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Welcome to Earpool!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 15,118
  • Children: 27.15% (4,104)
  • Elderly: 13.75% (2,078)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,484 mindflayer (49.5%)
  • 6,138 half-dwarf (40.6%)
  • 1,029 troglodyte (6.8%)
  • 163 other (1%)
  • 152 bugbear (1%)
  • 152 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 295 Businesses
  • 2,296 Specialists
  • 1,798 Residences

Summary [-]

Earpool is a large city in the Ashmouia Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,662/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Earpool 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 cool with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Earpool sees a single star overhead: Krox, a large white star. Earpool also has a double moon: Proleke, an average pale yellow moon and Charodene, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy granite embankment that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.72 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Earpool; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, shops, entertainment, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Earpool is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Earpool are often seen as principled and the policies are praised. The political influence of Earpool in the region is improving due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Earpool is ruled by Governor Zak Neckcracker. The Governor has been in power for several decades and is feared by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (74 adults).

Military [-]

Earpool has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2003 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 982 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 85 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and sturdy embankment, Earpool is terribly fortified. Earpool fighters are mocked for their use of rapiers in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Earpool is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Earpool is known for the following resources:

  • Wild quail bevies that are visited frequently by locals. The locals speak of a stash of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Rich elephant parades that are visited frequently by townspeople. Arkon Lumbersmith said rumors tell of bags of small lyres in a well.
  • Dragon wiers that are frequented by gru. Gorrin Forgehall said one might find a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.
  • A cursed fort inhabited by vampire quails that are frequented by witches.
  • Plentiful clam beds that are feared by locals. Yerssen seh S'hoorssen said rumors tell of bags of emeralds in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the constable of Berdew lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day an evil serial killer named Yeral teh S'herzin destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Yeral teh S'herzin, but didn't get close. Along came a human named Dones Antonne, who was a sneaky thief. Dones had the thought to slay the serial killer by making a wager with Yeral teh S'herzin. When Dones Antonne faced the serial killer, Dones Antonne defeated Yeral teh S'herzin.
  • Legends tell of Guk's Key, a cursed key with the knack to move on its own accord. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In the olden days, an old man wandered the region. Commoners say that the old man will offer you sweets, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Earpool is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will pay in gold. Contact Murm Dreadshadow.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Ninkey Triggertonk.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my shovel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Trexn Bladebeast.
  • Help! Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Enrrl.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must be clean. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ushug Backkiller.
  • Help Needed: wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Belellai Wintermoon.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Guild membership required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickey Berman.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Reward is a secret. Contact Daney Brownter.
  • Wanted: stirge-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact TavLoa Clawhoof for more information.
  • artifact tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Done Whitling for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Doney Tramey to learn more.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Danic Briand.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rats required. Reward is a secret. Contact Kzkasr Evildoom for more information.
  • I have mephits in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Joe Simonord.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rinas Wildsinger.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jop.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Falinane Wetshadow.
  • Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Morne Darkhoof.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact James Sheworth.

People [-]

The people in Earpool ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Toliline Tallale is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled barber. He appears boastful.
  • Falne Brownwit is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned cobbler. She appears pacifistic.
  • Disrrl is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent jeweler. He appears easily offended.
  • Danic Robertham is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre timberwright. He appears nervous.
  • Co Thornbottle is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned plasterer. He appears gambling.
  • Ghrig is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a skilled interpreter. She appears embittered.
  • Dones Greenett is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted coach driver. She appears easily offended.
  • Gozkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mocked actor. He appears shifty.
  • Blotra is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled tailor. She appears skeptical.
  • Enrr is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a renowned mercer. He appears healthy.
  • Wae'ith is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the world as being a skilled sage. It appears mopey.
  • Priter is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled chickenbutcher. She appears authoritarian.
  • Gozkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled entertainer. He appears impatient.
  • Joes Andrne is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted outfitter. He appears lovelorn.
  • Jame Antonliffe is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled cutler. She appears guarded.
  • Ama Orroarer is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent copyist. He appears fashion concious.
  • Rxezn Greatbasher is a male bugbear who is known in the city as being a decent sheriff. He appears boastful.
  • Trell'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a skilled artist. She appears efficient.
  • Tolde Overgrass is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears lovelorn.
  • Meride is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled mercenary. He appears scattered.
  • Modd Legnor The Strong is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a mocked furrier. He appears impatient.
  • Ilix'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a renowned specialty smith. She appears vengeful.
  • Dav Stanell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent vintner. He appears fashion concious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gazbub Headnor, a violent male half-orc. He is a bard who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • S'herzin seh S'hoorzor, an egotistical female lizardfolk. She is a warrior who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Begold Weatherbones, a clumsy female halfling. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Larhiassa Aleastryke, a patriotic female drow. She is a rogue who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Perilne Moondrum, a guarded male halfling. He is an expert who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Tharara Rainkan, a gluttonous female minotaur. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Uk Oxtooth, an easily offended female ogre. She is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Harrall, a lonely male mindflayer. He is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Fax, a deluded male kobold. He is a sorcerer who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Erartanae Hunithsing, a vengeful female elf. She is a sorcerer who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Zhaddarg Bonecrusher, a pious male bugbear. He is a warrior who is doing something secret.
  • Khalzin heh Khalzor, a forgetful female lizardfolk. She is an adept who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Zok Greatbone, a jolly male goblin. He is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Earpool:

  • The Worn Twins Worship House [+]
  • The Blue Hammer Scribe [+]
  • The Worn Mug Temple [+]
  • The Blue Frogs Scribe [+]
  • The Squalid Turkey Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Chipped Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Burly Elf Postal Service [+]
  • The Smithy Helix Sweet House [+]
  • The Blind Swagger Scribe [+]
  • The Wet Cloak Butchers [+]
  • The Wobbling Flask Construction [+]
  • The Rolling Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Virgin Shop [+]
  • The Wobbly Dog Lodge [+]
  • The Shallow Thug Timber Mill [+]
  • The Murdered Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Stinking Well Sculptures [+]
  • The Master Mug Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Wobblin' Cat Construction [+]
  • The Smiling Iron Sweet House [+]
  • The Pink Demon Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Rampaging Kettles Group [+]
  • The Lecherous Alicorn Glass Crafters [+]