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Welcome to Carpnac!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 234
  • Children: 41.03% (96)
  • Elderly: 3.42% (8)

Racial Breakdown

  • 148 lizardfolk (63.2%)
  • 41 kobold (17.5%)
  • 28 hobgoblin (11.9%)
  • 13 mindflayer (5.5%)
  • 3 minotaur (1.2%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 32 Residences

Summary [-]

Carpnac is a hamlet in the Lower Picanah District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is sparsely populated (367/sq km), covers 0.64 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 902 meters.

Climate [-]

Carpnac 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 mild with little variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Carpnac sees a single star overhead: Nax, an average yellow star. Carpnac also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny galaxy that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Carpnac; no roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and middleclass.

Government [-]

Carpnac is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Carpnac are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Carpnac in the region is negligible due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Carpnac is ruled by General Dzuomn Greatstomach. The General has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is public opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.85% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Carpnac has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 32 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Carpnac is tolerably fortified. Carpnac fighters are praised for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are respected for their rigid formations and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carpnac is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Carpnac is known for the following resources:

  • Primal clay deposits that are visited frequently by gru. Shaman Zhon Armripper said one might dig up piles of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • Many poisonous clam beds that are avoided by vampires. Grunkon Tintunnel said one might dig up a stash of copper in a nearby pit.
  • A creepy tower inhabited by tame beavers that are hunted by kittens. Mickes Brone said the locals speak of a stash of emeralds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Chaellthil's Painting, a unique painting with the power to make someone speak the truth. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Carpnac is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Must be clean. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Bordin Honorhead.
  • Looking for work? Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Alalanthil Farsun if intrigued.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Guild membership required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Delriglas Rootnight.
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tbkasr Greatfury.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a secret. Contact Becone Goodleaf.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Discretion required. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thorkon Lumbercairn.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rhammush Armripper.

People [-]

The people in Carpnac hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Xainga Strongmarr is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned sheriff. She appears gluttonous.
  • Perga Stormchaser is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled painter. She appears conspirational.
  • Tbot Cleaverwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a decent hatmaker. She appears territorial.
  • Paz is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled mercer. He appears sick.
  • Khalal ahn Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a decent hatmaker. He appears gosipy.
  • Ghessen heh S'hooral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled mason. She appears idealistic.
  • Kor Rantdeath is a female hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre woodworker. She appears accusatory.
  • Fluter is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a renowned teacher. He appears mocking.
  • Tohtek Clawstride is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears conspirational.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Zomd Giantslay, an easily offended female hobgoblin. She is an expert who is seeing the city.
  • Vessthul, a melancholy male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is fleeing a natural disaster.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carpnac:

  • The Yellow Bag Waste Site [+]
  • The Marbled Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Six Axe Dock Company [+]
  • The Seven Tower Candle Maker [+]
  • The Tired Hops Supplies [+]
  • The Wobbly Swagger Hostel [+]
  • The Wistful Crow Shoppe [+]
  • The Eastern Bag Shop [+]