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Welcome to Grantland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,397
  • Children: 44.64% (1,963)
  • Elderly: 1.23% (54)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,443 half-dwarf (32.8%)
  • 924 halfling (21%)
  • 730 gnome (16.6%)
  • 595 other (13.5%)
  • 409 dwarf (9.3%)
  • 181 half-orc (4.1%)
  • 115 human (2.6%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 132 Businesses
  • 622 Specialists
  • 449 Residences

Summary [-]

Grantland is a large town in the Ashdin Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,588/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Grantland has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grantland sees a binary star overhead: Abac, a small yellow star and Uuj, an average red star. Grantland also has a single moon: Thedi, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking marble palisade that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Grantland; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grantland 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Grantland are often seen as crooked and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Grantland in the region is steady due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Grantland is ruled by President Blaglab Bonecrusher. The President has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Grantland has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 560 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 241 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and cracking palisade, Grantland is excellently fortified. Grantland fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grantland is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Grantland is known for the following resources:

  • A magical fort inhabited by tame bats that are feared by children. Guduk Oxclaw said rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a nearby pit.
  • Wild chinchilla colonies that are avoided by witches.
  • New guano deposits that are hunted by gru. Mizgurz Headripper said one might find bags of silver hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, the villagers of Lawron thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil demon named Nogbor Legcracker took over the town. The villagers tried to stop the demon, but were caught. Along came a guarded minotaur named Mintoron Plaingan, who was a sneaky thief. Mintoron had an idea to slay the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Mintoron Plaingan faced the demon, Mintoron Plaingan banished Nogbor Legcracker and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Grantland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Babita Electrotonk.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. No previous experience required. Contact Delomli Zhawalker if intrigued.
  • Raasa Bloodgan has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Experienced professionals only. Contact Kub Fouldeath.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No previous experience required. Contact Halrigaen Goldcaller.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Must be quick on your feet. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'herzin ahn Ghezor.
  • Rbub Oozeshadow has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Mickes Corstone.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Kub Metalrender if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen family heirloom. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faeartai Aleanmight.
  • Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ket Brainmouth.
  • Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grumnir Grandmail.
  • armor tester wanted. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Mickes Colstone.
  • Looking for something new? brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ulond Dullship.
  • Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Serious inquiries only. Will pay in gold. Contact Daves Southford.

People [-]

The people in Grantland hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Robertard is a female human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears easily offended.
  • Don Bartoand is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent butcher. She appears insecure.
  • Carina Triggergadget is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre chandler. She appears clumsy.
  • Gav Tinkerbit is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled lumberjack. She appears flirtatious.
  • Argin Clayneck is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent grocer. He appears quiet.
  • Shadd Moknor is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled lawyer. She appears jesterly.
  • Dave Benill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre porter. He appears authoritarian.
  • Adarin Pearlgem is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled mercenary. She appears smitten.
  • Borrin Rubythrone is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre bowyer. He appears homesick.
  • Elnell Skyflower is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bookbinder. She appears insecure.
  • Dave Antonford is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled carpenter. She appears scattered.
  • Malbard Prettyskin is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent chandler. She appears grieving.
  • Thorond Ambersword is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled lumberjack. She appears accusatory.
  • Drogar Darkhill is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre scribe. She appears fatalistic.
  • Arnir Pearlmolder is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent smith. He appears apologetic.
  • Gorbul Silverblood is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted magic dealer. He appears flirtatious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Daney Stanngham, a guarded female human. She is a rogue who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Arbul Dwarfrobe, a smitten male half-dwarf. He is a warrior who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Ai Wizzscope, a grieving male gnome. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Wiz Tinkerjet, a skeptical female gnome. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Klidd Backnor, an idealistic male half-orc. He is an adept who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Jamic Jamewell, a clumsy male human. He is a bard who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Dav Peterett, an exhausted female half-orc. She is an expert who is on a mission to capture someone.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grantland:

  • The Drowned Beer Jewelers [+]
  • The Drowned Dwarves Jewelers [+]
  • The Yellow Silver Depot [+]
  • The Naughty Wolfhound [+]
  • The Violet Pipe Butchery [+]
  • The Fat Troll Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Bill Poor House [+]
  • The Smithy Lotus Shop [+]
  • The Desert Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Master Friends Barrels [+]
  • The Blue Hatchet Scribe [+]
  • The Eastern Hall Wares [+]
  • The Hilltop Wolfhound Star Gazers [+]
  • The Slippery Ent Cloth [+]
  • The Weary Thug Rugs [+]
  • The Blue Three Scribe [+]