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Welcome to Zealfun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,003
  • Children: 37.59% (377)
  • Elderly: 6.18% (62)

Racial Breakdown

  • 786 half-orc (78.3%)
  • 63 half-elf (6.2%)
  • 53 half-dwarf (5.2%)
  • 46 elf (4.5%)
  • 39 dwarf (3.8%)
  • 16 other (1.5%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 129 Residences

Summary [-]

Zealfun is a small town in the Venmanor Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,581/sq km), covers 0.28 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 597 meters.

Climate [-]

Zealfun 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Zealfun sees a binary star overhead: Uuj, a small red star and Sij, an average yellow star. Zealfun also has a single moon: Elale, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for centuries and a massive black hole that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy Iron fortification that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.06 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Zealfun; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, wealthy, middleclass, shops, and civic.

Government [-]

Zealfun 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 efficient. Officials in Zealfun are often seen as honest and the policies are loved. The political influence of Zealfun in the region is thriving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Zealfun is ruled by Archbishop Ardal Platinumtoe. The Archbishop has been in power for years and is despised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Archbishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.60% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Zealfun has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 150 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 8 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and sturdy fortification, Zealfun is properly fortified. Zealfun fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Zealfun is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Zealfun is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by vampire kangaroos that are avoided by witches. Throzgunk Backsnapper said one might dig up piles of rubies in a tomb nearby.
  • A haunted battle field inhabited by vampire quails that are feared by travelers. Somoeone said someone found bags of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • Magical defenseless ape troops that are frequented by vampires. One might dig up a chest containing rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical tower inhabited by poisonous quails that are avoided by unicorns. Hewnk Thermogauge said one might dig up piles of emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the constable of Lambert City thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Ans the monster took over the town. The constable tried to kill Ans, but didn't get close. Along came a halfling named Bede Underwind, who was a valiant knight. Bede had a plan to trick the monster by killing the monster while he slept. When Bede Underwind faced the monster, Bede Underwind killed the monster.
  • Long, long ago, the constable of Eldonnow lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day a murderer named Nhuggurg Bonesnapper took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came a jesterly half-orc named Mhubbut Mokcrusher, who was a valiant knight. Mhubbut had an idea to slay the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Mhubbut Mokcrusher faced the murderer, Mhubbut Mokcrusher tricked Nhuggurg Bonesnapper.

Events [-]

Zealfun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Larnaltars Leafblaze.
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Zhal Legkiller to learn more.
  • seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must be a quick learner. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tregd Metalfury.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Will pay in gold. Contact Shaman Rradd Mokkiller if interested.
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Dav Whitster.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Arag Bearcrown if interested.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Xtezn Ogreshadow.
  • Missing artifact. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tgegd Wormhand.
  • Missing holy symbol. We suspect stirge are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Bestha Runegan.
  • Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Delios Cloudkos if interested.
  • Wanted: Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Surpkaro.

People [-]

The people in Zealfun are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Whitidge is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre bather. He appears intimidating.
  • Chalanssa Whitespear is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled official. She appears mocking.
  • Gardin Feastmace is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled warehouse worker. He appears trusting.
  • Delriglas Fireriver is a male elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled astrologer. He appears melancholy.
  • Lodor Slatemolder is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a mocked barber. She appears mopey.
  • Faeartinne Featherborne is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre tilemaker. She appears mocking.
  • Sushuh Backnor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent beer seller. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Micke Franll is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled tailor. She appears healthy.
  • Jam Jamestone is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned professor. He appears forgetful.
  • Jo Whitehouse is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent shipwright. He appears insecure.
  • Falbul Clayhair is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled social worker. She appears easily offended.
  • Balmir Coldmail is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a legendary woodworker. He appears beligerent.
  • Donic Bernaick is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled butcher. She appears attentive.
  • Joey Corrough is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled watercarrier. He appears easily offended.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Chrisland, a cowed female half-elf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Gaeriglleu Kennyrrun, a deluded male elf. He is a druid who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Amagrim Shortskin, a fashion concious male halfling. He is a warrior who is following a message from an angel.
  • Ulrim Tinmouth, a pious female dwarf. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Arneno Wizztonk, a jolly female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Elanalava Duskrisen, a jaded female half-elf. She is a rogue who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Ervaraen Featherstryke, a jolly female elf. She is a warrior who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Zealfun:

  • The Pink Heart Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Merry Iron Pub [+]
  • The Robber Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Frog Shop [+]
  • The Pink Helix Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Drowned Harpoon Herbalist [+]
  • The Ugly House Designs [+]
  • The Eastern Boar Shop [+]
  • The Fermented Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Black Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Stump Night Smiths [+]
  • The White Rose Bath House [+]
  • The Deepwater Whisper Whorehouse [+]
  • The Fumbling Heart Book Smith [+]