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Welcome to Cylburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,560
  • Children: 23.62% (841)
  • Elderly: 16.24% (578)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,218 gnome (62.3%)
  • 972 half-orc (27.3%)
  • 282 half-elf (7.9%)
  • 54 dwarf (1.5%)
  • 34 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 377 Residences

Summary [-]

Cylburg is a large town in the Caparkor Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,209/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Cylburg 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cylburg sees a single star overhead: Ben, a massive blue star. Cylburg also has a single moon: Chadoke, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired mud brick wall that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.88 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Cylburg; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cylburg is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Cylburg are often seen as principled and the policies are honored. The political influence of Cylburg in the region is declining due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Cylburg is ruled by President Ghash Rockmane. The President has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.25% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Cylburg has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 462 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 231 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 20 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and recently repaired wall, Cylburg is spectacularly fortified. Cylburg fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cylburg is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Cylburg is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed cave inhabited by carnivorous kittens that are hunted by zombies. Tratga Bonesnapper said one might find a chest containing emeralds buried near there.
  • A creepy gazebo inhabited by poisonous scorpions that are hunted by witches.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by poisonous dragons that are feared by witches. Serdiine Bolgerward said somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Zagluzg's Sceptre, a special sceptre with the power to grant wishes. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Ugtsh's Key, a special key with the power to dominate others. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Dan's Beans, a cursed beans with the power to make people cry. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In times past, the constable of Dowfield lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil devil named Ceelak kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to kill Ceelak, but were caught. Along came a hero named Odkig Neckbreaker, who was an expert bowman. Odkig had an idea to slay the devil by killing the devil while she slept. When Odkig Neckbreaker faced the devil, Odkig Neckbreaker killed the devil and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Cylburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. May include some hazards. Contact Gwalanssa Hunithrisen.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Drogar Leadankle.
  • Required: Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Cor.
  • cockatrices-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Snorgar Brandydoor to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Doney Harne.
  • Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must not smell. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Jo Brott to learn more.
  • Lorin Grandtower has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Donry Smithville for more information.
  • Bounty for mephits, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'hooral ahn Ghezor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ankaro.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Duap Oakmane.
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wrarrl.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tomrette Triggerwink.
  • Adamir Thuddoor has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dan Petrinson for more details.

People [-]

The people in Cylburg are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ragtrog Neckkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted herbalist. He appears impatient.
  • Falorin Lightcavern is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre doctor. She appears grieving.
  • Shasunk Backnor is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tanner. She appears gosipy.
  • Arbul Wheelmansion is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent teacher. He appears loud.
  • Elariginne Freaniblade is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled potter. He appears outlandish.
  • Junlita Cobblebun is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled rugmaker. He appears nervous.
  • Barbor Earthbreeches is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled mason. He appears nosy.
  • Davey Franmell is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled beer seller. He appears mocking.
  • Daves Ferstone is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned grocer. She appears forgetful.
  • Snorril Quartzankle is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled copyist. He appears forbidding.
  • Grimgar Wheelgem is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bounty hunter. She appears mopey.
  • Shaman Ods Skullnor is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a mocked chickenbutcher. He appears lovelorn.
  • Juneno Fuseblast is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. She appears homesick.
  • Hewlita Electrojet is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled brewer. He appears trusting.
  • Adahialas Duskfeather is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent illuminator. He appears violent.
  • Abakon Saltcloak is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled sculptor. She appears boastful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Malnell Quickmaker, a smug female halfling. She is a barbarian who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Khalssen fe S'hooral, a jaded male lizardfolk. He is a rogue who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Mickes Kleinerton, a sick female half-elf. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Davey Brone, an egotistical female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Ellantel Banninight, a contrarian female elf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Surpka, a boastful male troglodyte. He is a sorcerer who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Yerssen seh S'hoorzin, a mocking female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Abakon Armorbaker, a sick female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Adadin Greenslayer, an accusatory female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Jo Stosone, a jolly male human. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cylburg:

  • The Gutted Paladin Harnesses [+]
  • The Empty Hall Ale House [+]
  • The Glaring Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Beauty Wharf [+]
  • The Mended Wagonhouse Barrels [+]
  • The Marbled Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Open Knife Firepit [+]
  • The Ripped Bunk Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Wooden Monkey Worship House [+]
  • The Twin Maiden Shop [+]
  • The Thirsty Twins Shrine [+]
  • The Sloppy Wolfhound Public Library [+]
  • The Open Cock Firepit [+]
  • The Flabby Fireplace [+]
  • The Gritty Silver Wharf [+]