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Welcome to Lower Gilbholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 432
  • Children: 23.61% (102)
  • Elderly: 16.20% (70)

Racial Breakdown

  • 325 human (75.2%)
  • 70 elf (16.2%)
  • 22 halfling (5%)
  • 7 dwarf (1.6%)
  • 5 half-orc (1.1%)
  • 3 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 57 Residences

Summary [-]

Lower Gilbholt is a hamlet in the Capganish Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (611/sq km), covers 0.71 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 950 meters.

Climate [-]

Lower Gilbholt has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lower Gilbholt sees a single star overhead: Wolek, an average brown star. Lower Gilbholt also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Lower Gilbholt; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Lower Gilbholt is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Lower Gilbholt are often seen as equitable and the policies are loved. The political influence of Lower Gilbholt in the region is spreading due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Lower Gilbholt is ruled by General James Petergton. The General has been in power for many years and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.93% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Lower Gilbholt has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 61 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 25 (6%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Lower Gilbholt is suitably fortified. Lower Gilbholt fighters are respected 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 Lower Gilbholt is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Lower Gilbholt is known for the following resources:

  • Primal peat swamps that are feared by travelers. Abatlas Jadecaller said one might dig up a stash of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Bamboo patches that are avoided by vampires. Rumors tell of a stash of silver buried near there.
  • Abundant dangerous scorpion beds that are hunted by townspeople. Gabrette Tinkergadget said one might dig up bags of emeralds in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a monster named Ghessen haunted the streets when the wind blows from the north. Folks say that if you hear him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Long, long ago, the royals of Coralrard lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil dragon named Khalssen se Yeral took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to stop the dragon, but failed miserably. Along came a fashion concious drow named Erleninne Softsky, who was a skilled storyteller. Erleninne had an idea to slay the dragon by making a wager with Khalssen se Yeral. When Erleninne Softsky faced the dragon, Erleninne Softsky defeated Khalssen se Yeral.
  • In olden times, a murderer named Serne haunted the town when the wind blows from the west. Some say that if you see him, you will be killed.
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of Liberber thrived. Things were good, but one day an evil lich named Shaman Odgzog Skullnor destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the lich, but were caught. Along came a bugbear named Rxok Metalbone, who was a valiant knight. Rxok had a plan to trick the lich by killing the lich while she slept. When Rxok Metalbone faced the lich, Rxok Metalbone killed the lich and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Lower Gilbholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • stirge-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grimmir Brasstower if intrigued.
  • I have lizards in my basement, plz halp! Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Jat if interested.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Ceekaro.
  • Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Abaartai Goldenhunter to learn more.
  • Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Pomira Rainshaker.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Chalenlas Bladegale to learn more.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dobel Oxmane.

People [-]

The people in Lower Gilbholt despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Illelltel Brightchaser is a female elf who is known in the region as being a gifted butcher. She appears patronizing.
  • Tolil Wetwart is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent pastrycook. She appears greedy.
  • Dane Clayworth is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled laborer. She appears impatient.
  • Don Davidhews is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked stablehand. He appears mocking.
  • Jo Rosengton is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked pastrycook. He appears contrarian.
  • Faelenaen Eythermane is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent cutler. He appears helpful.
  • Mickes Stanster is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled pastrycook. She appears clumsy.
  • Aeshiainne Shadowhelm is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled tanner. He appears patriotic.
  • Ellenthil Dewspear is a female elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled messenger. She appears gosipy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mal Bolgertan, a grieving male halfling. He is a rogue who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lower Gilbholt:

  • The Guinea Goblins Harnesses [+]
  • The Burly Crate Mail Service [+]
  • The Stinky Willow House of Colors [+]
  • The Chicken Pig Farmers Market [+]
  • The Seven Pipe Candle Maker [+]
  • The Surly Skull Legion [+]
  • The Noisy Well Inc. [+]
  • The Colored Beauty General Mechandise [+]
  • The Deepwater Bull Inc. [+]