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Welcome to Gilsti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,921
  • Children: 32.74% (629)
  • Elderly: 9.73% (187)

Racial Breakdown

  • 736 half-orc (38.3%)
  • 617 half-dwarf (32.1%)
  • 312 gnome (16.2%)
  • 200 human (10.4%)
  • 49 dwarf (2.5%)
  • 7 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 85 Businesses
  • 230 Specialists
  • 238 Residences

Summary [-]

Gilsti is a town in the Nillran District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,886/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Gilsti has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gilsti sees a binary star overhead: Uul, a large red star and Lukel, a massive yellow star. Gilsti also has a single moon: Sinole, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for millenia, a massive nearby planet that has been around for decades, and an imposing pulsar that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished wood partition that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.61 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Gilsti; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Gilsti is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Gilsti are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are revered. The political influence of Gilsti in the region is spreading due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Gilsti is ruled by Lord Chancellor Zodarg Legcrusher. The Lord Chancellor has been in power for several decades and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Lord Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.72% of the population (33 adults).

Military [-]

Gilsti has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 288 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 134 (7%). Of the active duty military, 10 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and polished partition, Gilsti is admirably fortified. Gilsti 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 Gilsti is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Gilsti is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by dangerous elephants that are feared by unicorns. Somoeone said someone found a stash of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Magical clay banks that are hunted by townspeople. The locals speak of a chest containing silver in a well.
  • Substantial new timber forests that are feared by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a stash of monkey wrenches in a dungeon.
  • Vegetable fields that are frequented by unicorns. Rumors tell of piles of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a Pooka roamed the fields. People say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Gugbash's Beans, a possessed beans with the knack to summon angels. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Gilsti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Will pay in gold. Contact Khalal heh Khalssen.
  • Wanted: Nbog Bladerot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Must submit to background check. Contact Vessvy.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Alaartiyn Skydrake.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Serious inquiries only. Contact Falne Ostdrum.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wot if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gkutoten Greatbeast for more information.
  • Required: Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must not smell. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Daduk Eagleroot to learn more.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Abalentel Heartchaser.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Garorin Earthhall if intrigued.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gozs.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elvarlleu Wavemane.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen relic. Reward available. Contact Duduk Bearmane.

People [-]

The people in Gilsti are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Brownett is a male human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears outlandish.
  • Lodal Orangehead is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent priest. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Tor Thermosprocket is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled chickenbutcher. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Mickic Willeton is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled saddler. He appears greedy.
  • Daves Berton is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned undertaker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Loorin Steelcastle is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled pursemaker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Jo Matard is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bather. She appears gambling.
  • Jo Rosenhouse is a female human who is known in the city as being a decent herbalist. She appears pious.
  • Davey Shegton is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre undertaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Mal Gearbun is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled handyman. She appears authoritarian.
  • Grumgan Darkbreeches is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent tailor. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Joey Simonield is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted spicemerchant. She appears mocking.
  • Adadal Drummansion is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent actor. She appears helpful.
  • Lorun Coldhair is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned lumberjack. He appears embittered.
  • Drorin Steelale is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre ship captain. He appears mocking.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Perly Montabody, a battle-ready male halfling. He is a rogue who is following a message from an angel.
  • Belellai Goldstride, an exhausted female elf. She is a cleric who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Joes Giacoewicz, a spiteful male half-elf. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Falag Oatrobe, a scattered female half-dwarf. She is a druid who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Skaag Stonecastle, an idealistic female dwarf. She is an expert who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Kia Wobbbun, a contrarian female gnome. She is a commoner who is seeking honest work.
  • Daves Morwood, an embittered female human. She is a cleric who is following rumors of riches.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gilsti:

  • The Robber Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Rose Shop [+]
  • The Stumpy Swagger Mercenary [+]
  • The Fawning Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Road Harnesses [+]
  • The Drifting Pot House [+]
  • The Grizzly Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Black Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Lion Supplies [+]
  • The Sleeping Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Alicorn City Guard [+]
  • The Six Elves Dock Company [+]
  • The Dew Beauty City Guard [+]
  • The Grimy House Pottery House [+]
  • The Dirty Demon City Guard [+]