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Welcome to San Zealdef!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,771
  • Children: 11.73% (325)
  • Elderly: 24.72% (685)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,059 half-dwarf (38.2%)
  • 569 dwarf (20.5%)
  • 430 halfling (15.5%)
  • 390 other (14%)
  • 181 gnome (6.5%)
  • 114 half-elf (4.1%)
  • 28 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 110 Businesses
  • 368 Specialists
  • 333 Residences

Summary [-]

San Zealdef is a town in the Venlak Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,336/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

San Zealdef has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally pleasant with high variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

San Zealdef sees a binary star overhead: Aban, a small yellow star and Lunol, an average blue star. San Zealdef also has a single moon: Theladene, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule nebula that has been around for only a few years, a massive nearby planet that has been around for millenia, and a massive pulsar that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered marble partition that is 17 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.52 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to San Zealdef; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

San Zealdef 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 the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in San Zealdef are often seen as on the take and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of San Zealdef in the region is thriving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

San Zealdef is ruled by Lord Gabnk Cogglewink. The Lord has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.80% of the population (50 adults).

Military [-]

San Zealdef has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 353 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 152 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 12 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and battered partition, San Zealdef is greatly fortified. San Zealdef fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in San Zealdef is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

San Zealdef is known for the following resources:

  • A magical tower inhabited by tame beavers that are frequented by locals. Khalzin heh Khalzor said one might dig up a stash of small lyres in a well.
  • Dangerous woodpecker descents that are avoided by children.
  • A creepy tower inhabited by poisonous kangaroos that are hunted by travelers.
  • Creepy coconut plantations that are feared by witches. Donry Whitean said somoeone said someone found piles of diamonds in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a minotaur named Xrog wandered the world. Folks say that if you confront her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Long, long ago, the constable of Emerhall lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a vampire named Cyrsey Kazigath took over the town. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Sszrrl, who was a valiant knight. Sszrrl had an idea to slay the vampire by killing the vampire while he slept. When Sszrrl faced the vampire, Sszrrl killed the vampire and was killed in the process.
  • Long, long ago, a Boogyman roamed the region. Villagers say that the Boogyman will ask for your help, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In times past, the royals of Hanridge lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Bot the spirit slayed a local hero. The royals tried to kill Bot, but didn't get close. Along came a self-obsessed gnome named Nin Greaseblast, who was a valiant knight. Nin had a plan to trick the spirit by causing a distraction while others struck. When Nin Greaseblast faced the spirit, Nin Greaseblast banished Bot and was killed in the process.
  • In the olden days, a witch haunted the woods once a year. Commoners say that the witch will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

San Zealdef is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tom Cobblewink.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alaellthil Broadmight.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Sereras Plainsplitter.
  • Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare brain moles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Kish Oaknut.
  • Required: I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tilg for more information.
  • caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Ilhialleu Eversun.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grunril Roarbridge.
  • Someone stole my potato. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Dagan Eagleclaw.
  • Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Tgomd Oozehost if intrigued.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Perda Oldflower.
  • Help! A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Borkon Bluesmith.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Prior experience required. Contact Jamey VanSouthbrook.

People [-]

The people in San Zealdef accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adador Broadbeard is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled illuminator. He appears accusatory.
  • Daney Rosecroft is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled cooper. She appears mopey.
  • Jamey Bernafield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mocked cooper. She appears giddy.
  • Bebard Fastblower is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked entertainer. She appears clumsy.
  • Tomgan Cogglefuel is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre timberwright. He appears scattered.
  • Grumril Coldknee is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted chickenbutcher. He appears chatty.
  • Yordal Copperleg is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre stablehand. He appears chatty.
  • Aiva Rocketgauge is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted stablehand. He appears skeptical.
  • Alelenaen Silentshine is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent innkeeper. She appears impatient.
  • Jun Greasescope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled herbalist. She appears guarded.
  • Tolnell Hairyfingers is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent potter. She appears forgetful.
  • Skamir Crystalleg is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent scribe. He appears flirtatious.
  • Belvarava Moonoak is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent haymerchant. He appears resentful.
  • Gavnk Wizzwink is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted barber. He appears attentive.
  • Ulond Doughmill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled handyman. He appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Illvariyn Ravensworn, a guilty female elf. She is a ranger who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Grunril Clashingfounder, a resentful male half-dwarf. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Ilix'k'morn, a smitten male mindflayer. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Donry Staer, a patronizing female half-orc. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Yorbor Greenboot, a quiet female oddball. She is a fighter who is finding a missing treasure.
  • S'hooral heh S'heral, a conspirational female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Dan Southtt, a mopey male half-orc. He is a rogue who is here to buy spices.
  • Danry Benield, an intimidated male lycanthrope. He is a fighter who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Xtot Brainstomach, a grieving female hobgoblin. She is an adept who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in San Zealdef:

  • The Burning Crow Package Delivery [+]
  • The Ugly Imps Builders [+]
  • The Drowned Wig Jewelers [+]
  • The Stinky Hops Color Shop [+]
  • The Dirty Elves City Guard [+]
  • The Rolling Skull Fine Forks [+]
  • The Six Peacock Shipyard [+]
  • The Chipped Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Wobbly Willow Lodge [+]
  • The Crippled Dwarves Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Silver Arena [+]
  • The Splintered Elves Clinic [+]
  • The Royal Wand Fine Forks [+]
  • The Vulgar Frogs Furs [+]
  • The Olde Flame Bows R Us [+]