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Welcome to Ganford Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 598
  • Children: 18.39% (110)
  • Elderly: 19.90% (119)

Racial Breakdown

  • 475 human (79.4%)
  • 96 half-elf (16%)
  • 11 gnome (1.8%)
  • 9 halfling (1.5%)
  • 6 dwarf (1%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 72 Residences

Summary [-]

Ganford Keep is a small village in the Caladin District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (836/sq km), covers 0.72 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 957 meters.

Climate [-]

Ganford Keep 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 soft and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Ganford Keep sees a single star overhead: Mec, an average white star. Ganford Keep also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries and an imposing black hole that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Ganford Keep; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, wealthy, and shops.

Government [-]

Ganford Keep 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Ganford Keep are often seen as honest and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Ganford Keep in the region is wilting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Ganford Keep is ruled by President Mickey Martiield. The President has been in power for mere days and is hated by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.17% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Ganford Keep has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 85 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 37 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 2 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Ganford Keep is suitably fortified. Ganford Keep fighters are revered for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ganford Keep is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Ganford Keep is known for the following resources:

  • Pigment banks that are avoided by travelers. Grimdal Papertunnel said somoeone said someone found a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • A creepy castle inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are avoided by magic users.
  • Dragon wiers that are visited frequently by travelers. Uldin Smokeslayer said rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Tbet's Jug, a legendary jug with the power to summon angels. It was never recovered.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a cyclops named Xtoten frequented the town during a full moon and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you face him, you will be driven mad.
  • Many years ago, the royals of Charholt lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day Kzoten Oozedoom the spirit took over the town. The royals tried to stop the spirit, but were caught. Along came Dane Changham the half-dwarf, who was a valiant knight. Dane had an idea to slay the spirit by killing the spirit while he slept. When Dane Changham faced the spirit, Dane Changham tricked Kzoten Oozedoom and rescued Charholt.
  • Way back when, a witch hunted the countryside during a red moon and was drawn towards those that wronged others. They say that the witch will sneeze three times, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Ganford Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Looking for work? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be clean. Contact Mickic Stoewicz.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Baitred Athstride.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Abaartanae Moonwind.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xodemt Oozeshadow.
  • artifact tester wanted. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Zhosh Legcracker.
  • Looking for something new? Missing shoe. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Contact Borbor Fireshield.
  • I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Darhiatel Silvernight.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare brain moles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Balkon Bearhead.

People [-]

The people in Ganford Keep hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adabornne Underfellow is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled woodworker. She appears worrying.
  • Dave Jackrell is a female human who is known in the city as being a skilled handyman. She appears xenophobic.
  • Toldo Coldstick is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. She appears gluttonous.
  • Morgin Clawvest is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent hatmaker. He appears pious.
  • Micke Smithtone is a male human who is known in the city as being a mocked shoemaker. He appears smug.
  • Jo Roseman is a female human who is known in the city as being a decent magic dealer. She appears smug.
  • Tomwan Tinkertonk is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled stablehand. He appears contrarian.
  • Hewmida Gyrobolt is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. She appears fashion concious.
  • Wizgan Greasewink is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre handyman. He appears melancholy.
  • Hil Underskin is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. He appears fatalistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Whitell, a smug female human. She is a barbarian who is finding a missing friend.
  • Be Oriciny, a cautious female halfling. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Mally Trillale, a territorial female halfling. She is a paladin who is doing something amazing.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ganford Keep:

  • The Shining Grog Bindary [+]
  • The Fumbling Three Book Smith [+]
  • The Cardinal Dog Mail Service [+]
  • The Shining House Book Smith [+]
  • The Red Harpoon Prison [+]
  • The Grumbling Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Harpoon Elementary School [+]
  • The Orange Halflings Shoppe [+]
  • The Yellow Pig Depot [+]
  • The Frosted Willow General Store [+]