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Welcome to Gardenshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 10,977
  • Children: 39.05% (4,286)
  • Elderly: 5.25% (576)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,820 lycanthrope (34.8%)
  • 3,766 orc (34.3%)
  • 1,735 dwarf (15.8%)
  • 1,153 halfling (10.5%)
  • 228 other (2%)
  • 165 minotaur (1.5%)
  • 110 gnome (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 234 Businesses
  • 1,640 Specialists
  • 1,378 Residences

Summary [-]

Gardenshall is a city in the Cendin County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,683/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Gardenshall has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally mild with moderate variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Gardenshall sees a single star overhead: Cek, an average yellow star. Gardenshall also has a double moon: Spodi, an average pale yellow moon and Thela, a small dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling wood barrier that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.42 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

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

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gardenshall is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Gardenshall are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are revered. The political influence of Gardenshall in the region is steady due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Gardenshall is ruled by Prince Amane Ashgold. The Prince has been in power for mere hours and is hated by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.38% of the population (42 adults).

Military [-]

Gardenshall has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1454 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 823 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 72 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and crumbling barrier, Gardenshall is perfectly fortified. Gardenshall fighters are mocked for their use of light mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gardenshall is currently good.

Resources [-]

Gardenshall is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial poisonous woodpecker descents that are avoided by unicorns.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by tame cormorants that are hunted by travelers.
  • Abundant kitten glarings that are feared by wenches. Dane VanJackfield said one might dig up a stash of kitten mittens buried near there.
  • Unlimited ancient cork bushes that are feared by wenches. Somoeone said someone found a stash of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • Rich timber plantations that are frequented by unicorns. Rumors tell of a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the royals of Cliveburg lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Dridig Headnor stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to kill Dridig Headnor, but were caught. Along came a hero named Don Petergton, who was a sneaky thief. Don had a plan to trick the minotaur by using magic to banish it. When Don Petergton faced the minotaur, Don Petergton killed the minotaur.

Events [-]

Gardenshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Tuderm Bladewiser to learn more.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Contact Rugeb Cleavermouth if intrigued.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mickey Jamerell.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elahiaiyn Mistdrake.
  • Muzgah Backnor has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Gwalantars Freaniweave.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Coteno Greasebolt.
  • derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Garnir Barleytunnel.
  • Dzuun Rantslay has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Poap Oxsnout.
  • Needed: beaky brain monsters-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must be clean. Reward is a secret. Contact Xtadr Greatshredder.
  • I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact Narexn Giantbone.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Arond Greenbattler.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Trellm.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Darelllas Dryearsorrow.
  • Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rat.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Barorin Bittermouth.
  • Wanted: seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact Po Goodgrass.
  • Help! A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Shaman Bagbak Neckcracker for more details.

People [-]

The people in Gardenshall hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Hildo Cottonwick is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre haymerchant. She appears scattered.
  • Car Tiddlyfuel is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre mason. He appears scattered.
  • Ninva Gearcog is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled scabbardmaker. She appears resentful.
  • Hilgold Burrowsman is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled outfitter. He appears impatient.
  • Bobsey Runekan is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled bather. She appears gluttonous.
  • Dane Broett is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked cooper. She appears egotistical.
  • Bea Geargauge is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent hatmaker. She appears egotistical.
  • Ib Mokripper The Black is a female orc who is known in the city as being a renowned messenger. She appears clumsy.
  • Muk Backcracker is a male orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled jailer. He appears healthy.
  • Kan Moksnapper is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked apothecary. She appears cowed.
  • Beaxie Cobblebun is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled banker. She appears gambling.
  • Elbardine Ostbarrel is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre bucklemaker. He appears exhausted.
  • Tol Hamman is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bowyer. She appears easily offended.
  • Throbor Strongmail is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre roofer. She appears egotistical.
  • Noostfort Spirithoof is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled illuminator. She appears battle-ready.
  • Faleline Chubbtalker is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled vintner. He appears fatalistic.
  • Adadan Wobbblast is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre wine seller. He appears embittered.
  • Skagin Steelmouth is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bleacher. He appears spiteful.
  • Mal Stouttoe is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre pastrycook. He appears cautious.
  • Donic Francgan is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent copyist. He appears smitten.
  • Tomina Fusegauge is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent bucklemaker. He appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adaby Thermobit, a cowed male gnome. He is a bard who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Jam VanDilwell, a gluttonous androgynous lycanthrope. It is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Don Greenridge, a worrying male lycanthrope. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Dav Colall, an impatient androgynous lycanthrope. It is a fighter who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Mallita Thermotonk, a pacifistic female gnome. She is a cleric who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Lobul Bearhill, a nosy male dwarf. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Coteno Electrowink, a territorial female gnome. She is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Donry Dilsford, a grieving female lycanthrope. She is a rogue who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Boboren Teshoof, a nosy male minotaur. He is a paladin who is finding a long-lost parent.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gardenshall:

  • The Screaming Cloak Timberyard [+]
  • The Mangy Urchin Shop [+]
  • The Fermented Flask Shop [+]
  • The Lonely Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Road Dry Goods [+]
  • The Wild Dead Bath House [+]
  • The Lascivious Yawning Hatters [+]
  • The Olde Darkroot Fine Bows [+]
  • The Wobbling Wolfhound Roofing [+]
  • The Chicken Monk Farms [+]
  • The Colored Kraken General Mechandise [+]
  • The Crimson Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Monk Shoes [+]
  • The Worn Stump Shrine [+]
  • The Grumbling Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Ent Healing House [+]
  • The Strangled Wagon Dry Goods [+]
  • The Olde Giant Purse Shop [+]
  • The Twin Harpoon Shoppe [+]
  • The Twin Boar Enchanters [+]
  • The Hanging Frog Mill [+]