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Welcome to Grinesti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,977
  • Children: 34.14% (1,699)
  • Elderly: 8.74% (435)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,111 half-dwarf (62.5%)
  • 1,095 half-elf (22%)
  • 389 halfling (7.8%)
  • 130 dwarf (2.6%)
  • 110 half-orc (2.2%)
  • 105 gnome (2.1%)
  • 37 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 140 Businesses
  • 717 Specialists
  • 497 Residences

Summary [-]

Grinesti is a large town in the Picagan District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,683/sq km), covers 0.65 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 909 meters.

Climate [-]

Grinesti has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grinesti sees a trinary star overhead: Bel, an average yellow star; Uuk, an average red star; and Lur, an average yellow star. Grinesti also has a single moon: Thedo, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy granite rampart that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.23 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Grinesti; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grinesti 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Grinesti are often seen as honest and the policies are praised. The political influence of Grinesti in the region is shrinking due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Grinesti is ruled by Prime Minister Donry Brisone. The Prime Minister has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Grinesti has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 634 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 323 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 23 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and sturdy rampart, Grinesti is excellently fortified. Grinesti fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grinesti is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Grinesti is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed grave yard inhabited by wild chinchillas that are avoided by zombies. Jot said the locals speak of piles of small lyres buried near there.
  • A magical castle inhabited by tame cormorants that are visited frequently by locals. Chanalava Bladeoak said one might dig up a stash of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • Scarce old pigment deposits that are frequented by unicorns. One might find piles of small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, the constable of DeLaurenlag thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Karverani Ragecloud the murderer took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to kill Karverani Ragecloud, but failed miserably. Along came a mopey half-elf named Belarttel Moonsing, who was a sneaky thief. Belarttel had an idea to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Belarttel Moonsing faced the murderer, Belarttel Moonsing defeated Karverani Ragecloud and rescued the hostages.
  • In times gone by, the royals of Lednac thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day a murderer named Jit destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the murderer, but failed miserably. Along came Jame Whitell the human, who was an expert bowman. Jame had a plan to trick the murderer by making a wager with Jit. When Jame Whitell faced the murderer, Jame Whitell defeated Jit and rescued Lednac.

Events [-]

Grinesti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • unknown potion tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Malvin Greasebolt.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must be clean. Contact Danic Stabrook to learn more.
  • Bored? Bounty for mephits, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Pat for further details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Brerm Wormslay.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Reward available. Contact Ogmmosh Backcrusher.
  • Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mot Cleavershredder.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Length of job expected to be short. Must be clean. Will pay in gold. Contact Bororin Hawkbaker.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? goblin wranglin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elhlak for further details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Donic Clayerton.
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Prior experience required. Contact Got.
  • A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No previous experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Berua Sumkos.
  • Needed: Bored? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Durril Brasseye.
  • Jamey Frangan has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghak Oakfang.

People [-]

The people in Grinesti are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Droorin Jademace is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled tavern. She appears worrying.
  • Mordal Gravelface is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent innkeeper. She appears mocking.
  • Hil Sunfur is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned messenger. She appears lonely.
  • Eldi Glitterhill is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a renowned warehouse worker. He appears apologetic.
  • Don Chawell is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled tinker. He appears intimidating.
  • Dave Shewell is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. He appears jaded.
  • Durkon Dragonbeard is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled mason. She appears outlandish.
  • Per Bulleye is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent messenger. She appears patriotic.
  • Done Andrngham is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled magic dealer. He appears fashion concious.
  • Abarigtel Broadweaver is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled brewer. He appears shifty.
  • Gogash Backcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent cooper. He appears loud.
  • Gav Electrosprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent plasterer. She appears beligerent.
  • Tulley Electrojet is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre cheesemaker. He appears drunken.
  • Adabard Curlytoe is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned tinker. She appears apologetic.
  • Malrette Gearfiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled chandler. He appears embittered.
  • Hilly Fireley is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled hatmaker. She appears territorial.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Brierson, a drunken male half-dwarf. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Beco Rainmaker, a forgetful male halfling. He is a fighter who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Balag Waveface, a resentful male half-dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Mugorg Bonecracker, a gambling female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is doing something amazing.
  • Balmir Darkhall, a melancholy female half-dwarf. She is a bard who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Filelltel Hunithwater, a treasure-obsessed female elf. She is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Mickry Marerley, a resentful female half-elf. She is a rogue who is seeking revenge.
  • Alliton Gearsprocket, a smug female gnome. She is a warrior who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Doney VanAndresone, a gambling female half-orc. She is a commoner who is doing something amazing.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grinesti:

  • The Violent Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Six Axe Shipyard [+]
  • The Dwarven Crow Shop [+]
  • The Worn Fig Shrine [+]
  • The Whistling Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Tired Pipe Supplies [+]
  • The Angry Kettles Shoppe [+]
  • The Voluptuous Mead Furs [+]
  • The New Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Mended Twins Barrels [+]
  • The Drinking Snake House [+]
  • The Stumpy Swagger Dry Goods [+]
  • The Frosty Hall of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Cloven Heart Dry Goods [+]
  • The Wistful Lion Shoppe [+]
  • The Ever-full Wand Brewery [+]