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Welcome to Lower Cylburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 380
  • Children: 33.95% (129)
  • Elderly: 8.68% (33)

Racial Breakdown

  • 286 human (75.2%)
  • 49 dwarf (12.8%)
  • 24 halfling (6.3%)
  • 7 gnome (1.8%)
  • 5 half-orc (1.3%)
  • 5 other (1.3%)
  • 4 half-dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 47 Residences

Summary [-]

Lower Cylburg is a hamlet in the Trelak Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (609/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Lower Cylburg 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 wild and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Lower Cylburg sees a single star overhead: Wol, a small blue star. Lower Cylburg also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Lower Cylburg; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: mercy and trade.

Government [-]

Lower Cylburg 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Lower Cylburg are often seen as underhanded and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Lower Cylburg in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Lower Cylburg is ruled by General Gildan Geartonk. The General has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.05% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Lower Cylburg has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 54 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 21 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Lower Cylburg is suitably fortified. Lower Cylburg fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lower Cylburg is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Lower Cylburg is known for the following resources:

  • Hemp bales that are hunted by townspeople.
  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by vampire dragons that are frequented by magic users. Dane Rosenon said rumors tell of bags of saphires in a tomb nearby.
  • Bee hives that are feared by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Jam's Key, a cursed key with the capability to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In the olden days, the constable of Charridge lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a vampire named Bjorktred Quillganthi destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but failed miserably. Along came a orc named Mis Backripper, who was a sneaky thief. Mis had an idea to slay the vampire by using magic to banish it. When Mis Backripper faced the vampire, Mis Backripper defeated Bjorktred Quillganthi and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Lower Cylburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Expert seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Grimril Crystalhelm for more details.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen cerimonial knife. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bargan Silverale.
  • Bounty for beaky brain monsters, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Gaveno Triggercog.
  • Wanted: sewing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Bornir Moonthrone.
  • Barbarian seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Vessrr to learn more.
  • Bored? Missing holy symbol. We suspect imps are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kubgrog Necknor.
  • Help! Bored? Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Halelllleu Bannicloak.

People [-]

The people in Lower Cylburg love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dones Robertorth is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent pursemaker. He appears grieving.
  • Davry MacClayill is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bucklemaker. He appears idealistic.
  • Don VanDanes is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent librarian. She appears insecure.
  • Falmir Stonefighter is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned baker. He appears insecure.
  • Ai Cogglegadget is an androgynous gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre librarian. It appears authoritarian.
  • Dav Blacking is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled mercenary. He appears melancholy.
  • Jo Stanridge is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled actor. He appears contrarian.
  • Gargar Opalknee is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bookseller. She appears forbidding.
  • Snorrun Lightsword is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled harness maker. She appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ardal Blackship, an authoritarian male dwarf. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Mickes Benhews, a helpful female oddball. She is a bard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Wouth, a drunken male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lower Cylburg:

  • The Northern Wine Bags [+]
  • The Shallow Demon Timber Mill [+]
  • The Victorious Weasels Builders [+]
  • The Wooden Thug Lodge [+]
  • The Dirty Elves Guard House [+]
  • The Frozen Lotus Temple [+]
  • The Dancing Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Plaid Wine Hostel [+]
  • The Wet Bunch Meat Handlers [+]