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Welcome to Forald!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,878
  • Children: 31.69% (1,546)
  • Elderly: 10.50% (512)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,757 half-dwarf (56.5%)
  • 1,137 half-elf (23.3%)
  • 508 human (10.4%)
  • 143 other (2.9%)
  • 142 elf (2.9%)
  • 137 half-orc (2.8%)
  • 54 halfling (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 138 Businesses
  • 707 Specialists
  • 617 Residences

Summary [-]

Forald is a large town in the Inner Conakry County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,814/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Forald 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 continual and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Forald sees a trinary star overhead: Bek, an average white star; Uur, an average yellow star; and Lur, a large brown star. Forald also has a single moon: Thekasto, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy mud brick barricade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Forald; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, and shops.

Government [-]

Forald 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 on the ball. Officials in Forald are often seen as fair and the policies are honored. The political influence of Forald in the region is steady due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Forald is ruled by Caliph Hug Bonecracker. The Caliph has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is open opposition to the Caliph and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.18% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Forald has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 634 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 304 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 33 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and sturdy barricade, Forald is excellently fortified. Forald fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Forald is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Forald is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed castle inhabited by carnivorous cormorants that are hunted by children.
  • A cursed castle inhabited by wild caterpillars that are avoided by magic users.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by poisonous chinchillas that are avoided by magic users. One might dig up a chest containing gold in a nearby pit.
  • Dangerous dragon wiers that are feared by magic users. Ogbb Armcrusher said one might dig up bags of silver in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, the townsfolk of Groveshall lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil murderer named Gosh Boarfang took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Malina Wobbjet, who was an expert bowman. Malina had the thought to slay the murderer by making a wager with Gosh Boarfang. When Malina Wobbjet faced the murderer, Malina Wobbjet tricked Gosh Boarfang.
  • In olden times, an old man wandered the fields. Villagers say that the old man will sneeze three times, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Forald 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. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Special attire required. Contact Mhukosh Legkiller.
  • Bored? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Dash Bearclaw.
  • Help! Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Alevarssa Nightseeker.
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dones Petermell for more information.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Be Warmswan if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Kragl Headkiller.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Daney Simonhews.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Guild membership required. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Elrigssa Spiritshine to learn more.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bottle of wine. Reward is a secret. Contact Throrim Barleyaltar.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Sudd Armbreaker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Durrin Coaleye.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Raggok Backcracker.
  • Needed: A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Elalaninne Baequirunner for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Habd Mokripper for more information.

People [-]

The people in Forald ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Barmell is a male human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled saddler. He appears sick.
  • Jamry Benman is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled painter. He appears skeptical.
  • Joes Rosentone is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled fishmonger. She appears nihilistic.
  • Pergold Homemap is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled jeweler. She appears authoritarian.
  • Adanalthil Norresun is a male elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled coach driver. He appears sick.
  • Dones Ferter is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent outfitter. She appears insecure.
  • James MacStoall is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked tanner. She appears deluded.
  • Adalanssa Feathercaller is a female elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled furrier. She appears violent.
  • Faelantel Keenstrike is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled coach driver. She appears jaded.
  • Alaartava Gysseheart is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent miller. He appears shifty.
  • Ellenai Silverchaser is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cobbler. She appears sick.
  • Dan Southson is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled prostitute. She appears nihilistic.
  • Jory Whitill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled butcher. He appears quiet.
  • Kran Mokcracker The Black is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre collier. She appears chatty.
  • Mickry Browngton is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted collier. She appears battle-ready.
  • Micke Peterne is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled dyer. She appears impatient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Falril Brassdoor, a drunken male dwarf. He is a druid who is here to buy spices.
  • Alenaliyn Myrthshield, an exhausted male half-elf. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Faldor Oilknee, a battle-ready female dwarf. She is a paladin who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Snorkon Quartzsapper, a cautious male half-dwarf. He is a ranger who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Lomir Foetracker, a conspirational female half-dwarf. She is a barbarian who is here to buy supplies.
  • Tomva Wobbgadget, a smug female gnome. She is a barbarian who is seeing the world.
  • Jo Robertll, an outlandish female human. She is a commoner who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Jam Beran, a prejudiced male half-orc. He is a commoner who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Forald:

  • The Fallen Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Urchin House of Colors [+]
  • The Grimy Lotus Ceramics [+]
  • The Slippery Helix Fabrics [+]
  • The Blue Dead Shop [+]
  • The Warm Snake Rugs [+]
  • The Shining Hen Shoppe [+]
  • The Great Fox Sheath Store [+]
  • The Seven Wine Candle Maker [+]
  • The Warm Weasels Rugs [+]
  • The Blind Whisper Shop [+]
  • The Whistling Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Rooster Shop [+]
  • The Frozen Peacock Book Smith [+]
  • The Frozen Crow Book Smith [+]
  • The Horny Urchin Legal Partners [+]