18 Eleasis, 151

Archivist Nikitovich:

I understand that the Herald's Office is quite busy. Nontheless, I hope you might spare the time to help me. (I wrote to Herald Jafar on 8 Eleasis, and Clerk Myrta on 13 Eleasis 151, but have received no reply.)

I have been asked a series of questions regarding Sanctuary's population that are better posed to you and your staff:

1) What is Sanctuary's estimated Dwarf population (surface Dwarves)? Estimates between Upper, Lower and the Canal would help immensely.

2) As my first question, but regarding surface Elves, Halflings and Gnomes?

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Good dark,

- V. Blackhaw c/o Rock Bottom Inn

Miss V. Blackhaw,

I am afraid I cannot find any such statistics in the Office of the Herald without going over individual property records, which may not always be indicative of race. Additionally, much property, particularly in Lower Sanctuary, is no longer held by the "legal" owner. (This statement may conflict with the views of the Lower Council.)

Population tabulations I could find have been devoid of demographics such as race, gender or residence, and were based on public voter turnout or attendance of other major government-related events. I have included a sample transcription so you have an idea of what I'm currently working off of.

Population Tabulation of Sanctuary, Year 149 Published by the Office of the Herald As directed by Herald Jafar

An official registration of the number of the people, as best measured by voting citizens, and other general statistics of societal import.

Year 149 Population Tabulation*

1332 -- Alturiak 1518 -- Tarsakh 1476 -- Kythorn 1491 -- Eleasis 1235 -- Marpenoth 1422 -- Nightal

1408 -- Summarization

...

* Official population count measured by number of voting citizens at each election.

Clan Stoutheart currently overseen by Thane Rollo Stoneshield may be more aware of dwarven numbers within Sanctuary. They do not represent every last dwarf in the region, but I believe they make a point of contacting their kin, and may be able to give a rough estimate of those they have met, as well as their very dynamic clan roster. I believe they were in the area of two-dozen Stoutheart dwarves two or three months ago, and have likely continued growth.

Amothiwien may be better able than myself to give estimates as to the elven numbers within Sanctuary, although her status is unknown since the election.

I will look into ways that I might begin recording racial and residential statistics; this will likely require some measure of cooperation with the Lower Sanctuary Council, placing upon them administrative tasks that I suspect they are currently lacking.

My apologies that I could not be of more assistance at this time. I wish you the best of luck determining this information.

Varlam Nikitovich Office of the Herald 19 Eleasis 151

19 Eleasis, 151

Archivist Nikitovich:

Thank you very much for your thorough and prompt reply.

Should I learn of any developments in this area, I will be sure to let you know.

Good dark,

- V. Blackhaw.