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Welcome to Gilblia Keep!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,769
  • Children: 24.34% (674)
  • Elderly: 15.75% (436)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,050 half-dwarf (37.9%)
  • 601 dwarf (21.7%)
  • 449 gnome (16.2%)
  • 341 half-elf (12.3%)
  • 250 elf (9%)
  • 75 human (2.7%)
  • 3 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 110 Businesses
  • 368 Specialists
  • 315 Residences

Summary [-]

Gilblia Keep is a town in the Britkry District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,400/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Gilblia 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Gilblia Keep sees a binary star overhead: Abax, a small white star and Luc, an average yellow star. Gilblia Keep also has a single moon: Thedi, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule asteroid belt that has been around for all eternity, a massive black hole that has been around for millenia, and a massive supernova that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered mud brick palisade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.51 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Gilblia Keep; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, arena, racial, trade, and slums.

Government [-]

Gilblia Keep 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 shrewd. Officials in Gilblia Keep are often seen as on the take and the policies are honored. The political influence of Gilblia Keep in the region is improving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Gilblia Keep is ruled by Steward Tomson Wobbjet. The Steward has been in power for several decades and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.81% of the population (50 adults).

Military [-]

Gilblia Keep has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 353 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 152 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 11 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and battered palisade, Gilblia Keep is greatly fortified. Gilblia Keep fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gilblia Keep is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Gilblia Keep is known for the following resources:

  • A magical gazebo inhabited by dangerous kangaroos that are avoided by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing monkey wrenches in a well.
  • An ancient fort inhabited by carnivorous kangaroos that are frequented by locals. One might find piles of small lyres in a well.
  • Many elephant parades that are visited frequently by magic users. Rumors tell of bags of saphires in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, the villagers of Limrard lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day an evil monster named S'heral teh S'heral took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the monster, but were caught. Along came Anlak the troglodyte, who was a sneaky thief. Anlak had the thought to slay the monster by making a wager with S'heral teh S'heral. When Anlak faced the monster, Anlak tricked S'heral teh S'heral.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Lambden thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil murderer named Yerzor seh Khalal destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came a dwarf named Barbin Drumback, who was a sneaky thief. Barbin had a plan to trick the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Barbin Drumback faced the murderer, Barbin Drumback tricked Yerzor seh Khalal.
  • In times past, the constable of Grand Galesville lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a monster named Posh Oaksnout took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to stop the monster, but were caught. Along came a trusting bugbear named Kzor Nightmurder, who was an expert bowman. Kzor had a plan to trick the monster by using magic to banish it. When Kzor Nightmurder faced the monster, Kzor Nightmurder banished Posh Oaksnout.

Events [-]

Gilblia Keep is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Aesartlleu Cyredwing to learn more.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Adahiathil Meadowrunner if intrigued.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Abaag Sunslayer.
  • Required: Bored? I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Junlin Tiddlyjet.
  • I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Must not smell. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Pobal Rocknut.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danes MacSmitherley if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be a quick learner. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Begrinine Bullcobble.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gip.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Serious inquiries only. Contact Halrigtel Meadowcaller.
  • Help Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Chaartssa Floralwatch.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to background check. Contact Mick Burtt if intrigued.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward available. Contact Mickry Goodman.

People [-]

The people in Gilblia Keep love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Aeslenanae Melitharrow is a male elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled jailer. He appears accusatory.
  • Ulbul Amberbattler is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled apothecary. He appears egotistical.
  • Throrim Hawkbridge is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Haahiaai Norrebreeze is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned sheriff. He appears loud.
  • Kia Cobblesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears authoritarian.
  • Snorrin Bloodgrave is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled furrier. He appears lonely.
  • Jam Berston is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent astrologer. He appears trusting.
  • Thorond Graymill is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent hatmaker. She appears egotistical.
  • Jamic Simonham is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cheesemaker. He appears nosy.
  • Mickey Davland is a male human who is known in the world as being a renowned professor. He appears cautious.
  • Gwalenanae Hawkstrike is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent teacher. She appears fatalistic.
  • Skador Ratforge is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled herbalist. She appears territorial.
  • Ulbor Broadcairn is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent haymerchant. She appears spiteful.
  • Ulbul Lionbrooch is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre brewer. She appears giddy.
  • Alaartaen Evenstryke is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent fishmonger. She appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mal Tiddlybun, an efficient male gnome. He is a monk who is doing something questionable.
  • Kot Giantgloom, a pious female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Aixie Electrofiz, a pacifistic male gnome. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Loonic Bregrangli, a forgetful male minotaur. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Gilan Gearsprocket, an intimidating male gnome. He is a rogue who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Khalssen heh S'hoorzor, a jesterly male lizardfolk. He is a rogue who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Gosh Boarbranch, a gosipy male ogre. He is a sorcerer who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Jam Whiteville, a chatty male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Gozs, a conspirational male oddball. He is an adept who is seeing the world.
  • Jame Dilwood, a violent male lycanthrope. He is a rogue who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Logar Lightningsmasher, a thick female deep dwarf. She is a barbarian who is on a mission from the gods.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gilblia Keep:

  • The Leaping Halfling Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Strangled Rose General Store [+]
  • The Royal Wig Chop House [+]
  • The Screaming Clowns Lumberyard [+]
  • The Blind Heart Shop [+]
  • The Hungry Alicorn House of Law [+]
  • The Strangled Turkey General Store [+]
  • The Green Dragon Pots [+]
  • The Horny Days Legal Partners [+]
  • The Noisy Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Kettles Magic Shop [+]
  • The Last Fox Hats Shop [+]
  • The Whistling Song Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Wig Bakery [+]