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Welcome to Grantstone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,044
  • Children: 29.89% (312)
  • Elderly: 11.69% (122)

Racial Breakdown

  • 908 half-orc (86.9%)
  • 42 human (4%)
  • 40 gnome (3.8%)
  • 30 half-dwarf (2.8%)
  • 11 half-elf (1%)
  • 11 halfling (1%)
  • 2 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 126 Residences

Summary [-]

Grantstone is a small town in the Inner Sarlak Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,539/sq km), covers 0.29 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 607 meters.

Climate [-]

Grantstone 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 strong and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grantstone sees a binary star overhead: Uul, a supermassive yellow star and Sik, a small blue star. Grantstone also has a single moon: Elarosto, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for generations and a massive black hole that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced stone palisade that is 18 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.67 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Grantstone; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grantstone is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Grantstone are often seen as decent and the policies are feared. The political influence of Grantstone in the region is growing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Grantstone is ruled by King Ghrig. The King has been in power for several years and is loved by the people. There is secret opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.53% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Grantstone has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 156 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 70 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 5 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and reinforced palisade, Grantstone is properly fortified. Grantstone fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grantstone is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Grantstone is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed fort inhabited by poisonous apes that are frequented by magic users.
  • Substantial timber forests that are hunted by zombies.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by poisonous peacocks that are frequented by children. The locals speak of a stash of diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, an old man stalked the region during the summer solstice and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Many years ago, an old man hunted the streets at dusk. They say that the old man will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Thzzrc's Bedpan, a special bedpan with the knack to speak for itself. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Grantstone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Morbor Barleykeep.
  • saddle tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Haanalava Teasen'breeze for more details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Don Tramter to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Jam Frannson to learn more.
  • I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Login Onyxbeard.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kibel Oxroot for further details.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Trok Skullbreaker for further details.
  • Needed: Missing ring of wishes. We suspect homuncului are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Troshok Neckcracker to learn more.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Be Warmbot.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Sutzsh Armcracker.
  • Yerzin ahn Gheal has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Zemt Greathowl.

People [-]

The people in Grantstone are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ninita Gyrofuel is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned leatherworker. He appears giddy.
  • Co Marwick is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled vintner. She appears attentive.
  • Joes Brofield is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent fishmonger. She appears drunken.
  • Dav Maran is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled timberwright. She appears jesterly.
  • Kiaby Fusebit is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled forester. She appears prejudiced.
  • Junkey Gearscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled smith. She appears clumsy.
  • Podo Tossghost is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled collier. He appears resentful.
  • Pone Shadowone is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a legendary engineer. She appears guarded.
  • Amaly Underhearth is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled woodworker. She appears apologetic.
  • Illartssa Swiftglow is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled maidservant. He appears shifty.
  • Delhiathil Froststalker is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled bowyer. She appears gosipy.
  • Drodor Tigervest is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled forester. She appears thick.
  • Adaco Boffintalker is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled lawyer. He appears lonely.
  • Eline Bolgerson is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a legendary woodseller. He appears outlandish.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Tramton, a drunken female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Doney Wilell, a chatty female half-dwarf. She is an adept who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Junxie Triggercog, a violent female gnome. She is an adept who is here to buy supplies.
  • Wiznk Wobbbit, a patriotic male gnome. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Davic Andreleton, a melancholy male half-orc. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Jamic Bernall, a nosy male half-orc. He is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Falborn Tealey, a guarded male halfling. He is an adept who is finding a missing treasure.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grantstone:

  • The Smiling Iron Sweet House [+]
  • The Lecherous House Blowers [+]
  • The Crooked Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The Dew Thunderbird Guard House [+]
  • The Hungry Cesspit Legal Partners [+]
  • The Fallen Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Cat Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Hammer Word Smiths [+]
  • The Violent Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Bag Store [+]
  • The Stinking Widowers Sculptures [+]
  • The Singing Hammer Shoppe [+]
  • The Dew Wine City Guard [+]
  • The Noisy Song Inc. [+]