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Welcome to Laneridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 465
  • Children: 14.41% (67)
  • Elderly: 22.58% (105)

Racial Breakdown

  • 355 human (76.3%)
  • 81 half-elf (17.4%)
  • 28 half-orc (6%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 17 Businesses
  • 22 Specialists
  • 61 Residences

Summary [-]

Laneridge is a hamlet in the Greater Donran District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (632/sq km), covers 0.74 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 970 meters.

Climate [-]

Laneridge 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 wild and the temperature is generally pleasant with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Laneridge sees a single star overhead: Menan, a large yellow star. Laneridge also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing black hole that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Laneridge; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Laneridge 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 satisfactory. Officials in Laneridge are often seen as fair and the policies are hated. The political influence of Laneridge in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Laneridge is ruled by Emperor Xodet Metalbasher. The Emperor has been in power for decades and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.08% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Laneridge has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 66 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 29 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Laneridge is suitably fortified. Laneridge fighters are revered for their use of halberds in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laneridge is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Laneridge is known for the following resources:

  • Many primal rubber trees that are visited frequently by locals. One might find a stash of rubies in a tomb nearby.
  • A blessed tower inhabited by vampire spiders that are feared by locals. Toliline Gamwind said rumors tell of bags of monkey wrenches buried near there.
  • Plentiful coconut plantations that are feared by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the villagers of Earlyvale lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil serial killer named S'hoorzor seh Khalzin destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to kill S'hoorzor seh Khalzin, but failed miserably. Along came a halfling named El Laughinggrass, who was a skilled storyteller. El had an idea to slay the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When El Laughinggrass faced the serial killer, El Laughinggrass banished S'hoorzor seh Khalzin.
  • In the days of yore, a serial killer named Khalal haunted the world on rainy days. Commoners say that if you touch him, you will be stricken blind.
  • In times gone by, a Boogyman roamed the fields before dawn. Commoners say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • Way back when, a cyclops named Bap hunted the countryside at dusk. Commoners say that if you hear her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Per's Key, a unique key with the ability to find any item. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Laneridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Joey Francing.
  • Looking for something new? seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Bit.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tomlita Thermobolt.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kzeb Wormrot.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Barril Starfoot.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alarigtars Auvreamist.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Zhubbig Bonecrusher.

People [-]

The people in Laneridge are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Thush Headcracker is an androgynous half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre locksmith. It appears lonely.
  • Elahiaaen Tyrseeker is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent mason. He appears cowed.
  • Davey Harcroft is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled physician. He appears gosipy.
  • Mick MacFerley is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary cartwright. She appears beligerent.
  • Mick Greenell is a male human who is known in the city as being a skilled handyman. He appears smitten.
  • Danes Matley is a female human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled chandler. She appears spiteful.
  • Danes Casthouse is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled brewer. He appears guilty.
  • Ilrigaen Silversky is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled armorer. She appears embittered.
  • Doney VanRosentt is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. He appears nihilistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Garbul Redmoor, a helpful female dwarf. She is an adept who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Amade Glitterbottle, an apologetic female halfling. She is a warrior who is finding work as a spy.
  • Danry Chahouse, a forgetful female half-elf. She is a ranger who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laneridge:

  • The Slumbering Lotus Public Library [+]
  • The Fallen Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Wrong Priest Disposal Area [+]
  • The Divine Ivy Healers [+]
  • The Shining Rock Book Smith [+]
  • The Punchin' Hatchet Locksmith [+]
  • The Fallen Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Frog Sweet House [+]
  • The Wobbly Rose Lodge [+]