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Welcome to Gladtop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 175
  • Children: 24.57% (43)
  • Elderly: 14.86% (26)

Racial Breakdown

  • 124 troglodyte (70.8%)
  • 50 mindflayer (28.5%)
  • 1 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 22 Residences

Summary [-]

Gladtop is a hamlet in the Lordin Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (532/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Gladtop has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gladtop sees a single star overhead: Won, an average red star. Gladtop also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Gladtop; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor and middleclass.

Government [-]

Gladtop 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Gladtop are often seen as honorable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Gladtop in the region is declining due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Gladtop is ruled by Chief Xodus Bigdamn. The Chief has been in power for years and is despised by the people. There is violent opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.57% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Gladtop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 24 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Gladtop is suitably fortified. Gladtop fighters are respected for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gladtop is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Gladtop is known for the following resources:

  • Amber mines that are avoided by zombies.
  • Ancient fruit plantations that are visited frequently by wenches. One might find a chest containing silver in a well.
  • A cursed grave yard inhabited by poisonous kangaroos that are avoided by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, a ghoul named Khalzin roamed the streets once a year. Some say that if you caught him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In days gone by, a murderer named Brogas lingered in the field and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that if you caught her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In days gone by, a serial killer named Mastra lingered in the countryside. Commoners say that if you caught him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Gladtop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Lonir Dogbreeches.
  • Missing valuables. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Duap Boarclaw if intrigued.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joic Whitford.
  • Required: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tudods Cleavershadow for more details.
  • Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ghrizer.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Yornir Brightcavern.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mickry Stogan.

People [-]

The people in Gladtop love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Porka is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled hatmaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Ceeg is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mocked saddler. He appears quiet.
  • Ceeraz is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a mediocre illuminator. She appears shifty.
  • Prarrall is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a renowned saddler. He appears trusting.
  • Woure is a female mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned official. She appears embittered.
  • Ghrikaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled coach driver. She appears beligerent.
  • Ceelak is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a renowned stablehand. He appears forgetful.
  • Chtupne is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled laborer. He appears smug.
  • Merrr is a male mindflayer who is known in the region as being a skilled specialty smith. He appears easily offended.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • James Giacoson, a quiet male half-elf. He is a bard who is following rumors of riches.
  • Rxuk Laughshadow, a shifty male goblin. He is a warrior who is traveling with an important person.
  • Vothra, an exhausted female troglodyte. She is a rogue who is here to buy spices.
  • Rbzar Bladedoom, a gluttonous female oddball. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gladtop:

  • The Grimy Dragon Ceramics [+]
  • The Gritty Wench Docs [+]
  • The Nomadic Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Wobbling Frogs Construction [+]
  • The Rusty Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Tired Tower Supplies [+]
  • The Naughty Dwarf Glove Shop [+]
  • The Pink Rock Vinters [+]
  • The Royal Virgin Chop House [+]