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Welcome to Garnstone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,350
  • Children: 21.87% (514)
  • Elderly: 17.49% (411)

Racial Breakdown

  • 478 half-dwarf (20.3%)
  • 438 gnome (18.6%)
  • 386 human (16.4%)
  • 379 elf (16.1%)
  • 341 half-orc (14.5%)
  • 198 halfling (8.4%)
  • 130 other (5.5%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 101 Businesses
  • 296 Specialists
  • 301 Residences

Summary [-]

Garnstone is a town in the Calacan Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,394/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Garnstone has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Garnstone sees a binary star overhead: Abalun, an average white star and Lukel, a large yellow star. Garnstone also has a single moon: Theme, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule nearby planet that has been around for time immemorial, a massive pulsar that has been around for generations, and a massive galaxy that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling basalt barricade that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.63 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Garnstone; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, military, shops, and industry.

Government [-]

Garnstone 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 on the ball. Officials in Garnstone are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Garnstone in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Garnstone is ruled by Lord Dane Carorth. The Lord has been in power for several decades and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.79% of the population (42 adults).

Military [-]

Garnstone has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 299 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 176 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 15 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling barricade, Garnstone is greatly fortified. Garnstone fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Garnstone is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Garnstone is known for the following resources:

  • A new castle inhabited by wild cormorants that are hunted by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Vast bamboo stands that are feared by kittens. Ghessen ahn Khalssen said one might find a chest containing diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • A blessed battle field inhabited by dangerous scorpions that are visited frequently by witches.
  • Substantial kitten glarings that are avoided by vampires. Yerzor se S'hoorzor said rumors tell of bags of platinum in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, an old man lingered in the woods and was drawn towards acts of greed. They say that the old man will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Rbus' Tiara, a cursed tiara with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Years ago, an old man frequented the world. Some say that the old man will sneeze three times, then steal your soul.
  • Legends tell of Yorrun's Bag of beans, a magical bag of beans with the capability to dominate others. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Garnstone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my holy symbol. Find the louse, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Zeb Brainrender.
  • Help Needed: taste tester wanted. Discretion required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jam Greenall.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Special attire required. Contact Abahialleu Leafeye.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Safety not guaranteed. Serious inquiries only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jame Greenidge.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Zat for more information.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Snordin Shinyhair for further details.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Disth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Cerira Grimbreaker for more information.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ghosa Bonebreaker.
  • Help! Looking for something new? Missing ring of wishes. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Shaman Glimm Armbreaker if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Alanaliyn Lightrisen for further details.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Abaelllleu Broadgale.

People [-]

The people in Garnstone despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Joe Tramin is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted mercer. She appears solemn.
  • Uldin Dwarfbreaker is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled deputy. She appears guarded.
  • Amada Hamletters is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent miller. He appears helpful.
  • Adaartthil Myrthwing is a female elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled cooper. She appears intimidating.
  • Darttel Kennyrform is a male elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. He appears forgetful.
  • Ham Greasebit is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted tanner. He appears deluded.
  • Nhon Moksnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked professor. He appears gosipy.
  • Charigiyn Rootstalker is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned artist. She appears fatalistic.
  • Malda Firegold is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent official. She appears smitten.
  • Davry Petrhews is a male human who is known in the city as being a renowned glassmaker. He appears sick.
  • Per Laughingmap is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent beer seller. She appears apologetic.
  • Poly Kallighost is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled shipwright. She appears scattered.
  • Aiby Tiddlycog is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted bowyer. He appears idealistic.
  • Pomai Earthfur is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled prostitute. She appears insecure.
  • Nidd Headkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled miller. He appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Southleton, a battle-ready female half-orc. She is a warrior who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Dane Greenman, a scattered female half-orc. She is an expert who is here to buy spices.
  • Jamey Chaden, a guarded female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is doing something amazing.
  • Zabbash Backkiller, a pious male half-orc. He is a sorcerer who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Garnstone:

  • The Empty Harpoon Brewery [+]
  • The Mended Imps Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Severed Dog Candle Maker [+]
  • The Wobbly Wagonhouse Hostel [+]
  • The Ugly House Builders [+]
  • The Mended Fig Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Violet Flame Stockyard [+]
  • The Rolling Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Mug Shop [+]
  • The Crooked Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Bucket Wares [+]
  • The Hanging Hall Millers [+]
  • The Rusty Well Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Bucket Color Shop [+]
  • The Mad Frog Translations [+]