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Welcome to Cranridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 399
  • Children: 13.03% (52)
  • Elderly: 23.56% (94)

Racial Breakdown

  • 310 human (77.6%)
  • 51 elf (12.7%)
  • 16 gnome (4%)
  • 12 halfling (3%)
  • 8 dwarf (2%)
  • 2 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 49 Residences

Summary [-]

Cranridge is a hamlet in the Cenkry County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (655/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Cranridge has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cranridge sees a single star overhead: Mek, an average yellow star. Cranridge also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nebula that has been around for only a few years and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Cranridge; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, middleclass, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Cranridge is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Cranridge are often seen as unethical and the policies are praised. The political influence of Cranridge in the region is unwavering due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Cranridge is ruled by President Adaelda Thornletters. The President has been in power for several years and is mocked by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.00% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Cranridge has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 56 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 22 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Cranridge is suitably fortified. Cranridge 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 Cranridge is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Cranridge is known for the following resources:

  • New hemp fields that are hunted by townspeople. One might dig up a chest containing silver in a nearby pit.
  • Huge fresh peat bogs that are avoided by locals. Khalssen teh Ghezor said somoeone said someone found piles of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • Cocoa bean fields that are visited frequently by locals. One might dig up piles of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a devil named Poduk hunted the fields. People say that if you confront him, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Groddud's Shoes, a legendary shoes with the capability to dominate others. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In times past, a Pooka hunted the fields. Commoners say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • Long, long ago, the villagers of Durbin lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day Porzer the cyclops destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to kill Porzer, but failed miserably. Along came Dellaninne Maernwaker the elf, who was a skilled storyteller. Dellaninne had the thought to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while he slept. When Dellaninne Maernwaker faced the cyclops, Dellaninne Maernwaker tricked Porzer and rescued the hostages.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka roamed the town. People say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Cranridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mickic Rosenield.
  • Required: Looking for work? I have imps in my basement, plz halp! Accidental Death insurance required. Reward available. Contact Goegani Eaglemane for further details.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Davry Andrin if intrigued.
  • Coil Slywart has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Borag Bittervault.
  • I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Jo Berland.
  • Help! onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Guap Oakbranch.
  • Someone stole my magic candle. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kagl Armcrusher.

People [-]

The people in Cranridge accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Abaellssa Duskgleam is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned vintner. She appears guarded.
  • Faldin Clashingslasher is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre bookseller. She appears boastful.
  • Maltsy Rocketfuel is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre woodcarver. He appears spiteful.
  • Adaellssa Melithshield is a female elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled banker. She appears beligerent.
  • Durorin Feastanvil is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled interpreter. She appears patriotic.
  • Danry Jameton is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent copyist. He appears intimidated.
  • Gaevarava Moonhunter is a female elf who is known in the region as being a renowned jeweler. She appears boastful.
  • Gabina Tiddlyfiz is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted outfitter. He appears intimidating.
  • Abalentel Ousseaarrow is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cobbler. She appears helpful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joey Matewicz, an exhausted female half-orc. She is a druid who is following a message from an angel.
  • Elaellava Shademane, a cautious androgynous elf. It is a cleric who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Gaeartaen Hunithweave, a jesterly male drow. He is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cranridge:

  • The Belching Boar Magic Shop [+]
  • The Lonely Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Eagle Amory [+]
  • The Crooked Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Mug Arena [+]
  • The Glaring Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Olde Knife Fine Bows [+]
  • The Frosty Cat of All That Is Holy [+]