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Welcome to Arthurlag!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 175
  • Children: 32.00% (56)
  • Elderly: 9.71% (17)

Racial Breakdown

  • 121 troglodyte (69.1%)
  • 42 mindflayer (24%)
  • 9 deep dwarf (5.1%)
  • 2 ogre (1.1%)
  • 1 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 23 Residences

Summary [-]

Arthurlag is a hamlet in the Ashcanor Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (496/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Arthurlag has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Arthurlag sees a single star overhead: Woc, an average white star. Arthurlag also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Arthurlag; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a middleclass district.

Government [-]

Arthurlag is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Arthurlag are often seen as honorable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Arthurlag in the region is receding due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Arthurlag is ruled by Governor Jengles Tinkerbit. The Governor has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.57% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Arthurlag has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 24 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Arthurlag is tolerably fortified. Arthurlag fighters are respected for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Arthurlag is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Arthurlag is known for the following resources:

  • Magical amber mines that are avoided by witches. Doap Eagleroot said somoeone said someone found a chest containing gold in a nearby pit.
  • Guano deposits that are avoided by locals.
  • Crow murders that are avoided by magic users. Xuods Ironfury said one might find bags of copper in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Harpair's Bedpan, a possessed bedpan with the capability to make someone speak the truth. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Years ago, the constable of Mount Starsti lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Dagan Oakclaw kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to kill Dagan Oakclaw, but were caught. Along came a accusatory human named Mickey Smithnson, who was a sneaky thief. Mickey had the thought to slay the minotaur by using magic to banish it. When Mickey Smithnson faced the minotaur, Mickey Smithnson defeated Dagan Oakclaw and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Arthurlag is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Aletai Duskwing.
  • Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Clapios Orstalker.
  • Help Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xrezn Dreaddamn.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. Contact Jamey Robertden.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Grungin Brassboot.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Fluril.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Abbab Headcrusher.

People [-]

The people in Arthurlag accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Anlak is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent baker. She appears spiteful.
  • Ghabel Oxmane is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a decent sheriff. He appears shifty.
  • Barbin Strongcrown is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent social worker. He appears loud.
  • Goirc is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled butcher. It appears accusatory.
  • Arag Mithrilsmasher is a female deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned entertainer. She appears worrying.
  • Vessril is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent artist. He appears jaded.
  • Vessth is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a renowned roofer. She appears worrying.
  • Thzzpair is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a gifted brewer. He appears intimidating.
  • Yorond Graybreaker is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent specialty smith. He appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adavarlas Maernsong, a prejudiced male elf. He is a druid who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Gogan Oakroot, an accusatory male ogre. He is an expert who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Hanah Backkiller, a jaded female orc. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Arthurlag:

  • The Laughing Wine Shop [+]
  • The Sleeping Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Heart General Goods [+]
  • The Plaid Wagonhouse Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Green Frog Ceramics [+]
  • The Empty Giant Ale House [+]
  • The Crippled Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Olde Fox Bags [+]