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Welcome to Galesridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 178
  • Children: 30.34% (54)
  • Elderly: 11.24% (20)

Racial Breakdown

  • 126 troglodyte (70.7%)
  • 44 mindflayer (24.7%)
  • 5 drow (2.8%)
  • 2 orc (1.1%)
  • 1 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 24 Residences

Summary [-]

Galesridge is a hamlet in the Walkry Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (520/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Galesridge 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 strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Galesridge sees a single star overhead: Wocun, an average orange star. Galesridge also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Galesridge; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, wealthy, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Galesridge 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Galesridge are often seen as honorable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Galesridge in the region is maturing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Galesridge is ruled by Chancellor Yop. The Chancellor has been in power for many years and is loved by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Chancellor 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 police, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.56% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Galesridge has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 24 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Galesridge is suitably fortified. Galesridge fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Galesridge is currently good.

Resources [-]

Galesridge is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant bamboo stands that are visited frequently by vampires. Darartinne Rilynnstar said rumors tell of a chest containing platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • Substantial ancient palm oil trees that are avoided by kittens. Morgan Clawblood said one might dig up a stash of silver in a well.
  • Peat bogs that are hunted by kittens. Loatha Youngfury said one might find bags of penis sheathes hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a monster named Ghrira wandered the swamps. Some say that if you confront her, you will never be seen again.
  • Many years ago, a devil named S'hooral frequented the swamps when the moon is new. People say that if you see him, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Snorbin's Quill, a cursed quill with the ability to find any item. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Galesridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Grumkon Saltbread if interested.
  • Someone stole my bracelet. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Drogan Ivorynose.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Donic Chaord.
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Cargan Cogglewink if intrigued.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Alli Greasescope.
  • Looking for something new? lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Nbog Foulhand for more details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Donry Petergan.

People [-]

The people in Galesridge are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ceera is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a renowned courtier. He appears flirtatious.
  • Pors is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent outfitter. She appears contrarian.
  • Elnallleu Earthhand is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled bleacher. She appears greedy.
  • Ans is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent ropemaker. She appears spiteful.
  • Wrapne is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a legendary ship captain. She appears smitten.
  • Halnalssa Rilynnrose is a male drow who is known in the city as being a decent woodcarver. He appears vengeful.
  • Elhra is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre tavern. She appears chatty.
  • Kanum Legbreaker is a female orc who is known in the region as being a skilled armorer. She appears trusting.
  • Porzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mocked doctor. She appears gosipy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tmegd Laughwiser, a contrarian male bugbear. He is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Grundin Paperslasher, a smitten female half-dwarf. She is a warrior who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Hilly Greatcaller, a cowed female halfling. She is a fighter who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Galesridge:

  • The Fallen Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Heart Scabbards [+]
  • The Slaughtered Rock Charity [+]
  • The Crippled Dog Inc. [+]
  • The Burly Pig Leatherworks [+]
  • The Honest Giant Shop [+]
  • The Boiling Snake Fish Camp [+]
  • The Belching Nomad Botique [+]
  • The Gritty Hearthstone Docs [+]