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Welcome to Goldland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 528
  • Children: 26.33% (139)
  • Elderly: 14.20% (75)

Racial Breakdown

  • 430 human (81.4%)
  • 62 half-dwarf (11.7%)
  • 25 dwarf (4.7%)
  • 9 elf (1.7%)
  • 2 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 68 Residences

Summary [-]

Goldland is a small village in the Nillgan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (881/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Goldland has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Goldland sees a single star overhead: Mer, a large yellow star. Goldland also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing supernova that has been around for millenia and an imposing nebula that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine limestone embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.13 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Goldland; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Goldland 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 inept and inadequate. Officials in Goldland are often seen as upright and the policies are despised. The political influence of Goldland in the region is receding due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Goldland is ruled by Supervisor Fat. The Supervisor has been in power for several years and is honored by the people. There is minor opposition to the Supervisor and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Goldland has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 75 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 36 (7%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine embankment, Goldland is moderately fortified. Goldland fighters are revered for their use of short spears in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Goldland is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Goldland is known for the following resources:

  • Magical primal berry fields that are visited frequently by kittens.
  • Rubber trees that are frequented by children. Breb Metaldamn said somoeone said someone found bags of monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.
  • An ancient mine inhabited by defenseless kittens that are hunted by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, an old man hunted the countryside when the moon is new. People say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Jam's Helmet, a cursed helmet with the power to summon angels. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Danic's Amulet, a legendary amulet with the knack to dominate others. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Goldland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kzkasr Evilshredder.
  • Looking for work? non-lethal poison tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dogan Bearclaw.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. No previous experience required. May include some hazards. Contact Ertaen Farfeather for further details.
  • Goduk Oxclaw has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Hurall.
  • Klonre has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Faeleniyn Auvreamist for further details.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Hallantel Teasen'breeze.
  • Help! Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Mizgzog Neckcracker.
  • Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Abaorin Holythrone.

People [-]

The people in Goldland love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gwalanssa Maernstrike is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled courtier. She appears idealistic.
  • Grummir Dogriver is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent bucklemaker. He appears mocking.
  • Jam Davidworth is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent copyist. She appears grieving.
  • Alariginne Duskseeker is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled illuminator. She appears jolly.
  • Garrim Greaseymace is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears jaded.
  • Thorrim Broadstone is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bookseller. She appears mocking.
  • Joes Francer is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled weaponsmith. She appears intimidated.
  • Argan Jaderoad is an androgynous dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled tailor. It appears pious.
  • Davic Jackey is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled handyman. She appears embittered.
  • Grumgar Slaterobe is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled woodseller. She appears cowed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joe Harorth, a giddy male lycanthrope. He is an aristocrat who is here to buy supplies.
  • Falgar Broadsmith, a contrarian female dwarf. She is a druid who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Mickes Barll, a beligerent male human. He is an adept who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Kot Rockmurder, a cautious female bugbear. She is a warrior who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Elalanai Mistbreeze, a nosy female elf. She is an adept who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Goldland:

  • The Gray Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Great Axehandle Sheath Store [+]
  • The Seven Wench Candle Maker [+]
  • The Stinky Kettles Color Shop [+]
  • The Dreaming Dwarves Clinic [+]
  • The Hilltop Iron Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Ruby Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Strangled Beer Dry Goods [+]
  • The Drifting Turkey House [+]
  • The Plaid Cat Youth Hostel [+]