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Welcome to Great Zealpar!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 157
  • Children: 24.84% (39)
  • Elderly: 14.65% (23)

Racial Breakdown

  • 108 troglodyte (68.7%)
  • 47 mindflayer (29.9%)
  • 2 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 18 Residences

Summary [-]

Great Zealpar is a hamlet in the Konem District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (481/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Great Zealpar has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Great Zealpar sees a single star overhead: Wol, an average white star. Great Zealpar also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Great Zealpar; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a wealthy district.

Government [-]

Great Zealpar is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Great Zealpar are often seen as resolute and the policies are loved. The political influence of Great Zealpar in the region is steadfast due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Great Zealpar is ruled by General Glos Bonesnapper The Black. The General has been in power for several decades and is hated by the people. There is forceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.64% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Great Zealpar has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 21 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 10 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 0 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Great Zealpar is tolerably fortified. Great Zealpar fighters are respected for their use of Javelins in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Great Zealpar is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Great Zealpar is known for the following resources:

  • New amber mines that are hunted by unicorns.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by carnivorous crows that are hunted by magic users. One might dig up bags of platinum in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Erinnus' Jug, a special jug with the ability to solve any riddle. It was never recovered.
  • Legends tell of Falinada's Quill, a cursed quill with the knack to find any item. It was never recovered.
  • In the days of yore, the villagers of Regenland lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day a lich named Not destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the lich, but failed miserably. Along came a bugbear named Zidig Backripper, who was an expert bowman. Zidig had the thought to slay the lich by killing the lich while he slept. When Zidig Backripper faced the lich, Zidig Backripper banished Not.

Events [-]

Great Zealpar is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Abadin Oatblood.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Hecariiki Breggan.
  • Bounty for stirge, dead or alive. Must provide your own transportation. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Falda Slowgather.
  • Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Disrrl.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Mhugl Headkiller.
  • Help! beaky brain monsters-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Davey Chrisling to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghezor seh S'herssen.

People [-]

The people in Great Zealpar despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ankaro is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre seamstress. He appears easily offended.
  • Merre is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled armorer. He appears intimidating.
  • Ghrilak is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a renowned shoemaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Chturrl is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a renowned laborer. He appears helpful.
  • Surpzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled bather. She appears drunken.
  • Masm is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a mediocre dyer. He appears battle-ready.
  • Maspne is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. He appears unreliable.
  • Prarter is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a gifted leatherworker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Prar'k'morn is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a renowned saddler. He appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Vess'ith, a beligerent male mindflayer. He is a cleric who is finding a missing friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Great Zealpar:

  • The Frosty Troll Temple [+]
  • The Sloppy Goblins Public Library [+]
  • The Mad Thunderbird Translations [+]
  • The Dry Helix Shop [+]
  • The Furious Flask Middle School [+]
  • The Playful Dog Hostel [+]
  • The Squalid Giant Shoes [+]
  • The Crossed Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Master Badger Coop Hoop [+]