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Welcome to Carlains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,719
  • Children: 33.45% (575)
  • Elderly: 9.25% (159)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,386 half-dwarf (80.6%)
  • 224 half-orc (13%)
  • 37 human (2.1%)
  • 21 halfling (1.2%)
  • 18 elf (1%)
  • 18 gnome (1%)
  • 15 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 79 Businesses
  • 195 Specialists
  • 199 Residences

Summary [-]

Carlains is a town in the Lesser Treloon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest town is moderately populated (6,119/sq km), covers 0.28 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 597 meters.

Climate [-]

Carlains 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 chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Carlains sees a binary star overhead: Abac, a large white star and Luj, a supermassive yellow star. Carlains also has a single moon: Sinodi, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for generations, a massive pulsar that has been around for decades, and an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced granite barricade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 93% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 1.84 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Carlains; 1 road is major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, middleclass, shops, and trade.

Government [-]

Carlains is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Carlains are often seen as decent and the policies are loved. The political influence of Carlains in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Carlains is ruled by Chancellor Vothkaro. The Chancellor has been in power for a few months and is feared by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.75% of the population (30 adults).

Military [-]

Carlains has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 219 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 116 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 11 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and reinforced barricade, Carlains is admirably fortified. Carlains fighters are much maligned for their use of bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carlains is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Carlains is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed castle inhabited by vampire quails that are frequented by locals.
  • Many woodpecker descents that are avoided by locals. Loaara Longkan said somoeone said someone found bags of kitten mittens buried near there.
  • A creepy fort inhabited by carnivorous caterpillars that are avoided by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Skabul's Bag of beans, a unique bag of beans with the knack to answer any question. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • A long time ago, the royals of Hambdine Keep lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Narun Metaldeath the dragon stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to stop the dragon, but were caught. Along came a goblin named Tbun Giantdoom, who was a skilled storyteller. Tbun had the thought to slay the dragon by making a wager with Narun Metaldeath. When Tbun Giantdoom faced the dragon, Tbun Giantdoom killed the dragon and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Carlains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Kamm Neckbreaker for more information.
  • Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Hewson Gyrofiz.
  • Looking for something new? Borbul Silverbridge has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Must be a quick learner. Contact Porka.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Contact Hilmira Lightningtoe.
  • Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daney Broham for more details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Don Stanmell for further details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Adado Greenarrow.
  • artifact tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Contact Aeslenssa Swiftoak for more details.
  • Help! Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Must not smell. Contact Coddek Skyganthi.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? grog tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Durag Honorcairn.
  • Missing shoe. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'herzin ahn Ghezin for more information.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome homuncului required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Joic Broett if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Carlains ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Shubd Legkiller is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled mason. She appears forgetful.
  • Doney Tramill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled courtier. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Gwavarava Gyssestrike is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre good samaritan. She appears boastful.
  • Don Casrell is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned mason. She appears unreliable.
  • Grimgin Holyankle is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned actor. She appears mocking.
  • Maldily Hometoe is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre specialty smith. She appears chatty.
  • Barrin Coalbellows is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bucklemaker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Mick Goodon is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked shoemaker. She appears mocking.
  • Torrette Greasefiz is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned watercarrier. She appears pacifistic.
  • Jamic Danliffe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled jailer. He appears sick.
  • Alalanlleu Shadowhunter is a female elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled locksmith. She appears spiteful.
  • Jamic Staninson is a female human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears deluded.
  • Tuggu Legbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled laborer. She appears spiteful.
  • Danry Burtt is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. She appears jesterly.
  • Hewby Electrowink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled mason. He appears intimidating.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Staon, an intimidated male half-elf. He is a wizard who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Grumnir Thudhand, a jolly male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Hamlin Gyrobit, an insecure male gnome. He is a monk who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Borbin Whitehill, a conspirational male dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Jo MacPetrsford, a resentful male half-dwarf. He is a druid who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Mickes Carnson, a fatalistic male human. He is a druid who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Joes Martian, a thick female human. She is a druid who is traveling with a circus.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carlains:

  • The Blue Cock Shop [+]
  • The Prancing House Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Robber Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Hops Chop House [+]
  • The Merry Skull Brewery [+]
  • The Six Pig Shipyard [+]
  • The Blabbering Demon Inc. [+]
  • The Crossed Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Pony Group [+]
  • The Crazy Swagger General Mechandise [+]
  • The Drunken Dungeon Jewelers [+]
  • The Frozen Pipe Book Smith [+]
  • The Hanging Dwarf Mill [+]
  • The Smiling Fox Bakery [+]