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Welcome to Goodstone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 238
  • Children: 42.44% (101)
  • Elderly: 2.52% (6)

Racial Breakdown

  • 176 ogre (73.9%)
  • 32 kobold (13.4%)
  • 16 goblin (6.7%)
  • 10 mindflayer (4.2%)
  • 3 drow (1.2%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 30 Residences

Summary [-]

Goodstone is a hamlet in the Ashmou Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (586/sq km), covers 0.41 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 722 meters.

Climate [-]

Goodstone has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Goodstone sees a single star overhead: Woj, an average white star. Goodstone also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Goodstone; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, military, trade, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Goodstone is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Goodstone are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Goodstone in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Goodstone is ruled by Overseer Rat. The Overseer has been in power for several years and is honored by the people. There is minor opposition to the Overseer and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.84% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Goodstone has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 33 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 17 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Goodstone is suitably fortified. Goodstone fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Goodstone is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Goodstone is known for the following resources:

  • Clay deposits that are feared by vampires. Ama Amberfox said somoeone said someone found piles of copper in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful coffee fields that are avoided by zombies. The locals speak of a chest containing iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by wild elephants that are avoided by kittens. The locals speak of a stash of gold in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a Boogyman lingered in the swamps when the moon is new. Folks say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Goodstone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Rura Headsnapper The Brave.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Kzzar Bladestomach for more details.
  • Looking for work? Paladin seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Snorril Opalsmith.
  • I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. Contact Barrin Graniteguard.
  • Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hilgrinne Plumpbrother for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kods Metalmaw for more information.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thuzgugh Legkiller.

People [-]

The people in Goodstone are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Delellai Oussealight is a female drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre entertainer. She appears greedy.
  • Narun Rockdamn is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a mocked leatherworker. He appears nosy.
  • Zods Ghosttslay is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled trader. She appears mopey.
  • Ghaap Oakmane is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled shipwright. She appears flirtatious.
  • Darartaen Brightshine is a female drow who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled vintner. She appears contrarian.
  • Hu'toor is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled miller. He appears solemn.
  • Gush Boarbranch is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled trader. He appears giddy.
  • Ilix'ith is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cartwright. She appears prejudiced.
  • Elaelltel Everbow is a female drow who is known in the region as being a decent potter. She appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Xuurm Greathowl, an egotistical male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Cak, a chatty female kobold. She is an expert who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Dav Staling, a quiet male half-elf. He is an expert who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Goodstone:

  • The Stowaway Cat General Merchandise [+]
  • The Hilltop Hen Druggist [+]
  • The Leaping Paladin Blowers [+]
  • The Merry Widowers Pub [+]
  • The Fawning Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Grizzly Hall Wharf [+]
  • The Drowned Elf Jewelers [+]
  • The Slippery Wand Cloth [+]
  • The Sleepy Axehandle Inc. [+]