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Welcome to Carstone Rapids!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 263
  • Children: 9.89% (26)
  • Elderly: 25.86% (68)

Racial Breakdown

  • 157 lizardfolk (59.6%)
  • 29 goblin (11%)
  • 29 ogre (11%)
  • 24 deep dwarf (9.1%)
  • 23 hobgoblin (8.7%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 28 Residences

Summary [-]

Carstone Rapids is a hamlet in the Donem Domain with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (311/sq km), covers 0.85 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1040 meters.

Climate [-]

Carstone Rapids has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Carstone Rapids sees a single star overhead: Nar, an average yellow star. Carstone Rapids also has a quadruple moon: Deiroke, a large briliant silver moon; Prodilite, an average bone white moon; Spodo, an average pale yellow moon; and Theta, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Carstone Rapids; 1 road is major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, middleclass, and civic.

Government [-]

Carstone Rapids is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Carstone Rapids are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are respected. The political influence of Carstone Rapids in the region is wilting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Carstone Rapids is ruled by Prime Minister S'herzor heh S'herzor. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere hours and is praised by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.76% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Carstone Rapids has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 36 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Carstone Rapids is inadequately fortified. Carstone Rapids fighters are praised for their use of throwing axes in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carstone Rapids is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Carstone Rapids is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful tame ape troops that are frequented by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing saphires in a well.
  • Substantial kangaroo mobs that are frequented by witches. Mickry Giley said one might find a stash of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the townsfolk of Holy Creststone lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Xuexn Wormshadow the lich kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to stop the lich, but failed miserably. Along came Zor Cleaverhand the goblin, who was a sneaky thief. Zor had an idea to slay the lich by causing a distraction while others struck. When Zor Cleaverhand faced the lich, Zor Cleaverhand banished Xuexn Wormshadow and rescued Holy Creststone.
  • Way back when, a murderer named S'hoorssen roamed the town and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you confront him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Years ago, a witch lingered in the woods. Commoners say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • In days gone by, a lich named Praride wandered the streets. Some say that if you see him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Years ago, a demon named Maspne stalked the streets and was drawn towards murderers. They say that if you face her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Carstone Rapids is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must provide your own transportation. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Code Coldtender.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Elhkaro.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bagt Bonekiller if intrigued.
  • Barbarian seeks apprentice. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bora Stoneilg for further details.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Prarril if interested.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mhogtak Armkiller if interested.
  • Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Morgan Shinythrone if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Carstone Rapids are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Garrim Waveleg is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted social worker. He appears violent.
  • Ubal Oxclaw is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a decent plasterer. He appears battle-ready.
  • Lorin Gravelhand is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre woodworker. He appears impatient.
  • Arond Slatehead is a female deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent tavern. She appears patriotic.
  • Tmemt Darkgloom is a male hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a gifted coach driver. He appears fatalistic.
  • Gobal Boarsnout is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears prejudiced.
  • Dagan Boarfang is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a gifted warehouse worker. He appears egotistical.
  • Gkuteb Nighthost is a male hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a skilled pursemaker. He appears jaded.
  • Grimbul Moonnose is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned lawyer. He appears boastful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Baren, a nervous androgynous half-orc. It is a wizard who is doing something questionable.
  • Lat, a territorial male kobold. He is a wizard who is finding work as a healer.
  • Belellthil Evenmight, a lovelorn female half-elf. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy supplies.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carstone Rapids:

  • The Mangy Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Pipe Shop [+]
  • The Oiled Peacock Bags [+]
  • The Master Hen Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Old Troll Bows R Us [+]
  • The Sleepy Wine Fabrics [+]
  • The Beefy Bucket Shoppe [+]
  • The Refuge Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Voluptuous Mead Meats [+]