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Welcome to Crystalfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 16,241
  • Children: 39.39% (6,398)
  • Elderly: 5.00% (812)

Racial Breakdown

  • 9,745 mindflayer (60%)
  • 6,448 dwarf (39.7%)
  • 48 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 319 Businesses
  • 2,488 Specialists
  • 1,994 Residences

Summary [-]

Crystalfield is a large city in the Middle Trebe County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,413/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Crystalfield has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cold with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Crystalfield sees a single star overhead: Kror, an average brown star. Crystalfield also has a double moon: Spomemos, a small light blue moon and Chaka, a massive briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished rubble enclosure that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.27 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Crystalfield; no roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Crystalfield is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in Crystalfield are often seen as honorable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Crystalfield in the region is flourishing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Crystalfield is ruled by Sovereign Mickes Wiles. The Sovereign has been in power for mere hours and is praised by the people. There is open opposition to the Sovereign and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.47% of the population (76 adults).

Military [-]

Crystalfield has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2151 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1096 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 102 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and polished enclosure, Crystalfield is abysmally fortified. Crystalfield fighters are mocked for their use of flails, maces and clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Crystalfield is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Crystalfield is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant dangerous clam beds that are visited frequently by gru. The locals speak of bags of platinum in a well.
  • A new shrine inhabited by defenseless scorpions that are avoided by gru. One might find bags of platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • Ancient fruit plantations that are hunted by children. Ilyelliyn Kindcloak said the locals speak of a stash of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
  • Palm oil trees that are frequented by locals. Elanalai Stillsight said somoeone said someone found a stash of platinum in a tomb nearby.
  • Abundant wild woodpecker descents that are frequented by children. Doney Roseter said one might find piles of emeralds in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a hag wandered the world. They say that the hag will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Crystalfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Faetinne Wavemane.
  • Help Needed: A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. References required. Contact Ang.
  • Needed: Missing bottle of wine. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Tillak.
  • Missing chalice. We suspect carniverous butterflies are the culprit. Guild membership required. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Khalzor seh S'herzin.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Reward is a secret. Contact Dane Gilon.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Balond Drakekeep for further details.
  • Help Needed: Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Wat for more details.
  • Missing goat. We suspect stirge are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Naroten Bigstomach.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Meb Laughstomach.
  • Help Wanted: Fighter seeks apprentice. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Drobin Coppersmasher.
  • Need a change of pace? grog tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Dan Jameard.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Garrin Graniteriver for more information.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Grin'toor.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my golden skill. Find the louse, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Brunas Bloodhoof.
  • Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact James Colord.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ugan Bearclaw.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mickry Roseford.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Elly Millbee.
  • Paladin seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Davry Southill.

People [-]

The people in Crystalfield are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Woupne is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent doctor. He appears loud.
  • Gororin Opalshield is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled vintner. She appears deluded.
  • Lomir Leadstone is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled physician. He appears battle-ready.
  • Falbor Deepstone is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted pursemaker. She appears territorial.
  • Flurc is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled collier. She appears embittered.
  • Ilixth is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled sculptor. He appears fashion concious.
  • Balrim Coralbattler is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled professor. She appears conspirational.
  • Droond Jetbrooch is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked undertaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Lobin Barleykeg is an androgynous dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled innkeeper. It appears intimidating.
  • Yorag Brightfist is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled tanner. He appears efficient.
  • Balond Strongcastle is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled furrier. He appears drunken.
  • Thorgar Smartsmasher is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre hatmaker. He appears lonely.
  • Kilrr is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent lawyer. He appears conspirational.
  • Lodor Grayvein is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent chickenbutcher. He appears intimidating.
  • Grumdin Wavesmelter is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned forester. She appears loud.
  • Gordal Mithrilbrooch is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled pastrycook. She appears egotistical.
  • Snorgar Holyear is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned prostitute. She appears jaded.
  • Flutra is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. He appears guilty.
  • Yorag Drakestone is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled tinker. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Snorbin Lighttower is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled smith. She appears quiet.
  • Grumkon Ivorychest is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned wine seller. She appears attentive.
  • Harrrl is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a renowned plasterer. She appears intimidated.
  • Prarvy is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled shipwright. She appears greedy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Castield, a homesick female human. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Adabul Stormforge, an intimidating female dwarf. She is a rogue who is seeing the city.
  • Blaz Legnor, a contrarian female orc. She is a fighter who is following the voices.
  • Tilkaro, a worrying female troglodyte. She is a cleric who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Klash Headnor, a nervous male half-orc. He is a monk who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Foostha Whiteak, a violent male minotaur. He is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Danes VanCorley, a chatty female human. She is an aristocrat who is finding a missing friend.
  • Joic Dilter, a helpful male human. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Yerssen teh Khalzor, a deluded female oddball. She is an adept who is finding work as a spy.
  • Adarin Dullring, a boastful female deep dwarf. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Calius Entravidol, an easily offended male minotaur. He is a ranger who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Gkutoten Metalcutter, a helpful female hobgoblin. She is a rogue who is here to buy supplies.
  • Dan Marall, an intimidating female half-orc. She is a rogue who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Ilhiatars Shadowshield, a mopey female drow. She is a bard who is doing something amazing.
  • Pode Warmbrother, a chatty male halfling. He is a warrior who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Nogburz Skullbreaker, a solemn female orc. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Zorab Headripper, a battle-ready male orc. He is a warrior who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Crystalfield:

  • The Strangled Troll Dry Goods [+]
  • The Ruby Cloak Chop House [+]
  • The White Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Last Elf Hatters [+]
  • The Eastern Frog Wares [+]
  • The Desert Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Monk Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Blabbering Dog Botique [+]
  • The Robber Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Slumbering Octopus Reference Center [+]
  • The Olde Kettles Bags [+]
  • The Fallen Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Purple Dragon Arena [+]
  • The Sleepy Elf Inc. [+]
  • The Olde Fox Bags [+]
  • The Nomadic Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Pink Bull Vinters [+]
  • The Marbled Riverside Inc. [+]
  • The Black Bunk Inc. [+]
  • The Glaring Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Three Whorehouse [+]
  • The Naughty Wagonhouse [+]
  • The Old Elf Bows R Us [+]