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Welcome to Grafains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 200
  • Children: 20.50% (41)
  • Elderly: 18.50% (37)

Racial Breakdown

  • 124 lizardfolk (62%)
  • 49 other (24.5%)
  • 11 minotaur (5.5%)
  • 7 ogre (3.5%)
  • 5 goblin (2.5%)
  • 2 deep dwarf (1%)
  • 2 orc (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 26 Residences

Summary [-]

Grafains is a hamlet in the Caladin District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (343/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Grafains 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Grafains sees a single star overhead: Nal, a large orange star. Grafains also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny nearby planet that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Grafains; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grafains 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 on the ball. Officials in Grafains are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Grafains in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Grafains is ruled by Prime Minister Kzuk Foulhost. The Prime Minister has been in power for several decades and is respected by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.50% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Grafains has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 27 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 14 (7%). Of the active duty military, 1 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Grafains is tolerably fortified. Grafains fighters are praised for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are respected for their rigid formations and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grafains is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Grafains is known for the following resources:

  • Magical elephant parades that are avoided by locals.
  • A blessed fort inhabited by wild elephants that are frequented by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • Ape troops that are feared by travelers. Rumors tell of piles of platinum in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, an old woman roamed the woods when the wind blows from the east. Folks say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then imprison you.
  • Years ago, an old woman wandered the fields once a year. They say that the old woman will ask for your help, then eat you.
  • Long ago, a murderer named Disvy haunted the fields. People say that if you hear her, you will be killed.
  • In the days of yore, a cyclops named Rop frequented the town and was drawn towards murderers. People say that if you see him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Grafains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Darlentel Earthweaver for further details.
  • Required: wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joes Franon.
  • Required: Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Blopair.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Amabornda Melibarrel for more information.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Yordal Sunknee.
  • Help Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xtezn Metalwiser.
  • Looking for something new? Thommsh Mokkiller has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Druglarz Legbreaker.

People [-]

The people in Grafains despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ceriule Swiftstride is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a mediocre dyer. He appears prejudiced.
  • Poap Oakbranch is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a skilled librarian. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Bairon Longmarr is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre undertaker. He appears accusatory.
  • Xodok Ogredeath is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a gifted copyist. She appears boastful.
  • Gargar Thudhammer is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled interpreter. He appears cowed.
  • Xuus Giantkill is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a gifted seamstress. She appears efficient.
  • Khalzin teh Yerssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled messenger. He appears outlandish.
  • Digl Armbreaker The Gray is a female orc who is known in the world as being a skilled cartwright. She appears chatty.
  • Doduk Bearclaw is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a decent fishmonger. He appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Grendali Tesis, a melancholy male minotaur. He is a ranger who is following rumors of riches.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grafains:

  • The Divine Peacock Clinic [+]
  • The Slaughtered Thug Charity [+]
  • The Fat Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Flask Lumberyard [+]
  • The Seven Lotus Candle Maker [+]
  • The Squalid Axe Shoes [+]
  • The Cloven Twins Dry Goods [+]
  • The Master Paladin Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Splintered Badger Shoes [+]