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Welcome to Kalald!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,809
  • Children: 19.09% (727)
  • Elderly: 19.48% (742)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,227 half-dwarf (32.2%)
  • 1,078 human (28.3%)
  • 884 halfling (23.2%)
  • 309 half-elf (8.1%)
  • 185 other (4.8%)
  • 65 elf (1.7%)
  • 61 dwarf (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 123 Businesses
  • 528 Specialists
  • 480 Residences

Summary [-]

Kalald is a large town in the Burdin Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,804/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Kalald has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Kalald sees a trinary star overhead: Ber, a large blue star; Uur, a large yellow star; and Lun, a massive red star. Kalald also has a single moon: Thedoke, a supermassive briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished mud brick partition that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.25 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Kalald; 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, shops, and prison.

Government [-]

Kalald is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Kalald are often seen as honorable and the policies are honored. The political influence of Kalald in the region is negligible due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Kalald is ruled by Lord Mickey Southhews. The Lord has been in power for several decades and is revered by the people. There is strong opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.16% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Kalald has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 495 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 266 (7%). Of the active duty military, 17 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and polished partition, Kalald is excellently fortified. Kalald fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Kalald is currently good.

Resources [-]

Kalald is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient tower inhabited by dangerous cobras that are feared by witches.
  • A creepy gazebo inhabited by tame kangaroos that are feared by witches. Somoeone said someone found piles of diamonds in a well.
  • Guano banks that are frequented by witches. Khalzin heh Ghezin said somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Magical crow murders that are visited frequently by witches. One might find piles of iron maidens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, a hag roamed the fields during a red moon and was drawn towards murderers. People say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • In times gone by, a Boogyman haunted the countryside before dawn and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that the Boogyman will sneeze three times, then carry you away.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the villagers of New Elkmer City lived in peace. Things were good, but one day a ghoul named Dok Beartooth kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Dok Beartooth, but didn't get close. Along came Tomton Cogglesprocket the gnome, who was a sneaky thief. Tomton had a plan to trick the ghoul by causing a distraction while others struck. When Tomton Cogglesprocket faced the ghoul, Tomton Cogglesprocket tricked Dok Beartooth.
  • In olden times, a dragon named Waerr lingered in the field on rainy days and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that if you hear her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Kalald is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Haanalai Alearisen has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Dabel Eaglenut.
  • A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Dogan Rockmane.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. References required. Contact Ghak Headkiller to learn more.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Davry Matard.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Mororin Feastsapper for more information.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Mickic Giacoerson.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Klonrrl.
  • Missing artifact. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Bishakh Skullcrusher.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Jo Martiield has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Ilyartava Skysight for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gwavartel Keenweave.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Enril.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Enrrl if interested.
  • Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Faerigtars Swifteye if interested.

People [-]

The people in Kalald ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Delnallleu Fairstalker is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bather. She appears mocking.
  • Perly Plumphill is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent pursemaker. He appears drunken.
  • Joey Robertrell is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears embittered.
  • Bargan Uglyhelm is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent prostitute. She appears clumsy.
  • Dones Whitll is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent professor. She appears prejudiced.
  • Danes Stainson is a female human who is known in the region as being a mocked bowyer. She appears intimidated.
  • El Kaesesister is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent sage. He appears chatty.
  • Permira Tightory is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled jailer. He appears resentful.
  • Tolinado Prettybrook is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent social worker. He appears smitten.
  • Jam Staerson is a male human who is known in the city as being a mediocre barber. He appears gambling.
  • Charigiyn Windshade is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent haymerchant. She appears egotistical.
  • Jame Andreidge is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent potter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Danry Goodson is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled bookseller. She appears lonely.
  • Danes Andrecombe is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled watercarrier. He appears boastful.
  • Balril Jetrobe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled bookbinder. He appears territorial.
  • Filellanae Rilynnsun is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bleacher. He appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Serbardly Jalligalow, a shifty female halfling. She is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Jo Jameer, a skeptical male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Domoz Legsnapper, an idealistic female half-orc. She is a rogue who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Ulbor Deepbellows, a vengeful female dwarf. She is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
  • Bede Silverbrook, an impatient female halfling. She is a commoner who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Serbardne Hamtory, a homesick male halfling. He is an aristocrat who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Mhobguk Skullsnapper, a homesick male half-orc. He is a ranger who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Adaco Cottonbee, a homesick female halfling. She is a druid who is fleeing a natural disaster.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Kalald:

  • The Crooked Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Wet Ivy Meat House [+]
  • The Perfumed Widowers Vineyards [+]
  • The Tired Pipe Supplies [+]
  • The Vulgar Imps Furs [+]
  • The Black Road Inc. [+]
  • The Hungry Crate Legal Partners [+]
  • The Green Cup Pots [+]
  • The Golden Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Bunk Firepit [+]
  • The Flaming Boar Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Eagle Dry Goods [+]
  • The Lonely Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Severed Bull Candle Maker [+]
  • The Victorious Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Horse Money Changers [+]