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Welcome to San Groveron!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,357
  • Children: 20.49% (688)
  • Elderly: 18.50% (621)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,136 half-dwarf (63.6%)
  • 494 half-elf (14.7%)
  • 403 human (12%)
  • 209 halfling (6.2%)
  • 74 gnome (2.2%)
  • 41 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 119 Businesses
  • 460 Specialists
  • 416 Residences

Summary [-]

San Groveron is a town in the Greater Walcan Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest town is moderately populated (6,266/sq km), covers 0.54 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 829 meters.

Climate [-]

San Groveron 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

San Groveron sees a binary star overhead: Abajan, an average white star and Lulay, a large orange star. San Groveron also has a single moon: Sinome, a massive rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule nearby planet that has been around for centuries, a massive pulsar that has been around for all eternity, and a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy granite barricade that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.94 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to San Groveron; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

San Groveron is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in San Groveron are often seen as fair and the policies are praised. The political influence of San Groveron in the region is flourishing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

San Groveron is ruled by Raja Mertra. The Raja has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is violent opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.79% of the population (60 adults).

Military [-]

San Groveron has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 428 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 209 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 22 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy barricade, San Groveron is admirably fortified. San Groveron fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in San Groveron is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

San Groveron is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed castle inhabited by wild peacocks that are avoided by locals.
  • Scarce carnivorous quail bevies that are feared by unicorns. Xodot Ogredoom said one might dig up piles of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • Fresh palm oil trees that are visited frequently by kittens. Larellaen Dryearheart said rumors tell of a stash of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • A creepy gazebo inhabited by poisonous bats that are hunted by vampires. Serbard Prettyman said one might dig up piles of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, a minotaur named Anzer wandered the fields and was drawn towards thieves. They say that if you see her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Legends tell of Shozakh's Helmet, a cursed helmet with the knack to find any item. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Years ago, a dragon named Ceeg wandered the world. Villagers say that if you touch him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Many years ago, the constable of Hasters thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil wizard named Surpkaro kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to stop the wizard, but didn't get close. Along came Dave Rosees the human, who was a skilled storyteller. Dave had an idea to slay the wizard by using magic to banish it. When Dave Rosees faced the wizard, Dave Rosees defeated Surpkaro and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

San Groveron is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Special attire required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Porlak.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rop.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Hil Wethand.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'hoorzor seh Ghezor.
  • Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Aleellanae Bladebough.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Must not smell. Contact Dat.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Thorkon Stormeye.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Vothraz.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must not smell. Reward available. Contact Filvarava Bannispear for more details.
  • I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Toshok Armripper for more information.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome beaky brain monsters required. Will pay in gold. Contact Prarre for more information.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Garalia Domganthi.

People [-]

The people in San Groveron are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Arngan Triggergauge is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. He appears forgetful.
  • Joe Haring is a male human who is known in the region as being a mocked apothecary. He appears chatty.
  • Mick Whiter is a female human who is known in the world as being a gifted librarian. She appears giddy.
  • Perne Ostbot is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled astrologer. He appears prejudiced.
  • Gav Gyrosprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled furrier. She appears quiet.
  • Bab Gearbolt is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled copyist. She appears insecure.
  • Elatai Eytherglow is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bounty hunter. He appears patriotic.
  • Argan Crunchankle is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked mason. He appears jaded.
  • Jory Jackin is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned alchemist. She appears mocking.
  • Dane Dilham is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned cheesemaker. She appears forbidding.
  • Daney Andreen is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodseller. She appears easily offended.
  • Thororin Greenguard is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent potter. She appears battle-ready.
  • Danic Harden is a male human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled librarian. He appears flirtatious.
  • Donry Petrham is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned glassmaker. She appears smug.
  • Donic Stasone is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned banker. He appears nihilistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Burrough, a jaded female human. She is a bard who is seeing the world.
  • Grumrin Holyshoulder, an accusatory male dwarf. He is a rogue who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Gaelanaen Eyllisgrove, a nihilistic male elf. He is a rogue who is finding a missing heir.
  • Jame Carcombe, a skeptical female half-orc. She is a bard who is traveling with a circus.
  • Davry Kleinden, a boastful male half-dwarf. He is a warrior who is here to buy supplies.
  • Danry Smithbrook, an embittered female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Tolcoly Grubtaunt, a lovelorn female halfling. She is a barbarian who is seeing the world.
  • Dan Robertorth, a nihilistic female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is on a mission from the gods.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in San Groveron:

  • The Twin Baiter Shoppe [+]
  • The Colored Rose Dry Goods [+]
  • The Colored Fig General Mechandise [+]
  • The Frosty Dwarves Temple [+]
  • The Mended Princess Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Mulled Pipe Pub [+]
  • The Drinking Elf Herbalist [+]
  • The Lascivious Bunk Inc. [+]
  • The Murdered Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Crooked Well Inc. [+]
  • The Wistful Horse Shoppe [+]
  • The Drunken Pig Jewelers [+]
  • The Six Hops Shipyard [+]
  • The Flaming Lion Inc. [+]
  • The Lonely Demon Inc. [+]