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Welcome to Ironstone!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 12,593
  • Children: 28.20% (3,551)
  • Elderly: 13.00% (1,637)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,509 lycanthrope (35.8%)
  • 3,829 bugbear (30.4%)
  • 3,035 troglodyte (24.1%)
  • 895 halfling (7.1%)
  • 303 hobgoblin (2.4%)
  • 22 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 256 Businesses
  • 1,892 Specialists
  • 1,487 Residences

Summary [-]

Ironstone is a city in the Walkry District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,910/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Ironstone 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 continual and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ironstone sees a single star overhead: Celol, a small orange star. Ironstone also has a double moon: Spola, an average rusty red moon and Thele, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered wood fence that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 81% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.32 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Ironstone; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, entertainment, trade, prison, civic, port, poor, and middleclass.

Government [-]

Ironstone 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 inept and inadequate. Officials in Ironstone are often seen as on the take and the policies are revered. The political influence of Ironstone in the region is wasting away due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Ironstone is ruled by Chief Hesrian Plainhoof. The Chief has been in power for a few months and is revered by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.40% of the population (50 adults).

Military [-]

Ironstone has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1668 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 692 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 70 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and battered fence, Ironstone is abysmally fortified. Ironstone fighters are mocked for their use of simple clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ironstone is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Ironstone is known for the following resources:

  • Dangerous caterpillar nests that are feared by travelers. Jam Kleinerson said one might find a chest containing small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • Tame beaver colonies that are frequented by townspeople.
  • A cursed battle field inhabited by poisonous dragons that are hunted by gru. One might find a chest containing diamonds buried near there.
  • Rare fresh vegetable fields that are frequented by children.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a vampire named Nat wandered the town during the summer solstice and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Folks say that if you see it, you will be killed unless you pay a tribute.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a hag hunted the town when the wind blows from the north. People say that the hag will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • A long time ago, a Boogyman frequented the countryside during the summer solstice. Some say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Ironstone is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • cooking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Tget Ironhost.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. Contact Jam Petrton.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Discretion required. Contact Ghrika.
  • Required: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Pobal Oakclaw for further details.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Micke Andrengham.
  • Wanted: pig wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ulgar Orangetunnel.
  • I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Gozg.
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Goduk Bearbranch.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'herzin fe Gheal if interested.
  • Looking for something new? lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Safety not guaranteed. Guild membership required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faevarlleu Goldenwatch.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be a quick learner. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Alli Triggertonk.
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Bjorkula Oatgath for more details.
  • Needed: lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dav Marerton.
  • Help Needed: A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Shaman Ruglig Skullcrusher.
  • 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 Garorin Ambergem.
  • Need a change of pace? grog tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Malbornne Trillman to learn more.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to background check. Contact Mickry Marleton.

People [-]

The people in Ironstone are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Glonok Armsnapper is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a skilled spicemerchant. She appears gosipy.
  • Falda Hairydrum is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled artist. He appears territorial.
  • Don Andreford is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled woodseller. He appears worrying.
  • Donic Harewicz is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a skilled miller. She appears nosy.
  • Dane VanBrobrook is a male lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted priest. He appears cowed.
  • Vothzer is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent adventurer. She appears authoritarian.
  • Xrbok Rockwiser is a male hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled laborer. He appears homesick.
  • Naret Ogredoom is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a decent armorer. He appears worrying.
  • Vothka is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled cartwright. She appears jolly.
  • Tilraz is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled tinker. She appears jesterly.
  • Dan Jamegan is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a decent weaver. She appears quiet.
  • Davry Gilngham is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled tilemaker. He appears trusting.
  • Pors is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mocked wagoneer. He appears accusatory.
  • Mickry Francall is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a mediocre tailor. He appears fashion concious.
  • Trun Rantdoom is a male hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled handyman. He appears skeptical.
  • Bedo Sunstick is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled harness maker. She appears forgetful.
  • Porkaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a skilled timberwright. She appears conspirational.
  • Vothg is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a renowned brewer. She appears jesterly.
  • Elhzer is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a decent tailor. He appears deluded.
  • Ghris is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled messenger. She appears deluded.
  • Dan Castston is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a renowned miller. She appears fashion concious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adacob Bunceale, a quiet male halfling. He is a wizard who is doing something impossible.
  • Drobor Doughhunter, a prejudiced female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Ilrigaen Starstride, a guilty androgynous drow. It is a ranger who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Throrim Brightshield, a healthy female dwarf. She is a cleric who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Mick Gilon, a lonely female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Ninson Gearbun, an impatient female gnome. She is a druid who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Trammakh Boneripper, a boastful female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Percone Sproutbot, a resentful female halfling. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Ilellssa Wintergleam, an efficient male drow. He is a ranger who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Mickey Colinson, a scattered male human. He is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Drodakh Neckcrusher, a worrying female orc. She is an adept who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Ubal Oakfang, a jolly male ogre. He is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Dugan Eagleroot, a nihilistic male ogre. He is a barbarian who is here to buy supplies.
  • S'herzin heh Khalssen, an impatient male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ironstone:

  • The Burning Tower Package Delivery [+]
  • The Wistful Bucket Store [+]
  • The Sleeping Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Goblins Mill [+]
  • The Belching Bunk Magic Shop [+]
  • The Shallow Monkey Timber Mill [+]
  • The Flying Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Flabby Beauty . [+]
  • The Desert Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Greyhound Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Last Lotus Hatters [+]
  • The Flabby Cat [+]
  • The Marbled Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Dew Grog City Guard [+]
  • The Dew Road Force [+]
  • The Happy Elf Millers [+]
  • The Mad House Shop [+]
  • The Tattered Jane Temple [+]
  • The Old Devil Fine Bows [+]