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Welcome to Lanedale Town!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,899
  • Children: 24.70% (469)
  • Elderly: 15.48% (294)

Racial Breakdown

  • 620 half-dwarf (32.6%)
  • 422 human (22.2%)
  • 363 half-orc (19.1%)
  • 266 gnome (14%)
  • 111 other (5.8%)
  • 90 dwarf (4.7%)
  • 27 halfling (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 82 Businesses
  • 225 Specialists
  • 238 Residences

Summary [-]

Lanedale Town is a town in the Burarkak Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,204/sq km), covers 0.31 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 628 meters.

Climate [-]

Lanedale Town 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 breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lanedale Town sees a binary star overhead: Abanub, an average blue star and Luxor, an average yellow star. Lanedale Town also has a single moon: Sinolese, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule black hole that has been around for generations, a massive supernova that has been around for decades, and an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished basalt barrier that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.11 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Lanedale Town; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, middleclass, and shops.

Government [-]

Lanedale Town is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Lanedale Town are often seen as honorable and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Lanedale Town in the region is steadfast due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Lanedale Town is ruled by Elder Yerssen seh Ghessen. The Elder has been in power for decades and is praised by the people. There is open opposition to the Elder and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.74% of the population (33 adults).

Military [-]

Lanedale Town has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 242 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 132 (7%). Of the active duty military, 12 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and polished barrier, Lanedale Town is admirably fortified. Lanedale Town fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lanedale Town is currently good.

Resources [-]

Lanedale Town is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient shrine inhabited by wild bats that are frequented by vampires.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by dangerous cormorants that are frequented by locals.
  • Substantial kitten glarings that are feared by travelers.
  • A new battle field inhabited by defenseless kittens that are avoided by kittens. One might dig up a chest containing monkey wrenches in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, an old woman hunted the town. People say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a cyclops named Cees stalked the swamps and was drawn towards acts of greed. They say that if you hear it, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Years ago, a demon named Thzzrall lingered in the swamps when the moon is new. Villagers say that if you face her, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Lanedale Town is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghezor seh S'herssen for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Merrc.
  • A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a secret. Contact Razogh Backbreaker.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be a quick learner. Contact Dabal Bearfang.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Illlanai Brightleaf.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Adalenssa Norreform.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Drabg Backnor The Red for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Loorin Warriver for more details.
  • Help! A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Yerzin se S'herssen.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Must be clean. Reward available. Contact Rugus Ogredeath if intrigued.
  • Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chtupne.
  • Rhor Bonenor has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Snorgar Bloodhead if interested.

People [-]

The people in Lanedale Town despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Po Oldarrow is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled sheriff. He appears loud.
  • Loond Feasteye is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled bookbinder. He appears grieving.
  • Jo Franard is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled bookseller. She appears helpful.
  • Dan Martiland is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears forgetful.
  • Ada Plumpale is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. She appears outlandish.
  • Percodo Waterwick is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. She appears thick.
  • Jamic Briliffe is a male human who is known in the city as being a skilled tailor. He appears giddy.
  • Dan Chaley is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled laborer. She appears sick.
  • Jo Brasford is a female human who is known in the world as being a decent official. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Tomita Tiddlyscope is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre collier. He appears deluded.
  • Wizwan Tinkerfiz is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent innkeeper. She appears healthy.
  • Per Freegirdle is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled weaponsmith. He appears battle-ready.
  • Grimrin Bitterknee is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent lumberjack. He appears solemn.
  • Broag Marbleroad is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned illuminator. He appears insecure.
  • Dav MacJamenson is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bather. She appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gordor Ashcutter, a scattered male dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Argar Wisemine, a nervous male dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Adaril Crystalface, a jolly male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Malmira Kalliswan, a vengeful male halfling. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lanedale Town:

  • The Pink Hole Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Oiled Mead Bags [+]
  • The Royal Frog Fine Forks [+]
  • The Slade Road Poor House [+]
  • The Last Frog Hatters [+]
  • The Noisy Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Song Inc. [+]
  • The Horny Beer Legal Partners [+]
  • The Rolling Bag Chop House [+]
  • The Highlighted Rock Star Gazers [+]
  • The Wobblin' Wagon Roofing [+]
  • The Gelded Frog Primary School [+]
  • The Angry Lotus Shoppe [+]
  • The Tired Iron Supplies [+]
  • The Beefy Rooster Shoppe [+]