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Welcome to Gilnow Springs!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,242
  • Children: 18.74% (795)
  • Elderly: 19.73% (837)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,057 half-dwarf (24.9%)
  • 1,057 halfling (24.9%)
  • 989 elf (23.3%)
  • 849 half-orc (20%)
  • 268 gnome (6.3%)
  • 22 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 613 Specialists
  • 519 Residences

Summary [-]

Gilnow Springs is a large town in the Burkry Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,485/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Gilnow Springs has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Gilnow Springs sees a binary star overhead: Abaj, a large white star and Uulan, a massive yellow star. Gilnow Springs also has a single moon: Thela, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling oak partition that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.69 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Gilnow Springs; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, wealthy, middleclass, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Gilnow Springs is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Gilnow Springs are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are revered. The political influence of Gilnow Springs in the region is wasting away due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Gilnow Springs is ruled by President Davry Chaon. The President has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is violent opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.12% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Gilnow Springs has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 540 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 222 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and crumbling partition, Gilnow Springs is greatly fortified. Gilnow Springs fighters are much maligned for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Gilnow Springs is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Gilnow Springs is known for the following resources:

  • A new tower inhabited by dangerous caterpillars that are visited frequently by travelers.
  • Plentiful tame cormorant flights that are frequented by gru. One might find bags of silver in a dungeon.
  • Many peacock musters that are avoided by zombies.
  • Kitten glarings that are frequented by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a witch haunted the region when the wind blows from the west. People say that the witch will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.
  • Way back when, an old woman wandered the woods on gloomy days and was drawn towards misbehaving children. People say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.
  • Years ago, a ghoul named Woum hunted the woods during the summer solstice. They say that if you caught him, you will be eaten alive.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Jamald thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil monster named Dit took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to stop the monster, but were caught. Along came Erlentars Dawnrun the drow, who was a skilled storyteller. Erlentars had a plan to trick the monster by making a wager with Dit. When Erlentars Dawnrun faced the monster, Erlentars Dawnrun defeated Dit and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Gilnow Springs is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Gobel Oxroot.
  • Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Perinaine Gardnerbot.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Must submit to background check. Contact Hil Bunceshadow.
  • Looking for work? Bounty for toads, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Thrulor Headbreaker.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Klizgud Neckcracker if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome bats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Chatthil Silverwind if interested.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jame Sheham.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Malbardine Millroarer.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tudog Cleaverrot.
  • Required: Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Chtum.
  • Required: Missing bottle of wine. We suspect gremlins are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rbet Metaldeath.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Accidental Death insurance required. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Perborn Kalligirdle.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bottle of wine. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Sszre.

People [-]

The people in Gilnow Springs accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davic Colall is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled physician. She appears solemn.
  • Malnell Brownstoat is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled pursemaker. He appears clumsy.
  • Arn Cogglegauge is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent good samaritan. She appears grieving.
  • Dan Brownand is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled mercenary. She appears thick.
  • Adagoldda Glitterbottom is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre sculptor. She appears cowed.
  • Falgold Firedrum is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent maidservant. She appears grieving.
  • Mal Cobblescope is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked magic dealer. He appears egotistical.
  • Tom Tinkerbolt is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled rugmaker. She appears flirtatious.
  • El Burrowshearth is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre outfitter. She appears thick.
  • Dave Danhews is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent butcher. He appears jolly.
  • Dav Carcombe is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent sculptor. She appears unreliable.
  • Hil Homemaker is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned specialty smith. She appears easily offended.
  • Doney Tramter is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent plasterer. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Ama Gardnerfur is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre roofer. She appears nihilistic.
  • Gil Tiddlybit is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled woodseller. She appears worrying.
  • Torley Thermobun is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent pastrycook. He appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joe Braridge, an exhausted male half-elf. He is an expert who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Elne Milldrum, a sick male halfling. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Delnalthil Summerhunter, a melancholy female drow. She is an aristocrat who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Dan Bartoen, a worrying male half-elf. He is an expert who is traveling with a circus.
  • Xturm Greathowl, a fashion concious male hobgoblin. He is a cleric who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Dzuot Dreadslay, a melancholy female goblin. She is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Zhos Skullnor, a cautious male half-orc. He is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Faevaranae Goldcaller, a resentful male elf. He is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Jam Danston, a scattered female half-orc. She is an adept who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Balril Darkchest, a chatty female dwarf. She is an expert who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Bealey Cogglefuel, a drunken male gnome. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Gilnow Springs:

  • The Plaid Hearthstone Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Squalid Tower Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Frosty Wine Shrine [+]
  • The Glaring Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Axe Studio [+]
  • The Great Elves Scabbards [+]
  • The Master Hearthstone Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Twin Hearthstone Shop [+]
  • The Short Peddler Bindary [+]
  • The Orange Wine Firepit [+]
  • The Open Urchin Firepit [+]
  • The Dirty House Guard House [+]
  • The Twisted Cesspit Enchanters [+]
  • The Dwarven Hammer Shop [+]
  • The Broken Cloak Leatherworks [+]
  • The Sleeping Kettles Inc. [+]