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Welcome to Hawland!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,787
  • Children: 29.94% (1,134)
  • Elderly: 11.72% (444)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,720 gnome (45.4%)
  • 970 half-dwarf (25.6%)
  • 584 dwarf (15.4%)
  • 266 half-elf (7%)
  • 114 other (3%)
  • 95 elf (2.5%)
  • 38 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 123 Businesses
  • 522 Specialists
  • 480 Residences

Summary [-]

Hawland is a large town in the Burkan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,042/sq km), covers 0.47 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 773 meters.

Climate [-]

Hawland has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hawland sees a trinary star overhead: Bexub, an average red star; Abaxor, an average yellow star; and Lucek, an average orange star. Hawland also has a single moon: Chaka, a small dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished rubble stockade that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.09 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hawland; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hawland is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Hawland are often seen as honorable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Hawland in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Hawland is ruled by Prime Minister Alarigava Swiftglider. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is hated by the people. There is strong opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Hawland has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 492 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 265 (7%). Of the active duty military, 19 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and polished stockade, Hawland is spectacularly fortified. Hawland fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hawland is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Hawland is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient battle field inhabited by carnivorous cobras that are feared by children. One might dig up piles of diamonds buried near there.
  • Bat clouds that are hunted by zombies.
  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by defenseless crows that are avoided by townspeople. Joe Peterridge said one might dig up a stash of iron maidens in a well.
  • Berry patches that are frequented by wenches.
  • Old coffee fields that are hunted by zombies. Tudezn Greatstomach said the locals speak of a chest containing rubies in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a Pooka haunted the swamps when the wind blows from the north. They say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • In times gone by, a cyclops named Anlak hunted the region. People say that if you confront him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Halnaliyn's Coin, a special coin with the knack to make people cry. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Hawland is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? saddle tester wanted. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tilraz for further details.
  • Help! Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Gozra.
  • Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ghrilak for further details.
  • Required: Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Maline Coldmidas.
  • Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Must not smell. Contact Genlonas Wildilg if interested.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gloshuh Mokcracker.
  • Help! 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. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Snorag Rubyvest.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? Missing bracelet. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Tilkaro.
  • Help! Looking for work? I'm looking for rare brain moles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must be clean. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dugl Headkiller.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen keg. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faevarlas Stillblaze to learn more.
  • Required: I have squirrels in my basement, plz halp! Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Brus Ghosttbeast.
  • Bored? homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward available. Contact Serbardly Melimidge to learn more.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Dane Broon.

People [-]

The people in Hawland hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Bebard Wildhearth is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent carpenter. He appears jolly.
  • Tom Tiddlyfuel is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled cutler. He appears beligerent.
  • Mickes Giacott is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent coach driver. She appears loud.
  • Ellantel Earthoak is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled salter. He appears lonely.
  • Jenxie Rocketfiz is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned courtier. He appears beligerent.
  • Wizlita Tiddlytonk is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned illuminator. She appears mopey.
  • Jory Whitecroft is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre fishmonger. She appears pacifistic.
  • Aeselllleu Cyredshade is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre woodworker. She appears fashion concious.
  • Morbor Pearlstone is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled good samaritan. He appears flirtatious.
  • Falgin Dragonshield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. She appears violent.
  • Balnir Roartun is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked bounty hunter. She appears attentive.
  • Hewan Electrogadget is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled weaver. She appears jaded.
  • Chaellai Dawnchaser is a male elf who is known in the city as being a decent tilemaker. He appears drunken.
  • Danry Browood is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre actor. He appears spiteful.
  • Snorond Grandnose is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled cooper. She appears clumsy.
  • Aletssa Wishcaller is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled warehouse worker. She appears smitten.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Doney Roseden, a quiet female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Ertai Kennyrheart, a contrarian male elf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Done Benon, a trusting male half-dwarf. He is a bard who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Ulgin Ironbreeches, an efficient male dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Elartssa Sunseeker, a healthy female elf. She is a monk who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Aikey Wobbblast, a jesterly male gnome. He is a sorcerer who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hawland:

  • The Wanton Monk Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Crooked Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Drinking Mug Herbalist [+]
  • The Crimson Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Colored Whisper General Mechandise [+]
  • The Golden Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Ulcer Herbalist [+]
  • The Royal Pony Chop House [+]
  • The Broken Eagle Leatherworks [+]
  • The Slippery Devil Fabrics [+]
  • The Slippery Days Fabrics [+]
  • The Perfumed Darkroot Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Marbled Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Crate Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Elf Force [+]
  • The Wandering Kettles Furs [+]