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Welcome to Guthna Mound!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,499
  • Children: 20.14% (906)
  • Elderly: 18.74% (843)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,598 gnome (35.5%)
  • 1,197 dwarf (26.6%)
  • 1,148 half-dwarf (25.5%)
  • 347 half-orc (7.7%)
  • 171 human (3.8%)
  • 38 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 135 Businesses
  • 630 Specialists
  • 467 Residences

Summary [-]

Guthna Mound is a large town in the Picaark District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,137/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Guthna Mound has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Guthna Mound sees a single star overhead: Bej, an average yellow star. Guthna Mound also has a single moon: Chata, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered oak barricade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.65 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Guthna Mound; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, fine shops, trade, and prison.

Government [-]

Guthna Mound 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 effective overall. Officials in Guthna Mound are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Guthna Mound in the region is thriving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Guthna Mound is ruled by Governor Zok Foulslay. The Governor has been in power for mere days and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.22% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Guthna Mound has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 584 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 247 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 30 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and battered barricade, Guthna Mound is spectacularly fortified. Guthna Mound fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Guthna Mound is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Guthna Mound is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted castle inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are visited frequently by witches. Gaelanlas Silverstryke said rumors tell of a chest containing small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • Bee hives that are feared by locals. Dugan Oxfang said one might find bags of penis sheathes in a well.
  • Abundant wild ape troops that are visited frequently by zombies. Kub Foulwiser said the locals speak of a chest containing rubies in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a witch frequented the world. Villagers say that the witch will sneeze three times, then carry you away.
  • Some time ago, a witch stalked the countryside on gloomy days. Folks say that the witch will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Dane's Hat, a possessed hat with the ability to disappear on its own. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Once upon a time, a Pooka hunted the world and was drawn towards those that wronged others. They say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Guthna Mound is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chalaniyn Arkeneamoon.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Gaeleninne Frosthelm.
  • Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Tomita Fusebit if intrigued.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Discretion required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Kog Metalbasher.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Kun Oozebone for more information.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Done Roberterson.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hathfort Oatthorn.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Poel Nimblelock for more information.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Gheal ahn Ghezor.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dzuot Ghosttwiser for more information.
  • Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Klonpair.
  • Druid seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Illantel Lightwalker.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Belleniyn Fairrunner.

People [-]

The people in Guthna Mound ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gorrin Graniteback is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled tailor. She appears skeptical.
  • Hameno Rocketbun is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled ship captain. She appears smitten.
  • Tulxie Greasefiz is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned jailer. She appears nervous.
  • Bonlin Thermogadget is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled tinker. She appears impatient.
  • Jo Martiton is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled good samaritan. He appears mocking.
  • Grundin Bloodtable is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted entertainer. He appears gambling.
  • Lobin Wheelcloak is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled mercer. He appears mocking.
  • Ulag Roarface is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent woodworker. He appears exhausted.
  • Tulmida Cobbleblast is an androgynous gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled baker. It appears authoritarian.
  • Dan Matling is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned weaver. He appears forgetful.
  • Careno Tiddlywink is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent doctor. She appears flirtatious.
  • Arngles Greaseblast is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled lawyer. She appears boastful.
  • Malkey Tinkergauge is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked bowyer. She appears unreliable.
  • Joes Androre is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted baker. She appears jaded.
  • Carley Electrofuel is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned mercer. He appears vengeful.
  • Torgan Wobbscope is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted tilemaker. He appears prejudiced.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danic Goodrell, an apologetic female human. She is a bard who is finding a missing map.
  • Co Runningmidge, a mocking male halfling. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Adaond Quartzaxe, an authoritarian male dwarf. He is a cleric who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jam Harville, a forgetful androgynous half-elf. It is an expert who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Abarim Darkeye, an accusatory female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Gardin Wisehead, a spiteful female dwarf. She is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Kabud Armcracker, a giddy female half-orc. She is a warrior who is here to buy spices.
  • Mickry Colland, a territorial male half-orc. He is a bard who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Guthna Mound:

  • The Ever-full Crow Ale House [+]
  • The Ugly Wagonhouse Builders [+]
  • The Slaughtered Friends Poor House [+]
  • The Merry Peacock Beer Garden [+]
  • The Snoring Riverside Healing House [+]
  • The Severed Alicorn Candle Maker [+]
  • The Slaughtered Dwarf Charity [+]
  • The Fired Hole Shoppe [+]
  • The Prancing Peacock Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Wobbly Badger Hostel [+]
  • The Blabbering Mug Botique [+]
  • The Perfumed Wolfhound Vinters [+]
  • The Purple Lion Arena [+]
  • The Worn Tree Temple [+]
  • The Wobbly Silver Inn [+]
  • The Drunken Road Jewelers [+]