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Welcome to Thistleburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,039
  • Children: 26.08% (271)
  • Elderly: 14.44% (150)

Racial Breakdown

  • 918 half-orc (88.3%)
  • 65 human (6.2%)
  • 32 dwarf (3%)
  • 13 other (1.2%)
  • 11 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 131 Residences

Summary [-]

Thistleburg is a small town in the Lorkry County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,360/sq km), covers 0.31 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 628 meters.

Climate [-]

Thistleburg has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Thistleburg sees a binary star overhead: Lul, an average white star and Sik, a large yellow star. Thistleburg also has a single moon: Elaka, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for generations and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced mud brick stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.74 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Thistleburg; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Thistleburg is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Thistleburg are often seen as decent and the policies are honored. The political influence of Thistleburg in the region is shrinking due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Thistleburg is ruled by Commander Amainaine Trillbones. The Commander has been in power for several years and is mocked by the people. There is violent opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.54% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Thistleburg has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 153 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 67 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and reinforced stockade, Thistleburg is properly fortified. Thistleburg fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Thistleburg is currently good.

Resources [-]

Thistleburg is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are visited frequently by zombies. Faldo Laughingden said rumors tell of a stash of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.
  • Coffee fields that are hunted by townspeople. Durag Bronzecastle said the locals speak of a chest containing saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful wild kitten glarings that are frequented by townspeople. The locals speak of piles of copper in a dungeon.
  • Rich vampire scorpion beds that are frequented by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Ssztra's Deck of cards, a possessed deck of cards with the capability to move on its own accord. It was last seen years ago.
  • In olden times, a lich named Ghris lingered in the countryside. Folks say that if you see her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In the days of yore, the villagers of LeGuthains lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Kub Ogremouth the wizard took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the wizard, but failed miserably. Along came a attentive dwarf named Arrim Ivorykeep, who was a sneaky thief. Arrim had an idea to slay the wizard by causing a distraction while others struck. When Arrim Ivorykeep faced the wizard, Arrim Ivorykeep banished Kub Ogremouth and rescued LeGuthains.

Events [-]

Thistleburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Missing lucky stone. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Rop.
  • Required: I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Gaevarinne Ravenmoon.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Guild membership required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Baban Electrowink.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Serious inquiries only. Contact Ceeka for more information.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Will pay in gold. Contact Darhiatars Orleweave.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Lot.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Serious inquiries only. Will pay in gold. Contact Grunmir Uglyknee.
  • Barbarian seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Anra.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Dotz Armkiller if interested.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dane Chaston.
  • I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Dav Ferson.

People [-]

The people in Thistleburg accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Lobin Lumberkeep is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent woodcarver. He appears melancholy.
  • Jo Kleinord is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled apothecary. She appears nosy.
  • Thrugbut Mokcracker is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned entertainer. She appears beligerent.
  • Jory MacShesford is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted mason. He appears authoritarian.
  • Danes Andrne is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bookseller. He appears loud.
  • Abanalanae Hawkoak is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mocked outfitter. She appears violent.
  • Chaartinne Duskingweaver is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent specialty smith. He appears accusatory.
  • Eltinne Arkeneashield is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted outfitter. He appears mopey.
  • Jamic Castliffe is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled actor. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Abaorin Blackstaff is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent banker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Adavartars Eyllisshield is a female elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled weaver. She appears worrying.
  • Rrar Backnor The Cruel is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent herbalist. He appears scattered.
  • Mickic Jacktt is a male human who is known in the region as being a mocked artist. He appears lovelorn.
  • Don Carey is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent alchemist. He appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ghriraz, a fashion concious androgynous troglodyte. It is a wizard who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Xteb Rantmouth, an insecure female hobgoblin. She is a cleric who is here to buy spices.
  • Gardal Kindchisel, an intimidating female half-dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is seeking revenge.
  • Kun Ogrehost, a quiet female hobgoblin. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Sszrrl, a scattered male mindflayer. He is a druid who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Gargar Ivorydoor, an authoritarian male dwarf. He is a monk who is seeing the city.
  • Gheal teh Khalssen, a flirtatious male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is fleeing the law.
  • Xodbok Ghosttrender, a jaded female goblin. She is a druid who is cleaning out a monster infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Thistleburg:

  • The Fired Greyhound [+]
  • The Rolling Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Crate Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Wet Rose Butchers [+]
  • The Smithy Toad Bakery [+]
  • The Fiery Grog Shoppe [+]
  • The Laughing Knife Hatters [+]
  • The Musty Dog Glove Makers [+]
  • The Forsaken Crow General Goods [+]
  • The Fumbling Peacock Fine Books [+]
  • The Worn Dungeon Worship House [+]
  • The Broken Cavern Leatherworks [+]
  • The Shallow Thunderbird Timber Mill [+]
  • The Drifting Axe Arena [+]