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Welcome to Grantvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 390
  • Children: 25.38% (99)
  • Elderly: 14.87% (58)

Racial Breakdown

  • 284 ogre (72.8%)
  • 58 troglodyte (14.8%)
  • 15 mindflayer (3.8%)
  • 15 hobgoblin (3.8%)
  • 7 minotaur (1.7%)
  • 7 other (1.7%)
  • 4 drow (1%)

Misc.

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

Summary [-]

Grantvale is a hamlet in the Lesser Fulkry Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (559/sq km), covers 0.70 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 944 meters.

Climate [-]

Grantvale 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 soft and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grantvale sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average yellow star. Grantvale also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing black hole that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Grantvale; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, wealthy, and trade.

Government [-]

Grantvale 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in Grantvale are often seen as unethical and the policies are praised. The political influence of Grantvale in the region is broadening due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Grantvale is ruled by Prime Minister Helaalia Plainis. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is hated by the people. There is public opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.03% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Grantvale has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 54 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 22 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Grantvale is suitably fortified. Grantvale fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grantvale is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Grantvale is known for the following resources:

  • Unlimited new hemp fields that are avoided by wenches. Rrozguk Mokkiller said one might find a stash of gold in a tomb nearby.
  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by vampire cobras that are visited frequently by travelers. Gheal fe S'hoorzin said one might find piles of diamonds in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Don's Beans, a possessed beans with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It was never recovered.
  • Long, long ago, a spirit named Paz hunted the woods and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that if you confront her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the constable of Dayski lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day an evil serial killer named Khalal teh S'herzin stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to stop the serial killer, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Be Millroarer, who was a skilled storyteller. Be had the thought to slay the serial killer by killing the serial killer while he slept. When Be Millroarer faced the serial killer, Be Millroarer tricked Khalal teh S'herzin and rescued Dayski.

Events [-]

Grantvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must be quick on your feet. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalssen se Yerssen.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Masrr.
  • Need a change of pace? sewing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Porka.
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. No previous experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Adarigtars Myrthwhisper.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Halnalssa Dewdrake.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? dungeon goop tester wanted. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dav Stangton.
  • Missing peg leg. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be a quick learner. Contact Xoduk Metalgloom.

People [-]

The people in Grantvale are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elhka is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre furrier. He appears attentive.
  • Gillsey Youngsoult is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a renowned weaver. He appears jaded.
  • Ghagan Oxnut is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a mocked cheesemaker. She appears nervous.
  • Elhraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a decent pastrycook. He appears giddy.
  • Kibal Oakclaw is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a decent woodseller. He appears intimidated.
  • Narzar Wormcutter is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a skilled herbalist. She appears spiteful.
  • Ilyriglas Brightsight is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked miller. She appears easily offended.
  • Porkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent adventurer. He appears boastful.
  • Mot Gianthand is a female hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent teamster. She appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jamey Andring, a patriotic female lycanthrope. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Mumut Legkiller The Gray, a homesick male orc. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grantvale:

  • The Greasy Knife Sheath Store [+]
  • The Dirty Beauty Guard House [+]
  • The Burning Toad Mail Service [+]
  • The Burning Imps Postal Service [+]
  • The Seven Three Candle Maker [+]
  • The Gelded Alicorn Primary School [+]
  • The Forsaken Twins General Goods [+]
  • The Desert Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Three Inc. [+]