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Welcome to Galtwater Lock!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,153
  • Children: 44.64% (961)
  • Elderly: 1.21% (26)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,406 half-dwarf (65.3%)
  • 345 gnome (16%)
  • 261 half-orc (12.1%)
  • 136 human (6.3%)
  • 5 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 98 Businesses
  • 281 Specialists
  • 278 Residences

Summary [-]

Galtwater Lock is a town in the Inner Nillnah Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,384/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Galtwater Lock 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 continual and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Galtwater Lock sees a binary star overhead: Aban, an average yellow star and Lun, an average red star. Galtwater Lock also has a single moon: Thero, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule pulsar that has been around for millenia, a massive galaxy that has been around for centuries, and a massive nebula that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed conglomerate stone enclosure that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.67 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Galtwater Lock; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Galtwater Lock is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in Galtwater Lock are often seen as virtuous and the policies are hated. The political influence of Galtwater Lock in the region is consistent due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Galtwater Lock is ruled by President Mas'k'morn. The President has been in power for several decades and is revered by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.81% of the population (39 adults).

Military [-]

Galtwater Lock has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 274 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 156 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 13 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed enclosure, Galtwater Lock is greatly fortified. Galtwater Lock 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 Galtwater Lock is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Galtwater Lock is known for the following resources:

  • An old mine inhabited by poisonous bats that are feared by children. One might dig up piles of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Ancient pigment deposits that are feared by locals. One might find piles of kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.
  • A magical tower inhabited by dangerous quails that are hunted by wenches. Paz said the locals speak of piles of monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.
  • Plentiful ancient fruit plantations that are feared by witches. Guk Bearnut said one might find a chest containing rubies in a well.
  • Substantial guano banks that are visited frequently by unicorns. Po Swiftgather said one might find a chest containing emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, an old man hunted the countryside and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that the old man will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Galtwater Lock is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Don Caserton.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Must not smell. Contact Danes Willeton if intrigued.
  • 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. Contact Abagar Strongmouth.
  • Help Wanted: I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Toshule Bregcaller to learn more.
  • Help! Zbok Evilbone has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bremt Brainslay for more information.
  • Fighter seeks apprentice. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mbok Evilshadow.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Xror Dreadrender.
  • Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kud Moknor The Gray if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Fax.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Khalssen teh S'herzin.
  • Help! onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Adaartiyn Dewoak to learn more.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Xodor Giantshadow.

People [-]

The people in Galtwater Lock are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mhodarz Bonebreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent cheesemaker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Donic Sheett is a female human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled roofer. She appears guilty.
  • Tommida Electrofuel is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted butcher. She appears drunken.
  • Dones Benand is a male human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled teacher. He appears fashion concious.
  • Davry Sheore is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled priest. He appears shifty.
  • Jame Martiore is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked bookbinder. She appears guilty.
  • Daney Harerley is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent official. He appears smitten.
  • Wizkey Triggerwink is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent tanner. She appears fatalistic.
  • Tor Fusewink is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent laborer. He appears beligerent.
  • Jam Antonerson is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned outfitter. She appears idealistic.
  • Donic Claygan is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cutler. He appears intimidating.
  • Gommosh Backbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled sheriff. She appears impatient.
  • Dane Jamengham is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled seamstress. He appears beligerent.
  • Khagburz Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary professor. He appears lovelorn.
  • Wizina Tinkerbun is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled chandler. She appears shifty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Corter, a smitten male half-orc. He is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Abaartanae Wolfmoon, a battle-ready female elf. She is an adept who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Dav Jameter, a lovelorn female human. She is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Carxie Gyroscope, a cowed female gnome. She is a fighter who is seeing the world.
  • Dav Carter, a violent female human. She is a commoner who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Arnlin Thermotonk, a boastful female gnome. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Grimbin Blackmace, a conspirational male dwarf. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Dav Kleinill, a greedy male human. He is a druid who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Galtwater Lock:

  • The Lonely Fox Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Dancing Road Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Bull Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Whistling Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Riverside Money Lenders [+]
  • The Squalid Frog Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Rampaging Three Group [+]
  • The Wet Well Meat House [+]
  • The Stinking Kraken Studio [+]
  • The Violent Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Demon Magic Shop [+]
  • The Shallow Hole Timber Mill [+]
  • The Angry Well Shoppe [+]