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Welcome to Gillpool Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,204
  • Children: 42.19% (508)
  • Elderly: 2.99% (36)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,129 half-elf (93.7%)
  • 50 gnome (4.1%)
  • 17 human (1.4%)
  • 8 other (0.6%)

Misc.

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

Summary [-]

Gillpool Keep is a small town in the Chamkil Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (2,945/sq km), covers 0.41 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 722 meters.

Climate [-]

Gillpool Keep 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 mild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Gillpool Keep sees a single star overhead: Sil, an average yellow star. Gillpool Keep also has a single moon: Himame, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing galaxy that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed sandstone wall that is 10 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.47 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Gillpool Keep; 1 road is major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, warehouse, wealthy, and trade.

Government [-]

Gillpool Keep 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Gillpool Keep are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are despised. The political influence of Gillpool Keep in the region is thriving due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Gillpool Keep is ruled by Boss Alearttars Dryearshield. The Boss has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Boss and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.41% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Gillpool Keep has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 177 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 90 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and destroyed wall, Gillpool Keep is reasonably well fortified. Gillpool Keep fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gillpool Keep is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Gillpool Keep is known for the following resources:

  • Magical cocoa bean plantations that are visited frequently by travelers. The locals speak of bags of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • A new shrine inhabited by vampire beavers that are avoided by children.
  • Paltry dangerous cobra quivers that are frequented by locals. One might find a stash of monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the villagers of Cushlag lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Harpair the demon slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Harpair, but failed miserably. Along came a elf named Elalantel Stillsun, who was a sneaky thief. Elalantel had a plan to trick the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Elalantel Stillsun faced the demon, Elalantel Stillsun banished Harpair and rescued Cushlag.

Events [-]

Gillpool Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? tincure tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Durrin Brightcutter.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ceera.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Lot for more information.
  • I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Khalal seh S'hoorzin.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Duduk Boarbranch if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? Adavarlleu Duskweaver has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Jun Cogglefiz.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a secret. Contact Gaduk Headripper for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Cees.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joe Blackon if intrigued.
  • Help! Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Vothka.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Abarigssa Morningform to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Gillpool Keep love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Nindan Greasefiz is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted baker. He appears authoritarian.
  • Filelllleu Darkhunter is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled plasterer. He appears quiet.
  • Mick Tramling is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. She appears battle-ready.
  • Mick Goodling is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned alchemist. He appears vengeful.
  • Mickes MacWhitell is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled chandler. He appears deluded.
  • Larvarai Eytherbow is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled tilemaker. She appears chatty.
  • Dane Carick is a male human who is known in the region as being a mocked specialty smith. He appears jaded.
  • Dave Roseick is a male human who is known in the world as being a mocked woodseller. He appears spiteful.
  • Alligles Gearfuel is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled rugmaker. She appears loud.
  • Danes Goodes is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent courtier. She appears unreliable.
  • Tullin Tinkerfiz is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled illuminator. He appears fatalistic.
  • Illttel Floralstride is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled plasterer. She appears exhausted.
  • Tom Wobbgadget is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted chickenbutcher. He appears loud.
  • Junson Gearcog is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled pursemaker. She appears forbidding.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gaenalava Dirthwalker, a patronizing male half-elf. He is a warrior who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Xrbok Oozegloom, a self-obsessed androgynous bugbear. It is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Wizton Greasewink, a drunken male gnome. He is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Zurm Wormhost, an intimidated female bugbear. She is an adept who is seeing the city.
  • Haalenlleu Freanisong, a forgetful male elf. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Thorbin Crystalsword, a guarded female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Ceeka, a homesick female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Illnallleu Melithwaker, a giddy male elf. He is a fighter who is seeing the city.
  • Balag Ashsmith, a quiet female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gillpool Keep:

  • The Wandering Thug Furs [+]
  • The Drowned Axe Jewelers [+]
  • The Punchin' Frogs Locksmith [+]
  • The Whirling Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Elven Stump Money Lenders [+]
  • The Plaid Swagger Hostel [+]
  • The Whistling Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Wand Wharf [+]
  • The Tattered Riverside Shrine [+]
  • The Violet Ivy Meats [+]
  • The Squalid Rose Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Bunk Arena [+]
  • The Golden Tower Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Badger Word Smiths [+]