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Welcome to Upper Cranridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 5,263
  • Children: 37.98% (1,999)
  • Elderly: 5.99% (315)

Racial Breakdown

  • 3,353 gnome (63.7%)
  • 1,558 half-orc (29.6%)
  • 222 dwarf (4.2%)
  • 95 elf (1.8%)
  • 35 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 146 Businesses
  • 758 Specialists
  • 572 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Cranridge is a small city in the Marbeak District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,657/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Cranridge has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally freezing with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Cranridge sees a single star overhead: Bex, an average yellow star. Upper Cranridge also has a single moon: Chakasto, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced oak stockade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.62 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Upper Cranridge; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Upper Cranridge is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Upper Cranridge are often seen as decent and the policies are revered. The political influence of Upper Cranridge in the region is growing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Cranridge is ruled by Chairman Don Tramidge. The Chairman has been in power for mere hours and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Chairman and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.29% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Cranridge has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 684 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 355 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 27 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and reinforced stockade, Upper Cranridge is spectacularly fortified. Upper Cranridge fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Cranridge is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Upper Cranridge is known for the following resources:

  • Dangerous clam beds that are avoided by magic users. The locals speak of a chest containing penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • Tame crow murders that are feared by locals. Kzoten Dreadfury said the locals speak of bags of emeralds in a dungeon.
  • Scarce vampire cobra quivers that are hunted by gru. Rhugluh Headsnapper said one might dig up bags of saphires in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a serial killer named Mexn roamed the world. Some say that if you face him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Upper Cranridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Harm if intrigued.
  • Needed: Looking for work? onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Mhugb Bonesnapper The Black.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. References required. Contact Erartssa Keenstryke.
  • Wanted: Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Dzuuk Bigdoom.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Trods Fouldoom to learn more.
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Experienced professionals only. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Skarin Brasskeg if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Krakuk Headripper.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Naregd Damnhowl.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jamic Antonland.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Thusu Mokbreaker.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have lizards in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elrigssa Meadowglow.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Narub Bladebasher if intrigued.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jenrette Thermobit.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Khalal fe Khalzor.
  • I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Dubel Eagleclaw.

People [-]

The people in Upper Cranridge are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alliita Fusecog is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent jailer. He appears nosy.
  • Ulmir Irondoor is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled cobbler. He appears prejudiced.
  • Malvin Greasebolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned ropemaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Darnaliyn Firehand is an androgynous elf who is known in the region as being a gifted tavern. It appears giddy.
  • Nitgab Armripper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled cobbler. He appears resentful.
  • Baban Triggercog is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted warehouse worker. He appears drunken.
  • Allivin Tiddlyscope is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled spicemerchant. He appears giddy.
  • Arn Tiddlygadget is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled tavern. She appears nosy.
  • Hewkey Electrobolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled saddler. She appears gosipy.
  • Tomita Gyroscope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mocked watercarrier. She appears clumsy.
  • Dav Chrisden is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. He appears patronizing.
  • Yorrin Roarstomach is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled mercenary. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Torvin Wobbscope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned tilemaker. She appears jesterly.
  • Durgan Jadeship is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned sculptor. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Dellaninne Silentstalker is a female elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled courtier. She appears gambling.
  • Ellanlleu Wolfwhisper is an androgynous elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent blacksmith. It appears impatient.
  • Ilyhiainne Broadwhisper is a male elf who is known in the city as being a legendary official. He appears jesterly.
  • Grumag Bittergrieve is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent priest. She appears chatty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bonnk Wizzfiz, a solemn female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Davey Southville, a flirtatious female lycanthrope. She is a cleric who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Gkutok Braingloom, a beligerent androgynous hobgoblin. It is a druid who is here to buy slaves.
  • Byledol Earthsoult, a nosy female minotaur. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Perly Tossbarrel, an apologetic male oddball. He is a sorcerer who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Aleellava Swiftshield, a jesterly female half-elf. She is an adept who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • James Benield, a flirtatious female half-elf. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Jun Electroscope, a gluttonous female gnome. She is a barbarian who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Don Mathouse, a territorial male human. He is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
  • Trurm Nightgloom, a battle-ready female goblin. She is an expert who is doing something impossible.
  • Waerall, an intimidating female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Xuot Greatdamn, a giddy female hobgoblin. She is an adept who is seeking revenge.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Cranridge:

  • The Thirsty Rock Shrine [+]
  • The Surly Frogs of Hell [+]
  • The Victorious Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Open Dead Bows R Us [+]
  • The Violent Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Octopus General Mechandise [+]
  • The New Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Frosty Bull Temple [+]
  • The Ruby Virgin Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Imps Store [+]
  • The Stowaway Cat House of Colors [+]
  • The Divine Pig Clinic [+]
  • The Laughing Willow Hatters [+]
  • The Fermented Horse Shoppe [+]
  • The Fumbling Badger Book Smith [+]
  • The Forsaken Alicorn General Goods [+]
  • The Slade Dog Charity [+]
  • The Severed Cesspit Candle Maker [+]