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Welcome to Cartdale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 28,109
  • Children: 14.20% (3,991)
  • Elderly: 23.00% (6,465)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,312 mindflayer (43.8%)
  • 9,192 lizardfolk (32.7%)
  • 6,325 halfling (22.5%)
  • 280 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 522 Businesses
  • 4,344 Specialists
  • 3,610 Residences

Summary [-]

Cartdale is a metropolis in the Conakan Domain with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,515/sq km), covers 0.95 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1099 meters.

Climate [-]

Cartdale 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cartdale sees a single star overhead: Krol, an average yellow star. Cartdale also has a double moon: Prota, a large bone white moon and Chale, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten rubble enclosure that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.56 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Cartdale; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, trade, industry, fine shops, shops, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Cartdale is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Cartdale are often seen as disreputable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Cartdale in the region is shrinking due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Cartdale is ruled by Steward Lat. The Steward has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is public opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.54% of the population (152 adults).

Military [-]

Cartdale has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3794 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1616 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 180 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and weather-beaten enclosure, Cartdale is terribly fortified. Cartdale fighters are much loved for their use of falchionn in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cartdale is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Cartdale is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous spider clusters that are frequented by zombies.
  • Vast kitten glarings that are frequented by locals.
  • New berry fields that are visited frequently by vampires. Dones Stanliffe said the locals speak of bags of silver in a dungeon.
  • Cobra quivers that are visited frequently by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing emeralds buried near there.
  • Elephant parades that are frequented by magic users.
  • Magical spider clusters that are hunted by kittens.
  • Rare carnivorous clam beds that are visited frequently by locals. Bregd Darkbone said the locals speak of bags of gold in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a serial killer named Kzot wandered the swamps once a year. Some say that if you see him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In times gone by, a spirit named Thag frequented the field and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that if you hear him, you will never be seen again unless you flee.
  • In the days of yore, a lich named Ghriraz lingered in the fields on gloomy days. Commoners say that if you confront her, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Balond's Hat, a magical hat with the capability to cause others to fall asleep. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In times past, a monster named Kerm hunted the field on gloomy days. Villagers say that if you caught him, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Cartdale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Missing bracelet. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Grimrin Brassfighter.
  • Help! Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Nat for more information.
  • Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Grundin Thudbellows.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Joey Giacohouse.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Yerssen fe Ghezin.
  • Wanted: Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tgunk Giantcutter.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Nobath Legsnapper.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Suggak Backbreaker.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grumgin Earthnose for further details.
  • Looking for work? bats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Trellril.
  • giant spiders-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. No pay until task is completed successfully. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Anzer for more information.
  • Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gwanalava Goldenwaker.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Blarsh Skullcrusher.
  • I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Ama Earthstoat.
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Yerzin fe Khalzor.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my artifact. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Abataen Ousseachaser.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. References required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ardal Barleyknee.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a secret. No previous experience required. Contact Mick Greencroft.
  • Paladin seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Argar Bearshield.
  • Required: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Prior experience required. Contact Yik.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Zidash Skullripper.

People [-]

The people in Cartdale are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ser Tallfield is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent soldier. She appears nervous.
  • Waeril is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a mediocre woodseller. He appears patronizing.
  • Yerzin se Yerzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled woodworker. He appears jesterly.
  • S'hoorzor ahn Yerzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a decent glovemaker. He appears authoritarian.
  • Serborn Oldwick is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled roofer. He appears jesterly.
  • Khalzor fe Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a renowned porter. She appears boastful.
  • Yerssen fe Ghezin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent mercenary. He appears nihilistic.
  • Kilre is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a decent engineer. He appears apologetic.
  • Khalzin fe Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a skilled ropemaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Serine Burrowsshaker is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled brewer. She appears chatty.
  • Amabardda Boffinletters is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled sculptor. He appears attentive.
  • Fluter is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled smith. He appears deluded.
  • Po Hairyshadow is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent vintner. She appears authoritarian.
  • Eldo Dudspan is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent lawyer. He appears sick.
  • Toldi Fatsleep is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled wine seller. She appears worrying.
  • Yerssen heh Khalssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled fishmonger. He appears guarded.
  • Khalal heh S'herssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled navigator. He appears worrying.
  • Pone Coldwill is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled harness maker. He appears worrying.
  • Yeral se Khalssen is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled cooper. She appears nihilistic.
  • Khalzin teh Ghezin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a decent bather. He appears patriotic.
  • S'hooral se Yerssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled woodseller. He appears pacifistic.
  • Poinaine Coldlot is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre coach driver. He appears easily offended.
  • Prarter is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted entertainer. She appears outlandish.
  • Amane Montashaker is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted dyer. She appears embittered.
  • Enre is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled wagoneer. He appears patriotic.
  • Ilixrc is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent collier. He appears insecure.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Xtzar Bladerender, a flirtatious female goblin. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Blothul, an easily offended female mindflayer. She is an adept who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Rbomn Ghosttslay, a solemn female bugbear. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Mick Castfield, a helpful male human. He is an adept who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Ulnir Coalstone, a smitten female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Jo Briidge, a violent male half-orc. He is an aristocrat who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Tbegd Cleaverhost, a patriotic female goblin. She is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Balrim Whitenose, a skeptical male half-dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is doing something nefarious.
  • Surpg, an easily offended female troglodyte. She is a fighter who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Wraide, a contrarian female mindflayer. She is a bard who is doing something impossible.
  • Megd Cleaverwiser, a clumsy male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Murm Ogrehost, a treasure-obsessed male goblin. He is a cleric who is doing something impossible.
  • Gil Tiddlygauge, a conspirational male gnome. He is an expert who is finding work as a healer.
  • Tbexn Greatbasher, a smug male bugbear. He is a sorcerer who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Drorim Talonblood, a beligerent female dwarf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cartdale:

  • The Flabby Jade . [+]
  • The Orange Cloak Charcoalers [+]
  • The Black Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Red Oarhouse Work Camp [+]
  • The Vulgar Whisper Furs [+]
  • The Perfumed Hall Vineyards [+]
  • The Lascivious Mead Hatters [+]
  • The Lazy Devil Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Twisted Mug Designs [+]
  • The Noisy Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Crippled Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Six Willow Dock Company [+]
  • The Squalid Paladin Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Dew Dungeon City Guard [+]
  • The Drinking Ulcer Herbalist [+]
  • The Splintered Frog Clinic [+]
  • The Gelded Cock Military School [+]
  • The Marbled Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Priest Lumberyard [+]
  • The Wrong Riverside Depot [+]
  • The Deadly Troll House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Horny Wagon House of Law [+]
  • The Drinking Harpoon Arena [+]
  • The Murdered Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Weasels Inc. [+]