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Welcome to Grisbin!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,327
  • Children: 40.39% (536)
  • Elderly: 4.22% (56)

Racial Breakdown

  • 598 half-orc (45%)
  • 323 dwarf (24.3%)
  • 131 half-dwarf (9.8%)
  • 121 half-elf (9.1%)
  • 92 elf (6.9%)
  • 59 gnome (4.4%)
  • 3 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 143 Specialists
  • 150 Residences

Summary [-]

Grisbin is a small town in the Conakil Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,574/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Grisbin has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grisbin sees a binary star overhead: Uul, a large orange star and Sik, a supermassive white star. Grisbin also has a single moon: Elaka, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for only a few years and a massive pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered rubble barricade that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.63 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Grisbin; no roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, racial, and trade.

Government [-]

Grisbin is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Grisbin are often seen as on the take and the policies are respected. The political influence of Grisbin in the region is growing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Grisbin is ruled by General Dane Colston. The General has been in power for decades and is loved by the people. There is public opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.58% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Grisbin has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 199 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and battered barricade, Grisbin is properly fortified. Grisbin fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grisbin is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Grisbin is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted castle inhabited by carnivorous spiders that are hunted by magic users.
  • A blessed castle inhabited by vampire quails that are avoided by children. Guap Eagleclaw said one might dig up bags of gold hidden around somewhere.
  • An ancient castle inhabited by poisonous apes that are hunted by travelers. Bonnk Cogglesprocket said one might dig up bags of rubies in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Vesspair's Helmet, a legendary helmet with the capability to grant wishes. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Grisbin is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Anraz for more information.
  • grigs-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Mhogt Mokripper.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tolly Mardrum.
  • Gab Tinkergadget has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must not smell. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Zun Nightgloom.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. References required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Broula Quillfury.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ulgin Sungrave.
  • Help! Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Will pay in gold. Contact Ilixrrl.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bot for more information.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Will owe you a huge favor. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Khalssen heh S'herssen if intrigued.
  • Bored? Someone stole my golden skill. Find the louse, dead or alive. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a secret. Contact Joey Francrell.
  • Required: A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jory Antonick.

People [-]

The people in Grisbin despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Briwell is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled apothecary. She appears outlandish.
  • Brorin Dwarfchest is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a legendary soldier. She appears vengeful.
  • Odshunk Moknor is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent chickenbutcher. She appears greedy.
  • Ninley Rocketgadget is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent adventurer. He appears xenophobic.
  • Joic Staewicz is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled courtier. She appears boastful.
  • Morgar Whitetower is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled saddler. She appears mocking.
  • Danry Benridge is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned potter. He appears intimidating.
  • Charigtars Moonmight is a female elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled courtier. She appears pacifistic.
  • Alatai Baequiglow is a female elf who is known in the world as being a skilled maidservant. She appears impatient.
  • Haatai Broadsinger is a female elf who is known in the city as being a skilled leatherworker. She appears pacifistic.
  • Beaita Tiddlytonk is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled glassmaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Delvarai Longrunner is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned navigator. She appears forgetful.
  • Grungin Oiltun is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent haymerchant. She appears quiet.
  • Adadal Roartunnel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned bleacher. He appears shifty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Delartaen Whitesworn, a gluttonous female half-elf. She is a cleric who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Jenley Thermobit, a self-obsessed female gnome. She is a commoner who is finding a missing heir.
  • Malwan Triggerbun, a helpful male gnome. He is a sorcerer who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Gargan Drumhammer, a spiteful male dwarf. He is a wizard who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grisbin:

  • The Squalid Rock Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Road Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Monk Herbalist [+]
  • The Murdered Heart Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Beer Shoppe [+]
  • The Grumbling Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The White Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Purple Helix Arena [+]
  • The Eastern Hammer Wares [+]
  • The Sleeping Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Ripped Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Broken Wench Leatherworks [+]
  • The Olde Dog Purse Shop [+]