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Welcome to Grunvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,559
  • Children: 12.08% (309)
  • Elderly: 24.46% (626)

Racial Breakdown

  • 955 half-dwarf (37.3%)
  • 730 halfling (28.5%)
  • 456 dwarf (17.8%)
  • 220 other (8.5%)
  • 146 human (5.7%)
  • 26 half-orc (1%)
  • 26 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 108 Businesses
  • 347 Specialists
  • 326 Residences

Summary [-]

Grunvale is a town in the Kindinandy Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,539/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Grunvale has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally hot with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grunvale sees a binary star overhead: Abaxuri, a large blue star and Uuxan, a massive yellow star. Grunvale also has a single moon: Theme, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained stone embankment that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.66 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Grunvale; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: military, arena, middleclass, and shops.

Government [-]

Grunvale is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Grunvale are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are feared. The political influence of Grunvale in the region is consistent due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Grunvale is ruled by Commander Rot. The Commander has been in power for decades and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.08% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Grunvale has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 326 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 134 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 13 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained embankment, Grunvale is greatly fortified. Grunvale 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 Grunvale is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Grunvale is known for the following resources:

  • A magical battle field inhabited by poisonous cormorants that are hunted by children. One might dig up a stash of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Old rock salt fields that are frequented by unicorns.
  • Peacock musters that are visited frequently by locals. Don Barick said one might dig up bags of diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Rare palm oil trees that are hunted by townspeople. The locals speak of a stash of penis sheathes in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka haunted the fields. Some say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • In olden times, a ghoul named Bjorkdu hunted the countryside during a red moon. Villagers say that if you hear her, you will be killed unless you offer your most valued possession.
  • Many years ago, the royals of Clegbor lived happily. Things were good, but one day a ghoul named Ghaduk Oxnut destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the ghoul, but were caught. Along came a hero named Xrus Dreadbasher, who was a skilled storyteller. Xrus had the thought to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Ghaduk Oxnut. When Xrus Dreadbasher faced the ghoul, Xrus Dreadbasher banished Ghaduk Oxnut.
  • Legends tell of Grabduk's Deck of cards, a magical deck of cards with the ability to grant wishes. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Years ago, a lich named Merpair roamed the woods. Villagers say that if you see him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Grunvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Jo Simonall.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Vothka.
  • Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Thorond Coaltunnel.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mkasr Ghosttstomach for more details.
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Blothul for more details.
  • Needed: Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact S'hooral heh Yerzor for more information.
  • Bored? brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mods Metalbeast for further details.
  • I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'hoorzor se Ghezor.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ulgin Pearlcoin for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Bard seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Gaearttars Silverwaker.
  • Looking for work? Expert seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Daves Wilworth.
  • Donic Antonston has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gohdra Tesrunner.

People [-]

The people in Grunvale despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Barcombe is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted specialty smith. She appears helpful.
  • Hilnellda Springgold is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled potter. She appears prejudiced.
  • Pergrinne Overmidge is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a legendary glassmaker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Daves Kleinan is a female human who is known in the world as being a decent copyist. She appears nervous.
  • Dav Barey is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent warehouse worker. She appears boastful.
  • Broril Onyxmead is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted plasterer. She appears beligerent.
  • Morgar Clashinghair is an androgynous dwarf who is known in the world as being a renowned hatmaker. It appears mocking.
  • Dan Colmell is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned shipwright. She appears attentive.
  • Durbul Oatarm is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bleacher. He appears sick.
  • Belnallas Duskgazer is a female elf who is known in the region as being a decent glassmaker. She appears xenophobic.
  • Benelline Amberlady is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre warehouse worker. She appears jesterly.
  • Dane Brifield is a male human who is known in the world as being a gifted mercenary. He appears trusting.
  • Ellantel Gyssecloak is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mocked undertaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Motgak Headsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled weaver. He appears smitten.
  • Danes Antoncombe is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled cobbler. She appears healthy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gwahiatel Riftgleam, a nervous male elf. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Elaellssa Leafborne, a jesterly male elf. He is a wizard who is here to buy spices.
  • Krobguk Backnor, a gluttonous male half-orc. He is an aristocrat who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Poborn Laughingbarrel, a cautious male halfling. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grunvale:

  • The Thirsty Ulcer Temple [+]
  • The Wobbling Willow Roofing [+]
  • The Tired Lotus Shop [+]
  • The Frozen Swagger Book Smith [+]
  • The Happy Ent Millers [+]
  • The Colored Halflings Dry Goods [+]
  • The Burning Road Postal Service [+]
  • The Red Tower Work Camp [+]
  • The Crazy Baiter Dry Goods [+]
  • The Sleepy Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Weary Mug Rugs [+]
  • The Wanton Greyhound Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Strangled Greyhound Dry Goods [+]
  • The Worn Jane Temple [+]
  • The Northern Dungeon Inc. [+]