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Welcome to Laurburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 580
  • Children: 41.03% (238)
  • Elderly: 3.62% (21)

Racial Breakdown

  • 480 human (82.7%)
  • 61 elf (10.5%)
  • 13 gnome (2.2%)
  • 8 dwarf (1.3%)
  • 6 half-elf (1%)
  • 6 halfling (1%)
  • 6 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 75 Residences

Summary [-]

Laurburg is a small village in the Conagan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (914/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Laurburg 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 mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Laurburg sees a single star overhead: Mel, an average yellow star. Laurburg also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for decades and an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy marble palisade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.15 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Laurburg; 1 road is major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and professional.

Government [-]

Laurburg is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Laurburg are often seen as disreputable and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Laurburg in the region is consistent due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Laurburg is ruled by Prince Rxor Rockmaw. The Prince has been in power for decades and is feared by the people. There is minor opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.21% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Laurburg has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 82 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 34 (6%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and flimsy palisade, Laurburg is moderately fortified. Laurburg fighters are revered for their use of harpoons in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laurburg is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Laurburg is known for the following resources:

  • Palm oil trees that are avoided by children. Somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a well.
  • Palm oil trees that are avoided by vampires. Somoeone said someone found piles of penis sheathes buried near there.
  • Plentiful old palm oil harvests that are frequented by magic users. Somoeone said someone found bags of kitten mittens buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the townsfolk of Harperbova lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a monster named Maspne slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the monster, but failed miserably. Along came a elf named Abanalaen Windcloak, who was a skilled storyteller. Abanalaen had an idea to slay the monster by using magic to banish it. When Abanalaen Windcloak faced the monster, Abanalaen Windcloak killed the monster and rescued Harperbova.

Events [-]

Laurburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Thugb Mokcracker to learn more.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. Contact Wot.
  • Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Jenlin Tinkerfiz.
  • Looking for work? artifact tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Doney Wilhouse for more details.
  • wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Elaleniyn Killeweave.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Opportunity to earn a title. References required. Contact Danic Davidne.
  • Someone stole my keg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tean.
  • Help! Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact S'hoorzor ahn Khalssen.

People [-]

The people in Laurburg despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tomson Electrowink is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bleacher. She appears melancholy.
  • Dones Bromell is a male human who is known in the region as being a renowned sculptor. He appears fatalistic.
  • Donic Jamesone is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ropemaker. She appears healthy.
  • Mick MacGreenield is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent mason. She appears quiet.
  • DeMickic Wilore is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled physician. He appears gosipy.
  • Aesleniyn Arkeneariver is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled messenger. He appears efficient.
  • Perda Heathergirdle is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked potter. She appears mopey.
  • Danes Bernaand is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent harness maker. She appears beligerent.
  • Illnalai Maernshield is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre salter. She appears contrarian.
  • Abarigai Bannichaser is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted scribe. She appears patronizing.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Alehialas Aleanblaze, an impatient male elf. He is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Bea Rocketbolt, a mocking male gnome. He is a fighter who is fleeing a natural disaster.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laurburg:

  • The Leaping Swagger Blowers [+]
  • The Robber Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Wench Inc. [+]
  • The Gutted Road Harnesses [+]
  • The White Three Bath House [+]
  • The Perfumed Dwarf Vinters [+]
  • The Lost Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Chipped Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Master Well Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Refuge Hall Inc. [+]