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Welcome to Hamglade!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 742
  • Children: 27.49% (204)
  • Elderly: 13.48% (100)

Racial Breakdown

  • 623 human (83.9%)
  • 91 half-elf (12.2%)
  • 16 halfling (2.1%)
  • 12 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 97 Residences

Summary [-]

Hamglade is a village in the Eastern Burcandia Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile village is lightly populated (1,191/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Hamglade 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 breezy and the temperature is generally pleasant with strong variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Hamglade sees a single star overhead: Mer, an average yellow star. Hamglade also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for centuries and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone rampart that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.77 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Hamglade; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hamglade is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Hamglade are often seen as fair and the policies are feared. The political influence of Hamglade in the region is spreading due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Hamglade is ruled by Commander Kibal Bearfang. The Commander has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is praised by the people. There is public opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.21% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Hamglade has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 107 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 46 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and sturdy rampart, Hamglade is moderately fortified. Hamglade fighters are revered for their use of harpoons in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hamglade is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Hamglade is known for the following resources:

  • Pigment deposits that are visited frequently by unicorns.
  • A creepy tower inhabited by vampire elephants that are avoided by locals.
  • A creepy cave inhabited by wild bats that are hunted by children. Mabut Headbreaker said somoeone said someone found a chest containing diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Magic amber mines that are hunted by locals. Rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a Boogyman roamed the woods when the wind blows from the north. They say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.
  • Legends tell of Rap's Hat, a possessed hat with the ability to answer any question. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In the olden days, a murderer named Tilzer frequented the region. Some say that if you confront him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Hamglade is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faldal Starcairn.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Thanogh Necknor The Black.
  • Help Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Contact Haataen Blackwind for more details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Special attire required. Reward available. Contact Nip for more details.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Ghabel Oakroot to learn more.
  • cheese tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rxomd Dreadslay if interested.
  • Help Needed: Ans has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Danic Francwood to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Ilylananae Lighthelm.
  • Wanted: Warrior seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Must submit to background check. Contact Tbbok Darkgloom.

People [-]

The people in Hamglade hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Haavarthil Rilynncloak is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent vintner. She appears melancholy.
  • Daves Cororth is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tilemaker. He appears thick.
  • Don Danville is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent jailer. She appears jaded.
  • Mick Harall is a female human who is known in the world as being a mocked bookseller. She appears guarded.
  • Donic Chrisngton is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked ropemaker. She appears scattered.
  • Coine Lightningmaker is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted soldier. He appears melancholy.
  • Amane Curlytory is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent soldier. She appears gluttonous.
  • Charigaen Freanihelm is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre haymerchant. She appears flirtatious.
  • El Gamtory is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted glovemaker. He appears smitten.
  • Hilil Homebody is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre butcher. She appears healthy.
  • Jamic Antonson is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned physician. He appears intimidated.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don Gilley, a fashion concious male human. He is a monk who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Daves Jamemell, a battle-ready male human. He is an aristocrat who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Delvarava Frostwhisper, an accusatory male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding a missing artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hamglade:

  • The Severed Peacock Candle Maker [+]
  • The Shining Cock Timber Mill [+]
  • The Tired Octopus Supplies [+]
  • The Honest Skull Druggist [+]
  • The Dry Mug Shop [+]
  • The Violet Swagger Kennels [+]
  • The Purple Rooster Arena [+]
  • The Wet Wagon Meat House [+]
  • The Grizzly Darkroot Wharf [+]
  • The Salty Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Vulgar Elf Furs [+]