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Welcome to Steelber Creek!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 562
  • Children: 10.32% (58)
  • Elderly: 25.62% (144)

Racial Breakdown

  • 466 human (82.9%)
  • 42 dwarf (7.4%)
  • 36 elf (6.4%)
  • 8 gnome (1.4%)
  • 6 half-dwarf (1%)
  • 4 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 58 Residences

Summary [-]

Steelber Creek is a small village in the Lesser Ashgan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (918/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Steelber Creek has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Steelber Creek sees a single star overhead: Mer, a large orange star. Steelber Creek also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity and an imposing nebula that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking marble stockade that is 10 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.02 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Steelber Creek; 1 road is major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, wealthy, and professional.

Government [-]

Steelber Creek is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Steelber Creek are often seen as on the take and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Steelber Creek in the region is negligible due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Steelber Creek is ruled by Steward Khalal fe S'herzor. The Steward has been in power for many years and is ridiculed by the people. There is strong opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.07% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Steelber Creek has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 80 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 30 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and cracking stockade, Steelber Creek is moderately fortified. Steelber Creek fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Steelber Creek is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Steelber Creek is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful fresh fruit plantations that are visited frequently by wenches. Jamey Stawell said the locals speak of piles of copper in a nearby pit.
  • Cocoa bean plantations that are visited frequently by locals. Elanalaen Goldenmane said one might find a chest containing kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a ghoul named Khalzin haunted the region. Villagers say that if you face her, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Danes' Helmet, a magical helmet with the power to make people cry. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Way back when, a dragon named Khalssen wandered the swamps once a year and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Commoners say that if you hear him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • In days gone by, a cyclops named Daap haunted the world during a full moon. Villagers say that if you confront him, you will be eaten alive unless you flee.
  • Legends tell of Hew's Ring, a magical ring with the knack to make people cry. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Steelber Creek is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Gorkon Granitechest.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Xteb Giantdamn.
  • Looking for work? Paladin seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Durnir Talontun.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hew Gyrofuel.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Donic Greenbrook for further details.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Delomrian Rainwalker.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Trexn Ogrefury if intrigued.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Adarigaen Summerhunter.

People [-]

The people in Steelber Creek ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Hewgan Thermogauge is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled cutler. He appears egotistical.
  • Durond Slateaxe is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled engineer. She appears mocking.
  • Mickic Shecombe is a female human who is known in the city as being a mediocre navigator. She appears unreliable.
  • Balmir Orangesword is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted fishmonger. She appears quiet.
  • Davey Burham is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted collier. He appears beligerent.
  • Durorin Oilfighter is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled carpenter. She appears gambling.
  • Adador Dragonsapper is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled spicemerchant. She appears lonely.
  • Armir Rubyhand is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent baker. She appears nosy.
  • Thromir Blackthrone is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled trader. He appears exhausted.
  • Garnir Wavehammer is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled cobbler. He appears skeptical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Done Morrough, a boastful male human. He is a paladin who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Hewan Thermocog, a melancholy female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Jamey Burtt, a battle-ready male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Steelber Creek:

  • The Sloppy Cock Textiles [+]
  • The Puking Days Locksmith [+]
  • The Broken Crow Leatherworks [+]
  • The Fallen Wig Inc. [+]
  • The Olde Darkroot Bows R Us [+]
  • The Chicken Heart Farmers Market [+]
  • The Drifting Peddler House [+]
  • The Sleeping Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Stumpy Peddler Mercenary [+]
  • The Colored Greyhound Dry Goods [+]