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Welcome to Glidbridge Rock!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 254
  • Children: 36.22% (92)
  • Elderly: 7.09% (18)

Racial Breakdown

  • 189 elf (74.4%)
  • 23 gnome (9%)
  • 17 human (6.6%)
  • 14 dwarf (5.5%)
  • 6 half-dwarf (2.3%)
  • 3 half-elf (1.1%)
  • 2 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 34 Residences

Summary [-]

Glidbridge Rock is a hamlet in the Treem Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (589/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Glidbridge Rock 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 mild and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Glidbridge Rock sees a single star overhead: Wojor, an average orange star. Glidbridge Rock also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Glidbridge Rock; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Glidbridge Rock 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 surprisingly skillful. Officials in Glidbridge Rock are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are feared. The political influence of Glidbridge Rock in the region is unwavering due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Glidbridge Rock is ruled by Chief Zhoggush Headcrusher. The Chief has been in power for several years and is feared by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.79% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Glidbridge Rock has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 36 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Glidbridge Rock is suitably fortified. Glidbridge Rock fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Glidbridge Rock is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Glidbridge Rock is known for the following resources:

  • Cocoa bean plantations that are avoided by wenches. Adarun Jetanvil said one might find a chest containing platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Chinchilla colonies that are frequented by vampires.
  • A magical gazebo inhabited by wild kittens that are hunted by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a dragon named Elhzer wandered the countryside every six years and was drawn towards thieves. Villagers say that if you face him, you will be stricken blind.
  • In times past, an old woman roamed the countryside. People say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Glidbridge Rock is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jam Stanerson if interested.
  • Required: Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daney Chagton.
  • Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Erhiaiyn Shadeglider.
  • Looking for work? Missing golden skill. We suspect gremlins are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Gozg.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be a quick learner. Contact Elrigtel Whitesorrow.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Baldal Holystaff.
  • I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Discretion required. Contact Torxie Tiddlyblast.

People [-]

The people in Glidbridge Rock despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alavaraen Oakstride is a male elf who is known in the world as being a mocked ostler. He appears giddy.
  • Logar Jetfighter is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned sage. He appears scattered.
  • Iltaen Duskblade is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent barber. It appears smug.
  • Abadal Fireknee is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled hatmaker. She appears fashion concious.
  • Balgin Greaseykeep is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent collier. She appears nosy.
  • Balag Brightknee is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled cheesemaker. He appears gosipy.
  • Davic Brainson is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled professor. She appears fashion concious.
  • Falond Paperriver is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled glassmaker. She appears skeptical.
  • Morgan Armorboot is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears self-obsessed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Snorbin Ashrobe, a worrying male dwarf. He is a cleric who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Glidbridge Rock:

  • The Six Cat Ship Repair [+]
  • The Colored Lion Dry Goods [+]
  • The Perfumed Stump Vinters [+]
  • The Belching Halflings Shoppe [+]
  • The Crippled Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Splintered Peacock Clinic [+]
  • The Warm Pot Rug Shop [+]
  • The Whistling Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Bag Shop [+]