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Welcome to Gerwood!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 244
  • Children: 40.98% (100)
  • Elderly: 3.69% (9)

Racial Breakdown

  • 186 human (76.2%)
  • 41 gnome (16.8%)
  • 11 half-elf (4.5%)
  • 4 dwarf (1.6%)
  • 2 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 33 Residences

Summary [-]

Gerwood is a hamlet in the Upper Konnahan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (626/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Gerwood has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally freezing with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Gerwood sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average yellow star. Gerwood also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Gerwood; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, wealthy, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Gerwood 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Gerwood are often seen as virtuous and the policies are respected. The political influence of Gerwood in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Gerwood is ruled by President Moten Ghosttmurder. The President has been in power for mere days and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.82% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Gerwood has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 34 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 17 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gerwood is suitably fortified. Gerwood fighters are revered for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gerwood is currently good.

Resources [-]

Gerwood is known for the following resources:

  • Scant new clay banks that are avoided by travelers. Raasrath Oatrunner said one might find a stash of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • Defenseless ape troops that are avoided by locals. El Grubdrum said the locals speak of piles of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • Carnivorous clam beds that are frequented by locals. One might dig up bags of small lyres in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the villagers of Coryduk lived happily. Things were good, but one day Dzuadr Darkdamn the lich took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the lich, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Porka, who was a valiant knight. Porka had a plan to trick the lich by using magic to banish it. When Porka faced the lich, Porka defeated Dzuadr Darkdamn and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Gerwood is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Illtai Bladeweave has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Bronir Doughkeep to learn more.
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Co Moonbridge.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Anraz for further details.
  • Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Joic Martisford.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ilarttel Duskshine if intrigued.
  • Required: Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ilixtra for further details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Mickic VanBraill.

People [-]

The people in Gerwood love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickes Marall is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre armorer. He appears clumsy.
  • Ada Cobblefiz is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled vintner. He appears unreliable.
  • Throrun Granitebreaker is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent lumberjack. She appears fashion concious.
  • Morrin Foeshoulder is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled librarian. She appears thick.
  • Snorbor Lumbermine is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled tinker. He appears egotistical.
  • Dav Goodield is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled leatherworker. She appears idealistic.
  • Jeneno Electroblast is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled physician. She appears embittered.
  • Grimbul Bearcastle is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled locksmith. He appears efficient.
  • Wizlin Thermotonk is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted spicemerchant. She appears healthy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Southleton, a worrying female human. She is a paladin who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Hu'k'morn, an authoritarian female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Pot, a cowed male kobold. He is a fighter who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Jo Rosenngham, a chatty male human. He is an adept who is finding work as a healer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gerwood:

  • The Cloven Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Laughing Ivy Shop [+]
  • The Master Eagle Barrels [+]
  • The Whirling Ulcer Butchers [+]
  • The Whistling Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Tattered Crate Worship House [+]
  • The Smiling Mug Sweet House [+]
  • The Slade Boar Charity [+]
  • The Flabby Elves [+]