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Welcome to Upper Grandstone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,487
  • Children: 12.44% (807)
  • Elderly: 24.25% (1,573)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,239 gnome (34.5%)
  • 1,934 halfling (29.8%)
  • 1,428 human (22%)
  • 876 half-dwarf (13.5%)
  • 10 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 159 Businesses
  • 952 Specialists
  • 839 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Grandstone is a small city in the Lower Britkil County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,675/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Grandstone 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 strong and the temperature is generally hot with little variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Grandstone sees a single star overhead: Bec, a large orange star. Upper Grandstone also has a single moon: Chado, a small rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling stone palisade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.39 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Upper Grandstone; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, wealthy, trade, and prison.

Government [-]

Upper Grandstone is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Upper Grandstone are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are feared. The political influence of Upper Grandstone in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Grandstone is ruled by Overlord Mick Coring. The Overlord has been in power for mere days and is loved by the people. There is minor opposition to the Overlord and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.29% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Grandstone has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 843 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 340 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 27 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and crumbling palisade, Upper Grandstone is spectacularly fortified. Upper Grandstone fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Grandstone is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Upper Grandstone is known for the following resources:

  • Many scorpion beds that are visited frequently by travelers. Guk Oxnut said one might dig up bags of saphires in a dungeon.
  • Many pigment deposits that are feared by wenches. Xueb Laughdeath said the locals speak of a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • New rock salt fields that are avoided by travelers. Falond Goldcairn said somoeone said someone found bags of rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • A creepy fort inhabited by dangerous cormorants that are avoided by travelers. Sercob Forestflower said the locals speak of a chest containing emeralds in a well.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by poisonous peacocks that are avoided by kittens.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by carnivorous apes that are frequented by locals. One might find bags of diamonds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a witch roamed the town and was drawn towards thieves. Villagers say that the witch will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.
  • A long time ago, an old woman lingered in the fields when the wind blows from the south and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Legends tell of Mibbok's Trident, a possessed trident with the capability to disappear on its own. It has been lost for ages.
  • In times gone by, the villagers of Grand Huxpar thrived. Things were always nice, but one day Kilre the vampire destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Jamry Andrwell, who was an expert bowman. Jamry had the thought to slay the vampire by making a wager with Kilre. When Jamry Andrwell faced the vampire, Jamry Andrwell killed the vampire.
  • Some time ago, a spirit named Gkutzar lingered in the world once a year and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that if you hear him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Upper Grandstone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I have bats in my basement, plz halp! Special attire required. Reward is a secret. Contact Gaevarlleu Ravenshield.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ghezor teh S'hoorzin.
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dav Roseidge.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Junva Wobbwink.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elhiassa Goldenrose.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Loorin Lumbergrave has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Special attire required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xrurm Giantmurder.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Broten Rockslay for more details.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rugbok Gianthand.
  • Ranger seeks apprentice. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'hooral fe S'hooral.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Tean to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Blotra.
  • Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Mild danger may be involved. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Alavarthil Gysseshade.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Poduk Boarmane for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Missing peg leg. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hathinand Darkganthi.
  • archery contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Darttel Everhelm.

People [-]

The people in Upper Grandstone are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Bemai Wettaunt is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent herbalist. He appears xenophobic.
  • Jamey Petrbrook is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre sheriff. She appears boastful.
  • Joe Chamell is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent beer seller. He appears embittered.
  • Jo Davstone is a female human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled soldier. She appears pacifistic.
  • Gorril Copperriver is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre barber. She appears guarded.
  • Joe Stanson is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled undertaker. He appears drunken.
  • Faldo Jallifield is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent bleacher. She appears vengeful.
  • Poda Bunceflower is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled outfitter. He appears easily offended.
  • Tolgrim Cottontender is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled porter. He appears forbidding.
  • Adagrin Hairyshadow is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled carpenter. She appears skeptical.
  • Begrim Heatherfield is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted tailor. He appears patriotic.
  • Beatsy Greasegadget is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked bowyer. She appears scattered.
  • Elgrin Tallgirdle is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled jeweler. He appears patronizing.
  • Tulnk Tinkerscope is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled sheriff. He appears worrying.
  • LeJames Burman is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent roofer. She appears conspirational.
  • Beina Glittericiny is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled mercenary. He appears fatalistic.
  • Don Andrerley is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted cooper. He appears healthy.
  • Allieno Gyrocog is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent roofer. He appears gluttonous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gkutog Foulshadow, a guarded male hobgoblin. He is a monk who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Tilzer, a gambling female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Dartlleu Wavedrake, a fatalistic androgynous elf. It is an aristocrat who is traveling with a circus.
  • Mickry Petrett, an accusatory female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Bot, a forbidding male kobold. He is an expert who is doing something questionable.
  • Khalssen se Khalzor, an outlandish female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Falkon Opalgem, a battle-ready female dwarf. She is a cleric who is here to buy spices.
  • Tulgan Geartonk, a skeptical male gnome. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Khalzin ahn Ghezor, an unreliable female lizardfolk. She is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Grumdal Leadtoe, a treasure-obsessed male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Donry Harield, a grieving male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Tgomn Greatshredder, a scattered male bugbear. He is a cleric who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Grandstone:

  • The Wistful Twins Store [+]
  • The Forsaken Cock Shop [+]
  • The Deadly Turkey Whorehouse [+]
  • The Voluptuous Badger Stockyard [+]
  • The Dreaming Wand Clinic [+]
  • The Colored Hen General Mechandise [+]
  • The Ruby Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Rolling Yawning Fine Forks [+]
  • The Blue Peddler Shop [+]
  • The Snoring Dead Healing House [+]
  • The Singing Octopus Dry Dock [+]
  • The Rampaging Oarhouse Group [+]
  • The Hungry Frog House of Law [+]
  • The Last Cavern Hatters [+]
  • The Black Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Open Peddler Shoppe [+]
  • The Gray Mead Inc. [+]