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Welcome to Elmavale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,883
  • Children: 16.25% (306)
  • Elderly: 21.46% (404)

Racial Breakdown

  • 965 half-orc (51.2%)
  • 272 other (14.4%)
  • 234 half-dwarf (12.4%)
  • 196 dwarf (10.4%)
  • 159 elf (8.4%)
  • 38 human (2%)
  • 19 half-elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 82 Businesses
  • 225 Specialists
  • 223 Residences

Summary [-]

Elmavale is a town in the Nillbe Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,879/sq km), covers 0.32 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 638 meters.

Climate [-]

Elmavale has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Elmavale sees a binary star overhead: Uur, a large white star and Lun, a massive yellow star. Elmavale also has a single moon: Sinola, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for generations, a massive asteroid belt that has been around for decades, and an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished stone stockade that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.73 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Elmavale; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, arena, racial, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Elmavale 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Elmavale are often seen as honorable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Elmavale in the region is receding due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Elmavale is ruled by President Brok Evilwiser. The President has been in power for mere days and is despised by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.70% of the population (32 adults).

Military [-]

Elmavale has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 282 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 131 (7%). Of the active duty military, 11 (4%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and polished stockade, Elmavale is admirably fortified. Elmavale fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elmavale is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Elmavale is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient grave yard inhabited by poisonous bats that are visited frequently by gru. Aeselliyn Spiritshine said one might dig up bags of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Poisonous chinchilla colonies that are avoided by wenches.
  • Unlimited fruit fields that are visited frequently by magic users. The locals speak of piles of gold in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, an old woman wandered the field. They say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Long, long ago, a spirit named Sheia hunted the field. Commoners say that if you face him, you will be killed.
  • Way back when, an old man lingered in the field at dusk. Some say that the old man will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • In times past, the villagers of Jackholt thrived. Things were good, but one day an evil monster named Klonvy slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Klonvy, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Becone Siretoe, who was an expert bowman. Becone had the thought to slay the monster by killing the monster while she slept. When Becone Siretoe faced the monster, Becone Siretoe killed the monster.
  • In olden times, a serial killer named Taz wandered the countryside before dawn. People say that if you touch her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Elmavale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Done Franctt.
  • Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jam Casham.
  • Help Needed: Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Ghaduk Bearmane.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Blorc.
  • Missing golden skill. We suspect rats are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Zhushush Bonebreaker for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Yorag Granitegoblet.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Must be quick on your feet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Darvarthil Duskwind to learn more.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Falgin Holyneck.
  • Morbor Drakecloak has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Kegd Ogrefury for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Missing relic. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ilyleniyn Silentform.
  • Help Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. May include some hazards. Contact Po Shadowbarrel if interested.
  • Missing valuables. We suspect bats are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Arnmida Rocketjet if interested.

People [-]

The people in Elmavale are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grumnir Steelcoin is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled seamstress. She appears mopey.
  • Davry Antonman is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent maidservant. He appears gambling.
  • Ilrigtel Arkeneabough is a male elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre cobbler. He appears intimidating.
  • Micke Francett is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled prostitute. He appears grieving.
  • Don Shesone is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre stablehand. He appears melancholy.
  • Morbin Barleybread is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled apothecary. She appears helpful.
  • Illtava Rilynnsing is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled chickenbutcher. He appears egotistical.
  • Gwarigai Gyssefeather is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre smith. He appears resentful.
  • Nhogg Neckripper is an androgynous half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled ship captain. It appears self-obsessed.
  • Filnaliyn Cyredwater is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tilemaker. He appears pious.
  • Davry Davgan is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted specialty smith. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Falril Tigersword is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked sage. She appears skeptical.
  • Mickic Colcombe is a female human who is known in the world as being a skilled cheesemaker. She appears impatient.
  • Gardin Wisemail is an androgynous dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre cooper. It appears quiet.
  • Oztguk Boneripper is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted vintner. She appears solemn.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • James Blacken, a sick male human. He is an expert who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Tuldan Gearbit, an embittered male gnome. He is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Dones Bernaord, an easily offended female half-orc. She is an adept who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Login Paperbarrel, a worrying male dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Skabor Bloodarm, an attentive male dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Dones Robertter, a violent female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Thoduk Skullnor, a giddy male half-orc. He is an expert who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Adatsy Rocketcog, a pious female gnome. She is a ranger who is traveling with a diplomat.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elmavale:

  • The Robber Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Grimy Bunk Docs [+]
  • The Dwarven Iron Shoppe [+]
  • The Ruby Friends Chop House [+]
  • The Forsaken Troll Shop [+]
  • The Fallen Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Honest Cat Druggist [+]
  • The Happy Monk Millers [+]
  • The Tattered Wand Temple [+]
  • The Raging Pig Amory [+]
  • The Chicken Thug Farms [+]
  • The Cardinal Thug Mail Service [+]
  • The Colored Lion Dry Goods [+]
  • The Glaring Bunk Inc. [+]
  • The Gutted Horse Harnesses [+]