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Welcome to Laari!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 184
  • Children: 22.28% (41)
  • Elderly: 16.85% (31)

Racial Breakdown

  • 109 lizardfolk (59.2%)
  • 33 mindflayer (17.9%)
  • 30 bugbear (16.3%)
  • 8 troglodyte (4.3%)
  • 2 hobgoblin (1%)
  • 2 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 23 Residences

Summary [-]

Laari is a hamlet in the Aquidin Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (291/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Laari has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with minor variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Laari sees a single star overhead: Nan, a large white star. Laari also has a quadruple moon: Deime, an average pale yellow moon; Prorosto, a small rusty red moon; Spodike, a massive light blue moon; and Thela, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny nebula that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Laari; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, racial, and professional.

Government [-]

Laari is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Laari are often seen as honorable and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Laari in the region is shrinking due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Laari is ruled by Steward Yeral fe Ghezin. The Steward has been in power for years and is praised by the people. There is violent opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Laari has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 25 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Laari is inadequately fortified. Laari fighters are praised for their use of daggers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laari is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Laari is known for the following resources:

  • Rich peacock musters that are hunted by zombies. Per Jallitan said the locals speak of a stash of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful quail bevies that are visited frequently by unicorns. Rumors tell of a stash of penis sheathes in a tomb nearby.
  • Tame quail bevies that are feared by witches. One might dig up a chest containing iron maidens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a Boogyman frequented the streets when the wind blows from the east. Some say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • In the olden days, the villagers of West Arthurstein lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil vampire named S'hoorssen fe Ghessen took over the town. The villagers tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came Abalenlleu Eytherriver the drow, who was a skilled storyteller. Abalenlleu had an idea to slay the vampire by making a wager with S'hoorssen fe Ghessen. When Abalenlleu Eytherriver faced the vampire, Abalenlleu Eytherriver banished S'hoorssen fe Ghessen.
  • Legends tell of Grumril's Bag of beans, a possessed bag of beans with the ability to find any item. It has been lost for ages.
  • Legends tell of Careno's Tiara, a cursed tiara with the power to find any item. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Laari is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Danes Chatt has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. No pay until task is completed successfully. Opportunity to earn a title. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Gwaelltel Jadegleam.
  • Looking for something new? darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mick Sheham.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ervarai Silvershine.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Dik Armcracker.
  • Needed: Ulrin Smokehill has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must be a quick learner. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Lot.
  • Help! Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Wat.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Bas Skullcracker.

People [-]

The people in Laari are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Goi'toor is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a renowned good samaritan. She appears exhausted.
  • Porra is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre herbalist. She appears patronizing.
  • Mbok Nightbone is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a renowned mercer. She appears helpful.
  • Ang is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled forester. He appears contrarian.
  • Khalzor teh Ghessen is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a gifted copyist. She appears shifty.
  • Waethul is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled vintner. She appears insecure.
  • Kezn Ogrebasher is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. She appears gambling.
  • Pors is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled good samaritan. She appears outlandish.
  • Komd Evilwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a gifted messenger. She appears forbidding.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Guap Eaglefang, a chatty male ogre. He is a paladin who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Tuduk Darkrender, an intimidating male bugbear. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a beggar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laari:

  • The Crazy Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Crate Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Whisper Leather Goods [+]
  • The Murdered Demon Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Heart Timberyard [+]
  • The Fiery Mead Shop [+]
  • The Great Iron Sheath Store [+]
  • The Leaping Wand Blowers [+]
  • The Frosted Pony Shop [+]