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Welcome to South Castglade!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,155
  • Children: 26.09% (1,084)
  • Elderly: 14.49% (602)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,140 half-dwarf (51.5%)
  • 852 gnome (20.5%)
  • 798 half-elf (19.2%)
  • 229 dwarf (5.5%)
  • 84 human (2%)
  • 52 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 129 Businesses
  • 588 Specialists
  • 511 Residences

Summary [-]

South Castglade is a large town in the Donkan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,403/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

South Castglade has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally mild with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

South Castglade sees a binary star overhead: Abal, a small yellow star and Uuk, an average blue star. South Castglade also has a single moon: Theme, a massive pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick wall that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.29 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to South Castglade; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, shops, trade, and civic.

Government [-]

South Castglade is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in South Castglade are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are honored. The political influence of South Castglade in the region is dwindling rapidly due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

South Castglade is ruled by Prime Minister Elanalinne Shadowborne. The Prime Minister has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is loved by the people. There is strong opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.10% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

South Castglade has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 529 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 311 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 23 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling wall, South Castglade is greatly fortified. South Castglade fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in South Castglade is currently steady.

Resources [-]

South Castglade is known for the following resources:

  • A new mine inhabited by dangerous bees that are feared by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a stash of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • Peacock musters that are hunted by locals. Morgan Oilbreeches said one might dig up a chest containing emeralds in a well.
  • Fresh bamboo patches that are avoided by wenches. Mkasr Greatdamn said rumors tell of a chest containing saphires buried near there.
  • Ancient rock salt deposits that are avoided by travelers.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Barbin's Trident, a legendary trident with the ability to speak for itself. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Way back when, an old woman lingered in the world on gloomy days. Commoners say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • Once upon a time, the constable of Dumstone Heights lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day an evil murderer named Elhs destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the murderer, but didn't get close. Along came Erlanssa Myrthstalker the half-elf, who was a valiant knight. Erlanssa had the thought to slay the murderer by killing the murderer while she slept. When Erlanssa Myrthstalker faced the murderer, Erlanssa Myrthstalker banished Elhs.

Events [-]

South Castglade 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. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yorgin Earthcloak.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Bot.
  • Required: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Experienced professionals only. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Joe Bernafield.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. References required. Reward is a secret. Contact Koten Damnmouth to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Cotrette Gyrosprocket.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gwaarttars Silvermoon.
  • Missing goat. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ceeka if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Wrater.
  • Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Alanalthil Wavebough.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Rugadr Metalgloom to learn more.
  • Bored? I have stirge in my basement, plz halp! Experienced professionals only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Nbezn Bigwiser.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Don Williffe.
  • Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Tgor Damnshredder.

People [-]

The people in South Castglade love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ninrette Gearcog is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled shoemaker. She appears melancholy.
  • Eltiyn Oaknight is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled hatmaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Dan Rosenhews is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled navigator. She appears quiet.
  • Snorgar Bluealtar is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. She appears gambling.
  • Aletssa Summereye is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned tilemaker. She appears guilty.
  • Mickic Jackey is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent prostitute. She appears patronizing.
  • Dones Giltt is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled tailor. He appears drunken.
  • Jam Stanson is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre teacher. She appears healthy.
  • Borgin Crystaltower is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled salter. He appears cowed.
  • Lodin Oilfinger is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre woodseller. He appears greedy.
  • Ilhiaiyn Keenwake is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a legendary courtier. He appears homesick.
  • Loond Copperbelly is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. He appears forgetful.
  • Davry Claytone is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled trader. He appears contrarian.
  • Don VanMarcombe is a male human who is known in the city as being a mocked glovemaker. He appears guilty.
  • Jo Greenwell is an androgynous human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted physician. It appears beligerent.
  • Grundor Coppervest is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre physician. She appears spiteful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Fax, a worrying female kobold. She is a druid who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Mickey Whiten, a battle-ready female human. She is a cleric who is doing something nefarious.
  • Ghash Bearfang, a vengeful male ogre. He is a warrior who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • LeMickey Traman, a worrying female half-elf. She is a warrior who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Darlentel Eyllisblade, an authoritarian male elf. He is a druid who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Darriginne Eylliswater, a boastful female half-elf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Wiz Wobbbolt, a giddy male gnome. He is a fighter who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Durag Leadbrooch, a conspirational female half-dwarf. She is a monk who is traveling with a circus.
  • Xodok Cleaverhost, a forbidding female goblin. She is a ranger who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Aesttel Hunithwake, a greedy female half-elf. She is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Blashud Legkiller, a conspirational female orc. She is a sorcerer who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Ubel Rockmane, a quiet female oddball. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in South Castglade:

  • The Prancing Flask Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Playful Dead Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Wrong Twins Waste Site [+]
  • The Fat Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Northern Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Frozen Widowers Shrine [+]
  • The Merry Bag Pub [+]
  • The Blind Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Hen Shop [+]
  • The Burly Wagon Postal Service [+]
  • The Slade Fig Poor House [+]
  • The Rampaging Monk Amory [+]
  • The Lazy Troll Wainwright [+]
  • The Grumbling Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Open Wagonhouse Firepit [+]