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Welcome to Ailains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 733
  • Children: 11.32% (83)
  • Elderly: 24.97% (183)

Racial Breakdown

  • 624 human (85.1%)
  • 77 elf (10.5%)
  • 8 half-orc (1%)
  • 8 gnome (1%)
  • 8 dwarf (1%)
  • 8 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 86 Residences

Summary [-]

Ailains is a village in the Walsak County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,226/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Ailains 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 continual and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

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

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid marble barrier that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 94% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.73 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Ailains; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ailains is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Ailains are often seen as reasonable and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Ailains in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Ailains is ruled by Chief Ardor Ambersapper. The Chief has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.23% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Ailains has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 106 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 45 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 5 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and solid barrier, Ailains is moderately fortified. Ailains fighters are revered for their use of harpoons in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ailains is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Ailains is known for the following resources:

  • Rich primal rubber trees that are feared by unicorns. Tulnk Wobbtonk said rumors tell of a stash of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Scarce caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by unicorns. One might find a stash of emeralds hidden around somewhere.
  • Endangered defenseless woodpecker descents that are hunted by unicorns. Morgar Dogstomach said the locals speak of a chest containing gold in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the royals of Gardlag lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil ghoul named Porkaro kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to kill Porkaro, but failed miserably. Along came Krogtorg Bonekiller the orc, who was an expert bowman. Krogtorg had the thought to slay the ghoul by using magic to banish it. When Krogtorg Bonekiller faced the ghoul, Krogtorg Bonekiller banished Porkaro and was killed in the process.
  • Once upon a time, a ghoul named Beauas frequented the swamps when the wind blows from the west and was drawn towards murderers. They say that if you see her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Long, long ago, a lich named Ayaal roamed the countryside at dusk. Villagers say that if you confront him, you will be killed.
  • Legends tell of Pogan's Hat, a legendary hat with the capability to answer any question. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Many years ago, an old woman frequented the world. Folks say that the old woman will ask for your help, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Ailains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Special attire required. Contact Mick Casorth.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Special attire required. Contact Madr Ogrebone.
  • I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joes VanMarford.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. References required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khalal heh S'herzor.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ada Farcaller.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Rit for more details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Ser Manysister.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Donry Franer.
  • I'm looking for rare carniverous butterflies, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Alarigthil Alearisen.

People [-]

The people in Ailains ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Glol Skullripper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tailor. He appears smitten.
  • Alaartlleu Summerstalker is a female elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre glovemaker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Lartava Auvreawalker is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled good samaritan. She appears jesterly.
  • Dan Bengton is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre haymerchant. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Jo Whiterell is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled cartwright. He appears authoritarian.
  • Abamir Brandymill is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled painter. She appears territorial.
  • Gwalananae Tyrneawhisper is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned prostitute. He appears scattered.
  • Dane Brason is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted specialty smith. He appears contrarian.
  • Grumag Clawbaker is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled official. She appears grieving.
  • Ogbgush Necknor is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent doctor. He appears intimidating.
  • Illrigaen Auvreaspear is a female elf who is known in the city as being a gifted bookbinder. She appears resentful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Robertorth, a patriotic female half-elf. She is a sorcerer who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Hewita Fusecog, a beligerent male gnome. He is a fighter who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Micke VanRosenstone, an unreliable female half-dwarf. She is an adept who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • James Davliffe, a sick female half-orc. She is an expert who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ailains:

  • The Screaming Peddler Timberyard [+]
  • The Beefy Dog Magic Shop [+]
  • The Royal Stump Fine Forks [+]
  • The Belching Hen Botique [+]
  • The Marbled Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Fig Shoppe [+]
  • The Wobbling Wig Roofing [+]
  • The Musty Axe Glove Makers [+]
  • The Belching Yawning Magic Shop [+]
  • The Wanton Badger Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Whirling Skull Inc. [+]