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Welcome to Gibdun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,786
  • Children: 30.30% (1,147)
  • Elderly: 11.49% (435)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,307 half-dwarf (34.5%)
  • 939 human (24.8%)
  • 739 gnome (19.5%)
  • 712 halfling (18.8%)
  • 51 other (1.3%)
  • 38 dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 123 Businesses
  • 522 Specialists
  • 429 Residences

Summary [-]

Gibdun is a large town in the Sarkryat County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,371/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

Gibdun 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 wild and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gibdun sees a binary star overhead: Abax, a large yellow star and Uux, a large red star. Gibdun also has a single moon: Thedisto, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished granite palisade that is 16 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 89% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.57 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Gibdun; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, fine shops, racial, wealthy, and port.

Government [-]

Gibdun is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Gibdun are often seen as honorable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Gibdun in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Gibdun is ruled by Chancellor Rbunk Dreadkill. The Chancellor has been in power for a few months and is honored by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.08% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Gibdun has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 482 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 265 (7%). Of the active duty military, 15 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and polished palisade, Gibdun is greatly fortified. Gibdun fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gibdun is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Gibdun is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by vampire caterpillars that are avoided by unicorns. Illartiyn Teasen'breeze said one might dig up piles of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Paltry crow murders that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • A creepy mine inhabited by dangerous bats that are avoided by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, a Pooka wandered the woods. Commoners say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • In times past, the townsfolk of Bagbar lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a lich named Lik destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to kill Lik, but failed miserably. Along came a hobgoblin named Zet Laughdoom, who was a valiant knight. Zet had the thought to slay the lich by making a wager with Lik. When Zet Laughdoom faced the lich, Zet Laughdoom tricked Lik and was killed in the process.
  • In the days of yore, a cyclops named Khalal frequented the fields. Villagers say that if you face her, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Gibdun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Yordal Bloodgrieve.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Shaggash Backnor.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Wrarall.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Muddurz Legripper.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome derros required. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Doney Antonliffe.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dones Tramin.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Balbor Warslasher.
  • Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Dane Clayan.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dzuezn Darkrender for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Experienced professionals only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tilkaro.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Larrigthil Softsky.
  • Help! Missing peg leg. We suspect derros are the culprit. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kushakh Backsnapper.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Faenalanae Farwaker.

People [-]

The people in Gibdun are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Sermaida Greenfingers is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a mediocre miller. She appears thick.
  • Kiaton Thermobit is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled tilemaker. He appears healthy.
  • Cardan Cogglefiz is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled barber. He appears giddy.
  • Balmir Redhair is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted illuminator. He appears healthy.
  • Bonson Wizzgauge is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled saddler. She appears melancholy.
  • Adaina Triggersprocket is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a decent bookseller. He appears sick.
  • Allieno Geargauge is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted glovemaker. He appears unreliable.
  • Joic Tramer is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled woodcarver. She appears jolly.
  • Mickry Corston is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled woodseller. She appears grieving.
  • Dane Harhews is a male human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled vintner. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Jamic Benerson is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled official. He appears pacifistic.
  • Gargin Doughhunter is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled bleacher. She appears cowed.
  • Jo Harmell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled woodcarver. She appears forgetful.
  • Adaan Cobblesprocket is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent hatmaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Doney Jameliffe is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled artist. He appears gluttonous.
  • Perdo Homeden is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled glovemaker. She appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dones Matman, a boastful male human. He is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.
  • Delartava Lightstar, an intimidating female drow. She is an adept who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Dat, a nervous female kobold. She is an aristocrat who is following a message from an angel.
  • Rot, a solemn female kobold. She is a wizard who is traveling with an important person.
  • Ferdiros Quillhoof, a shifty male minotaur. He is a cleric who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Gwahiaava Shadowheart, an insecure female elf. She is a sorcerer who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Grinrr, a fatalistic female mindflayer. She is a bard who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • S'herzin se Khalssen, a quiet female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is doing something amazing.
  • S'heral seh Ghezin, a lovelorn male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gibdun:

  • The Purple Hen Arena [+]
  • The Mended Iron Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Severed Darkroot Candle Maker [+]
  • The Guinea Tree Harnesses [+]
  • The Singing Wagon Ship Repair [+]
  • The Twisted Wand Enchanters [+]
  • The Sleepy Beauty Fabrics [+]
  • The Fallen Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Open Twins Shoppe [+]
  • The Grizzly Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Crossed Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Mad Darkroot Shop [+]
  • The Musty Hearthstone Shoppe [+]
  • The Punchin' Ent Locksmith [+]
  • The Belching Weasels Botique [+]
  • The Sterling Thug Sculptures [+]