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Welcome to Laurenains!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 7,282
  • Children: 30.64% (2,231)
  • Elderly: 11.25% (819)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,001 gnome (41.2%)
  • 2,090 elf (28.7%)
  • 1,282 human (17.6%)
  • 758 half-dwarf (10.4%)
  • 95 halfling (1.3%)
  • 56 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 170 Businesses
  • 1,091 Specialists
  • 896 Residences

Summary [-]

Laurenains is a small city in the Britem Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,523/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Laurenains has a Semi-Arid Steppe climate, which is characterized by a severe lack of precpitation most of the year over a variety of temperatures, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with minor variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Laurenains sees a single star overhead: Bec, a massive yellow star. Laurenains also has a single moon: Chata, a massive light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten limestone palisade that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Laurenains; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Laurenains 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Laurenains are often seen as disreputable and the policies are hated. The political influence of Laurenains in the region is declining due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Laurenains is ruled by Captain Barrim Ashbattler. The Captain has been in power for mere hours and is loved by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Captain and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.27% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Laurenains has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 946 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 418 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 30 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and weather-beaten palisade, Laurenains is spectacularly fortified. Laurenains fighters are ridiculed for their use of hand crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Laurenains is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Laurenains is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted fort inhabited by defenseless bees that are hunted by gru.
  • An old grave yard inhabited by defenseless beavers that are feared by locals. Rumors tell of piles of copper in a nearby pit.
  • Scorpion beds that are visited frequently by travelers. Ababul Icebattler said somoeone said someone found piles of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • An old castle inhabited by wild parrots that are frequented by witches. Somoeone said someone found piles of kitten mittens in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the villagers of Delarun Mound lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a wizard named Zol took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the wizard, but were caught. Along came a trusting deep dwarf named Garbul Holybridge, who was a valiant knight. Garbul had the thought to slay the wizard by causing a distraction while others struck. When Garbul Holybridge faced the wizard, Garbul Holybridge banished Zol and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Bat's Coin, a legendary coin with the power to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.
  • A long time ago, a vampire named Kish haunted the streets at dusk. People say that if you hear her, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Laurenains is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen keg. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Harpne to learn more.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Ruget Ogreslay.
  • Missing golden skill. We suspect squirrels are the culprit. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ruggarg Mokcracker.
  • Help! Hearty souls needed to recover stolen magic candle. Reward available. Contact Daves Martiridge.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Mick Rosenson.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tomva Gyroscope.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khalssen ahn Ghessen.
  • Help Needed: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen artifact. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ilylenlleu Shadedrake for more information.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Bruk Oozerot.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Zuggug Armbreaker.
  • I have derros in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Done Blackin.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Thormir Uglyvest.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Ghessen heh S'herzin.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mickey Corster.
  • Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Mickic VanMorinson.

People [-]

The people in Laurenains hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tullin Rockettonk is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled coach driver. He appears jaded.
  • Ser Melibridge is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned dyer. She appears solemn.
  • Wizgan Tinkergadget is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled doctor. She appears drunken.
  • Danic Andran is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled specialty smith. She appears smug.
  • Grungan Ivorythrone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent apothecary. She appears authoritarian.
  • Kia Tiddlysprocket is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled sheriff. He appears fashion concious.
  • Bonita Greasetonk is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. She appears egotistical.
  • Alaartanae Dewgrove is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent bowyer. She appears quiet.
  • Be Sunhearth is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mocked tanner. He appears nosy.
  • Doney Chahouse is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre alchemist. He appears mocking.
  • Jam Chrismell is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre courtier. He appears smitten.
  • Don Buron is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent tailor. She appears authoritarian.
  • Alligan Cogglefuel is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent weaponsmith. He appears apologetic.
  • Dan Southan is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned salter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dones Barett is a male human who is known in the world as being a skilled bookbinder. He appears nervous.
  • Davic Clayore is a female human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled coach driver. She appears gluttonous.
  • Pocoda Goodletters is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent plasterer. He appears mopey.
  • Po Brushsall is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled beer seller. She appears healthy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Kia Electrowink, a treasure-obsessed male gnome. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Dane Corin, an embittered male human. He is a barbarian who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Adank Rocketjet, a gambling male gnome. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Illhiaiyn Broadstrike, a jaded male elf. He is a commoner who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Darelllas Rootbow, a violent female elf. She is a paladin who is finding a missing map.
  • Be Earthone, a patriotic male halfling. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Dan Davcombe, a greedy female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is doing something secret.
  • Tomvin Electroscope, an accusatory male gnome. He is a rogue who is seeking revenge.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Laurenains:

  • The Drinking Wig House [+]
  • The Stinking Road Sculptures [+]
  • The Weary House Rug Shop [+]
  • The Green Flask Pots [+]
  • The Sloppy Three Public Library [+]
  • The Chicken Hammer Farmers Market [+]
  • The Slade Darkroot Poor House [+]
  • The Boiling Axe Fish Camp [+]
  • The Fumbling Boar Fine Books [+]
  • The Angry Frogs Shoppe [+]
  • The Chipped Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Thirsty Kettles Worship House [+]
  • The Flaming Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Bunk Charity [+]
  • The Lecherous Kraken Blowers [+]
  • The Deadly Yawning Temple [+]
  • The Perfumed Clowns Vinters [+]
  • The Colored Halfling General Mechandise [+]