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Welcome to Grantwood!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,135
  • Children: 30.22% (343)
  • Elderly: 11.45% (130)

Racial Breakdown

  • 818 half-orc (72%)
  • 90 half-dwarf (7.9%)
  • 83 half-elf (7.3%)
  • 55 gnome (4.8%)
  • 33 human (2.9%)
  • 29 halfling (2.5%)
  • 27 other (2.3%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 120 Residences

Summary [-]

Grantwood is a small town in the Chamkan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,746/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Grantwood 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 moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grantwood sees a binary star overhead: Uuk, a small white star and Lur, an average yellow star. Grantwood also has a single moon: Sinokatheus, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for millenia, a massive galaxy that has been around for centuries, and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine slate wall that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.62 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Grantwood; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and mercy.

Government [-]

Grantwood is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Grantwood are often seen as upright and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Grantwood in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Grantwood is ruled by Shah Gip. The Shah has been in power for several years and is ridiculed by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.59% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Grantwood has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 170 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 79 (7%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine wall, Grantwood is properly fortified. Grantwood fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grantwood is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Grantwood is known for the following resources:

  • An old mine inhabited by tame dragons that are visited frequently by children. Porka said the locals speak of bags of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Amber deposits that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • A blessed tower inhabited by poisonous kittens that are frequented by vampires. Somoeone said someone found piles of silver in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a hag frequented the woods. Folks say that the hag will offer you sweets, then carry you away.
  • Years ago, the townsfolk of Upper Salsman lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day a demon named Surpg took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the demon, but failed miserably. Along came Filelllas Jadesky the drow, who was a skilled storyteller. Filelllas had a plan to trick the demon by using magic to banish it. When Filelllas Jadesky faced the demon, Filelllas Jadesky banished Surpg and rescued the hostages.
  • In the olden days, a spirit named Gozzer hunted the countryside when the wind blows from the north. Folks say that if you face him, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Grantwood is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Genlonan Domwind for further details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Reward is a secret. Contact Dobel Oaksnout.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dush Oakclaw.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Xtods Metalslay.
  • Adept seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Broorin Foebreaker.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rxomn Oozeshadow.
  • Help! Vess'ith has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Tagbu Armripper to learn more.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Hobbsh Mokbreaker.
  • Missing lucky stone. We suspect stirge are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hathtred Iceganthi if interested.
  • Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Hew Cogglegauge if intrigued.
  • Required: arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Kobgsh Backbreaker.

People [-]

The people in Grantwood are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jenley Triggerjet is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned fishmonger. She appears attentive.
  • Malita Coggletonk is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent woodworker. He appears thick.
  • Done Bernawood is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent prostitute. He appears gambling.
  • Faldal Sunaxe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled armorer. He appears flirtatious.
  • Bondan Gyrosprocket is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled cheesemaker. He appears battle-ready.
  • Danry Bernaidge is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled maidservant. She appears lonely.
  • Hew Wobbcog is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted apothecary. She appears scattered.
  • Toline Hamgalow is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre locksmith. He appears egotistical.
  • Mick Corrough is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent engineer. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Doney Jacktt is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled forester. He appears gambling.
  • Jamey Rosenman is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled glassmaker. He appears homesick.
  • Lodor Opalshoulder is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre plasterer. She appears contrarian.
  • Jory Tramton is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent porter. She appears patriotic.
  • Illenssa Lightshadow is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled sage. She appears grieving.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Rugeb Evilstomach, a patriotic male hobgoblin. He is a druid who is finding work as a spy.
  • Ham Gyrowink, a gambling female gnome. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Mick Blacken, a sick male half-dwarf. He is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Illanlleu Jadeglider, a solemn female drow. She is an adept who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Lorin Opalbeard, a deluded male half-dwarf. He is a rogue who is finding work as a healer.
  • Amabardne Slowmidas, an egotistical male halfling. He is a bard who is seeing the city.
  • Dzuegd Cleaverstomach, a patronizing male goblin. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Brobul Roarbarrel, an intimidated female dwarf. She is a monk who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grantwood:

  • The Honest Ent Shoppe [+]
  • The Cardinal Willow Farmers Market [+]
  • The Furious Oarhouse Secondary School [+]
  • The Deadly Pot Whorehouse [+]
  • The Happy House Millers [+]
  • The Nomadic Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Maiden Rug Shop [+]
  • The Red Tree Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Drowned Hatchet Herbalist [+]
  • The Crossed Well Inc. [+]
  • The Frosty Lotus Shrine [+]
  • The Raging Tower Arena [+]
  • The Plaid Hops Hostel [+]
  • The Great Snake Sheath Store [+]