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Welcome to Lanebon!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 304
  • Children: 18.75% (57)
  • Elderly: 19.74% (60)

Racial Breakdown

  • 194 lizardfolk (63.8%)
  • 72 bugbear (23.6%)
  • 36 lycanthrope (11.8%)
  • 2 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 10 Businesses
  • 12 Specialists
  • 35 Residences

Summary [-]

Lanebon is a hamlet in the Ashgan County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (382/sq km), covers 0.80 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1009 meters.

Climate [-]

Lanebon 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 mild with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lanebon sees a single star overhead: Nak, a small yellow star. Lanebon also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Lanebon; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and professional.

Government [-]

Lanebon 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 satisfactory. Officials in Lanebon are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are honored. The political influence of Lanebon in the region is receding due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Lanebon is ruled by Governor Gwaelltel Maernsworn. The Governor has been in power for years and is feared by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.66% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Lanebon has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 42 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Lanebon is tolerably fortified. Lanebon fighters are praised for their use of throwing axes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lanebon is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Lanebon is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant coffee patches that are avoided by wenches. Rumors tell of bags of small lyres in a well.
  • Paltry primal bamboo stands that are frequented by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a hag roamed the swamps when the wind blows from the west. They say that the hag will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • In the days of yore, a dragon named Bat stalked the fields when the wind blows from the west and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Commoners say that if you face her, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Gosh's Mirror, a unique mirror with the knack to summon demons. It was never recovered.
  • Long, long ago, a monster named Enrall frequented the fields at dusk and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Folks say that if you caught him, you will be driven mad unless you complete a quest.

Events [-]

Lanebon is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? goblin wranglin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Khalzin ahn S'herssen.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Baldin Bronzefounder.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Reward is a secret. Contact Yerssen teh Khalal.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mick Gilgton.
  • hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Garbin Slatering.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome derros required. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Ghog Backsnapper.
  • Help Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Weoina Wildsinger.

People [-]

The people in Lanebon hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Rxun Bigmaw is a male bugbear who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled cooper. He appears vengeful.
  • Done Whiterson is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled woodseller. He appears egotistical.
  • Dzuegd Greathost is a male bugbear who is known in the city as being a gifted chandler. He appears worrying.
  • S'herssen teh Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a skilled doctor. She appears nosy.
  • S'hoorssen heh S'herzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a gifted jeweler. She appears gosipy.
  • Dav Morley is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent engineer. She appears guarded.
  • Khalzor se Khalzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a skilled roofer. He appears jolly.
  • Khalal heh Yeral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a mediocre coach driver. She appears cowed.
  • Khalzor se Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled ropemaker. She appears nihilistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Thutzud Skullcracker, a mocking female bugbear. She is a rogue who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Yerzor teh Khalal, a thick female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is fleeing a bad family situation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lanebon:

  • The Burly Silver Package Delivery [+]
  • The Murdered Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Blabbering Cat Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Axehandle Chop House [+]
  • The Honest Peddler Druggist [+]
  • The Furious Fig Secondary School [+]
  • The Dew House City Guard [+]
  • The Whistling Thunderbird Inc. [+]
  • The Frosted Wand Shrine [+]