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Welcome to Gliders!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,249
  • Children: 43.55% (544)
  • Elderly: 1.92% (24)

Racial Breakdown

  • 496 half-orc (39.7%)
  • 378 halfling (30.2%)
  • 110 other (8.8%)
  • 97 half-dwarf (7.7%)
  • 95 human (7.6%)
  • 48 half-elf (3.8%)
  • 25 gnome (2%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 136 Specialists
  • 160 Residences

Summary [-]

Gliders is a small town in the Outer Kinkiloupe Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,541/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Gliders 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 soft and the temperature is generally mild with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gliders sees a binary star overhead: Uuj, an average white star and Sij, an average yellow star. Gliders also has a single moon: Elata, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for all eternity and a massive pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.37 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Gliders; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Gliders 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 effective overall. Officials in Gliders are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are honored. The political influence of Gliders in the region is dwindling rapidly due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Gliders is ruled by Steward Dogan Rocksnout. The Steward has been in power for a few months and is hated by the people. There is secret opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.60% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Gliders has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 187 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 9 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and crumbling barricade, Gliders is properly fortified. Gliders fighters are despised for their use of hand axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gliders is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Gliders is known for the following resources:

  • A new castle inhabited by dangerous apes that are avoided by townspeople. Dave VanAndrland said rumors tell of piles of rubies buried near there.
  • A creepy mine inhabited by defenseless apes that are frequented by gru.
  • Paltry creepy cocoa bean fields that are frequented by zombies. Durdin Quartzhead said one might dig up a stash of silver buried near there.
  • Fresh bamboo stands that are avoided by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, an old woman stalked the fields once a year and was drawn towards acts of greed. They say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Gliders is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? whiskey tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dobel Oakroot if intrigued.
  • Khumok Legsnapper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Lot.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Missing key. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. Contact Ama Tallwick.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bomain Dawnganthi.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Larvarlas Eytherheart if intrigued.
  • Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact Pobel Rocktooth.
  • Looking for something new? Barbarian seeks apprentice. Must provide your own transportation. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Fat.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Kanrog Backcracker.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Serious inquiries only. Will pay in gold. Contact Horsh Neckbreaker The Red for further details.
  • Looking for work? Bardal Uglyshoulder has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mot Foulslay.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Met Bigdeath.

People [-]

The people in Gliders love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jamey Danrell is a male human who is known in the world as being a skilled undertaker. He appears helpful.
  • Aeshiathil Evercloak is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled smith. He appears clumsy.
  • Adado Montagirdle is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent outfitter. He appears giddy.
  • Jenlin Gearjet is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted carpenter. She appears pious.
  • Haavarthil Rilynngazer is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre lumberjack. He appears greedy.
  • Bellenava Dryearwaker is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled pastrycook. She appears greedy.
  • Serina Prettybottom is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled roofer. She appears cautious.
  • Kia Wizzscope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent shoemaker. She appears drunken.
  • Bedo Roadale is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned porter. She appears nosy.
  • Mal Flowskin is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled jeweler. She appears homesick.
  • Maltsy Gearjet is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. She appears vengeful.
  • Mick Caststone is a male human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled doctor. He appears greedy.
  • Grimag Darkvein is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent plasterer. She appears trusting.
  • Doney Dantone is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent ropemaker. He appears outlandish.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Belhiassa Dirthnight, a flirtatious male half-elf. He is an aristocrat who is finding a missing parent.
  • Jo Bartostone, an attentive male half-orc. He is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Kilrrl, a smug male mindflayer. He is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Kragub Neckbreaker, an accusatory female half-orc. She is a wizard who is doing something nefarious.
  • Snordin Greenkiller, a flirtatious female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Haltiyn Leafgleam, a patronizing female elf. She is a monk who is seeing the world.
  • Jory Carsford, a homesick female half-orc. She is an adept who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Joes Berter, a boastful male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Joic Goodster, a smitten male lycanthrope. He is a wizard who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Gkutegd Nighthowl, a conspirational female goblin. She is a commoner who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gliders:

  • The Violent Wench Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Dwarves Stockyard [+]
  • The Red Riverside Prison [+]
  • The Crippled Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Grog Farms [+]
  • The Wanton Princess Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Furious Dungeon Elementary School [+]
  • The Screaming Road Lumberyard [+]
  • The Stinky Jane Color Shop [+]
  • The Rampaging Pot Amory [+]
  • The Beefy Elves Shoppe [+]
  • The Wild Troll Bath House [+]
  • The Twisted Hammer Builders [+]
  • The Twisted Hearthstone Shop [+]