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Welcome to Kalald!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 7,749
  • Children: 36.60% (2,836)
  • Elderly: 6.99% (542)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,890 gnome (50.2%)
  • 2,449 half-elf (31.6%)
  • 954 dwarf (12.3%)
  • 272 elf (3.5%)
  • 106 other (1.3%)
  • 78 half-orc (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 176 Businesses
  • 1,140 Specialists
  • 975 Residences

Summary [-]

Kalald is a small city in the Fulcanubia County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,941/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Kalald 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 chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Kalald sees a single star overhead: Cec, a supermassive yellow star. Kalald also has a single moon: Chamethys, a supermassive bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid mud brick embankment that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.59 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Kalald; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Kalald is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Kalald are often seen as fair and the policies are honored. The political influence of Kalald in the region is steadfast due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Kalald is ruled by Vizier Tudemt Foulshadow. The Vizier has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is open opposition to the Vizier and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.32% of the population (25 adults).

Military [-]

Kalald has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1007 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 484 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 42 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and solid embankment, Kalald is perfectly fortified. Kalald fighters are mocked for their use of spiked clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Kalald is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Kalald is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous bat clouds that are visited frequently by vampires. The locals speak of a stash of gold in a well.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by wild bats that are avoided by magic users. One might dig up a chest containing copper hidden around somewhere.
  • An ancient shrine inhabited by tame woodpeckers that are frequented by kittens. Somoeone said someone found bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Rich bat clouds that are visited frequently by townspeople. The locals speak of piles of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Endangered vampire caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by zombies. Gwaartava Ousseablaze said rumors tell of a chest containing platinum in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the constable of Evansdorf lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Goap Boarfang the demon stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to kill Goap Boarfang, but failed miserably. Along came a solemn troglodyte named Tilg, who was a skilled storyteller. Tilg had a plan to trick the demon by killing the demon while she slept. When Tilg faced the demon, Tilg killed the demon and rescued Evansdorf.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Lawstein thrived. Things were quiet, but one day a murderer named Gobal Oxclaw took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Gobal Oxclaw, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Illvartars Ousseachaser, who was a skilled storyteller. Illvartars had the thought to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Illvartars Ousseachaser faced the murderer, Illvartars Ousseachaser banished Gobal Oxclaw.

Events [-]

Kalald is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Nobbath Armripper for more information.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Will pay in gold. Must be a quick learner. Contact Darellinne Softwater.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a secret. Contact Mick Davididge.
  • Help! derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Rodduul Headbreaker.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Aesvarava Firedawn.
  • Wanted: Barbarian seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Prarril.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Prar'toor.
  • toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Morag Broadmug.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dan Gilwell.
  • Bounty for grigs, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. Contact Nisub Headripper.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. Discretion required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Morrun Greaseybaker.
  • Wanted: Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Gheal heh Khalzor for more information.
  • Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Trorsh Armkiller.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kzub Dreadrender.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Naremt Cleaverbeast.

People [-]

The people in Kalald despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Brownield is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled laborer. She appears quiet.
  • Donry MacBenson is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned haymerchant. He appears impatient.
  • Jamey Harerton is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled chandler. She appears guarded.
  • Illlanssa Blackshield is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent jeweler. He appears territorial.
  • Sutgoz Backsnapper The Gray is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled specialty smith. She appears jaded.
  • Dave Davewicz is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled official. She appears efficient.
  • Mickic Goodll is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a legendary engineer. She appears melancholy.
  • Faetthil Leafsing is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled saddler. It appears smitten.
  • Khush Bonesnapper is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled armorer. He appears sick.
  • Lorin Orangetun is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled lumberjack. She appears pacifistic.
  • Chaartssa Featherbough is a male elf who is known in the city as being a renowned outfitter. He appears shifty.
  • Illvariyn Evenborne is a male elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre rugmaker. He appears loud.
  • Tor Greaseblast is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted miller. He appears outlandish.
  • Bellanlleu Brightseeker is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled social worker. She appears pacifistic.
  • Done Colill is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent spicemerchant. He appears solemn.
  • Mordal Bluevault is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre sheriff. She appears giddy.
  • Mickey Blacknson is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled woodseller. She appears efficient.
  • Mickry Castrell is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre ship captain. He appears forbidding.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adawan Wizzsprocket, a conspirational male gnome. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Jo Briley, a lovelorn androgynous half-elf. It is a rogue who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Faeelliyn Dirthbough, an exhausted female elf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Dav Southmell, a smug female half-orc. She is a commoner who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Dav Southore, a territorial female half-elf. She is a warrior who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Gwahiaanae Arkenearose, a forgetful female elf. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Drorin Firetoe, an accusatory male dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Kalald:

  • The Murdered Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Playful Wig Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Belching Bill Shoppe [+]
  • The Tattered Bunch Hall [+]
  • The Great Hops Scabbards [+]
  • The Old Badger Fine Bows [+]
  • The Guinea Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Great Greyhound Scabbards [+]
  • The Wanton Yawning Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Drinking Nomad Herbalist [+]
  • The Frosty Rouge Temple [+]
  • The Murdered Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Thirsty Nomad Worship House [+]
  • The Stowaway Hall Color Shop [+]
  • The Wanton Wine Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Lascivious Pig Hatters [+]
  • The Drowned Widowers Herbalist [+]
  • The Slumbering Mug Study [+]