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Welcome to Cartbridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 320
  • Children: 37.19% (119)
  • Elderly: 6.25% (20)

Racial Breakdown

  • 234 ogre (73.1%)
  • 47 bugbear (14.6%)
  • 32 drow (10%)
  • 6 troglodyte (1.8%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 11 Businesses
  • 13 Specialists
  • 40 Residences

Summary [-]

Cartbridge is a hamlet in the Outer Ashlakor Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (565/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Cartbridge 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cartbridge sees a single star overhead: Woror, an average orange star. Cartbridge also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Cartbridge; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cartbridge is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Cartbridge are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are honored. The political influence of Cartbridge in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Cartbridge is ruled by Prime Minister Ghonash Armsnapper. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is loved by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.94% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Cartbridge has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 45 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Cartbridge is suitably fortified. Cartbridge fighters are respected for their use of guisarmes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cartbridge is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Cartbridge is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant ancient cork trees that are visited frequently by locals.
  • Primal cocoa bean plantations that are hunted by wenches.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by dangerous bees that are hunted by locals. The locals speak of a stash of platinum hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, the villagers of Steeldorf lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day Agula Bloodis the spirit destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the spirit, but failed miserably. Along came a egotistical drow named Halnalanae Firestar, who was an expert bowman. Halnalanae had a plan to trick the spirit by making a wager with Agula Bloodis. When Halnalanae Firestar faced the spirit, Halnalanae Firestar banished Agula Bloodis.
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of North Decorwater lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a devil named Gheal teh Yerzor destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to kill Gheal teh Yerzor, but were caught. Along came a kobold named Rat, who was a valiant knight. Rat had the thought to slay the devil by making a wager with Gheal teh Yerzor. When Rat faced the devil, Rat banished Gheal teh Yerzor.

Events [-]

Cartbridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Cavleana Rainis.
  • Wanted: Expert seeks apprentice. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Pobornne Thornfur.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Reward is a secret. Contact Adahiaaen Freaniwing to learn more.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Davey Colill if interested.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joic Tramwell.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rats required. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Glushag Skullripper for more details.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Snorrun Bearstone.

People [-]

The people in Cartbridge love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Meb Metalmouth is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled butcher. She appears intimidating.
  • Rodd Mokkiller is a female bugbear who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled navigator. She appears unreliable.
  • Belttel Ravenrunner is a female drow who is known in the city as being a gifted pastrycook. She appears gosipy.
  • Gwattel Norrebow is a female drow who is known in the region as being a decent hatmaker. She appears healthy.
  • Kigan Eagletooth is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a decent lawyer. He appears pacifistic.
  • Nbods Oozeslay is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bucklemaker. She appears exhausted.
  • Duap Bearclaw is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a gifted cooper. He appears cautious.
  • Dush Boarbranch is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled rugmaker. She appears egotistical.
  • Tilkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mocked pastrycook. He appears accusatory.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Harston, a cowed male lycanthrope. He is an aristocrat who is traveling with an important person.
  • Zrasah Legsnapper, a lonely female orc. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Rxok Greatdoom, a territorial male goblin. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Micke Benwood, a beligerent female lycanthrope. She is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cartbridge:

  • The Marbled Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Priest Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Wanton Peddler Night Smiths [+]
  • The Twin Hatchet Shoppe [+]
  • The Horny Riverside Legal Partners [+]
  • The Punchin' Badger Locksmith [+]
  • The Wooden Wench Lodge [+]
  • The Lazy Fox Shop [+]
  • The Deadly Axehandle Whorehouse [+]