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Welcome to Casters Ridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 53
  • Children: 18.87% (10)
  • Elderly: 16.98% (9)

Racial Breakdown

  • 26 kobold (49%)
  • 11 deep dwarf (20.7%)
  • 9 minotaur (16.9%)
  • 4 human (7.5%)
  • 1 elf (1.8%)
  • 1 hobgoblin (1.8%)
  • 1 other (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 9 Residences

Summary [-]

Casters Ridge is a settlement in the Kinbor Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate settlement is sparsely populated (30/sq km), covers 1.77 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1501 meters.

Climate [-]

Casters Ridge has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Casters Ridge sees a single star overhead: Tocol, a massive white star. Casters Ridge also has a double moon: Mome, an average light blue moon and Spoka, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny nebula that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Casters Ridge; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with filthy dirt roads in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Casters Ridge is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Casters Ridge are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Casters Ridge in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Casters Ridge is ruled by Cardinal Gush Eagleclaw. The Cardinal has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is ridiculed by the people. There is open opposition to the Cardinal and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.00% of the population (0 adults).

Military [-]

Casters Ridge has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 7 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 3 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Casters Ridge is poorly fortified. Casters Ridge fighters are much loved for their use of daggers in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered abysmally skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Casters Ridge is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Casters Ridge is known for the following resources:

  • Rich cormorant flights that are frequented by magic users. The locals speak of a stash of rubies in a well.
  • An old cave inhabited by carnivorous clams that are feared by townspeople. Arrun Ratroad said one might dig up a chest containing rubies buried near there.
  • Scarce chinchilla colonies that are frequented by wenches. Yorbul Bitterbarrel said rumors tell of bags of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Khotzbub's Brooch, a special brooch with the capability to grant wishes. It was last seen years ago.
  • Many years ago, a ghoul named Ozdduh stalked the region before dawn. Villagers say that if you confront her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Illhialleu's Lasso, a cursed lasso with the power to make people cry. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a ghoul named Dogan roamed the streets at dusk. They say that if you confront him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Casters Ridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dellaninne Floralbow for more information.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Balkon Doughgem.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Ghezin heh Khalal.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Xodomd Foulmurder for more information.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rash Legnor for further details.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xubok Irondoom for more information.

People [-]

The people in Casters Ridge love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jop is a male kobold who is known in that part of town as being a gifted stablehand. He appears jesterly.
  • Azuul Quillchaser is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled handyman. She appears nervous.
  • Rbuk Bigbone is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled tanner. She appears helpful.
  • Galdlaca Swiftchaser is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent leatherworker. He appears nervous.
  • Weouri Grimfury is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a renowned fishmonger. She appears drunken.
  • Dat is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a decent scabbardmaker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Tudbok Ghosttwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a decent roofer. She appears nosy.
  • Car is a female kobold who is known in that part of town as being a renowned pursemaker. She appears xenophobic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Obdda Mokbreaker, a drunken male orc. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Snorrun Ironanvil, a jesterly male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Casters Ridge:

  • The Fawning Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Dragon Translations [+]
  • The Wooden Skull Hostel [+]
  • The Crimson Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Flabby Nomad [+]
  • The Snoring Harpoon Healers [+]
  • The Red Kraken Correctional Centre [+]