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Welcome to Grinvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 11,611
  • Children: 23.99% (2,786)
  • Elderly: 15.99% (1,857)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,215 lycanthrope (36.3%)
  • 2,950 minotaur (25.4%)
  • 2,462 mindflayer (21.2%)
  • 1,731 deep dwarf (14.9%)
  • 175 troglodyte (1.5%)
  • 78 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 242 Businesses
  • 1,743 Specialists
  • 1,363 Residences

Summary [-]

Grinvale is a city in the Nillsak County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (20,006/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Grinvale has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally hot with high variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grinvale sees a single star overhead: Cen, an average white star. Grinvale also has a double moon: Sporosto, a large briliant silver moon and Theka, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling limestone palisade that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.75 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Grinvale; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, education, racial, wealthy, trade, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Grinvale 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Grinvale are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are hated. The political influence of Grinvale in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Grinvale is ruled by General Thormir Strongtoe. The General has been in power for decades and is honored by the people. There is hostile opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.41% of the population (48 adults).

Military [-]

Grinvale has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1538 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 609 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 49 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and crumbling palisade, Grinvale is abysmally fortified. Grinvale fighters are mocked for their use of heavy mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grinvale is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Grinvale is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful woodpecker descents that are frequented by magic users. One might dig up piles of monkey wrenches buried near there.
  • An ancient tower inhabited by defenseless kittens that are frequented by unicorns. The locals speak of piles of silver in a well.
  • Vast cormorant flights that are hunted by gru.
  • An old fort inhabited by carnivorous caterpillars that are feared by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, the royals of Deflag lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil cyclops named Wourall destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Wourall, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Cavsey Whitewind, who was a skilled storyteller. Cavsey had an idea to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while she slept. When Cavsey Whitewind faced the cyclops, Cavsey Whitewind banished Wourall.
  • Legends tell of Rhazg's Rake, a special rake with the capability to dominate others. It was never recovered.
  • Way back when, the royals of Bad Downbridge Mound lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a demon named Khalssen seh Ghezin stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to stop the demon, but didn't get close. Along came Erelltars Windleaf the elf, who was a valiant knight. Erelltars had a plan to trick the demon by using magic to banish it. When Erelltars Windleaf faced the demon, Erelltars Windleaf banished Khalssen seh Ghezin.

Events [-]

Grinvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must not smell. Contact Grundin Drumkeep.
  • Looking for something new? seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. No previous experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rap.
  • Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Rxus Evilmurder.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ghagan Eaglefang.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Musarz Skullkiller.
  • Required: Missing magic candle. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jamey Tramson for more details.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Adaina Manyspan to learn more.
  • Needed: I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Guild membership required. Reward available. Contact Jam Goodley.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my lucky stone. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. No previous experience required. Contact S'herzor teh Ghezor.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of wishes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tom Rocketfiz.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Contact Skaorin Blackcairn if intrigued.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joes Harworth.
  • Help Needed: Warrior seeks apprentice. Serious inquiries only. Will pay in gold. Contact Gaetlas Bladeheart.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Cogoldne Homehead.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghrira.
  • Bounty for rats, dead or alive. Must provide your own transportation. Will pay in gold. Contact Dzuomd Wormshredder for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gratgush Headkiller to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Grinvale despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Prar'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. She appears gluttonous.
  • Grunond Kindhammer is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled dyer. He appears spiteful.
  • Dane Matling is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a renowned laborer. He appears lonely.
  • Surpra is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled woodcarver. She appears loud.
  • Trellre is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a skilled priest. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Ciner Thunderthorn is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a mediocre soldier. He appears apologetic.
  • Jame Castidge is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a renowned timberwright. He appears scattered.
  • Fluthul is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. She appears fashion concious.
  • Trellpne is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled official. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Sarros Lagrankan is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a gifted librarian. She appears apologetic.
  • En'k'morn is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled mason. He appears shifty.
  • Durorin Roarnose is a female deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bather. She appears guilty.
  • Yororin Sunvein is a female deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled potter. She appears thick.
  • Thzzril is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a gifted furrier. He appears healthy.
  • Ceeka is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mediocre vintner. He appears chatty.
  • Thzzrc is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned entertainer. She appears guilty.
  • Goi'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked professor. She appears embittered.
  • Mas'k'morn is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled cooper. He appears attentive.
  • Daves Brihouse is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a decent forester. He appears accusatory.
  • Danes Casworth is an androgynous lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled harness maker. It appears embittered.
  • Borgar Steelvein is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled furrier. She appears smug.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Durgar Tigerdoor, a jesterly female deep dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Ceeraz, a lonely male troglodyte. He is a warrior who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Dave Sheen, a gosipy androgynous lycanthrope. It is a commoner who is doing something questionable.
  • Grumdor Drakeshield, an authoritarian female deep dwarf. She is an adept who is traveling with a circus.
  • Bjorksey Kazicaller, a contrarian female minotaur. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Joic MacBartoman, a guarded female lycanthrope. She is a fighter who is fleeing debtors.
  • Waeth, an exhausted female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Tilkaro, a nosy male troglodyte. He is a warrior who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grinvale:

  • The Screaming Baiter Lumberyard [+]
  • The Guinea Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Flask Jewelers [+]
  • The Screaming Dog Timberyard [+]
  • The Honest Horse Druggist [+]
  • The Happy Elves Millers [+]
  • The Happy Tree Mill [+]
  • The Short Halfling Book Smith [+]
  • The Merry Ulcer Brewery [+]
  • The Lecherous Iron Blowers [+]
  • The Ruby Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Six Boar Dock Company [+]
  • The Great Skull Sheath Store [+]
  • The Warm House Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Slippery Maiden Cloth [+]
  • The Pink Bucket Hostel [+]
  • The Crooked Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Grimy Peacock Docs [+]
  • The Black Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Six Urchin Ship Repair [+]
  • The Angry Greyhound Shoppe [+]