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Welcome to Upper Goodland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 7,785
  • Children: 36.94% (2,876)
  • Elderly: 6.74% (525)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,111 gnome (52.8%)
  • 2,274 half-elf (29.2%)
  • 623 halfling (8%)
  • 374 elf (4.8%)
  • 320 human (4.1%)
  • 83 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 178 Businesses
  • 1,145 Specialists
  • 854 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Goodland is a small city in the Lorlak County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,587/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Goodland 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 chilly with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Goodland sees a single star overhead: Bec, a massive yellow star. Upper Goodland also has a single moon: Chadimos, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy rubble partition that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.10 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Upper Goodland; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, trade, prison, industry, civic, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Upper Goodland 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 the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Upper Goodland are often seen as fair and the policies are loved. The political influence of Upper Goodland in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Goodland is ruled by Governor Jame Peterhouse. The Governor has been in power for mere hours and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.27% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Goodland has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1012 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 486 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 35 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and sturdy partition, Upper Goodland is spectacularly fortified. Upper Goodland fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Goodland is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Upper Goodland is known for the following resources:

  • Quail bevies that are frequented by gru. Somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum buried near there.
  • Coffee patches that are visited frequently by travelers.
  • Tame cobra quivers that are visited frequently by locals. Rumors tell of piles of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a minotaur named S'herzor roamed the region and was drawn towards murderers. Folks say that if you hear him, you will never be seen again.
  • In days gone by, a spirit named Dubdag haunted the town every six years and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you hear him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Upper Goodland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Snorrun Steelthrone.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Yornir Dragonmouth.
  • Help! A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danic Morne.
  • Commoner seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Thorag Bittertunnel.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Joey Bartoan for more details.
  • seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Tmkasr Damnkill.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tor Legkiller.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Elhs.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Don Martiill has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Zika Bonesnapper.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Contact Sszthul if interested.
  • Required: I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Guild membership required. Will pay in gold. Contact Durgar Uglysword.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shovel. No previous experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalzin ahn S'herzor.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thorkon Kindthrone if intrigued.
  • Help! Seeking inter-planar messenger. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Baldal Jetmolder for more details.
  • Help Needed: taste tester wanted. Must be quick on your feet. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Hewtsy Fusetonk if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Upper Goodland despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Coco Amberbody is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears nosy.
  • Delhiassa Dewmist is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled illuminator. She appears jesterly.
  • Jam Chrisridge is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled interpreter. She appears gluttonous.
  • Gilrette Tinkerfuel is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked baker. He appears prejudiced.
  • Carvin Triggersprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned plasterer. He appears thick.
  • Poco Slydigger is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears contrarian.
  • Hilel Foresthearth is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent stablehand. She appears conspirational.
  • Begrin Kaesemidas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled salter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dave Whiteerley is a female human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled sculptor. She appears healthy.
  • Illlanthil Softglow is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a legendary carpenter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Gaerigssa Blackstalker is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent locksmith. She appears lovelorn.
  • Alalanthil Nightmight is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled scabbardmaker. She appears insecure.
  • Toreno Cogglegadget is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent mercer. He appears forbidding.
  • Davic Wilmell is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled harness maker. He appears cowed.
  • Carmida Cogglewink is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled cooper. He appears loud.
  • Haavarinne Broadstalker is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent woodcarver. He appears drunken.
  • Eline Marcobble is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled cobbler. He appears melancholy.
  • Micke Chrisster is an androgynous human who is known in the world as being a skilled bounty hunter. It appears flirtatious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Aeslanaen Longwaker, an authoritarian female elf. She is a monk who is following the voices.
  • Bea Cogglesprocket, a treasure-obsessed female gnome. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Malelda Kalliden, an impatient male halfling. He is a monk who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Elavaraen Heartdew, a pacifistic male half-elf. He is an expert who is following rumors of riches.
  • Jundan Gearcog, a self-obsessed female gnome. She is a cleric who is seeing the world.
  • Dane Gilley, a contrarian female half-elf. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Goodland:

  • The Whistling Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Clowns Shop [+]
  • The Fired Dungeon [+]
  • The Ripped Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Sloppy Helix Reference Center [+]
  • The Victorious Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Turkey Construction [+]
  • The Angry Darkroot Shoppe [+]
  • The Twin Twins Enchanters [+]
  • The Fiery Friends Shoppe [+]
  • The Ripped Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Open Beer Firepit [+]
  • The Tattered Kettles Temple [+]
  • The Angry Rock Shoppe [+]
  • The Severed Rooster Candle Maker [+]
  • The Cardinal Troll Farmers Market [+]
  • The Green Frog Pottery House [+]
  • The Refuge Harpoon Inc. [+]