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Welcome to Gardar Stone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,069
  • Children: 37.61% (402)
  • Elderly: 6.17% (66)

Racial Breakdown

  • 978 half-orc (91.4%)
  • 43 human (4%)
  • 26 half-dwarf (2.4%)
  • 11 elf (1%)
  • 11 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 110 Specialists
  • 135 Residences

Summary [-]

Gardar Stone is a small town in the Donloondia Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,550/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Gardar Stone has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gardar Stone sees a binary star overhead: Uuc, an average white star and Sij, an average orange star. Gardar Stone also has a single moon: Elaladene, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for generations and a massive pulsar that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified mud brick barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 75% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 1.85 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Gardar Stone; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy, military, warehouse, wealthy, entertainment, and professional.

Government [-]

Gardar Stone is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in Gardar Stone are often seen as resolute and the policies are honored. The political influence of Gardar Stone in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Gardar Stone is ruled by Lord Blobbakh Headsnapper. The Lord has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is violent opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.59% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Gardar Stone has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 160 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 8 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and fortified barricade, Gardar Stone is properly fortified. Gardar Stone 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 Gardar Stone is currently good.

Resources [-]

Gardar Stone is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed castle inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are avoided by witches.
  • Plentiful kangaroo mobs that are avoided by vampires. Dav Brall said the locals speak of a stash of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Scarce magic vegetable patches that are visited frequently by magic users. Murm Foulgloom said one might dig up a stash of gold buried near there.
  • Parrot companies that are frequented by travelers. Tomina Gyrojet said rumors tell of a chest containing iron maidens in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Danic's Sandwich, a special sandwich with the ability to disappear on its own. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In olden times, an old woman frequented the woods. People say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then eat you.

Events [-]

Gardar Stone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Throddok Legbreaker for more information.
  • dungeon goop tester wanted. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Illriglas Tyrneastride.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? Someone stole my jewel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Per Undergather.
  • Wanted: Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact Skadin Iceforge if interested.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Tmezn Greatshredder for further details.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickic Burwood.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Anzer.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Magurg Bonecracker.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xtok Bladestomach for more information.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tean if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Experienced professionals only. Contact Surpkaro.

People [-]

The people in Gardar Stone love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elartava Hlaeform is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled weaponsmith. She appears beligerent.
  • Danic Antonrough is a male human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears egotistical.
  • Skakon Doughfoot is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary bucklemaker. She appears smug.
  • Abavartars Farbough is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent timberwright. She appears drunken.
  • Donry Davidleton is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent rugmaker. She appears scattered.
  • Chavarthil Eytherhelm is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled handyman. She appears trusting.
  • Erriginne Riftblade is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bowyer. She appears gambling.
  • Jamey Brone is a female human who is known in the world as being a renowned cartwright. She appears self-obsessed.
  • James Roberting is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked smith. She appears smitten.
  • Doney Brorough is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre official. She appears cautious.
  • Mick Simonett is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre physician. She appears mocking.
  • Mick Tramrell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted tinker. She appears smitten.
  • Dane Andrewell is a female human who is known in the city as being a decent sculptor. She appears deluded.
  • Ilynallas Eythersorrow is a male elf who is known in the region as being a skilled potter. He appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gavlita Rocketsprocket, an unreliable male gnome. He is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Joey Smithgan, a pious male half-orc. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Tomxie Geartonk, a quiet male gnome. He is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
  • Mick Jacksone, a drunken female lycanthrope. She is a ranger who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • S'herssen seh S'heral, an attentive male lizardfolk. He is a fighter who is here to buy slaves.
  • Joes Braand, a cowed male half-elf. He is a fighter who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Bairell Plainmarr, a loud male minotaur. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Xukasr Brainmouth, a fashion concious male goblin. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Zot Foulbone, a skeptical male goblin. He is a paladin who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gardar Stone:

  • The Wild Jane Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Frozen Cup Fine Books [+]
  • The Noisy Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Pink Grog Vineyards [+]
  • The Flabby Wolfhound [+]
  • The Wooden Bunch Hostel [+]
  • The Whirling Frog Meat House [+]
  • The Playful Pipe Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Belching Hatchet Botique [+]
  • The Whistling Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Wanton Virgin Night Smiths [+]
  • The Whistling Virgin Inc. [+]
  • The Crossed Wine Inc. [+]
  • The Victorious Wolfhound Designs [+]