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Welcome to Upper Lanerard!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,726
  • Children: 40.79% (1,520)
  • Elderly: 4.00% (149)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,601 gnome (69.8%)
  • 1,036 half-orc (27.8%)
  • 82 elf (2.2%)
  • 7 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 122 Businesses
  • 515 Specialists
  • 456 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Lanerard is a large town in the Ashbor County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,262/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Lanerard 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 mild and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Lanerard sees a single star overhead: Ben, an average red star. Upper Lanerard also has a single moon: Chadi, a massive pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified granite enclosure that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Upper Lanerard; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Upper Lanerard is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Upper Lanerard are often seen as resolute and the policies are praised. The political influence of Upper Lanerard in the region is dwindling rapidly due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Lanerard is ruled by Raja Elarigthil Baequimoon. The Raja has been in power for several years and is ridiculed by the people. There is violent opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.24% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Lanerard has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 484 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 251 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 22 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and fortified enclosure, Upper Lanerard is spectacularly fortified. Upper Lanerard fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Lanerard is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Upper Lanerard is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient mine inhabited by vampire peacocks that are frequented by townspeople.
  • Creepy hemp fields that are hunted by locals.
  • Many wild beaver colonies that are avoided by wenches. One might dig up bags of diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Rare old cocoa bean plantations that are avoided by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the townsfolk of Dixget lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil ghoul named Guk Bearclaw destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to kill Guk Bearclaw, but failed miserably. Along came Tilraz the troglodyte, who was an expert bowman. Tilraz had an idea to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Guk Bearclaw. When Tilraz faced the ghoul, Tilraz killed the ghoul and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Upper Lanerard is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wat.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xuomn Nighthand.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thordal Dullgem to learn more.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Elhka.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? unknown potion tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Durbul Wavegrave.
  • Adagrinne Linmidge has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jory Petrhews.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Tulina Cobblefuel.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jam Antonstone.
  • Need a change of pace? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Ruggog Mokcracker The Black for more information.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Discretion required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Armir Greenhunter.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. May include some hazards. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Abamir Brightforge.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact S'heral se Khalzor if intrigued.
  • Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Prior experience required. Contact Faldin Clawvein.

People [-]

The people in Upper Lanerard despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Cotlin Cogglescope is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted copyist. He appears giddy.
  • Zatzud Neckcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent baker. She appears thick.
  • Fillanssa Jadestride is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned chandler. He appears battle-ready.
  • Ilhiassa Moonblade is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre engineer. He appears smitten.
  • Davey Davinson is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent lumberjack. She appears jolly.
  • Alavarthil Riftsong is a female elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled cutler. She appears territorial.
  • Wiz Rocketsprocket is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled coach driver. She appears patriotic.
  • Hamrette Wobbscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted copyist. She appears skeptical.
  • Gavley Tinkerbit is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned cheesemaker. He appears pious.
  • Gaevartel Skyeye is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted tanner. He appears homesick.
  • Jen Tinkerjet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled deputy. He appears healthy.
  • Beamida Wobbgadget is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. He appears deluded.
  • Ogs Legnor is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled potter. He appears resentful.
  • Mick Blackerley is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled blacksmith. She appears flirtatious.
  • Bablita Cogglefuel is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mocked locksmith. She appears contrarian.
  • Gav Triggerbun is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled forester. She appears contrarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Hamlita Greasecog, a pious male gnome. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Danic Andregton, a self-obsessed female half-orc. She is a bard who is finding a missing map.
  • Mal Tiddlysprocket, a jaded female gnome. She is an expert who is doing something nefarious.
  • Jam Colgton, a gambling male half-orc. He is an expert who is fleeing debtors.
  • Adatthil Dawnmane, a solemn female elf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Lanerard:

  • The Sleeping Tower Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Oarhouse Timber Mill [+]
  • The Splintered Turkey Shoes [+]
  • The Highlighted Hammer Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Fawning Flask Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Princess Roofing [+]
  • The Squalid Dwarves Shoes [+]
  • The Boiling Thunderbird Fish Camp [+]
  • The Wild Hole Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Orange Wagon Firepit [+]
  • The Drinking Wench Herbalist [+]
  • The Happy Wand Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Boiling Twins Fish Camp [+]
  • The Musty Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Halflings Farmers Market [+]
  • The Puking Friends Locksmith [+]