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Welcome to Gaurax!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,254
  • Children: 28.55% (358)
  • Elderly: 12.68% (159)

Racial Breakdown

  • 586 half-orc (46.7%)
  • 402 halfling (32%)
  • 170 dwarf (13.5%)
  • 73 elf (5.8%)
  • 13 gnome (1%)
  • 10 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 141 Specialists
  • 149 Residences

Summary [-]

Gaurax is a small town in the Cencan Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,377/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Gaurax has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gaurax sees a binary star overhead: Lucus, an average yellow star and Sijek, an average orange star. Gaurax also has a single moon: Eladonoe, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for all eternity and an imposing nebula that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling granite embankment that is 16 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.61 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Gaurax; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gaurax is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Gaurax are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Gaurax in the region is wasting away due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Gaurax is ruled by Chief Brogar Ratcutter. The Chief has been in power for several decades and is mocked by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.52% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Gaurax has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 184 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling embankment, Gaurax is properly fortified. Gaurax fighters are despised for their use of hand axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gaurax is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Gaurax is known for the following resources:

  • A new battle field inhabited by wild caterpillars that are hunted by travelers. One might find a chest containing saphires buried near there.
  • Cobra quivers that are hunted by townspeople. One might find piles of silver in a well.
  • Magical tame spider clusters that are frequented by travelers. The locals speak of bags of platinum in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, a witch lingered in the world. Commoners say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Davic's Cauldron, a unique cauldron with the capability to answer any question. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Cotita's Jug, a magical jug with the knack to grant wishes. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Gaurax 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 pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Ghessen se Ghessen for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? gnomish battle dancing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tgub Foulhowl if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Will reward you with valuable information. Prior experience required. Contact Davey Davtt for more information.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bracelet. Reward is a secret. Contact Xodegd Darkmaw.
  • I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Fal Chubbbarrel.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect cockatrices are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dav Casorth.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Khalal fe Yerzor.
  • stirge-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Tas Legsnapper for more information.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tolnell Greencobble if intrigued.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a secret. Contact Mickes Tramrell.
  • Need a change of pace? taste tester wanted. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Khalzin ahn S'herssen.

People [-]

The people in Gaurax hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Sheen is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted pastrycook. She appears melancholy.
  • Bororin Thudplate is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled entertainer. She appears intimidated.
  • Garrin Blackhead is an androgynous dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre butcher. It appears shifty.
  • Ghalor Moknor is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent grocer. She appears melancholy.
  • Bebornne Goodblower is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre innkeeper. She appears embittered.
  • Gavva Greasescope is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted astrologer. He appears shifty.
  • Gorrin Smartsmasher is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled woodseller. She appears xenophobic.
  • Mickey Petrgton is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tanner. She appears xenophobic.
  • Adalanlas Blueheart is a female elf who is known in the region as being a gifted dyer. She appears mopey.
  • Arag Crystalforge is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre porter. He appears fashion concious.
  • Tulgan Wobbbun is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bookbinder. He appears violent.
  • Joey Martiham is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled grocer. He appears cautious.
  • Falbul Onyxface is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled forester. She appears violent.
  • Podeda Nimblesleep is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned courtier. He appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Beina Nimblepipe, an impatient male halfling. He is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Morgan Crunchmace, a lonely female dwarf. She is a rogue who is doing something nefarious.
  • Fillaniyn Keendrake, a pacifistic female elf. She is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Arbin Bitterplate, a worrying male dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Bely Shadowlady, a xenophobic male halfling. He is an expert who is fleeing the law.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gaurax:

  • The Elegant Frog Vault [+]
  • The Orange Rose Shoppe [+]
  • The Slaughtered Alicorn Charity [+]
  • The Horny Thug Legal Partners [+]
  • The Victorious Mug Designs [+]
  • The Chicken Pot Farmers Market [+]
  • The Elven Ivy Vault [+]
  • The Master Crate Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Wet Hops Butchers [+]
  • The Slade Rouge Charity [+]
  • The Six Fig Dry Dock [+]
  • The Wobbly Thug Lodge [+]
  • The Whistling Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Goblins Brewery [+]