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Welcome to Ioland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 513
  • Children: 27.49% (141)
  • Elderly: 13.45% (69)

Racial Breakdown

  • 415 human (80.8%)
  • 92 half-orc (17.9%)
  • 6 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 58 Residences

Summary [-]

Ioland is a small village in the Cenbeish Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate small village is lightly populated (869/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Ioland 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 breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ioland sees a single star overhead: Mek, an average brown star. Ioland also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for generations and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Ioland; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, and poor.

Government [-]

Ioland 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Ioland are often seen as resolute and the policies are praised. The political influence of Ioland in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Ioland is ruled by Steward Gkutus Greatmouth. The Steward has been in power for decades and is praised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.17% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Ioland has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 73 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 34 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Ioland is moderately fortified. Ioland fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ioland is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Ioland is known for the following resources:

  • Vegetable fields that are feared by wenches. Somoeone said someone found piles of monkey wrenches in a well.
  • Paltry carnivorous ape troops that are avoided by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, the villagers of Cliveber lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a spirit named Elhka kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Elhka, but didn't get close. Along came a worrying troglodyte named Ceekaro, who was a skilled storyteller. Ceekaro had a plan to trick the spirit by causing a distraction while others struck. When Ceekaro faced the spirit, Ceekaro killed the spirit.
  • Once upon a time, the villagers of Lewdun thrived. Things were quiet, but one day a murderer named S'hoorzin heh Yerssen slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill S'hoorzin heh Yerssen, but didn't get close. Along came a kobold named Wot, who was a skilled storyteller. Wot had an idea to slay the murderer by making a wager with S'hoorzin heh Yerssen. When Wot faced the murderer, Wot defeated S'hoorzin heh Yerssen.
  • Once upon a time, a ghoul named S'hooral hunted the town at dusk. People say that if you see her, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Ioland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Hal Neckcracker The Strong to learn more.
  • Bored? I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gozraz.
  • Help! Looking for something new? Bounty for lizards, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Baldor Earthneck.
  • Looking for something new? Missing key. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Serious inquiries only. Reward available. Contact Klitzakh Armkiller.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Porg.
  • I have bats in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Porra if intrigued.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Tilkaro.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. References required. Contact Dave VanAndrland.

People [-]

The people in Ioland are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Tramhouse is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. He appears smitten.
  • Don VanStaning is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bounty hunter. She appears homesick.
  • Don Smithand is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a decent tilemaker. She appears solemn.
  • Mickic Simongton is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. She appears fashion concious.
  • Khalab Neckcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled brewer. He appears authoritarian.
  • Ghol Backsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent doctor. He appears solemn.
  • Blugl Backkiller The Cruel is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre watercarrier. She appears spiteful.
  • Davic Castorth is a male human who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled grocer. He appears beligerent.
  • Shuddarg Necknor is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted dyer. She appears skeptical.
  • Dave VanTramll is a female human who is known in the world as being a mediocre harness maker. She appears scattered.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ulbor Drumbaker, a patriotic female dwarf. She is a druid who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Adadily Amberfoot, a gosipy male halfling. He is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Donic Francstone, a jesterly male half-dwarf. He is a cleric who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Jam MacBeninson, a grieving male human. He is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ioland:

  • The Worn Kettles Shrine [+]
  • The Seven Rose Candle Maker [+]
  • The Blind Tree Scribe [+]
  • The Squalid Pot Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Skull Wharf [+]
  • The Dirty Monk City Guard [+]
  • The Marbled House Inc. [+]
  • The Splintered Bill Clinic [+]
  • The Sterling Clowns Studio [+]