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Welcome to Huxville!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,203
  • Children: 21.20% (255)
  • Elderly: 17.96% (216)

Racial Breakdown

  • 608 half-orc (50.5%)
  • 256 gnome (21.2%)
  • 197 dwarf (16.3%)
  • 51 human (4.2%)
  • 43 other (3.5%)
  • 35 half-elf (2.9%)
  • 13 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 136 Specialists
  • 122 Residences

Summary [-]

Huxville is a small town in the Umbark Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,565/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Huxville 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 soft and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with strong variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Huxville sees a binary star overhead: Uur, an average yellow star and Sin, a large orange star. Huxville also has a single moon: Elado, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for time immemorial and a massive nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.60 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Huxville; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Huxville is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Huxville are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are honored. The political influence of Huxville in the region is broadening due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Huxville is ruled by Bishop Allikey Fusebit. The Bishop has been in power for a few months and is hated by the people. There is secret opposition to the Bishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.58% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Huxville has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 180 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 90 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and destroyed embankment, Huxville is properly fortified. Huxville fighters are despised for their use of hand axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Huxville is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Huxville is known for the following resources:

  • A new battle field inhabited by dangerous apes that are feared by locals. Drorin Brandydoor said somoeone said someone found bags of small lyres in a dungeon.
  • Ape troops that are hunted by witches. Doney Franwell said one might find a chest containing emeralds buried near there.
  • A magical shrine inhabited by carnivorous cormorants that are avoided by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a wizard named Bip roamed the swamps. They say that if you confront him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Done's Cat, a magical cat with the ability to dominate others. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In times gone by, a wizard named Kilrrl stalked the countryside when the wind blows from the south. They say that if you face her, you will be stricken blind.
  • In the days of yore, the townsfolk of Guernber lived in peace. Things were good, but one day an evil spirit named Ghagan Oxmane slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the spirit, but were caught. Along came a shifty half-dwarf named Don Bramell, who was a skilled storyteller. Don had a plan to trick the spirit by killing the spirit while she slept. When Don Bramell faced the spirit, Don Bramell defeated Ghagan Oxmane and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Huxville is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Delhiathil Floraloak.
  • Needed: A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thordor Quartzhelm.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Don Whiterell.
  • Looking for work? I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mick Whiteland for further details.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Codo Tossjay for more information.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hilco Boffinbones for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Podion Rainspire.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gaeartava Tyrsong.
  • Help Needed: Ghezin ahn Khalssen has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Prior experience required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Snorrim Clashingslasher.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Contact Thorbin Stoneroad.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danic Stanston for more details.

People [-]

The people in Huxville ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jamey Sheon is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned butcher. She appears gambling.
  • Mickry Greenen is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled chandler. He appears nihilistic.
  • Thruggush Bonecracker is an androgynous half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked professor. It appears skeptical.
  • Bigl Mokripper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled herbalist. He appears spiteful.
  • Dan Cargton is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled rugmaker. He appears lonely.
  • Illellthil Floralblade is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent priest. She appears worrying.
  • Bornir Opalcastle is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre magic dealer. She appears trusting.
  • Gav Wobbbun is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled undertaker. She appears boastful.
  • Ervartel Blackrisen is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears skeptical.
  • Aesvartars Wavespear is a male elf who is known in the world as being a renowned bookseller. He appears deluded.
  • Dav Broing is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned glassmaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Balbor Icehead is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned roofer. He appears accusatory.
  • Illartai Aleanwhisper is a female elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled good samaritan. She appears unreliable.
  • Yorrun Wheelrobe is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled rugmaker. She appears deluded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Login Roarboot, a smug female half-dwarf. She is a druid who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Arn Tiddlycog, a lonely female gnome. She is an adept who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Dav MacJackson, an intimidating female half-elf. She is a cleric who is traveling with a circus.
  • Joes Corsford, a guilty male half-orc. He is a warrior who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Thormir Jethunter, a skeptical female dwarf. She is a monk who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Uldin Brighttoe, a jesterly male dwarf. He is a fighter who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Huxville:

  • The Punchin' Axehandle Locksmith [+]
  • The Drifting Frogs House [+]
  • The Salty Hatchet Timberyard [+]
  • The Frosty Yawning of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Surly Rooster Security [+]
  • The Blue Cesspit Shop [+]
  • The Weary Fox Rug Shop [+]
  • The Plaid Pot Hostel [+]
  • The Elven Bucket Money Changers [+]
  • The Deadly Toad House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Thirsty Pot Temple [+]
  • The Lecherous Kettles Blowers [+]
  • The Dew Baiter City Guard [+]
  • The Blabbering House Shoppe [+]