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Welcome to Gavendar!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 26,290
  • Children: 44.30% (11,646)
  • Elderly: 1.50% (394)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,041 minotaur (45.8%)
  • 5,048 orc (19.2%)
  • 4,706 goblin (17.9%)
  • 3,103 halfling (11.8%)
  • 1,052 kobold (4%)
  • 340 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 490 Businesses
  • 4,034 Specialists
  • 3,193 Residences

Summary [-]

Gavendar is a metropolis in the Capkan Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (334/sq km), covers 78.71 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 10010 meters.

Climate [-]

Gavendar 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 wild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gavendar sees a single star overhead: Kroj, a large yellow star. Gavendar also has a double moon: Proro, an average bone white moon and Spodi, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained wood rampart that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 38.05 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Gavendar; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gavendar 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Gavendar are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are revered. The political influence of Gavendar in the region is flourishing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Gavendar is ruled by President Cavinand Sumnon. The President has been in power for years and is honored by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (152 adults).

Military [-]

Gavendar has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3549 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1380 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 133 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and poorly maintained rampart, Gavendar is badly fortified. Gavendar fighters are much loved for their use of greatswords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gavendar is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Gavendar is known for the following resources:

  • Vast poisonous chinchilla colonies that are visited frequently by wenches. Dav Shecroft said the locals speak of piles of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • Magical carnivorous clam beds that are feared by zombies.
  • Caterpillar nests that are hunted by gru. Blubbugh Backripper said rumors tell of a chest containing diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Abundant wild cormorant flights that are avoided by unicorns. Rumors tell of bags of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.
  • Fresh clay banks that are frequented by children. One might dig up a chest containing saphires in a tomb nearby.
  • Substantial bat clouds that are feared by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of Great Crawland Bay lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil ghoul named Mortrah Zhagath destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the ghoul, but didn't get close. Along came a smitten human named Davey Danore, who was a sneaky thief. Davey had an idea to slay the ghoul by using magic to banish it. When Davey Danore faced the ghoul, Davey Danore banished Mortrah Zhagath and rescued Great Crawland Bay.

Events [-]

Gavendar is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Fal Grubfoot.
  • Bored? hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gavita Geargadget.
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Skarin Crunchmead if interested.
  • I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Mick Whitemell.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact S'herssen ahn Khalssen for more information.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jamic Harliffe.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Micke Kleinhews.
  • Looking for something new? taste tester wanted. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xtemt Laughfury.
  • Looking for work? I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Daney Berham for further details.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Falbin Stonefighter.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Throril Copperear.
  • Required: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faeellanae Lightblaze.
  • Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Must not smell. Reward is a secret. Contact Jo Jackick.
  • Help Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Must be a quick learner. Contact Tbzar Bigmouth.
  • Help! Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Experienced professionals only. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Borbin Barleybreaker.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. References required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Arorin Brightthrone to learn more.
  • Looking for work? Warrior seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Malinaine Brownbottom for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Tom Wobbgadget.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Illanava Shadesky.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact S'herzin seh Yerzin.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Morgin Brightbelly for more information.

People [-]

The people in Gavendar accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Po Overstoat is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent cartwright. She appears gambling.
  • Ogbgbub Backkiller is a female orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted official. She appears nosy.
  • Zegd Laughbone is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled shipwright. She appears conspirational.
  • Agnas Youngtalon is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. She appears flirtatious.
  • Pot is a male kobold who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. He appears jolly.
  • Per Earthdigger is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted salter. He appears exhausted.
  • Soba Neckbreaker is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. She appears fashion concious.
  • Khabbab Headnor is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled miller. She appears jolly.
  • Arus Strongchaser is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a renowned shipwright. He appears flirtatious.
  • Thabbob Neckbreaker is a female orc who is known in the region as being a skilled forester. She appears impatient.
  • Got is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled teacher. He appears gluttonous.
  • Narurm Rantmouth is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled hatmaker. He appears guilty.
  • Khogloz Boneripper is a female orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled weaver. She appears drunken.
  • Hil Chubblot is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled ropemaker. She appears pious.
  • Jot is a male kobold who is known in the region as being a decent blacksmith. He appears resentful.
  • Magara Plainsplitter is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a mediocre brewer. She appears nosy.
  • Ciridon Darkchaser is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted weaver. He appears thick.
  • Ayasey Windchaser is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a mediocre copyist. She appears sick.
  • Mal Marwart is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled teacher. He appears pacifistic.
  • Khoz Skullcracker is a female orc who is known in the region as being a decent handyman. She appears scattered.
  • Amamira Runningmind is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled collier. He appears territorial.
  • Trub Darkmouth is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled courtier. She appears vengeful.
  • Rxog Metalmurder is a female goblin who is known in the world as being a decent ostler. She appears nosy.
  • Gkutot Evildeath is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a gifted librarian. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Mal Teaeye is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scribe. He appears nosy.
  • Vit is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled courtier. She appears egotistical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Kogl Backcrusher, a smitten male orc. He is an adept who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Zezn Darkhand, a pious female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Larartanae Wolfblade, an easily offended female drow. She is a fighter who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Bab Greasefuel, an egotistical female gnome. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Kabug Neckcracker, a patriotic male orc. He is an expert who is seeing the city.
  • Ghabel Boarroot, a cautious male ogre. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Khotzogh Skullcracker The Cruel, a gluttonous male half-orc. He is an expert who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Balag Brassface, a patriotic female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Daney Carbrook, a self-obsessed female human. She is a warrior who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Tgun Wormbone, a fatalistic female goblin. She is an expert who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Carina Electroblast, a forbidding male gnome. He is a warrior who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Kuondra Sumfury, a violent male minotaur. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Rbemt Nightbone, a greedy male goblin. He is a wizard who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Grumgan Wheelarm, a nervous male dwarf. He is a barbarian who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Khalzin ahn S'herssen, a contrarian male lizardfolk. He is a bard who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Haanaltars Shadowhunter, a prejudiced male half-elf. He is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.
  • Tmun Giantshadow, a greedy male goblin. He is a fighter who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Chief Kramurz Mokripper The Brave, a pacifistic male half-orc. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Gugan Eaglesnout, a thick male ogre. He is an adept who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Thrab Mokbreaker, a conspirational female bugbear. She is a warrior who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Nbomd Wormcutter, a melancholy female hobgoblin. She is a bard who is cleaning out a wealthy person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gavendar:

  • The Lecherous Flame Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Oiled Rock Purse Shop [+]
  • The Pink Pot Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Greasy Imps Sheath Store [+]
  • The Shining Elves Saw Mill [+]
  • The Blind Baiter Scribe [+]
  • The Fired Mead [+]
  • The Furious Giant High School [+]
  • The Sloppy Flame Fabrics [+]
  • The Elven Crate Money Changers [+]
  • The Plaid Virgin Hostel [+]
  • The Honest Riverside Shop [+]
  • The Rolling Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Chipped Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Thug Butchery [+]
  • The Honest Dog Druggist [+]
  • The Purple Rose Arena [+]
  • The Prancing Hatchet Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Broken Lotus Leatherworks [+]
  • The Fallen Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Perfumed Song Vinters [+]
  • The Belching Well Magic Shop [+]
  • The Slaughtered Fireplace Charity [+]
  • The Victorious Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Hatchet Shoppe [+]