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Welcome to Gerains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 483
  • Children: 26.09% (126)
  • Elderly: 14.49% (70)

Racial Breakdown

  • 350 ogre (72.4%)
  • 102 deep dwarf (21.1%)
  • 19 lizardfolk (3.9%)
  • 11 minotaur (2.2%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 63 Residences

Summary [-]

Gerains is a hamlet in the Cenran District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (561/sq km), covers 0.86 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1046 meters.

Climate [-]

Gerains has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally pleasant with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gerains sees a single star overhead: Woj, an average white star. Gerains also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Gerains; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, racial, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Gerains is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Gerains are often seen as fair and the policies are despised. The political influence of Gerains in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Gerains is ruled by Prime Minister Danry Chaan. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is open opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.04% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Gerains has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 67 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 30 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gerains is suitably fortified. Gerains fighters are respected for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gerains is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Gerains is known for the following resources:

  • Pigment deposits that are hunted by children. Ghriraz said one might dig up piles of emeralds in a dungeon.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by tame crows that are feared by vampires. Rumors tell of a chest containing small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Vast kitten glarings that are visited frequently by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a dragon named Lot frequented the streets. Villagers say that if you face him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Surpka's Rake, a unique rake with the power to make people cry. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Way back when, a hag stalked the fields. Some say that the hag will offer you sweets, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Gerains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Aletssa Melithnight has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Klarana Lagranthorn if intrigued.
  • Needed: Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Contact Daney Marworth.
  • A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daves Colston.
  • Looking for something new? Missing family heirloom. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Enide for more details.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jam Franling to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Alatlleu Jademane.
  • Missing ring of wishes. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a secret. Contact Grimgan Dwarfroad.

People [-]

The people in Gerains despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grungin Ratchisel is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled cartwright. She appears cautious.
  • Gordor Taloncask is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. He appears apologetic.
  • Garag Redsword is a female deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled doctor. She appears efficient.
  • Kish Bearnut is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a renowned interpreter. He appears accusatory.
  • Uk Boarmane is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a gifted miller. He appears contrarian.
  • Goeok Winterthorn is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled brewer. He appears worrying.
  • Multmos Plainbash is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a gifted social worker. He appears flirtatious.
  • Sartrah Wintermane is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a skilled roofer. She appears egotistical.
  • Sikeras Cloudfury is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears fatalistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Yeral heh S'hoorzor, a violent male lizardfolk. He is a warrior who is finding a missing friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gerains:

  • The Cloven Hammer General Mechandise [+]
  • The Royal Pig Chop House [+]
  • The Gritty Elf Docs [+]
  • The Wobbly Bunch Hostel [+]
  • The Lost Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Fox Farms [+]
  • The Wistful Eagle Shop [+]
  • The Angry Boar Shoppe [+]
  • The Gelded Bunch Primary School [+]