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Welcome to Alta Gardenwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 18,039
  • Children: 38.00% (6,854)
  • Elderly: 6.00% (1,082)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,144 mindflayer (39.6%)
  • 4,564 lycanthrope (25.3%)
  • 3,428 minotaur (19%)
  • 2,742 drow (15.2%)
  • 161 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 344 Businesses
  • 2,780 Specialists
  • 2,150 Residences

Summary [-]

Alta Gardenwell is a large city in the Marnahandy Region with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,385/sq km), covers 0.68 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 930 meters.

Climate [-]

Alta Gardenwell has a Semi-Arid Steppe climate, which is characterized by a severe lack of precpitation most of the year over a variety of temperatures, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally hot with high variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Alta Gardenwell sees a single star overhead: Cec, a small orange star. Alta Gardenwell also has a double moon: Spodo, a small light blue moon and Chala, a massive light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling conglomerate stone partition that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 75% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.44 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Alta Gardenwell; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone paths in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Alta Gardenwell is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Alta Gardenwell are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are hated. The political influence of Alta Gardenwell in the region is flourishing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Alta Gardenwell is ruled by Archbishop Filtava Fairsing. The Archbishop has been in power for years and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Archbishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.47% of the population (85 adults).

Military [-]

Alta Gardenwell has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2390 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1352 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 83 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling partition, Alta Gardenwell is abysmally fortified. Alta Gardenwell fighters are mocked for their use of light mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Alta Gardenwell is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Alta Gardenwell is known for the following resources:

  • Rich clam beds that are visited frequently by locals. Rush Skullcrusher said one might dig up bags of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • Huge ancient coffee fields that are hunted by locals. Rumors tell of bags of copper hidden around somewhere.
  • New fruit plantations that are visited frequently by gru. Somoeone said someone found piles of monkey wrenches in a well.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by poisonous parrots that are visited frequently by locals. Somoeone said someone found a stash of emeralds in a well.
  • A blessed shrine inhabited by dangerous parrots that are visited frequently by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, the villagers of Genberg lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day a dragon named Bat took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Bat, but failed miserably. Along came a patriotic troglodyte named Porra, who was a sneaky thief. Porra had a plan to trick the dragon by making a wager with Bat. When Porra faced the dragon, Porra banished Bat.

Events [-]

Alta Gardenwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Serious inquiries only. Contact Vothka.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dellenssa Blueshine.
  • Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tgun Ghosttmaw for more information.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Srogum Moknor The Brave to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Tgkasr Rantrot for more details.
  • Wanted: cockatrices-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Mickes Giacoett.
  • Looking for work? Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Garrin Deepdoor.
  • Bounty for grigs, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Faearttel Blackgale for more information.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dan Bartoell for more information.
  • Needed: I'm looking for rare carniverous butterflies, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be clean. Reward is a secret. Contact Kiaby Tiddlytonk.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Contact Jam Antonbrook.
  • Required: Bounty for giant spiders, dead or alive. Reward available. Serious inquiries only. Contact Delomyes Ragestrider if interested.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Codi Warmsleep for further details.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Done Franley.
  • Bored? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elhraz for more details.
  • Help! gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Jamey Stone.
  • Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Discretion required. Contact Tol Taldrum.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Blidunk Necknor.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen cerimonial knife. Will pay in gold. Contact Cot Fusesprocket for further details.

People [-]

The people in Alta Gardenwell are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grinth is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a renowned priest. He appears mocking.
  • Done Dilley is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a gifted messenger. He appears outlandish.
  • Merrc is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a gifted ship captain. She appears nosy.
  • Harpair is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted woodseller. He appears quiet.
  • Haanalssa Killegleam is a female drow who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled herbalist. She appears insecure.
  • Beruina Domthorn is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ostler. He appears fatalistic.
  • Tavula Ornon is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bowyer. He appears grieving.
  • Ilynalava Gyssemight is a male drow who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears helpful.
  • Hurc is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled watercarrier. He appears xenophobic.
  • Prar'k'morn is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the world as being a skilled warehouse worker. It appears efficient.
  • Adahiaiyn Eytherspear is a male drow who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled shipwright. He appears xenophobic.
  • Jamry Morstone is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a decent blacksmith. He appears impatient.
  • Elvarinne Maerncloak is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. He appears mopey.
  • Ernaliyn Starsun is a male drow who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre adventurer. He appears gambling.
  • Wouide is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted armorer. He appears scattered.
  • Davic Broall is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a mediocre weaponsmith. He appears accusatory.
  • Dave Brownsone is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a skilled woodseller. She appears smug.
  • Joey Davidhews is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled brewer. He appears guilty.
  • Daney Chaill is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a decent artist. He appears unreliable.
  • GenlonLoa Longnon is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a decent mercer. He appears melancholy.
  • Dav Tramorth is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled navigator. He appears forbidding.
  • Prarth is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled teacher. She appears homesick.
  • Jame Corman is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled tailor. He appears easily offended.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Anka, a fatalistic female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.
  • Wra'ith, an insecure female mindflayer. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy supplies.
  • Elader Strongkos, an idealistic male minotaur. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Serine Heathercloak, a jaded male halfling. He is a warrior who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Elalantars Heartbreeze, an idealistic female elf. She is a wizard who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Daney MacTramett, a smug male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Elhzer, a giddy female troglodyte. She is a fighter who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Yat, a solemn female kobold. She is a warrior who is seeing the world.
  • Mickes Morworth, a patriotic female human. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Mickey Southing, a thick male lycanthrope. He is a monk who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Ghrikaro, an intimidating female troglodyte. She is an aristocrat who is here to buy spices.
  • Danes Barsford, a chatty female lycanthrope. She is a fighter who is following a message from an angel.
  • Morbul Goldvault, a xenophobic male dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Alta Gardenwell:

  • The Royal Song Fine Forks [+]
  • The Ruby Frogs Chop House [+]
  • The Ruby Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Last Axe Hatters [+]
  • The Lazy Halflings Wainwright [+]
  • The Randy Pony Group [+]
  • The Black Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Weasels Wares [+]
  • The Tattered Paladin Temple [+]
  • The Seven Hatchet Candle Maker [+]
  • The Deepwater Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Red Wagon Work Camp [+]
  • The Wistful Elf Store [+]
  • The Splintered Octopus Healing House [+]
  • The Flaming Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Princess Gaol [+]
  • The Frosty Iron of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Sleeping Devil Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Paladin House of Colors [+]
  • The Grumbling Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Ent Tap House [+]
  • The Snoring Urchin Healers [+]