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Welcome to Crystone Crest!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 21,242
  • Children: 27.50% (5,841)
  • Elderly: 13.50% (2,867)

Racial Breakdown

  • 8,880 mindflayer (41.8%)
  • 8,710 half-elf (41%)
  • 1,551 kobold (7.3%)
  • 893 lizardfolk (4.2%)
  • 532 halfling (2.5%)
  • 378 other (1.7%)
  • 298 dwarf (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 406 Businesses
  • 3,255 Specialists
  • 2,115 Residences

Summary [-]

Crystone Crest is a large city in the Lormou County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,784/sq km), covers 0.79 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1002 meters.

Climate [-]

Crystone Crest has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Crystone Crest sees a single star overhead: Kroj, a large white star. Crystone Crest also has a double moon: Promedene, a large bone white moon and Chaka, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid granite partition that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 4.13 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Crystone Crest; no roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Crystone Crest is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Crystone Crest are often seen as reasonable and the policies are loved. The political influence of Crystone Crest in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Crystone Crest is ruled by President Jory Wilcroft. The President has been in power for a few months and is feared by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (104 adults).

Military [-]

Crystone Crest has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2814 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1327 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 98 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and solid partition, Crystone Crest is terribly fortified. Crystone Crest fighters are mocked for their use of swords in battle. They are praised for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Crystone Crest is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Crystone Crest is known for the following resources:

  • Scorpion beds that are feared by magic users. One might find a stash of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • A magical gazebo inhabited by poisonous cormorants that are avoided by unicorns.
  • Magical carnivorous beaver colonies that are feared by travelers. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing iron maidens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a vampire named Estenus roamed the town. Commoners say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Gaeriginne's Helmet, a legendary helmet with the capability to dominate others. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the villagers of Ferntop lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Pot the murderer took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Pot, but failed miserably. Along came a orc named Obguul Legnor, who was a valiant knight. Obguul had the thought to slay the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Obguul Legnor faced the murderer, Obguul Legnor tricked Pot.

Events [-]

Crystone Crest 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 homuncului required. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Illttel Aleanwalker.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for carniverous butterflies, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mzar Rantcutter if interested.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Huzg Skullkiller The Black.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. Contact Davry VanHarwell.
  • Help Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Discretion required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Trellrrl.
  • Durkon Oilvein has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kratg Armcrusher for further details.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact S'hooral fe Khalal for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact Surplak.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Must not smell. Contact Khalssen heh Ghessen to learn more.
  • Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. References required. May include some hazards. Contact Xrerm Damnhost if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Shubbath Skullripper.
  • Required: Bored? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Elrigthil Dryearstar for more details.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Tbet Dreadhowl.
  • carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Delhiatel Wolfsing.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rats required. Reward available. Contact Gaehiathil Auvreaglider.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dubal Boarbranch.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Abatssa Keenwaker.
  • Needed: Bored? A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gkutor Metalwiser.
  • Someone stole my shovel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Alelenssa Ousseawind.

People [-]

The people in Crystone Crest hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adamira Brownden is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent prostitute. He appears pious.
  • Serborn Shortley is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent outfitter. He appears resentful.
  • Serly Glittersall is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a legendary weaver. She appears helpful.
  • Jamey Francord is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a legendary smith. She appears patronizing.
  • Ama Hornbee is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre cartwright. She appears impatient.
  • Begoldine Gardnerghost is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre butcher. She appears jesterly.
  • Balbul Gravelear is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent harness maker. He appears authoritarian.
  • Tolne Trillbody is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent handyman. She appears deluded.
  • Woutra is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears nosy.
  • S'hoorzor seh Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a skilled official. He appears boastful.
  • Don Matield is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled herbalist. He appears scattered.
  • Woutra is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent priest. She appears mocking.
  • Abagin Hawkstaff is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent tinker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Coda Trillfur is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent smith. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Chaellaen Whiteglow is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary jailer. He appears worrying.
  • Adaine Prettywill is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled specialty smith. She appears worrying.
  • Durdin Coalnose is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bather. She appears deluded.
  • Elartinne Norreeye is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled cobbler. She appears jaded.
  • Wot is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a gifted weaver. She appears apologetic.
  • Khalssen heh S'herzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a gifted grocer. He appears outlandish.
  • Donic Franccroft is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled undertaker. He appears jolly.
  • Khalssen ahn Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled collier. He appears deluded.
  • Gip is a female kobold who is known in the region as being a mediocre cheesemaker. She appears pacifistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Coel Underburrow, a lovelorn male halfling. He is a fighter who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Haalenlleu Cyredbreeze, an authoritarian female half-elf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Khalzin heh Khalzin, a smug male lizardfolk. He is a cleric who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Malel Tallwit, an authoritarian male halfling. He is an expert who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Perelly Kaesedigger, a giddy female halfling. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Got, a beligerent male kobold. He is a druid who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Git, a territorial male kobold. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Permai Littlegold, a greedy male halfling. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Khalzor seh Yeral, a cautious male lizardfolk. He is a sorcerer who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Merth, a treasure-obsessed male mindflayer. He is a cleric who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Crystone Crest:

  • The Ripped Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Last Flask Hatters [+]
  • The Orange Three Shoppe [+]
  • The Voluptuous Mug Meats [+]
  • The Crossed Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Plaid Axehandle Hostel [+]
  • The Burly Frog Leatherworks [+]
  • The Hanging Iron Millers [+]
  • The Crooked Song Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Cavern Mill [+]
  • The Violent Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Rolling Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Rooster Star Gazers [+]
  • The Vulgar Hole Furs [+]
  • The Green Bucket Ceramics [+]
  • The Laughing Beer Hatters [+]
  • The Yellow Imps Dumping Ground [+]
  • The Twisted Cesspit Shoppe [+]
  • The Lost Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Clowns Supplies [+]
  • The Forsaken Imps Shop [+]
  • The Gritty Song Wharf [+]
  • The Hungry Jane Legal Partners [+]