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Welcome to Carbin Rapids!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 5,046
  • Children: 22.59% (1,140)
  • Elderly: 16.98% (857)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,927 gnome (58%)
  • 1,529 half-elf (30.3%)
  • 500 elf (9.9%)
  • 90 other (1.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 140 Businesses
  • 737 Specialists
  • 625 Residences

Summary [-]

Carbin Rapids is a small city in the Ashgan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,761/sq km), covers 0.40 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 713 meters.

Climate [-]

Carbin Rapids has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Carbin Rapids sees a single star overhead: Berub, an average blue star. Carbin Rapids also has a single moon: Chado, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy slate wall that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.80 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Carbin Rapids; 1 road is major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Carbin Rapids is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Carbin Rapids are often seen as principled and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Carbin Rapids in the region is wasting away due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Carbin Rapids is ruled by Shah Yop. The Shah has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.30% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

Carbin Rapids has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 655 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 327 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 29 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and sturdy wall, Carbin Rapids is spectacularly fortified. Carbin Rapids fighters are ridiculed for their use of morningstars in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carbin Rapids is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Carbin Rapids is known for the following resources:

  • Wild dragon wiers that are feared by travelers. Rumors tell of a chest containing copper in a nearby pit.
  • Guano deposits that are feared by vampires. Rumors tell of a chest containing platinum in a well.
  • Bountiful new palm oil harvests that are hunted by witches. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • A cursed battle field inhabited by carnivorous bees that are hunted by witches.
  • A haunted gazebo inhabited by carnivorous apes that are visited frequently by unicorns. Somoeone said someone found bags of copper in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a witch roamed the countryside when the wind blows from the south. They say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Faettel's Needle, a magical needle with the knack to disappear on its own. It was last seen years ago.
  • Legends tell of Tgor's Throne, a possessed throne with the knack to make someone speak the truth. It was never recovered.
  • Once upon a time, a hag wandered the world. Commoners say that the hag will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Carbin Rapids is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Reward is a secret. Must be a quick learner. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Obggunk Backsnapper.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Commoner seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Donry Marworth.
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No previous experience required. Contact Don Barne.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ellanai Teasen'whisper.
  • Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Xrezn Ogremurder.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Dav MacMorell.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gkutet Cleaverbone to learn more.
  • Missing shovel. We suspect imps are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bligtag Skullsnapper.
  • Wanted: quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. Contact Khalzor teh Ghessen.
  • Bored? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must be clean. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tgzar Evilbeast if intrigued.
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must be clean. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Micke Whitcombe.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Eltaen Frosthelm.
  • I have bats in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Zomn Ogremaw.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. Contact Done Clayman to learn more.
  • boxing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Morne Entrakos if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Carbin Rapids hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Darrigssa Meadowweave is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled forester. He appears idealistic.
  • Alahiathil Dewstryke is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bleacher. She appears thick.
  • Faelenlas Kennyrborne is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked blacksmith. She appears nosy.
  • Bonby Gyrogauge is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled bleacher. She appears loud.
  • Darleniyn Rootrun is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled leatherworker. He appears gosipy.
  • Done Kleinell is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent bleacher. He appears boastful.
  • Joe Stacroft is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent vintner. She appears guilty.
  • Doney Colson is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent herbalist. He appears apologetic.
  • Cotdan Cobblebun is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled actor. He appears easily offended.
  • Haatlleu Gysseglow is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent wagoneer. She appears boastful.
  • Adaellava Fairmight is a female elf who is known in the city as being a renowned ostler. She appears efficient.
  • Cargles Cogglegauge is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent outfitter. He appears forbidding.
  • Junlin Tinkergadget is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled tavern. He appears grieving.
  • Gwaelliyn Leafrose is a female elf who is known in the region as being a gifted shipwright. She appears loud.
  • Chaartssa Nightgleam is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent doctor. She appears drunken.
  • Ilyhialas Fairchaser is a female elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled woodworker. She appears gambling.
  • Erellthil Meadowblaze is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled smith. He appears patronizing.
  • Darnalinne Waveblade is an androgynous elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled maidservant. It appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ilyellai Rootwatch, a nihilistic male elf. He is a rogue who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Mal Gearscope, a gosipy female gnome. She is a wizard who is doing something secret.
  • Alerigaen Spiritgale, a chatty male elf. He is a warrior who is doing something questionable.
  • Ilyrigtars Dawnsinger, a patriotic male elf. He is a barbarian who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Gavwan Electroscope, an efficient female gnome. She is a cleric who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Adaartthil Dryearweave, a quiet male half-elf. He is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Abaartinne Bladeshine, a worrying male half-elf. He is a cleric who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Belrigthil Blueweaver, a deluded female half-elf. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carbin Rapids:

  • The Refuge Song Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Three Inc. [+]
  • The Dew Hops Inc. [+]
  • The Wandering Twins Furs [+]
  • The Shining Elf Book Smith [+]
  • The Naughty Skull [+]
  • The Flaming Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Frozen Octopus Shrine [+]
  • The Chipped Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Slumbering Octopus Reference Center [+]
  • The Dew Cesspit Force [+]
  • The Wet Beauty Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Gray Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Severed Bucket Candle Maker [+]
  • The Squalid Demon Shoes [+]
  • The Wet Tree Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Golden Hole Inc. [+]