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Welcome to Cyldale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,715
  • Children: 22.23% (826)
  • Elderly: 17.23% (640)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,571 gnome (69.2%)
  • 1,037 half-orc (27.9%)
  • 69 other (1.8%)
  • 38 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 122 Businesses
  • 515 Specialists
  • 411 Residences

Summary [-]

Cyldale is a large town in the Aquidin County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,268/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Cyldale has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Cyldale sees a single star overhead: Bel, an average yellow star. Cyldale also has a single moon: Chala, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified rubble barrier that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 83% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.74 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Cyldale; 1 road is major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, entertainment, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Cyldale is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Cyldale are often seen as resolute and the policies are respected. The political influence of Cyldale in the region is negligible due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Cyldale is ruled by King Lonir Quartzplate. The King has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is hostile opposition to the King and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.24% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Cyldale has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 482 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 250 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 24 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and fortified barrier, Cyldale is spectacularly fortified. Cyldale fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cyldale is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Cyldale is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient shrine inhabited by carnivorous bees that are feared by witches. Agrath Ragefury said somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies in a dungeon.
  • Abundant magic clay banks that are visited frequently by unicorns. Zhab Bonecrusher The Red said the locals speak of a stash of monkey wrenches in a well.
  • A creepy tower inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are visited frequently by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Bad Midbova lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Anra stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to stop the minotaur, but failed miserably. Along came Bararz Moksnapper The Brave the orc, who was a sneaky thief. Bararz had an idea to slay the minotaur by killing the minotaur while he slept. When Bararz Moksnapper The Brave faced the minotaur, Bararz Moksnapper The Brave killed the minotaur and rescued the hostages.
  • Years ago, a Pooka wandered the countryside during the summer solstice and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then eat you.
  • Long ago, an old man haunted the fields when the moon is new. People say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Doney's Throne, a cursed throne with the ability to grant wishes. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Cyldale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Porg for more information.
  • cooking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Micke Berman.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. References required. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Ceekaro.
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Alehiatel Farchaser for more details.
  • Help! Paladin seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Don Simonerson.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Kzet Metalhand.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Abarim Ironcrown.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kigan Oxbranch.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dane Berard for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Fillanlas Duskblade if interested.
  • Help Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Adataen Mistsing.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tmot Ironmouth.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rhuglut Skullnor.

People [-]

The people in Cyldale despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Kiagan Electrofuel is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned priest. She appears gambling.
  • Khushzog Necknor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled collier. He appears flirtatious.
  • Gaetinne Freanirun is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted haymerchant. He appears beligerent.
  • Abavaraen Waveshield is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre specialty smith. She appears guarded.
  • Belartai Sunwater is a male elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled trader. He appears trusting.
  • Cotxie Thermobun is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled barber. She appears pious.
  • Larellava Earthmane is a female elf who is known in the region as being a renowned scabbardmaker. She appears egotistical.
  • Shaman Nubbak Bonekiller is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted specialty smith. She appears intimidating.
  • Haaartlas Nightsun is a female elf who is known in the world as being a renowned tinker. She appears forbidding.
  • Lartlas Rootrose is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled spicemerchant. He appears grieving.
  • Malgan Triggergadget is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted adventurer. He appears greedy.
  • Togburg Mokkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a gifted blacksmith. She appears thick.
  • Nindan Fusebun is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre glovemaker. He appears scattered.
  • James Martiston is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled glovemaker. He appears attentive.
  • Abaartava Silverstar is a female elf who is known in the world as being a gifted collier. She appears lonely.
  • Joes Casidge is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled tailor. He appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tomtsy Rocketgadget, a cowed female gnome. She is a druid who is doing something nefarious.
  • Krasum Legsnapper, a battle-ready androgynous half-orc. It is an expert who is seeking revenge.
  • Abavarlleu Dewgrove, a solemn male elf. He is a cleric who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Kiaeno Wobbjet, an apologetic female gnome. She is an aristocrat who is finding a missing heir.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cyldale:

  • The Fallen Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Stinky Silver Color Shop [+]
  • The Dwarven Rock Wares [+]
  • The Greasy Rock Scabbards [+]
  • The Laughing Peacock Hats Shop [+]
  • The Lascivious Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Thug Inc. [+]
  • The Tattered Well Shrine [+]
  • The Blabbering Days Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Wolfhound Roofing [+]
  • The Chipped Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Slade Pig Charity [+]
  • The Plaid Rouge Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Refuge Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Hall Lumberyard [+]
  • The Hungry Ulcer Legal Partners [+]