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Welcome to Laglade!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 7,791
  • Children: 26.44% (2,060)
  • Elderly: 14.25% (1,110)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,176 gnome (53.6%)
  • 2,213 half-elf (28.4%)
  • 982 dwarf (12.6%)
  • 289 half-orc (3.7%)
  • 131 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 178 Businesses
  • 1,145 Specialists
  • 965 Residences

Summary [-]

Laglade is a small city in the Walran Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,473/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Laglade 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 wild and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Laglade sees a single star overhead: Ber, a massive white star. Laglade also has a single moon: Chadi, a large rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy wood embankment that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 80% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.18 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Laglade; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, racial, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Laglade is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Laglade are often seen as fair and the policies are revered. The political influence of Laglade in the region is receding due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Laglade is ruled by Shah Ilyrigthil Duskhand. The Shah has been in power for several decades and is honored by the people. There is secret opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.27% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Laglade has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1012 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 486 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 43 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and sturdy embankment, Laglade is spectacularly fortified. Laglade fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laglade is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Laglade is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed battle field inhabited by dangerous beavers that are feared by gru. Rumors tell of a chest containing copper in a nearby pit.
  • Magic timber forests that are feared by children. One might find a chest containing emeralds in a dungeon.
  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by wild peacocks that are frequented by zombies. Somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.
  • A cursed tower inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are feared by wenches.
  • Parrot companies that are visited frequently by kittens. Grumdor Roarboot said the locals speak of a chest containing silver in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a spirit named Kbok haunted the region. People say that if you face him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • A long time ago, a ghoul named Fax haunted the world when the wind blows from the south. People say that if you face her, you will never be seen again.
  • Many years ago, a demon named Oestalia stalked the town during the summer solstice. Some say that if you touch him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Laglade is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Morbin Smokeankle.
  • I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Shotgbub Backsnapper for more details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must submit to background check. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wizwan Geargauge if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Tron Armkiller.
  • I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Illnaltars Heartrunner.
  • Help Wanted: Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen family heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kiap Oxbranch.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Wrarc.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must be clean. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Elhlak for more information.
  • I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Yorbul Broadmace.
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Kkasr Greathowl for more details.
  • Looking for work? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Mild danger may be involved. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Merth.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yerzor heh S'hoorssen.
  • seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ugan Oxbranch.
  • Help! Seeking inter-planar messenger. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Danic Davey.
  • Bounty for toads, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Special attire required. Contact Kigan Boarsnout.

People [-]

The people in Laglade despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Beaxie Gearsprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled brewer. He appears egotistical.
  • Ertava Aleanears is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled beer seller. She appears deluded.
  • Danic Roberthews is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre glassmaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Drodor Oilsapper is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned mercenary. He appears patriotic.
  • Mhokuul Bonebreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled pastrycook. She appears trusting.
  • Aleelllleu Lightfire is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled tinker. He appears impatient.
  • Jory Chrisield is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent soldier. She appears melancholy.
  • Bea Tiddlytonk is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled undertaker. He appears melancholy.
  • Mick Harerley is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled good samaritan. She appears patriotic.
  • Joe Rosesone is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled carpenter. She appears jolly.
  • Tomtsy Thermogadget is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tanner. He appears beligerent.
  • Nineno Triggersprocket is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent trader. She appears egotistical.
  • Ilyvarlleu Kennyrmight is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bowyer. He appears attentive.
  • James Tramman is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled plasterer. She appears mopey.
  • Wizxie Wizzfiz is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Don Rosenne is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled bookseller. She appears drunken.
  • Ababul Grayvest is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled magic dealer. She appears worrying.
  • Chief Midah Bonecrusher The Strong is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned timberwright. He appears conspirational.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Arbor Blackhunter, a healthy male dwarf. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Zhodd Bonecrusher, a pacifistic male half-orc. He is a bard who is seeking revenge.
  • Gordal Brighthair, a homesick male dwarf. He is a bard who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Grumdin Platinumhunter, a vengeful female dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is seeing the world.
  • Ninmida Triggerjet, a lovelorn female gnome. She is a druid who is following the voices.
  • Skarun Onyxale, a violent female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laglade:

  • The Wooden Hatchet Inn [+]
  • The Crossed Three Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Widowers Shoppe [+]
  • The Weary Urchin Rugs [+]
  • The Hilltop Riverside Druggist [+]
  • The Broken Demon Leatherworks [+]
  • The Worn Greyhound Shrine [+]
  • The Knotted Three Inc. [+]
  • The Sleeping Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Dwarf Shop [+]
  • The Musty Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Glaring Boar Inc. [+]
  • The Lascivious Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Monk Chop House [+]
  • The Yellow Turkey Waste Site [+]
  • The Lecherous Flask Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Tired Bull Enchanters [+]