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Welcome to Crystaltle Creek!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,010
  • Children: 12.09% (485)
  • Elderly: 24.49% (982)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,833 half-dwarf (45.7%)
  • 819 gnome (20.4%)
  • 502 half-orc (12.5%)
  • 401 dwarf (10%)
  • 241 halfling (6%)
  • 189 human (4.7%)
  • 25 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 129 Businesses
  • 585 Specialists
  • 429 Residences

Summary [-]

Crystaltle Creek is a large town in the Sarkil County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,524/sq km), covers 0.53 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 821 meters.

Climate [-]

Crystaltle Creek has a Tundra climate, which is characterized by year-round cold temperatures with permanently frozen ground, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Crystaltle Creek sees a binary star overhead: Abaran, a small blue star and Uuray, an average yellow star. Crystaltle Creek also has a single moon: Thero, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed oak barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.71 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Crystaltle Creek; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, mercy, wealthy, professional, and slums.

Government [-]

Crystaltle Creek is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Crystaltle Creek are often seen as virtuous and the policies are revered. The political influence of Crystaltle Creek in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Crystaltle Creek is ruled by Raja Thorril Honorfounder. The Raja has been in power for several decades and is loved by the people. There is open opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.12% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Crystaltle Creek has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 511 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 290 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 26 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed barricade, Crystaltle Creek is excellently fortified. Crystaltle Creek fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Crystaltle Creek is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Crystaltle Creek is known for the following resources:

  • An old castle inhabited by dangerous bats that are frequented by vampires. Rumors tell of piles of copper hidden around somewhere.
  • An old fort inhabited by carnivorous woodpeckers that are feared by witches. One might find a chest containing rubies in a well.
  • Ape troops that are hunted by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Eddmore's Key, a possessed key with the capability to dominate others. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Many years ago, a witch hunted the region. Some say that the witch will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.
  • Legends tell of Filvarlleu's Cauldron, a unique cauldron with the knack to summon demons. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Durag's Crown, a magical crown with the power to grant wishes. It was never recovered.
  • In times gone by, the constable of North Badendar lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a murderer named Khalssen heh S'herssen destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Khalssen heh S'herssen, but failed miserably. Along came Falbin Brightfist the deep dwarf, who was a sneaky thief. Falbin had a plan to trick the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Falbin Brightfist faced the murderer, Falbin Brightfist banished Khalssen heh S'herssen.

Events [-]

Crystaltle Creek is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Lartanae Dewweaver for more details.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Will pay in gold. No previous experience required. Contact Don Colewicz.
  • Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dom Skullripper for more details.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for squirrels, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tudunk Bigshredder.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Falond Wavevault.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danic Roberten for more details.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Someone stole my artifact. Find the louse, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Davic MacChrissford.
  • Missing painting. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Donic Bernaling.
  • Required: Looking for work? Someone stole my ring of wishes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Jamey Martiewicz.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Allitsy Electrosprocket.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect homuncului are the culprit. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Haarigai Melithdew.
  • Looking for something new? Missing shovel. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Ilyartanae Bluecloak.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? Missing wagon wheel. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. Contact Mexn Oozestomach.

People [-]

The people in Crystaltle Creek despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Caserley is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled locksmith. She appears guarded.
  • Wizrette Cogglecog is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted mercenary. She appears worrying.
  • Be Healthystoat is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent vintner. He appears guilty.
  • Gil Electrocog is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent mercer. He appears beligerent.
  • Yorkon Ashgrave is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled soldier. He appears flirtatious.
  • Hewrette Cobblebolt is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned haymerchant. He appears unreliable.
  • Tolly Cottonburrow is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted ship captain. She appears clumsy.
  • Lonir Dwarfblade is an androgynous dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted librarian. It appears idealistic.
  • Jam Stoerley is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled vintner. She appears grieving.
  • Codo Moonden is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled smith. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Amaly Wildshaker is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled tinker. He appears quiet.
  • Zrogbarg Armkiller The Brave is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent good samaritan. He appears battle-ready.
  • Dan Matleton is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears intimidating.
  • Donry VanRosengham is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled lawyer. She appears guilty.
  • Balnir Bloodmolder is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted sculptor. He appears battle-ready.
  • Shubbud Legkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bucklemaker. She appears gluttonous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Martisone, a scattered male human. He is an expert who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Per Fatroarer, a self-obsessed female halfling. She is a barbarian who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Argan Slatestaff, an efficient male dwarf. He is a cleric who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Yordin Salthall, a patronizing female half-dwarf. She is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Durond Drumforge, a prejudiced female half-dwarf. She is a warrior who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Durbul Whitebelly, a spiteful female dwarf. She is a cleric who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Crystaltle Creek:

  • The Slade Frog Charity [+]
  • The Wooden Mead Inn [+]
  • The Ripped Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Refuge Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Darkroot [+]
  • The Nomadic Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Victorious Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Mulled Bull Pub [+]
  • The Salty Hammer Lumberyard [+]
  • The Cardinal Greyhound Farms [+]
  • The Dry Three Shop [+]
  • The Wobblin' Paladin Construction [+]
  • The Lost Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Devil Herbalist [+]
  • The Northern Frog Inc. [+]