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Welcome to Elberwall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 27,272
  • Children: 12.80% (3,490)
  • Elderly: 24.00% (6,545)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,491 minotaur (45.8%)
  • 7,037 bugbear (25.8%)
  • 3,600 orc (13.2%)
  • 3,082 dwarf (11.3%)
  • 846 kobold (3.1%)
  • 216 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 507 Businesses
  • 4,196 Specialists
  • 3,466 Residences

Summary [-]

Elberwall is a metropolis in the Umbkil District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (343/sq km), covers 79.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 10061 meters.

Climate [-]

Elberwall has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Elberwall sees a single star overhead: Kror, an average white star. Elberwall also has a double moon: Prota, a large briliant silver moon and Spome, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered oak partition that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 42.04 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Elberwall; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, entertainment, trade, industry, shops, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Elberwall 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Elberwall are often seen as on the take and the policies are revered. The political influence of Elberwall in the region is steady due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Elberwall is ruled by Commander Porkaro. The Commander has been in power for a few months and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (158 adults).

Military [-]

Elberwall has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3681 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1499 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 128 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and battered partition, Elberwall is badly fortified. Elberwall fighters are much loved for their use of bastard swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elberwall is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Elberwall is known for the following resources:

  • Cobra quivers that are frequented by magic users. Gheal heh S'hoorzin said somoeone said someone found bags of penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by carnivorous woodpeckers that are visited frequently by magic users.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by tame chinchillas that are frequented by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.
  • Bee hives that are hunted by locals.
  • Elephant parades that are hunted by witches. Joic Blackley said rumors tell of bags of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Substantial cormorant flights that are feared by kittens. Somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • An ancient gazebo inhabited by carnivorous cobras that are avoided by magic users. Durmir Roaraxe said one might dig up a stash of gold in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a spirit named Xteb haunted the town. People say that if you face him, you will never be seen again.
  • In times past, a witch lingered in the field. Folks say that the witch will sneeze three times, then sell you into slavery.
  • In days gone by, the royals of Liddwall Rapids lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day an evil murderer named Duduk Bearsnout took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came a gnome named Kia Fusejet, who was a sneaky thief. Kia had an idea to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Kia Fusejet faced the murderer, Kia Fusejet tricked Duduk Bearsnout and rescued Liddwall Rapids.
  • Long ago, a dragon named Gat stalked the swamps when the wind blows from the east. People say that if you face her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Kzet's Harp, a cursed harp with the knack to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Elberwall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome derros required. Experienced professionals only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Nin Electrosprocket.
  • I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Mickry Andrsford if interested.
  • Looking for work? Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tudods Greathowl.
  • Needed: Commoner seeks apprentice. References required. Will pay in gold. Contact Dastmore Swiftkan.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Special attire required. Reward is a secret. Contact Abalanthil Stillmist.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Rotz Backnor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Monk seeks apprentice. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Daves MacMatcroft.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Dane Andrengton.
  • Required: tincure tester wanted. Guild membership required. Reward is a secret. Contact Adalentars Dewstar for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Lobul Bronzeleg.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Vothzer for more details.
  • A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Donry Francling for further details.
  • taste tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Chief Thabgok Mokbreaker.
  • Required: Ranger seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gwarigtars Killeeye.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Guild membership required. Reward is a secret. Contact Tudet Darkslay.
  • Someone stole my shovel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Daney Antontone.
  • Required: Looking for something new? Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ulgan Rustfounder.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Dones Brohouse.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Vit.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Micke Kleinidge if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Alaartava Hawkwaker.

People [-]

The people in Elberwall love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Falnir Barleytun is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary painter. She appears accusatory.
  • Subguh Headnor is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a mocked tavern. He appears giddy.
  • Blamud Armcracker The Gray is a male orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled tinker. He appears scattered.
  • Zubgak Legnor is a male orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled forester. He appears quiet.
  • Rarum Backbreaker is a female orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre potter. She appears violent.
  • Khush Bonenor The Cruel is a male orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre cheesemaker. He appears violent.
  • Rrag Bonekiller is a male bugbear who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled blacksmith. He appears forbidding.
  • Galdrun Breghoof is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a legendary weaponsmith. She appears exhausted.
  • Skakon Steelsapper is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled watercarrier. She appears nihilistic.
  • Goeiki Runestrider is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent furrier. She appears jesterly.
  • Podios Windak is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled doctor. She appears sick.
  • Cavgo Stormcaller is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a skilled undertaker. He appears guilty.
  • Khoggugh Backsnapper is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled haymerchant. He appears prejudiced.
  • Radd Legcracker is a female orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled blacksmith. She appears deluded.
  • Yat is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a skilled tavern. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Rommsh Skullcracker is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a decent glovemaker. He appears healthy.
  • Moginand Spiritnon is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a skilled wine seller. She appears deluded.
  • Ozgb Bonenor is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled plasterer. She appears clumsy.
  • Garaius Bregmane is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled furrier. He appears worrying.
  • Mermore Armistride is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled cheesemaker. She appears egotistical.
  • Grendastar Strongkan is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled ship captain. He appears jaded.
  • Mub Rockdamn is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. She appears gosipy.
  • Rhasor Boneripper is a female orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre librarian. She appears loud.
  • Kzoten Bladedamn is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled forester. He appears cowed.
  • Cor is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a decent salter. She appears jaded.
  • Hobgug Bonebreaker The Red is an androgynous orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre tanner. It appears xenophobic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Brezn Dreadshredder, a territorial male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Kzomd Ghostthowl, a homesick male goblin. He is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Abanalinne Shadoweye, a flirtatious male elf. He is a bard who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Alliwan Greasescope, a boastful male gnome. He is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Meb Ghosttwiser, a thick female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Grimag Drakesmelter, a drunken male dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Gwahialas Myrthseeker, an egotistical male drow. He is a druid who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Baldal Rubyroad, an attentive male dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling with an important person.
  • Poly Runningletters, a shifty female halfling. She is a commoner who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Tudog Dreadhand, a spiteful female goblin. She is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Babva Cobblebolt, a shifty female gnome. She is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Brus Bighand, a flirtatious female bugbear. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Shaman Shubdurz Bonebreaker The Cruel, an accusatory male bugbear. He is a bard who is finding work as a spy.
  • Wizita Electrocog, a worrying male gnome. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Guduk Boarsnout, a cautious female ogre. She is a cleric who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Hewrette Wizzbit, an intimidating male gnome. He is a wizard who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Jamey Davhouse, a resentful female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Ilsil Runecaller, a patriotic male minotaur. He is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Shuddah Legripper, a helpful male orc. He is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Mak Backsnapper, a self-obsessed female orc. She is a fighter who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Amadi Hotbough, a xenophobic male halfling. He is a monk who is finding a missing parent.
  • Tilra, a helpful male oddball. He is a rogue who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elberwall:

  • The Rampaging Pig Group [+]
  • The Ripped Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Crow Shoes [+]
  • The Fiery Turkey Shoppe [+]
  • The Wet Flask Butchers [+]
  • The Flying Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Nomad Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Sterling Eagle Studio [+]
  • The Mad Baiter Word Smiths [+]
  • The Noisy Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Open Peddler Firepit [+]
  • The Laughing Axe Hats Shop [+]
  • The Empty Bunk Tap House [+]
  • The Playful Fig Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Singing Thunderbird Dock Company [+]
  • The Guinea Virgin Leather Goods [+]
  • The Weary Goblins Rug Shop [+]
  • The Hilltop Dungeon Shoppe [+]
  • The Blue Badger Shop [+]
  • The Elven Wine Vault [+]
  • The Lecherous Flame Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Drifting Bull Arena [+]
  • The Smithy Dead Shop [+]
  • The Red Riverside Work Camp [+]
  • The Shining Mug Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Frosty Greyhound Temple [+]