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Welcome to Laana!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,934
  • Children: 33.43% (1,315)
  • Elderly: 9.23% (363)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,779 half-dwarf (45.2%)
  • 929 human (23.6%)
  • 595 dwarf (15.1%)
  • 319 half-elf (8.1%)
  • 181 halfling (4.6%)
  • 91 other (2.3%)
  • 40 half-orc (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 125 Businesses
  • 538 Specialists
  • 491 Residences

Summary [-]

Laana is a large town in the Calalak County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,845/sq km), covers 0.50 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 797 meters.

Climate [-]

Laana has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Laana sees a trinary star overhead: Bej, an average brown star; Uul, an average yellow star; and Lul, a large orange star. Laana also has a single moon: Themepa, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.06 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Laana; 1 road is major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, and racial.

Government [-]

Laana is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Laana are often seen as upright and the policies are honored. The political influence of Laana in the region is wilting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Laana is ruled by Overlord Don Martiard. The Overlord has been in power for many years and is ridiculed by the people. There is secret opposition to the Overlord and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.18% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Laana has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 511 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 285 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 21 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and pristine embankment, Laana is excellently fortified. Laana fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laana is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Laana is known for the following resources:

  • An old battle field inhabited by dangerous apes that are hunted by travelers. One might find piles of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • New hemp bales that are frequented by wenches.
  • Many magic palm oil harvests that are frequented by magic users. Vesster said somoeone said someone found piles of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Scant cobra quivers that are frequented by wenches. The locals speak of piles of small lyres buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, an old man lingered in the swamps. Villagers say that the old man will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • Years ago, a hag haunted the woods. They say that the hag will sneeze three times, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Laana is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Kabb Necksnapper.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ghutzorg Armkiller.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Guild membership required. Will pay in gold. Contact Jam Antoney.
  • Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Dispne.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Dones Francick.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Tudezn Metalbeast for further details.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Davic Danngham.
  • Help! Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Huth.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Throdal Grandshoulder.
  • Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xodemt Bigdeath.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Joe Cascombe.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Someone stole my key. Find the louse, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Prior experience required. Contact Joe VanSheen for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Balorin Lightear if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Laana love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Chriserson is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled navigator. He appears clumsy.
  • Elriglas Riftshade is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. She appears authoritarian.
  • Shaman Mhuggok Legripper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted astrologer. He appears forbidding.
  • Jo Stosone is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted forester. He appears exhausted.
  • Mick Chrisorth is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre forester. He appears clumsy.
  • Amaly Scattergirdle is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled cobbler. He appears patronizing.
  • Serborn Flowsleep is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled mercenary. He appears forbidding.
  • Bely Ashone is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent cobbler. She appears mocking.
  • James Goodsone is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled painter. He appears cowed.
  • Falda Runningtan is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent apothecary. She appears forbidding.
  • Davry Simongton is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted innkeeper. He appears contrarian.
  • Rhumm Headcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled cobbler. He appears cowed.
  • Grunond Smartneck is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled mercenary. She appears xenophobic.
  • Jo Robertgan is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary porter. She appears gosipy.
  • Falgolddo Farsister is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted tavern. He appears guarded.
  • Goglurz Skullripper is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre prostitute. She appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gorrim Dwarfhelm, a giddy male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Klonrr, a clumsy male mindflayer. He is a warrior who is doing something nefarious.
  • Dubal Boarmane, a treasure-obsessed male ogre. He is a rogue who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Gogan Oxbranch, an idealistic male ogre. He is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Rbun Evilshadow, a cautious male goblin. He is a rogue who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Xuemt Cleaverhowl, a pacifistic male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Grunbin Clawkeg, a greedy female deep dwarf. She is a paladin who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Xrbok Foulkill, a flirtatious male goblin. He is a commoner who is fleeing the law.
  • Khalzor fe Khalssen, a nervous female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Ama Plumpshaker, an unreliable male halfling. He is a sorcerer who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Dib Legcrusher, a guilty female orc. She is a warrior who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Mickic Stanill, an efficient male half-orc. He is a commoner who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laana:

  • The Wild Nomad Bath House [+]
  • The Happy Horse Millers [+]
  • The Divine Alicorn Clinic [+]
  • The Guinea Song Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Hammer Shop [+]
  • The Blue Hammer Shop [+]
  • The Stinking Alicorn Studio [+]
  • The Salty Fireplace Timberyard [+]
  • The Slumbering Three Study [+]
  • The Flying Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Baiter Herbalist [+]
  • The Rusty Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Burning Swagger Mail Service [+]
  • The Victorious Clowns Builders [+]
  • The Slade Dog Charity [+]