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Welcome to Blockrun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 463
  • Children: 12.10% (56)
  • Elderly: 24.41% (113)

Racial Breakdown

  • 361 human (77.9%)
  • 73 half-elf (15.7%)
  • 15 halfling (3.2%)
  • 13 half-dwarf (2.8%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 16 Businesses
  • 21 Specialists
  • 52 Residences

Summary [-]

Blockrun is a hamlet in the Nillnah Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (666/sq km), covers 0.70 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 944 meters.

Climate [-]

Blockrun has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally pleasant with minor variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Blockrun sees a single star overhead: Mekan, a large brown star. Blockrun also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nebula that has been around for decades and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Blockrun; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Blockrun 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 Blockrun are often seen as reasonable and the policies are hated. The political influence of Blockrun in the region is consistent due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Blockrun is ruled by Lord Aesnalanae Lightfeather. The Lord has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is secret opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.08% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Blockrun has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 65 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 28 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Blockrun is suitably fortified. Blockrun fighters are revered 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 Blockrun is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Blockrun is known for the following resources:

  • Rubber trees that are visited frequently by children.
  • Chinchilla colonies that are avoided by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a witch hunted the world and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that the witch will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Balgan's Bag of beans, a magical bag of beans with the ability to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Delelliyn's Throne, a magical throne with the knack to disappear on its own. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • In times gone by, the villagers of Ackary Keep lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day a lich named Kibel Boarnut took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Kibel Boarnut, but failed miserably. Along came Jungles Tinkertonk the gnome, who was a skilled storyteller. Jungles had a plan to trick the lich by killing the lich while she slept. When Jungles Tinkertonk faced the lich, Jungles Tinkertonk banished Kibel Boarnut.
  • Legends tell of Gloggunk's Bag of beans, a special bag of beans with the knack to move on its own accord. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Blockrun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Xainoren Rivermane.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Baldin Platinumroad.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Jamey Matbrook if intrigued.
  • Rogue seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dibb Skullkiller.
  • Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Elgold Brownshadow.
  • artifact tester wanted. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ruget Ghosttslay.
  • Help Wanted: I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Hatgu Backnor for more information.

People [-]

The people in Blockrun despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dane Barfield is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted lumberjack. He appears accusatory.
  • Belellanae Hawkarrow is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled plasterer. He appears mocking.
  • Malgolddo Forestgrass is an androgynous halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled scribe. It appears flirtatious.
  • Hilne Crazybottle is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked trader. He appears forbidding.
  • Jo Coltone is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre official. He appears egotistical.
  • Danes Ferell is a female human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled trader. She appears grieving.
  • Ama Talhill is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a mediocre outfitter. He appears clumsy.
  • Micke Marster is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre jailer. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dave Davidand is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted bleacher. She appears thick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don Staden, a pacifistic female half-elf. She is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Blockrun:

  • The Marbled Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Dew Wench City Guard [+]
  • The Singing Giant Dock Company [+]
  • The Honest Pot Shoppe [+]
  • The Beefy Rooster Shoppe [+]
  • The Merry Elf Brewery [+]
  • The Fawning Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Wild Maiden Inpirationsl Waters [+]