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Welcome to Galaburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 14,016
  • Children: 13.85% (1,941)
  • Elderly: 23.24% (3,258)

Racial Breakdown

  • 6,238 drow (44.5%)
  • 4,794 ogre (34.2%)
  • 1,823 hobgoblin (13%)
  • 435 troglodyte (3.1%)
  • 393 human (2.8%)
  • 309 mindflayer (2.2%)
  • 24 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 283 Businesses
  • 2,146 Specialists
  • 1,441 Residences

Summary [-]

Galaburg is a city in the Conakil County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,553/sq km), covers 0.72 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 957 meters.

Climate [-]

Galaburg 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Galaburg sees a single star overhead: Cekan, a large yellow star. Galaburg also has a double moon: Spole, a large briliant silver moon and Therotheus, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid granite stockade that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.40 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Galaburg; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Galaburg is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Galaburg are often seen as reasonable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Galaburg in the region is consistent due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Galaburg is ruled by President Beruinand Winterchaser. The President has been in power for mere hours and is loved by the people. There is public opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.36% of the population (51 adults).

Military [-]

Galaburg has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1857 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 840 (6%). Of the active duty military, 74 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and solid stockade, Galaburg is perfectly fortified. Galaburg fighters are mocked for their use of spiked clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Galaburg is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Galaburg is known for the following resources:

  • Clam beds that are frequented by children. Git said one might find bags of saphires in a well.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by defenseless clams that are feared by zombies. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper in a nearby pit.
  • Scarce old palm oil harvests that are visited frequently by gru. Belartanae Duskwatch said rumors tell of bags of silver in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a Pooka roamed the streets. People say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • Long ago, a Pooka haunted the woods when the wind blows from the west. Commoners say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then imprison you.
  • A long time ago, a hag lingered in the countryside every six years. Folks say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In the days of yore, a minotaur named Tekta hunted the town and was drawn towards murderers. Folks say that if you see her, you will be killed unless you return a lost possession.
  • In the olden days, the townsfolk of Midmead Ferry lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day an evil lich named Surpkaro stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to kill Surpkaro, but were caught. Along came a insecure lizardfolk named S'herzin ahn Yeral, who was a sneaky thief. S'herzin had an idea to slay the lich by causing a distraction while others struck. When S'herzin ahn Yeral faced the lich, S'herzin ahn Yeral banished Surpkaro.

Events [-]

Galaburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Rogue seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Adaril Opalforge for further details.
  • Looking for something new? A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must be quick on your feet. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Xuub Bigbasher.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Jo Chaing to learn more.
  • Missing golden skill. We suspect squirrels are the culprit. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Filnallleu Hunithstar.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Faldal Jadebreeches.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gip.
  • I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Yerzin ahn Khalal.
  • Help Wanted: Someone stole my puppy. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Don Robertridge.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Hilly Boffinbottle has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mick Peterngton.
  • Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Dat if intrigued.
  • Required: cheese tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Perne Grubtalker if intrigued.
  • Missing ring of wishes. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Prior experience required. Contact Bobest Youngchaser for more information.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Chtum.
  • Help! Malinaine Brownbottom has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xodun Metaldamn.
  • Needed: Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. May include some hazards. Contact Tgurm Greatmouth for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen holy symbol. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be quick on your feet. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Balgin Brandyblade for further details.
  • Adept seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gkutub Greatdeath.

People [-]

The people in Galaburg love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Hallenava Firechaser is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears conspirational.
  • Mickey Jameord is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled seamstress. She appears drunken.
  • Tils is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mocked jeweler. She appears egotistical.
  • Done Goodnson is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent mason. She appears authoritarian.
  • Tilzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent copyist. She appears flirtatious.
  • Dan Robertewicz is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. He appears spiteful.
  • Elalanlas Duskheart is a male drow who is known in that part of town as being a decent saddler. He appears mopey.
  • Donry Marin is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled tilemaker. He appears fatalistic.
  • Gosh Boarroot is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned smith. She appears idealistic.
  • Ilynalanae Morningwake is a male drow who is known in the city as being a skilled sheriff. He appears apologetic.
  • Jo Broridge is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled lumberjack. She appears impatient.
  • Trell'ith is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a decent potter. He appears unreliable.
  • Gok Oaksnout is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled entertainer. He appears prejudiced.
  • Klonrrl is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled courtier. She appears healthy.
  • Ghrika is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a decent jeweler. He appears xenophobic.
  • Guk Oakmane is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled carpenter. He appears xenophobic.
  • Anlak is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled forester. He appears spiteful.
  • Kibal Bearmane is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled tinker. She appears greedy.
  • Dok Oaknut is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled collier. He appears jesterly.
  • Thzztra is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled bookbinder. She appears clumsy.
  • Dellenai Cyredhand is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre deputy. She appears gosipy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Balrin Coraltoe, a giddy female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Pernell Lightningbough, a greedy female halfling. She is an adept who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Chaellinne Swiftmoon, a spiteful female half-elf. She is a wizard who is doing something secret.
  • Khalssen seh Khalssen, a drunken female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Erhiaai Aleandawn, a jesterly female drow. She is an adept who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Kugu Legcrusher, a mocking female half-orc. She is an expert who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Loorin Crunchtoe, an impatient female dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Gugan Boarsnout, an exhausted female ogre. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Bjorkeras Clawak, an accusatory androgynous minotaur. It is a fighter who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Chaartava Featherweaver, a nihilistic male drow. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Chaarttel Myrthsky, a contrarian female drow. She is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Adagold Brownbread, a grieving male halfling. He is a barbarian who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Jamry Roseinson, a jaded female human. She is a paladin who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Adaril Tigermansion, a skeptical female half-dwarf. She is a druid who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Kods Giantwiser, a drunken male hobgoblin. He is a rogue who is fleeing debtors.
  • Zurm Foulhand, a jaded female oddball. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Pertha Eaglechaser, a patriotic female minotaur. She is a monk who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Galaburg:

  • The Perfumed Twins Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Master Kraken Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Mended Hall Barrels [+]
  • The Crimson Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Seven Rose Candle Maker [+]
  • The Stowaway Turkey Dry Goods [+]
  • The Fired Crate . [+]
  • The Nomadic Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Voluptuous Yawning Butchery [+]
  • The Empty Pipe Brewery [+]
  • The Flying Days General Store [+]
  • The Fermented Elves Shop [+]
  • The Yellow Cesspit Pile [+]
  • The Royal Song Fine Forks [+]
  • The Pink Paladin Hostel [+]
  • The Rusty Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Devil Shop [+]
  • The Violent Flask Inc. [+]
  • The Burning Skull Package Delivery [+]
  • The Drifting Fig Arena [+]
  • The Whirling Road Meat Handlers [+]