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Welcome to Zealers!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 347
  • Children: 34.01% (118)
  • Elderly: 8.65% (30)

Racial Breakdown

  • 206 lizardfolk (59.3%)
  • 62 hobgoblin (17.8%)
  • 58 minotaur (16.7%)
  • 11 goblin (3.1%)
  • 8 ogre (2.3%)
  • 2 other (0.5%)

Misc.

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

Summary [-]

Zealers is a hamlet in the Berraneese Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (293/sq km), covers 1.18 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1225 meters.

Climate [-]

Zealers has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Zealers sees a single star overhead: Nar, an average yellow star. Zealers also has a quadruple moon: Deile, an average light blue moon; Proro, a small briliant silver moon; Spodidene, a supermassive bone white moon; and Thedo, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny nearby planet that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Zealers; 1 road is major. The city is lined with muddy dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Zealers is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Zealers are often seen as on the take and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Zealers in the region is lasting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Zealers is ruled by Lord Toldo Greenstick. The Lord has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is ridiculed by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Zealers has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 47 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 19 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 2 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Zealers is inadequately fortified. Zealers fighters are praised for their use of claw bracers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Zealers is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Zealers is known for the following resources:

  • Magical caterpillar nests that are hunted by kittens.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by dangerous kangaroos that are frequented by travelers. Rumors tell of piles of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by defenseless chinchillas that are hunted by zombies. Lot said somoeone said someone found bags of emeralds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Boogyman frequented the countryside during a red moon. People say that the Boogyman will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long ago, an old man stalked the fields. Folks say that the old man will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Zealers is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ama Manywax for further details.
  • Help Needed: Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Jam Petren for more details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my artifact. Find the louse, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Dav Berall if intrigued.
  • Needed: Someone stole my key. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. References required. Will pay in gold. Contact Naradr Evilshredder for more information.
  • Help! Tilzer has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to background check. May include some hazards. Contact Garatek Darkgath for more information.
  • Missing ring of wishes. We suspect squirrels are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Wat.
  • Help! Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Petridge for more information.

People [-]

The people in Zealers are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Sikios Darkganthi is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled shipwright. She appears gambling.
  • Kiap Boarfang is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled wine seller. He appears thick.
  • Kzuk Metalmaw is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a decent deputy. He appears giddy.
  • Grendaleana Icemarr is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled baker. She appears forgetful.
  • Genlondol Bloodhoof is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled mercenary. He appears jaded.
  • Gush Rockclaw is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted bleacher. She appears easily offended.
  • Ghaap Rockmane is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a skilled actor. She appears worrying.
  • Uap Rocktooth is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled salter. She appears egotistical.
  • Galdtred Domkos is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a decent astrologer. She appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Caliius Athmarr, a smitten female minotaur. She is an adept who is doing something amazing.
  • Sramuzg Moknor, an apologetic female orc. She is a commoner who is following rumors of riches.
  • Gornir Grandshoulder, an idealistic male deep dwarf. He is an expert who is here to buy supplies.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Zealers:

  • The Smiling Wagon Shop [+]
  • The Stinky Darkroot Color Shop [+]
  • The Warm Willow Rugs [+]
  • The Murdered Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Frozen Song of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Wiley Elf Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Drinking Cavern Arena [+]
  • The Mulled Willow Brewery [+]
  • The Mulled Wench Beer Garden [+]