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Welcome to Starland Creek!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 985
  • Children: 17.66% (174)
  • Elderly: 20.41% (201)

Racial Breakdown

  • 906 half-elf (91.9%)
  • 61 human (6.1%)
  • 18 other (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 51 Businesses
  • 86 Specialists
  • 119 Residences

Summary [-]

Starland Creek is a large village in the Chammouep District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,901/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Starland Creek has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Starland Creek sees a single star overhead: Sicay, a small red star. Starland Creek also has a single moon: Himadisto, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for centuries and an imposing pulsar that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy conglomerate stone fortification that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.04 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Starland Creek; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Starland Creek is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Starland Creek are often seen as fair and the policies are hated. The political influence of Starland Creek in the region is unwavering due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Starland Creek is ruled by Shah Balrun Coldhill. The Shah has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.32% of the population (13 adults).

Military [-]

Starland Creek has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 142 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 61 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 7 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and sturdy fortification, Starland Creek is reasonably well fortified. Starland Creek fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Starland Creek is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Starland Creek is known for the following resources:

  • Pigment deposits that are hunted by wenches.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by vampire woodpeckers that are hunted by vampires. One might find piles of small lyres in a well.
  • Poisonous kangaroo mobs that are frequented by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a devil named Looal roamed the world when the wind blows from the east. They say that if you see him, you will be killed.
  • In the olden days, a hag wandered the countryside. People say that the hag will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • In the olden days, a spirit named S'hoorzin frequented the town. Commoners say that if you touch her, you will never be seen again.
  • Long, long ago, a murderer named Chtuth lingered in the town before dawn. Villagers say that if you caught her, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Starland Creek is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Looking for something new? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Kus Greatmouth.
  • Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tilzer.
  • Bored? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Chatava Morningsinger.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Discretion required. Contact Gil Electroblast.
  • Required: archery contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Borrim Drakegrieve.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Must submit to background check. Contact Illelltel Maernspear.
  • Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ghak Boarsnout.
  • I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. May include some hazards. Contact Ghak Oxclaw.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Poly Shadowarrow.
  • Needed: Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Contact Khalal fe Ghessen for more details.

People [-]

The people in Starland Creek ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Dilerley is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned alchemist. He appears easily offended.
  • Don Morer is a male human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled mercenary. He appears guarded.
  • Dav Smithster is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled woodworker. He appears mopey.
  • Danes Marinson is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre woodcarver. She appears contrarian.
  • Jamry Brister is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled timberwright. She appears territorial.
  • Dav Franard is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent engineer. She appears contrarian.
  • Davic MacSmithman is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled roofer. She appears quiet.
  • Joic Daning is a male human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled bowyer. He appears violent.
  • James Bartoan is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned fishmonger. She appears nihilistic.
  • Gwaartiyn Swiftglider is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a legendary innkeeper. She appears gosipy.
  • Dan MacGreenham is a female human who is known in the world as being a renowned spicemerchant. She appears quiet.
  • Ilylanaen Aleaheart is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre carpenter. She appears self-obsessed.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Eltssa Softshade, a battle-ready female elf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Sercobdo Leaspan, a lovelorn female halfling. She is a ranger who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Elrigthil Duskcloak, a xenophobic male elf. He is an expert who is seeing the city.
  • Alanalanae Wavecloak, a vengeful female elf. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Amagoldne Greenbottom, an attentive female halfling. She is a ranger who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Starland Creek:

  • The Beefy Friends Botique [+]
  • The Warm Frogs Rug Shop [+]
  • The Twin Riverside Enchanters [+]
  • The Stowaway Thug General Merchandise [+]
  • The Whistling Bag Inc. [+]
  • The White Goblins Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Flaming Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Rooster Pub [+]
  • The Lost Nomad Shop [+]
  • The Short Darkroot Book Smith [+]
  • The Glaring Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Drifting Kraken Arena [+]