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Welcome to Gantle Ferry!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 27,044
  • Children: 30.30% (8,194)
  • Elderly: 11.50% (3,110)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,684 minotaur (46.9%)
  • 6,437 goblin (23.8%)
  • 4,111 ogre (15.2%)
  • 2,786 halfling (10.3%)
  • 403 other (1.4%)
  • 352 elf (1.3%)
  • 271 bugbear (1%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 505 Businesses
  • 4,176 Specialists
  • 3,206 Residences

Summary [-]

Gantle Ferry is a metropolis in the Picaark Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (654/sq km), covers 41.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 7255 meters.

Climate [-]

Gantle Ferry 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 continual and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gantle Ferry sees a single star overhead: Krox, an average yellow star. Gantle Ferry also has a double moon: Proro, an average briliant silver moon and Spodi, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny galaxy that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered wood rampart that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 28.49 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Gantle Ferry; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, education, trade, prison, industry, port, poor, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Gantle Ferry 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Gantle Ferry are often seen as on the take and the policies are revered. The political influence of Gantle Ferry in the region is negligible due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Gantle Ferry is ruled by Warlord Joe Buron. The Warlord has been in power for years and is revered by the people. There is open opposition to the Warlord and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.60% of the population (161 adults).

Military [-]

Gantle Ferry has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3650 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1487 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 136 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and battered rampart, Gantle Ferry is badly fortified. Gantle Ferry fighters are much loved for their use of bastard swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gantle Ferry is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Gantle Ferry is known for the following resources:

  • Vast carnivorous spider clusters that are visited frequently by zombies. Shudd Armripper said rumors tell of bags of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • Scarce tame cormorant flights that are avoided by townspeople. Thugg Legripper said one might find a stash of small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • Fresh bamboo stands that are hunted by children.
  • Scarce ancient vegetable patches that are hunted by townspeople. One might find piles of copper buried near there.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by vampire clams that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a spirit named Rop stalked the field at dusk. Commoners say that if you caught him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Aeslanthil's Crown, a special crown with the power to speak for itself. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Pooka stalked the countryside. Commoners say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Gantle Ferry is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Yik.
  • Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. Guild membership required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Magtosh Backcracker for further details.
  • Needed: I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Guild membership required. Contact Yeral ahn Yerzor.
  • Need a change of pace? Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact Tmzar Ghosttslay for more information.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Sikanu Kaziis.
  • Help! Ranger seeks apprentice. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rxexn Damnwiser.
  • Distra has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Fot.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Har'ith.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Reward is a secret. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Lat.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Reward available. Contact Poduk Oaksnout.
  • darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Kibel Oakroot.
  • I have mephits in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Contact Wrarr if interested.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen holy symbol. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jo Bernaell.
  • Someone stole my lucky stone. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Balgan Blackslasher for more information.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gwarigtel Summersinger.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Sszthul for more details.
  • Looking for work? I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Daney Claywell.
  • Need a change of pace? whiskey tester wanted. Reward available. Contact S'herssen ahn Yerssen.
  • carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Special attire required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hew Geargauge.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Reward is a secret. Contact Vothg.
  • lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghabel Oxclaw.

People [-]

The people in Gantle Ferry love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Rxunk Wormwiser is an androgynous goblin who is known in that part of town as being a skilled weaver. It appears worrying.
  • Chaartssa Stillstride is a female elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled laborer. She appears jaded.
  • Tgoten Greathowl is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled lawyer. She appears unreliable.
  • Tekok Eagletalon is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a mediocre haymerchant. He appears unreliable.
  • Grendatoron Mistthorn is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. He appears forbidding.
  • Xoduk Blademurder is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a renowned copyist. She appears melancholy.
  • Mezn Bighost is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a decent navigator. She appears unreliable.
  • Kyrder Ragerunner is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a decent bounty hunter. She appears worrying.
  • Komn Nightkill is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled specialty smith. She appears gosipy.
  • Gwatthil Aleagale is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled potter. She appears skeptical.
  • Xoduk Ironfury is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a mediocre warehouse worker. He appears giddy.
  • Komn Ogrerender is a female bugbear who is known in the region as being a mediocre official. She appears thick.
  • Rboten Dreadhost is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bather. She appears vengeful.
  • Hiline Prettyskin is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent teacher. She appears attentive.
  • Ubal Boarclaw is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled grocer. He appears idealistic.
  • Ilrigai Starhunter is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent haymerchant. She appears resentful.
  • Gkutbok Ogrebeast is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre spicemerchant. He appears lonely.
  • Dubal Eagleclaw is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled physician. He appears healthy.
  • Taurgas Sumrunner is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled deputy. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Perne Underhead is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled beer seller. He appears efficient.
  • Dagan Boarfang is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a gifted tinker. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dzuzar Bigmurder is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled physician. He appears solemn.
  • Coilda Wetfellow is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted sculptor. He appears nervous.
  • Gkutuk Nightshadow is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a skilled forester. She appears boastful.
  • Haatava Orleweave is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mocked bookseller. She appears melancholy.
  • Tberm Bladehowl is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears territorial.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Guk Oxroot, a nihilistic male ogre. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Ai Wobbsprocket, a pacifistic androgynous gnome. It is a rogue who is following rumors of riches.
  • Beltaen Oakdrake, a guarded androgynous half-elf. It is a warrior who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Amaly Springskin, a trusting female oddball. She is a paladin who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Porra, a helpful male troglodyte. He is a rogue who is following a message from an angel.
  • Hamton Thermotonk, a boastful female gnome. She is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Gush Oxtooth, an embittered female oddball. She is a paladin who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Mickry Berett, a deluded male lycanthrope. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Waeide, a chatty male mindflayer. He is a rogue who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Yordor Doughblade, a smitten female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Dzuexn Metalbone, a melancholy female hobgoblin. She is an expert who is seeing the city.
  • Elnaltel Aleanform, a deluded female elf. She is a barbarian who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Adaril Bittersapper, a forbidding female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Khalssen ahn Ghessen, a territorial male lizardfolk. He is a warrior who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Dan Goodewicz, a patriotic male human. He is an adept who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Thorond Ashknee, a lovelorn male dwarf. He is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Halartinne Aleadew, a guarded male drow. He is an adept who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Dararttars Morningchaser, an outlandish male elf. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Delomrell Swiftsoult, a clumsy male minotaur. He is an expert who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Blil Necksnapper, a beligerent female orc. She is a commoner who is following rumors of riches.
  • Rxerm Irondamn, a conspirational male goblin. He is an expert who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Eldo Heathershadow, a shifty male oddball. He is an expert who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Halellthil Killegrove, a quiet male half-elf. He is a wizard who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Barag Holycloak, a resentful male dwarf. He is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Blorrl, a battle-ready male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gantle Ferry:

  • The Glaring Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Wobbling Bill Construction [+]
  • The Warm Fig Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Whirling Urchin Meat House [+]
  • The Rolling Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Virgin Public Jail [+]
  • The Flabby Bucket [+]
  • The Drifting Giant Arena [+]
  • The Lascivious Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Tower Rug Shop [+]
  • The Shining Dragon Bindary [+]
  • The Grumbling Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Bucket Wharf [+]
  • The Dry Hearthstone Shoppe [+]
  • The Bottomless Fox Fish Camp [+]
  • The Northern Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Helix Herbalist [+]
  • The Marbled Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Fawning Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Greyhound Millers [+]
  • The Elven Nomad Money Changers [+]
  • The Violet Hearthstone Butchery [+]
  • The Forsaken Turkey General Goods [+]
  • The Pink Pot Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Fiery Pony Shop [+]