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Welcome to Crestary Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 5,876
  • Children: 13.84% (813)
  • Elderly: 23.25% (1,366)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,910 gnome (32.5%)
  • 1,893 half-dwarf (32.2%)
  • 1,252 halfling (21.3%)
  • 435 half-orc (7.4%)
  • 347 human (5.9%)
  • 39 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 148 Businesses
  • 842 Specialists
  • 733 Residences

Summary [-]

Crestary Keep is a small city in the Walark Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate small city is densely populated (13,086/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Crestary Keep has a Tundra climate, which is characterized by year-round cold temperatures with permanently frozen ground, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Crestary Keep sees a single star overhead: Cel, a massive white star. Crestary Keep also has a double moon: Spola, an average briliant silver moon and Thele, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine oak rampart that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.69 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Crestary Keep; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: middleclass and professional.

Government [-]

Crestary Keep 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Crestary Keep are often seen as upright and the policies are revered. The political influence of Crestary Keep in the region is wasting away due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Crestary Keep is ruled by Prime Minister Mhunub Headsnapper. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere hours and is honored by the people. There is violent opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.34% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Crestary Keep has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 763 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 426 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 28 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine rampart, Crestary Keep is perfectly fortified. Crestary Keep fighters are mocked for their use of light flail in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Crestary Keep is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Crestary Keep is known for the following resources:

  • Vast tame chinchilla colonies that are frequented by wenches.
  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by wild beavers that are visited frequently by wenches.
  • Magical old rubber plantations that are visited frequently by witches. One might dig up piles of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • A haunted cave inhabited by wild clams that are hunted by magic users.
  • Defenseless quail bevies that are frequented by vampires. Rumors tell of a stash of silver in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a cyclops named Alin wandered the woods every six years. Commoners say that if you touch him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Rbun's Sceptre, a legendary sceptre with the knack to make someone speak the truth. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In times gone by, an old man haunted the field when the wind blows from the east. Folks say that the old man will ask for your help, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Long, long ago, an old man hunted the swamps during a full moon and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. They say that the old man will sneeze three times, then sell you into slavery.
  • A long time ago, a Boogyman roamed the swamps and was drawn towards misbehaving children. They say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Crestary Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Yip.
  • Ulgan Redmace has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. References required. Contact Thobgor Mokbreaker if intrigued.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shoe. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Elhs.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jam Clayick.
  • Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Alerigai Winternight for more details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Blakrog Headbreaker.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Rbbok Evilrot.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tmot Damnmouth.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Antonewicz.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danic Dangan.
  • Help! Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Special attire required. Reward available. Contact Errigava Evenwater for more details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grimgin Jaderoad if interested.
  • Looking for something new? I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Jory Berewicz.
  • Allimida Geargauge has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Kibal Oakmane for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ayanic Massplitter.

People [-]

The people in Crestary Keep accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Clayridge is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bounty hunter. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Pogrin Orfoot is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled butcher. He appears clumsy.
  • Car Gearsprocket is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears gosipy.
  • Aink Triggertonk is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted furrier. He appears quiet.
  • Don Gilsone is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted mercer. He appears nervous.
  • Gobdab Backkiller is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled magic dealer. He appears contrarian.
  • Balrun Rustbreeches is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent spicemerchant. He appears lonely.
  • Danes Petrrell is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled woodcarver. He appears guilty.
  • Danic Frantone is a male human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. He appears trusting.
  • Tubdagh Armripper is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned astrologer. She appears contrarian.
  • Ala Legkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled baker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Joe Antonield is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled mercer. He appears intimidated.
  • Morond Coldstomach is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre prostitute. He appears exhausted.
  • Danry Roseham is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre jailer. She appears jesterly.
  • Dane Colling is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent fishmonger. He appears intimidated.
  • Hewva Thermobit is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled warehouse worker. He appears worrying.
  • Pocob Slytory is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre tilemaker. She appears skeptical.
  • Davic Cassford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent vintner. He appears forbidding.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danry MacHarmell, a chatty male lycanthrope. He is an expert who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Kzuk Laughrender, a battle-ready male bugbear. He is a cleric who is finding a missing friend.
  • Tudomn Greathost, a nosy female goblin. She is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Danes Bragan, a forbidding male half-orc. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Khalzor fe S'hoorssen, a jolly female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Tomlin Tinkergadget, a spiteful female oddball. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Met Cleaverrender, a conspirational male goblin. He is a fighter who is here to buy spices.
  • Kurm Bigshredder, a pacifistic male goblin. He is an expert who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Ankaro, a vengeful female troglodyte. She is a monk who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Danes Giacotone, a chatty female half-elf. She is a rogue who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Fal Glitterbody, an authoritarian male halfling. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Delellinne Farblaze, an egotistical female elf. She is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Tudeb Greatdeath, a flirtatious male hobgoblin. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a beggar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Crestary Keep:

  • The Empty Mug Ale House [+]
  • The Lazy Knife Wainwright [+]
  • The Drifting Monk House [+]
  • The Six Wench Dry Dock [+]
  • The Oiled Mead Bags [+]
  • The Laughing Badger Wainwright [+]
  • The Wrong Maiden Disposal Area [+]
  • The Green Fireplace Ceramics [+]
  • The Vulgar Dungeon Furs [+]
  • The Empty Stump Ale House [+]
  • The Mulled Cock Pub [+]
  • The Chicken Bag Farmers Market [+]
  • The Horny Darkroot House of Law [+]
  • The Violet Wolfhound Meats [+]
  • The Yellow Hall Waste Site [+]
  • The Master Urchin Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Rusty Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Darkroot Inc. [+]