  • Dave Sheand is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted prostitute. He appears boastful.
  • Donic Davidhouse is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled magic dealer. She appears conspirational.
  • Davry Davidtt is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent entertainer. He appears pious.
  • Jame Franman is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears apologetic.
  • Filelllas Morningglider is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mocked laborer. She appears worrying.
  • Haavarlas Lightmight is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted cobbler. She appears chatty.
  • Dane Bartoard is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled seamstress. He appears egotistical.
  • Mick Giacoall is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre lawyer. She appears homesick.
  • Davry Tramsone is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled tailor. He appears battle-ready.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Castston, a melancholy male human. He is a druid who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Hew Electrobit, a healthy male gnome. He is a fighter who is following a message from an angel.
  • Bellenanae Dawnchaser, a mocking female elf. She is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Ilnalai Tyrwater, a patronizing male half-elf. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Be Sunlock, an attentive male halfling. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Garland:

  • The Divine Days Healers [+]
  • The Screaming Cloak Timberyard [+]
  • The Fiery Friends Shop [+]
  • The Highlighted Hearthstone Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Singing Bill Dry Dock [+]
  • The Robber Devil Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Virgin Inc. [+]
  • The Deepwater Hen Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Broken Frog Leatherworks [+]
  • The Tattered Dwarf Hall [+]
  • The Blue Priest Shop [+]
  • The Hilltop Alicorn Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Stinky Song Color Shop [+]