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Welcome to Eldernow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 377
  • Children: 23.61% (89)
  • Elderly: 16.18% (61)

Racial Breakdown

  • 224 lizardfolk (59.4%)
  • 78 orc (20.6%)
  • 37 goblin (9.8%)
  • 24 lycanthrope (6.3%)
  • 8 minotaur (2.1%)
  • 5 mindflayer (1.3%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 46 Residences

Summary [-]

Eldernow is a hamlet in the Picamoudia Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (296/sq km), covers 1.27 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1271 meters.

Climate [-]

Eldernow 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 mild and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Eldernow sees a single star overhead: Naj, an average yellow star. Eldernow also has a quadruple moon: Deido, a massive dull brown moon; Prola, a large light blue moon; Spolelite, a large briliant silver moon; and Therodene, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Eldernow; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Eldernow is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Eldernow are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Eldernow in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Eldernow is ruled by King Jit. The King has been in power for several years and is ridiculed by the people. There is public opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.80% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Eldernow has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 51 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 21 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Eldernow is inadequately fortified. Eldernow fighters are praised for their use of claw bracers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Eldernow is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Eldernow is known for the following resources:

  • Spider clusters that are feared by gru. One might dig up a stash of platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • A new castle inhabited by carnivorous beavers that are visited frequently by witches.
  • Cocoa bean plantations that are hunted by locals. Genlonnic Skyak said the locals speak of piles of saphires in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the constable of Glidglade lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day an evil minotaur named Podiki Borosplitter stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to kill Podiki Borosplitter, but didn't get close. Along came a half-orc named Davic Benbrook, who was a sneaky thief. Davic had the thought to slay the minotaur by making a wager with Podiki Borosplitter. When Davic Benbrook faced the minotaur, Davic Benbrook tricked Podiki Borosplitter and rescued Glidglade.
  • In days gone by, a witch haunted the streets. Commoners say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • In olden times, the royals of Carski Green lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a monster named Niz destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Niz, but failed miserably. Along came a human named Danic Berfield, who was a sneaky thief. Danic had an idea to slay the monster by causing a distraction while others struck. When Danic Berfield faced the monster, Danic Berfield tricked Niz.
  • Once upon a time, a monster named Khalzin hunted the region and was drawn towards thieves. Some say that if you hear her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Eldernow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? I have rats in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Zat.
  • Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'hoorssen se Ghezin.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Krabbugh Legnor if interested.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamey Stanill for more details.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Danic Bartoster if intrigued.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Trun Bigrender.
  • Don Sheston has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grunmir Whitehand.

People [-]

The people in Eldernow accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Rxor Metalhand is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a gifted bleacher. He appears drunken.
  • Seesga Masmane is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled blacksmith. He appears giddy.
  • Gaius Longsoult is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a renowned cooper. He appears solemn.
  • Tgunk Ogremaw is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a gifted entertainer. She appears cowed.
  • Merion Plaincaller is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre trader. She appears pious.
  • Drazrog Skullnor is a male orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. He appears idealistic.
  • Kral Legkiller is a female orc who is known in the region as being a decent barber. She appears forgetful.
  • Micke Kleiner is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a mediocre courtier. He appears impatient.
  • Daves Antonfield is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled librarian. She appears flirtatious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Borrim Icekiller, a solemn androgynous oddball. It is a commoner who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Prar'toor, a mocking male mindflayer. He is an adept who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Mick Braden, an insecure female lycanthrope. She is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Eldernow:

  • The Wooden Oarhouse Lodge [+]
  • The Vulgar Rooster Furs [+]
  • The Dew Axe Force [+]
  • The Short Tree Bindary [+]
  • The Perfumed Horse Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Short Heart Book Smith [+]
  • The Laughing Bunk Hats Shop [+]
  • The Naughty Fireplace [+]
  • The Flying Badger Inc. [+]