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Welcome to Elderglade!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,295
  • Children: 24.63% (319)
  • Elderly: 15.44% (200)

Racial Breakdown

  • 509 half-orc (39.3%)
  • 423 halfling (32.6%)
  • 226 elf (17.4%)
  • 74 human (5.7%)
  • 42 half-elf (3.2%)
  • 20 half-dwarf (1.5%)
  • 1 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 141 Specialists
  • 160 Residences

Summary [-]

Elderglade is a small town in the Inner Picabor District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,508/sq km), covers 0.37 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 686 meters.

Climate [-]

Elderglade has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Elderglade sees a binary star overhead: Luj, an average blue star and Sil, a large yellow star. Elderglade also has a single moon: Elakasto, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for all eternity and a massive asteroid belt that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking wood stockade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.70 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Elderglade; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Elderglade 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Elderglade are often seen as crooked and the policies are revered. The political influence of Elderglade in the region is receding due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Elderglade is ruled by Prince S'hoorzor se Khalzor. The Prince has been in power for several years and is loved by the people. There is minor opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.54% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Elderglade has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 194 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 71 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and cracking stockade, Elderglade is properly fortified. Elderglade fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elderglade is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Elderglade is known for the following resources:

  • A magical grave yard inhabited by dangerous scorpions that are feared by gru. Gargan Clawvault said one might dig up piles of silver in a nearby pit.
  • Magical spider clusters that are hunted by locals.
  • Poisonous elephant parades that are hunted by vampires. Halhiainne Jadedrake said somoeone said someone found a chest containing platinum in a dungeon.
  • Poisonous cormorant flights that are frequented by wenches. Xuub Greatwiser said one might dig up a chest containing rubies in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a dragon named Nhugt hunted the region on gloomy days. Commoners say that if you confront him, you will be stricken blind.
  • In olden times, a serial killer named Porkaro frequented the woods during the summer solstice. Commoners say that if you touch her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Gullmer lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a demon named Porka slayed a local hero. The royals tried to kill Porka, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Nbok Metalrot, who was an expert bowman. Nbok had the thought to slay the demon by killing the demon while she slept. When Nbok Metalrot faced the demon, Nbok Metalrot banished Porka.

Events [-]

Elderglade is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward available. Contact Naromn Bladeshadow if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be clean. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Joic Marand for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grundin Opaldoor.
  • Required: Commoner seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Poilly Prettylady.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Must not smell. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Tean.
  • Bounty for stirge, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Tolcobda Grubbee.
  • Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Hather Lagrantalon.
  • Help! gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Prior experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Khalal fe Khalal for further details.
  • Looking for work? Missing valuables. We suspect toads are the culprit. Reward available. Contact Falde Brownbee.
  • Bored? Missing bracelet. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Perel Bullgold.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jam Andrees.

People [-]

The people in Elderglade despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Erriglas Dawnsky is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bather. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dan Martiworth is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bowyer. She appears gambling.
  • Dave Rosenan is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre miller. He appears sick.
  • Jo Davidcombe is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted tilemaker. He appears fashion concious.
  • James Jameer is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled baker. She appears lovelorn.
  • Dane Bartoman is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent trader. He appears efficient.
  • Joic Castter is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled physician. She appears jaded.
  • Munig Backnor is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled fishmonger. She appears lonely.
  • Mal Moonbrother is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent courtier. She appears chatty.
  • Donry Matnson is a male human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled smith. He appears helpful.
  • Jo VanBenson is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled cartwright. She appears authoritarian.
  • Mickry Danngham is a female human who is known in the region as being a mocked painter. She appears nervous.
  • Joic Davan is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled maidservant. He appears gosipy.
  • Jory Bartott is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled lawyer. He appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Skarim Holyvein, a contrarian female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Joe Stohews, a homesick female half-orc. She is an expert who is doing something secret.
  • Mickey Colhouse, a flirtatious male human. He is a sorcerer who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Dan Dilhews, a territorial male half-dwarf. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elderglade:

  • The Twisted Dwarves Designs [+]
  • The Seven Paladin Candle Maker [+]
  • The Refuge Riverside Public Jail [+]
  • The Guinea Three Harnesses [+]
  • The Seven Baiter Candle Maker [+]
  • The Deadly Pipe House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Ruby Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Lazy Kraken Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Voluptuous Tree Kennels [+]
  • The Dancing Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Perfumed Cesspit Vinters [+]
  • The Gutted Fig Harnesses [+]
  • The Weary Jade Rug Shop [+]
  • The Rampaging Nomad Amory [+]