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Welcome to Grinwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 523
  • Children: 12.05% (63)
  • Elderly: 24.47% (128)

Racial Breakdown

  • 414 human (79.1%)
  • 85 half-dwarf (16.2%)
  • 16 half-elf (3%)
  • 6 half-orc (1.1%)
  • 2 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 67 Residences

Summary [-]

Grinwell is a small village in the Chamem County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (826/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Grinwell 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 mild and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Grinwell sees a single star overhead: Mek, an average yellow star. Grinwell also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia and an imposing galaxy that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Grinwell; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grinwell 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 minimally competent. Officials in Grinwell are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are revered. The political influence of Grinwell in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Grinwell is ruled by Governor Ghaduk Beartooth. The Governor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is feared by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.15% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Grinwell has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 74 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 36 (7%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Grinwell is suitably fortified. Grinwell fighters are revered for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grinwell is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Grinwell is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial bamboo patches that are feared by vampires.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by dangerous caterpillars that are avoided by wenches. Mick Danorth said the locals speak of a stash of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • Wild elephant parades that are feared by gru. One might dig up piles of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the villagers of Edmondary Heights lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a cyclops named Galdli Riverstalker took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Galdli Riverstalker, but failed miserably. Along came Poap Oxfang the ogre, who was a valiant knight. Poap had the thought to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while he slept. When Poap Oxfang faced the cyclops, Poap Oxfang killed the cyclops and rescued Edmondary Heights.
  • Legends tell of Borrin's Beans, a possessed beans with the knack to speak for itself. It was last seen years ago.
  • Long ago, the royals of LeDolrun lived happily. Things were good, but one day S'hooral teh Yerzor the minotaur took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to stop the minotaur, but were caught. Along came a egotistical half-dwarf named Ulond Granitebread, who was a valiant knight. Ulond had the thought to slay the minotaur by killing the minotaur while he slept. When Ulond Granitebread faced the minotaur, Ulond Granitebread tricked S'hooral teh Yerzor and rescued LeDolrun.
  • Many years ago, the villagers of Stoneford lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day Huth the monster destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the monster, but failed miserably. Along came a exhausted drow named Haanalinne Cyredsky, who was a skilled storyteller. Haanalinne had the thought to slay the monster by using magic to banish it. When Haanalinne Cyredsky faced the monster, Haanalinne Cyredsky killed the monster and rescued the hostages.
  • In times past, a ghoul named Git hunted the town before dawn and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Villagers say that if you see her, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Grinwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Trabugh Bonenor for more information.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Don Staan.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Shakarg Legcrusher.
  • Help! Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact S'heral teh S'herssen if interested.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Joe Kleinell.
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. No previous experience required. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Bronir Mithrilear.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Balbor Crystalfighter to learn more.
  • brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Brot Darkdoom for further details.

People [-]

The people in Grinwell despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Darnalaen Melithmist is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled shoemaker. She appears idealistic.
  • Jam Bartoford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent barber. He appears beligerent.
  • Jamry Marden is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled scribe. He appears forgetful.
  • Ilyartiyn Stillrunner is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted teamster. He appears resentful.
  • James Wilinson is a female human who is known in the city as being a renowned copyist. She appears shifty.
  • Adahialleu Hlaecloak is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre scribe. He appears unreliable.
  • Kotzag Backcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted rugmaker. He appears quiet.
  • Zhoglash Bonesnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent lawyer. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Bardin Clawbaker is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled scribe. He appears conspirational.
  • Uldor Darkhelm is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled interpreter. He appears forgetful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Rosebrook, a clumsy male half-elf. He is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Done Brownwell, a fashion concious female human. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a missionary.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grinwell:

  • The Twisted Elf Designs [+]
  • The Salty Peddler Timberyard [+]
  • The Slade Darkroot Charity [+]
  • The Pink Widowers Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Burly Ulcer Postal Service [+]
  • The Refuge Fox Inc. [+]
  • The Ugly Peacock Builders [+]
  • The Grimy Ent Pots [+]
  • The Beefy Dead Shoppe [+]
  • The Violet Thug Meats [+]