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Welcome to Cranstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 126
  • Children: 40.48% (51)
  • Elderly: 3.97% (5)

Racial Breakdown

  • 72 lizardfolk (57.1%)
  • 45 drow (35.7%)
  • 2 kobold (1.5%)
  • 2 bugbear (1.5%)
  • 2 mindflayer (1.5%)
  • 2 minotaur (1.5%)
  • 1 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 17 Residences

Summary [-]

Cranstein is a hamlet in the Ashman Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (275/sq km), covers 0.46 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 765 meters.

Climate [-]

Cranstein 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 breezy and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cranstein sees a single star overhead: Nak, an average orange star. Cranstein also has a triple moon: Deikase, an average light blue moon; Prododus, an average briliant silver moon; and Spola, a small bone white moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Cranstein; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with filthy cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cranstein is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Cranstein are often seen as principled and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Cranstein in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Cranstein is ruled by Governor Grimbor Foesmasher. The Governor has been in power for decades and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.79% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Cranstein has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 17 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 8 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 0 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and lack of defensible wall, Cranstein is inadequately fortified. Cranstein fighters are praised for their use of tonfas in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cranstein is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Cranstein is known for the following resources:

  • Elephant parades that are visited frequently by townspeople. Podo Jallihand said somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • Abundant peat swamps that are hunted by unicorns. The locals speak of a chest containing diamonds in a well.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by dangerous scorpions that are avoided by vampires. The locals speak of piles of rubies in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, the royals of Big Goosepar lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil spirit named Ghabel Eagletooth took over the town. The royals tried to stop the spirit, but were caught. Along came a efficient ogre named Kiap Rocksnout, who was an expert bowman. Kiap had an idea to slay the spirit by using magic to banish it. When Kiap Rocksnout faced the spirit, Kiap Rocksnout tricked Ghabel Eagletooth and rescued Big Goosepar.

Events [-]

Cranstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Missing puppy. We suspect derros are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Prior experience required. Contact Larelltel Jadefire.
  • I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xrexn Cleaverkill to learn more.
  • Mick MacRosenleton has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dave Francon.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Adagar Claymace for more details.
  • Missing lucky stone. We suspect rats are the culprit. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Danic Whiteell for more information.
  • Help! Missing painting. We suspect squirrels are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Dav Davville.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Discretion required. Contact Tudor Bigrender.

People [-]

The people in Cranstein despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Lat is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a skilled bucklemaker. She appears apologetic.
  • Khalal ahn Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled ostler. He appears intimidated.
  • Zol is a female kobold who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. She appears intimidated.
  • Gaenaliyn Dawneye is a male drow who is known in the region as being a mocked magic dealer. He appears lonely.
  • Osh Bonebreaker is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a gifted vintner. She appears attentive.
  • Ghessen teh Khalzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre harness maker. He appears intimidated.
  • Goeoren Grimvidol is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a gifted bounty hunter. He appears homesick.
  • Halellinne Ousseablade is a female drow who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled porter. She appears helpful.
  • Rap is a female kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted chickenbutcher. She appears nervous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gheal ahn Yerssen, a territorial male lizardfolk. He is a warrior who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Thardu Athwind, a jolly male minotaur. He is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cranstein:

  • The Forsaken Demon Shop [+]
  • The Marbled Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Surly Bunch Security [+]
  • The Elven Wench Vault [+]
  • The Furious Hearthstone Secondary School [+]
  • The Burning Friends Package Delivery [+]
  • The Grumbling Crate Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Wench Sheath Store [+]
  • The Divine Knife Clinic [+]