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Welcome to Gavenden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,389
  • Children: 21.53% (299)
  • Elderly: 17.71% (246)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,385 half-orc (99.7%)
  • 4 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 69 Businesses
  • 146 Specialists
  • 167 Residences

Summary [-]

Gavenden is a small town in the Cenboreese Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,298/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Gavenden 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 soft and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Gavenden sees a binary star overhead: Lun, an average yellow star and Six, an average blue star. Gavenden also has a single moon: Eladi, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nebula that has been around for only a few years and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy wood rampart that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 96% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.98 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Gavenden; no roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and wealthy.

Government [-]

Gavenden is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Gavenden are often seen as disreputable and the policies are honored. The political influence of Gavenden in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Gavenden is ruled by Prime minister Gheal fe Khalal. The Prime minister has been in power for several decades and is hated by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prime minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.51% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Gavenden has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 204 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 83 (6%). Of the active duty military, 7 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and flimsy rampart, Gavenden is reasonably well fortified. Gavenden fighters are despised for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gavenden is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Gavenden is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy grave yard inhabited by dangerous caterpillars that are visited frequently by townspeople. One might dig up a chest containing penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • A haunted mine inhabited by defenseless clams that are frequented by magic users. Throdal Jadeslasher said one might find a chest containing emeralds in a dungeon.
  • Poisonous bat clouds that are avoided by magic users. Rumors tell of bags of silver in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, a demon named Grinthul stalked the swamps. Villagers say that if you confront him, you will be driven mad.
  • In times gone by, a vampire named Surpg roamed the streets. They say that if you confront him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Drodrog's Bedpan, a possessed bedpan with the power to grant wishes. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Long, long ago, the royals of Evansville lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Yerzin ahn S'herzin the ghoul took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Yerzin ahn S'herzin, but failed miserably. Along came a dwarf named Grunbor Stonestomach, who was an expert bowman. Grunbor had the thought to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Yerzin ahn S'herzin. When Grunbor Stonestomach faced the ghoul, Grunbor Stonestomach banished Yerzin ahn S'herzin and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Gavenden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Missing ring of Cerobleh. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Haanallleu Eyllissong.
  • I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Enide.
  • Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Discretion required. Contact Alahiainne Teasen'arrow.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Flurr to learn more.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dave Kleinleton.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will pay in gold. Contact Danic Ferell if interested.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tomatoes. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khalssen seh Ghezor.
  • Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Vess'toor.
  • Missing keg. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Must submit to background check. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dane Carsford.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Nburm Ironbasher.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Trun Cleavershredder to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Gavenden are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Simonland is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled sculptor. She appears giddy.
  • Glogg Backcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent sage. She appears scattered.
  • Zodor Headsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled mercenary. He appears fatalistic.
  • Mick Bentone is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mocked locksmith. He appears loud.
  • Shaman Blabg Headripper is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mocked tilemaker. He appears giddy.
  • Dave Harey is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled barber. He appears insecure.
  • Rrar Armbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled sculptor. She appears attentive.
  • Khadduul Mokkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled locksmith. She appears skeptical.
  • Tokarg Boneripper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre grocer. He appears vengeful.
  • Mickic Antonall is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled lumberjack. She appears deluded.
  • Kotgum Armripper is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. She appears cowed.
  • Mhutz Neckripper is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre smith. He appears flirtatious.
  • Thudag Legkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mocked adventurer. She appears egotistical.
  • Jo Burliffe is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent chandler. He appears battle-ready.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Elatanae Kindblade, an easily offended female elf. She is an aristocrat who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Gaelentel Meadowmight, a scattered male half-elf. He is an adept who is seeing the city.
  • Tudemt Laughgloom, a cowed female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Darelltel Hlaestar, a self-obsessed male drow. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Unarg Backcracker The Red, a smitten male orc. He is a wizard who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Surps, a violent female oddball. She is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Balril Platinumbreaker, an easily offended male dwarf. He is an adept who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gavenden:

  • The Fired Wagon . [+]
  • The Fermented Whisper Shoppe [+]
  • The Yellow Bag Disposal Area [+]
  • The Weary Hammer Rug Shop [+]
  • The Grimy Bunch Pots [+]
  • The Punchin' Heart Locksmith [+]
  • The Crippled Tower Inc. [+]
  • The Knotted Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Great Pot Scabbards [+]
  • The Stinking Bull Studio [+]
  • The Drunken Wench Jewelers [+]
  • The Singing Cavern Shipyard [+]
  • The Green Mead Pottery House [+]
  • The Marbled Swagger Inc. [+]