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Welcome to Carstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 336
  • Children: 31.55% (106)
  • Elderly: 10.42% (35)

Racial Breakdown

  • 243 ogre (72.3%)
  • 42 hobgoblin (12.5%)
  • 38 deep dwarf (11.3%)
  • 9 drow (2.6%)
  • 4 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 10 Businesses
  • 12 Specialists
  • 37 Residences

Summary [-]

Carstein is a hamlet in the Umbloon Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (550/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Carstein 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 soft and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Carstein sees a single star overhead: Wolek, an average orange star. Carstein also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Carstein; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, warehouse, wealthy, middleclass, and trade.

Government [-]

Carstein 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 slipshod. Officials in Carstein are often seen as crooked and the policies are honored. The political influence of Carstein in the region is lasting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Carstein is ruled by Caliph Grumorin Drumanvil. The Caliph has been in power for years and is hated by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Caliph and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.89% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Carstein has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 47 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 18 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Carstein is suitably fortified. Carstein fighters are respected for their use of guisarmes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carstein is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Carstein is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant new fruit fields that are hunted by children. Doney Daney said one might dig up bags of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • A haunted shrine inhabited by defenseless cobras that are avoided by children. Somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a minotaur named Zogtor stalked the woods. People say that if you caught him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a minotaur named Vaz haunted the countryside. People say that if you caught him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Carstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Reward is a secret. Contact Xtemt Ghosttmurder.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare carniverous butterflies, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gheal teh Ghessen.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Dak Oakfang.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Yerssen heh Ghessen.
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Megd Oozebone.
  • Missing jewel. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Blutzakh Bonecrusher.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Surpra.

People [-]

The people in Carstein despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Kiduk Beartooth is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a renowned stablehand. She appears sick.
  • Gorgar Jadecavern is a female deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned specialty smith. She appears efficient.
  • Dzuzar Bigbasher is a male hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled shipwright. He appears nervous.
  • Ulorin Stonevault is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled armorer. He appears smitten.
  • Falrim Jetleg is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled jailer. He appears patriotic.
  • Kzeb Bigshredder is a male hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled plasterer. He appears solemn.
  • Ardal Darkhelm is a female deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary bookbinder. She appears nosy.
  • Gogan Oaksnout is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled laborer. He appears boastful.
  • Aesartava Dawnbough is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled cooper. He appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Garbul Stronghill, an outlandish female deep dwarf. She is a warrior who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carstein:

  • The Red Clowns Work Camp [+]
  • The Wanton Thunderbird Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Burly Halfling Mail Service [+]
  • The Violet Devil Meats [+]
  • The Smiling Axehandle Sweet House [+]
  • The Ripped Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Crossed Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Lion Shoppe [+]
  • The Sloppy Giant Reference Center [+]