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Welcome to Upper Glidtop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,524
  • Children: 16.29% (574)
  • Elderly: 21.48% (757)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,182 gnome (61.9%)
  • 906 half-elf (25.7%)
  • 258 dwarf (7.3%)
  • 117 half-dwarf (3.3%)
  • 36 human (1%)
  • 25 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 383 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Glidtop is a large town in the Picalak District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,053/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Glidtop has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally mild with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Glidtop sees a trinary star overhead: Becol, an average white star; Abacub, an average yellow star; and Lujor, an average blue star. Upper Glidtop also has a single moon: Chaka, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone stockade that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.17 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Upper Glidtop; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Upper Glidtop is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Upper Glidtop are often seen as principled and the policies are feared. The political influence of Upper Glidtop in the region is negligible due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Glidtop is ruled by Governor Beruta Whiteak. The Governor has been in power for many years and is praised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.20% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Glidtop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 458 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 229 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 18 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy stockade, Upper Glidtop is spectacularly fortified. Upper Glidtop fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Glidtop is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Upper Glidtop is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by poisonous crows that are visited frequently by witches.
  • Scarce new coconut harvests that are feared by children.
  • Vast defenseless chinchilla colonies that are visited frequently by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Ghabal's Jug, a cursed jug with the power to summon angels. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Ilnalava's Ring, a cursed ring with the capability to disappear on its own. It has been lost for ages.
  • Way back when, a Pooka wandered the woods on rainy days. Villagers say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Once upon a time, a spirit named S'hooral stalked the woods. They say that if you hear her, you will be killed.
  • In olden times, a demon named Sarra haunted the world on rainy days. People say that if you touch her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Upper Glidtop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Special attire required. Contact Haalenssa Eythereye.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Davey Petering.
  • Help Needed: I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Donic MacColnson.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen magic candle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Trurm Cleaverhand.
  • Help! Looking for work? Someone stole my golden skill. Find the louse, dead or alive. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Davry Roseerton.
  • I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Prior experience required. Contact Ghrira for more details.
  • Help! Missing ring of wishes. We suspect lizards are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Larnallleu Baequihunter.
  • Waepne has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Terinand Skyganthi for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Alenalssa Aleawater to learn more.
  • Help! Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of Cerobleh. Will pay in gold. Contact Be Simplesister for more details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Bat if intrigued.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Safety not guaranteed. No previous experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Vor.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of wishes. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Uduk Eaglebranch.

People [-]

The people in Upper Glidtop are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adaeno Cogglegauge is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled seamstress. She appears skeptical.
  • Tom Triggertonk is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled lawyer. She appears chatty.
  • Bongles Cogglecog is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent jailer. He appears boastful.
  • Yorkon Hawkmead is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled tavern. He appears patronizing.
  • Micke Corngham is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent dyer. She appears gosipy.
  • Doney Staner is an androgynous half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted chickenbutcher. It appears drunken.
  • Kiagan Electroscope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mocked collier. She appears fashion concious.
  • Don Blackham is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned bather. She appears cautious.
  • Jamry Danall is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled good samaritan. He appears trusting.
  • Jamey Southville is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked haymerchant. She appears gambling.
  • Mickry Dilton is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent baker. He appears skeptical.
  • Mickry VanGiacofield is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent teamster. He appears spiteful.
  • Bontsy Cogglefiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled salter. He appears healthy.
  • Done Jameden is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled saddler. He appears outlandish.
  • Dones Tramliffe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent magic dealer. He appears chatty.
  • Beaina Electroscope is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary teacher. He appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Brall, an efficient female half-orc. She is a fighter who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Alevartel Evenleaf, a smug female elf. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Don Bartt, a territorial male half-elf. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Kroglub Headripper, an intimidating male half-orc. He is a rogue who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Adadely Fatbot, a clumsy male halfling. He is a fighter who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Ada Millgold, an easily offended female halfling. She is a bard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Falda Kaesewax, a pacifistic male halfling. He is a monk who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Grumdal Ivoryear, a pacifistic male dwarf. He is an expert who is doing something amazing.
  • Jam Corworth, a resentful male human. He is a warrior who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Glidtop:

  • The Twin Elf Enchanters [+]
  • The Old Greyhound Fine Bows [+]
  • The Crazy Twins Dry Goods [+]
  • The Wobbly Elf Lodge [+]
  • The Happy Demon Mill [+]
  • The Empty Priest Vault [+]
  • The Ripped Virgin Inc. [+]
  • The Voluptuous Hops Furs [+]
  • The Belching Mug Shoppe [+]
  • The Blabbering Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Tired Fireplace Supplies [+]
  • The Dirty Wig Guard House [+]
  • The Rampaging Bunk Amory [+]
  • The Northern Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Bottomless Beer Fish House [+]
  • The Fat Wagon Inc. [+]