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Welcome to South Gardesti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,475
  • Children: 15.93% (713)
  • Elderly: 21.74% (973)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,679 half-dwarf (37.5%)
  • 1,316 dwarf (29.4%)
  • 887 elf (19.8%)
  • 372 half-elf (8.3%)
  • 153 halfling (3.4%)
  • 45 half-orc (1%)
  • 23 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 135 Businesses
  • 630 Specialists
  • 576 Residences

Summary [-]

South Gardesti is a large town in the Lorkilanti County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,466/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

South Gardesti has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

South Gardesti sees a binary star overhead: Abal, a large white star and Uuk, a large orange star. South Gardesti also has a single moon: Theka, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.82 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to South Gardesti; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, middleclass, shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

South Gardesti is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in South Gardesti are often seen as on the take and the policies are honored. The political influence of South Gardesti in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

South Gardesti is ruled by Lord Chancellor Guk Rocksnout. The Lord Chancellor has been in power for decades and is praised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Lord Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.11% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

South Gardesti has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 570 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 246 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 24 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and battered embankment, South Gardesti is greatly fortified. South Gardesti fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in South Gardesti is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

South Gardesti is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted battle field inhabited by carnivorous beavers that are visited frequently by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found piles of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Many cobra quivers that are frequented by magic users. Haavarlas Brightform said rumors tell of a stash of saphires buried near there.
  • Vast ancient clay banks that are feared by locals.
  • A new shrine inhabited by carnivorous cobras that are visited frequently by wenches. Khutg Mokcracker said one might dig up a chest containing saphires in a tomb nearby.
  • Vampire quail bevies that are feared by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, a wizard named Galder wandered the region. Commoners say that if you confront him, you will be killed unless you offer your most valued possession.
  • In times gone by, a devil named Khalal frequented the streets at dusk. Commoners say that if you touch him, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Jo's Tiara, a cursed tiara with the power to make someone speak the truth. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Legends tell of HathLoa's Trident, a possessed trident with the knack to answer any question. It was last seen years ago.
  • In the days of yore, a witch wandered the town. They say that the witch will sneeze three times, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

South Gardesti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Po Coldshadow if interested.
  • Looking for something new? dungeon goop tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mugg Legkiller.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Suru Necksnapper if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Khalzor ahn Ghessen.
  • Bored? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Voths.
  • A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bot if interested.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen cerimonial knife. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Blagtush Backcrusher.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Discretion required. Contact Ghoglog Mokbreaker.
  • Needed: pig wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Dosh Rockmane.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Xrods Wormwiser.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Contact Dane VanMatsford.
  • Help! Someone stole my bracelet. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Dzueb Dreadrender.
  • A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Balrim Coalbarrel.

People [-]

The people in South Gardesti are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dave Chaliffe is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked chickenbutcher. She appears giddy.
  • Danry Giacoerson is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled locksmith. He appears egotistical.
  • Dones Chrisand is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mocked soldier. She appears nervous.
  • Thumakh Skullnor is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled woodcarver. He appears fashion concious.
  • Amada Kaesefox is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned ship captain. She appears contrarian.
  • Kugg Skullripper is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled actor. She appears embittered.
  • Barag Warmace is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled brewer. She appears drunken.
  • Balag Redforge is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled shipwright. She appears guarded.
  • Joey Petrcombe is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent physician. She appears fashion concious.
  • Zhabd Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a legendary grocer. He appears lonely.
  • Gwaelltars Myrtharrow is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre roofer. He appears fashion concious.
  • Nhoggob Mokcracker is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled tailor. He appears authoritarian.
  • Darleninne Rootsong is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled grocer. She appears mopey.
  • Abanallas Teasen'seeker is a female elf who is known in the world as being a gifted librarian. She appears scattered.
  • Adabor Crystalsmelter is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled carpenter. She appears authoritarian.
  • Ilellinne Teasen'drake is a male elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled handyman. He appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Garorin Forgeslasher, a pious female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Balorin Shinycoin, a contrarian male dwarf. He is a cleric who is seeing the world.
  • Mick Whitore, an egotistical male half-orc. He is a rogue who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Danes Robertll, a mopey male human. He is a cleric who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Adado Kaeselady, an idealistic male halfling. He is a warrior who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Durril Honorguard, an exhausted male half-dwarf. He is a druid who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Jo Morham, a fatalistic male human. He is a cleric who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Dones Bartowell, a drunken male human. He is a wizard who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Hew Rocketgadget, a nervous female gnome. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in South Gardesti:

  • The Slumbering Dead Reference Center [+]
  • The Elegant Princess Shop [+]
  • The Ever-full Cat Brewery [+]
  • The Dew Urchin Guard House [+]
  • The Old Bull Fine Bows [+]
  • The Slaughtered Fox Poor House [+]
  • The Wobbling Rock Construction [+]
  • The Elegant Frog Vault [+]
  • The Strangled Fox Dry Goods [+]
  • The Yellow Devil Garbage Lot [+]
  • The Guinea Kettles Harnesses [+]
  • The Shallow Rooster Saw Mill [+]
  • The Twin Whisper Shop [+]
  • The Oiled Halfling Bags [+]
  • The Violet Beer Stockyard [+]
  • The Short Turkey Bindary [+]