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Welcome to Earlyald!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,282
  • Children: 27.85% (357)
  • Elderly: 13.18% (169)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,226 half-elf (95.6%)
  • 30 halfling (2.3%)
  • 21 human (1.6%)
  • 5 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 141 Specialists
  • 159 Residences

Summary [-]

Earlyald is a small town in the Kinkil Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,059/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Earlyald 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Earlyald sees a single star overhead: Lun, an average white star. Earlyald also has a single moon: Himaka, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for all eternity and an imposing galaxy that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained oak wall that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.32 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Earlyald; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Earlyald is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Earlyald are often seen as crooked and the policies are revered. The political influence of Earlyald in the region is declining due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Earlyald is ruled by Steward Xodog Greatmurder. The Steward has been in power for years and is loved by the people. There is open opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.40% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Earlyald has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 189 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 67 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 8 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and poorly maintained wall, Earlyald is reasonably well fortified. Earlyald fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Earlyald is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Earlyald is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial ancient cork trees that are hunted by children. Nat said one might find piles of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • A haunted castle inhabited by tame cobras that are hunted by vampires.
  • Magical carnivorous parrot companies that are visited frequently by locals. One might find bags of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by tame elephants that are frequented by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a spirit named Nubgoz stalked the world. Some say that if you touch her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Loril's Harp, a possessed harp with the capability to cause others to fall asleep. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Kunk's Beans, a unique beans with the capability to solve any riddle. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Earlyald is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Looking for something new? artifact tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Darnalava Duskhand.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dzuzar Nightbasher for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact S'hooral fe Ghezin if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shovel. Will pay in gold. Discretion required. Contact Zunk Nightslay.
  • archery contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ghutzagh Headripper.
  • Expert seeks apprentice. Reward available. Special attire required. Contact Podli Wildrunner.
  • Looking for something new? A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Erhiaanae Evencloak.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. No previous experience required. Contact Ghezin se Khalzor.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ada Wildwill.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Cot Cobblefiz.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Dav Smithon.

People [-]

The people in Earlyald ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adaina Teataunt is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent forester. She appears mopey.
  • Malgrim Sunlady is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mocked lawyer. He appears pious.
  • Joic Robertand is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre shipwright. He appears helpful.
  • Don Whitemell is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled laborer. He appears outlandish.
  • Ama Trillwart is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled spicemerchant. She appears nosy.
  • Aesnaltars Rilynnglow is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre plasterer. She appears grieving.
  • Doney Broett is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent scribe. He appears lovelorn.
  • Ellentars Silverstryke is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked smith. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Mickey Casorth is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent social worker. He appears easily offended.
  • James Brarough is a female human who is known in the world as being a skilled timberwright. She appears embittered.
  • Mickic Harridge is a female human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled physician. She appears insecure.
  • Permai Tallgulas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears nervous.
  • Elgrim Trillwart is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled scabbardmaker. He appears unreliable.
  • Pogrinly Boffincloak is an androgynous halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned ropemaker. It appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adalanai Softwake, a flirtatious male half-elf. He is a fighter who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Ada Thermofuel, a cautious female gnome. She is a commoner who is seeking honest work.
  • Ham Greaseblast, an accusatory female gnome. She is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Jam Antonbrook, a treasure-obsessed male human. He is a cleric who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Drom Moknor, a chatty female half-orc. She is a monk who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Larlentars Moonnight, a nihilistic female half-elf. She is a rogue who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Earlyald:

  • The Violet Princess Kennels [+]
  • The Grimy Ent Ceramics [+]
  • The Murdered Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Frosty Elf of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Dripping Monk Herbalist [+]
  • The Surly Snake of Hell [+]
  • The Snoring Maiden Clinic [+]
  • The Cardinal Eagle Farmers Market [+]
  • The Orange Cat Firepit [+]
  • The White Fox Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Slippery Princess Fabrics [+]
  • The Slade Pony Charity [+]
  • The Eastern Rouge Wares [+]
  • The Squalid Flame Shoes [+]