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Welcome to Cranron Heights!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,167
  • Children: 18.34% (214)
  • Elderly: 19.97% (233)

Racial Breakdown

  • 489 half-orc (41.9%)
  • 340 gnome (29.1%)
  • 167 halfling (14.3%)
  • 57 human (4.8%)
  • 53 dwarf (4.5%)
  • 39 elf (3.3%)
  • 22 other (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 132 Residences

Summary [-]

Cranron Heights is a small town in the Upper Kinsak Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,584/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Cranron Heights has a Tundra climate, which is characterized by year-round cold temperatures with permanently frozen ground, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with strong variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cranron Heights sees a binary star overhead: Uujon, an average yellow star and Siluri, an average orange star. Cranron Heights also has a single moon: Elaka, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia and a massive asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed oak rampart that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.14 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Cranron Heights; 1 road is major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cranron Heights is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Cranron Heights are often seen as virtuous and the policies are revered. The political influence of Cranron Heights in the region is broadening due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Cranron Heights is ruled by Prime Minister Grinpair. The Prime Minister has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.54% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Cranron Heights has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 175 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 84 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and destroyed rampart, Cranron Heights is properly fortified. Cranron Heights fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cranron Heights is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Cranron Heights is known for the following resources:

  • An old grave yard inhabited by dangerous bats that are frequented by wenches. Xodok Laughshadow said one might dig up a stash of saphires hidden around somewhere.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by tame parrots that are hunted by travelers.
  • A new mine inhabited by dangerous kangaroos that are hunted by witches. The locals speak of bags of gold hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, the townsfolk of Emersti Mills lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil devil named S'herzin teh S'hoorssen destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came Glummut Mokbreaker the bugbear, who was a valiant knight. Glummut had a plan to trick the devil by causing a distraction while others struck. When Glummut Mokbreaker faced the devil, Glummut Mokbreaker tricked S'herzin teh S'hoorssen.
  • Long, long ago, the villagers of Donhall lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Ghrika stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the minotaur, but were caught. Along came Tmeb Metalmouth the goblin, who was an expert bowman. Tmeb had the thought to slay the minotaur by killing the minotaur while he slept. When Tmeb Metalmouth faced the minotaur, Tmeb Metalmouth banished Ghrika.
  • Legends tell of Tharus' Helmet, a cursed helmet with the capability to move on its own accord. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In the days of yore, a minotaur named Taz wandered the world. Villagers say that if you see her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Cranron Heights is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ghak Eaglesnout.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Drutgarz Armcracker.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Experienced professionals only. Contact Erartssa Tyrneahand.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Prior experience required. Contact Be Cottonmaker.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect derros are the culprit. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Xruk Dreadslay.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danic Smithes.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dobel Boarbranch.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ham Geartonk.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Guild membership required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elelltars Skystryke.
  • Wanted: Bored? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dronir Pearlcairn if interested.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. Contact Brbok Metalhowl.

People [-]

The people in Cranron Heights despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tul Tinkerbolt is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre mason. She appears authoritarian.
  • Maldo Honorbarrel is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled ostler. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Allian Gyrofuel is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent shipwright. He appears scattered.
  • Thromir Onyxvest is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled plasterer. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Yordin Bloodtunnel is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. She appears sick.
  • Abagar Crystalchest is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled alchemist. She appears lovelorn.
  • Jam Andrstone is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted outfitter. He appears resentful.
  • Ilyellaen Baequiwater is a female elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled undertaker. She appears easily offended.
  • Dan Brownan is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled sage. She appears pacifistic.
  • Durgan Starmouth is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled stablehand. She appears vengeful.
  • Danes Corridge is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent physician. She appears impatient.
  • Adagan Dwarfmill is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled hatmaker. She appears trusting.
  • Be Heatherburrow is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled handyman. She appears fatalistic.
  • Elartinne Wolfgale is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled official. She appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adalenava Melithlight, a treasure-obsessed male elf. He is an expert who is following the voices.
  • Elellava Kinddew, a self-obsessed male elf. He is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Dan Stanson, a beligerent male half-orc. He is an expert who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cranron Heights:

  • The Grumbling Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Jane Shoppe [+]
  • The Old Weasels Bows R Us [+]
  • The Hilltop Jane Shoppe [+]
  • The Sleepy Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Thirsty Darkroot Worship House [+]
  • The Gray Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Shining Hatchet Bindary [+]
  • The Fiery Ent Shoppe [+]
  • The Ugly Pony Designs [+]
  • The Chicken Dragon Farmers Market [+]
  • The Deepwater Dog Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Wand Farmers Market [+]