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Welcome to Goosemer!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,528
  • Children: 29.22% (1,031)
  • Elderly: 12.24% (432)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,230 half-dwarf (63.2%)
  • 858 half-elf (24.3%)
  • 311 dwarf (8.8%)
  • 96 half-orc (2.7%)
  • 33 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 436 Residences

Summary [-]

Goosemer is a large town in the Eastern Ashman Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,913/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Goosemer has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Goosemer sees a trinary star overhead: Ber, a large white star; Uun, a massive yellow star; and Lun, a small blue star. Goosemer also has a single moon: Chaka, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired oak embankment that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.04 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Goosemer; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Goosemer is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Goosemer are often seen as principled and the policies are revered. The political influence of Goosemer in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Goosemer is ruled by Chancellor Dones Andron. The Chancellor has been in power for mere days and is praised by the people. There is strong opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.20% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Goosemer has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 458 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 229 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 19 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and recently repaired embankment, Goosemer is excellently fortified. Goosemer fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Goosemer is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Goosemer is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed battle field inhabited by dangerous bees that are feared by kittens. Alatlas Leafhunter said one might find a stash of copper in a nearby pit.
  • Substantial ancient guano deposits that are frequented by witches.
  • Tame kangaroo mobs that are avoided by vampires. Dav Daving said one might dig up a stash of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • New cocoa bean fields that are frequented by wenches. Khalssen ahn S'herzin said somoeone said someone found bags of small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, the royals of Dalhall lived happily. Things were good, but one day Car the wizard kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to stop the wizard, but were caught. Along came a idealistic minotaur named Grendaion Skytalon, who was a skilled storyteller. Grendaion had the thought to slay the wizard by killing the wizard while she slept. When Grendaion Skytalon faced the wizard, Grendaion Skytalon defeated Car and rescued the hostages.
  • In the olden days, a vampire named Ghrizer haunted the countryside and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that if you face her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Xodor's Fiddle, a magical fiddle with the knack to summon demons. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Goosemer is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Discretion required. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Micke Stanham.
  • Goiide has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must not smell. Reward available. Contact Dak Rocksnout.
  • Needed: I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ilhiassa Dawngazer.
  • Looking for work? Ervaraen Blackstrike has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zinoz Legsnapper if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Bonwan Wobbsprocket if intrigued.
  • wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Falgin Oathammer.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rxuk Oozewiser.
  • wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Treb Metaldoom for further details.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Davey Burinson for further details.
  • Needed: Doney Davidgan has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Darlenaen Skyhunter.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Snormir Coalkeep.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Wit.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Nareb Bigrot.

People [-]

The people in Goosemer are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Simonngham is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled sheriff. She appears spiteful.
  • Grimgar Forgeankle is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent plasterer. He appears drunken.
  • Jam Britt is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted pursemaker. He appears contrarian.
  • Morbul Strongcrown is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted astrologer. She appears insecure.
  • Micke Davgan is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent seamstress. She appears worrying.
  • Joic Stanon is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent laborer. He appears prejudiced.
  • Joey MacWhitley is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled smith. She appears trusting.
  • Adaond Holycrown is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled butcher. He appears insecure.
  • Ilartiyn Cyreddew is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent herbalist. She appears contrarian.
  • Throbin Amberstomach is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted bookseller. He appears nervous.
  • Grumkon Ivoryroad is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent cobbler. He appears violent.
  • Davic VanDavidtone is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled specialty smith. He appears violent.
  • Filhiathil Dawnwind is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent chickenbutcher. She appears attentive.
  • Dav Rosenidge is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bounty hunter. He appears mopey.
  • Yorbin Opaleye is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled jailer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Doney Brownston is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled haymerchant. It appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Begrim Leaflower, a beligerent female halfling. She is an adept who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Danic Coron, a solemn male human. He is a warrior who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Grumril Dogaxe, a resentful female dwarf. She is an adept who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Mickry Browntone, a trusting male half-orc. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Gwanalinne Duskingsong, a cowed male elf. He is a bard who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Dones Giacoall, an authoritarian female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Haaellssa Aleadawn, a mopey male elf. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Jamey VanGoodrough, a jesterly female human. She is a cleric who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Goosemer:

  • The Empty Days Tap House [+]
  • The Merry Rock Beer Garden [+]
  • The Wrong Devil Depot [+]
  • The Mended Cock Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Elven Grog Money Changers [+]
  • The Laughing Hole Hats Shop [+]
  • The Perfumed Widowers Vinters [+]
  • The Twisted Pipe Enchanters [+]
  • The Refuge Dead Work Camp [+]
  • The Dancing Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Worn Hatchet Shrine [+]
  • The Snoring Priest Healers [+]
  • The Divine Cavern Clinic [+]
  • The Laughing Iron Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Violet Kettles Farm [+]
  • The Olde Rouge Bags [+]