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Welcome to San Houghwell Pines!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,870
  • Children: 13.13% (508)
  • Elderly: 23.75% (919)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,193 other (30.8%)
  • 720 half-dwarf (18.6%)
  • 705 human (18.2%)
  • 511 gnome (13.2%)
  • 469 dwarf (12.1%)
  • 202 half-elf (5.2%)
  • 70 halfling (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 124 Businesses
  • 531 Specialists
  • 463 Residences

Summary [-]

San Houghwell Pines is a large town in the Western Ashran Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,347/sq km), covers 0.53 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 821 meters.

Climate [-]

San Houghwell Pines has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

San Houghwell Pines sees a binary star overhead: Abar, an average orange star and Uur, an average white star. San Houghwell Pines also has a single moon: Thedidus, a massive briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished slate fortification that is 17 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.59 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to San Houghwell Pines; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy, shops, and industry.

Government [-]

San Houghwell Pines is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in San Houghwell Pines are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are mocked. The political influence of San Houghwell Pines in the region is broadening due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

San Houghwell Pines is ruled by Saint Faenalava Whitedew. The Saint has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.08% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

San Houghwell Pines has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 493 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 270 (7%). Of the active duty military, 27 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and newly finished fortification, San Houghwell Pines is greatly fortified. San Houghwell Pines fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in San Houghwell Pines is currently stable.

Resources [-]

San Houghwell Pines is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient gazebo inhabited by wild beavers that are visited frequently by locals.
  • Peat swamps that are hunted by children.
  • Tame caterpillar nests that are hunted by children.
  • Scant coconut plantations that are hunted by travelers. One might dig up a chest containing rubies in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a Pooka haunted the streets when the wind blows from the east. People say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Jamry's Beans, a legendary beans with the knack to cause others to fall asleep. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In olden times, the villagers of Eastski lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day a vampire named Gozka stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Daves Danliffe, who was an expert bowman. Daves had a plan to trick the vampire by killing the vampire while he slept. When Daves Danliffe faced the vampire, Daves Danliffe banished Gozka and was killed in the process.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Amalanding lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil devil named Shaman Rab Skullripper The Cruel took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Shaman Rab Skullripper The Cruel, but didn't get close. Along came Brezn Oozemouth the goblin, who was an expert bowman. Brezn had an idea to slay the devil by using magic to banish it. When Brezn Oozemouth faced the devil, Brezn Oozemouth killed the devil.
  • In olden times, a hag lingered in the swamps during a full moon. Folks say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

San Houghwell Pines is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Jit.
  • Bored? I have imps in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Rxet Bigshredder if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Amado Lightningroarer.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Mok Rantdoom.
  • Someone stole my holy symbol. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Must be a quick learner. Contact Daney Briinson.
  • Looking for work? carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact Tradr Metalslay.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be clean. Contact Elhiatars Duskingmane if interested.
  • Required: Looking for something new? Someone stole my magic candle. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Nhutg Neckcracker.
  • Wanted: Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact S'hooral heh Khalzin.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact James Roserough.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Must submit to background check. Contact Dav Giacoling.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gwaelliyn Oaksky.
  • tincure tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Ush Bearroot.

People [-]

The people in San Houghwell Pines accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Falgold Swiftfield is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent tanner. He appears loud.
  • Jamey Feran is a female human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled spicemerchant. She appears efficient.
  • Serbornne Bolgerson is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted sage. She appears beligerent.
  • Alliina Cobbleblast is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled pastrycook. He appears boastful.
  • Thorril Goldblade is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled outfitter. He appears jaded.
  • Yorrin Drumroad is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled timberwright. He appears cowed.
  • Daney Brownall is a female human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled bleacher. She appears greedy.
  • Daney Tramand is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent professor. She appears fashion concious.
  • Torgan Wobbbit is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a legendary priest. She appears accusatory.
  • Ilrigai Bladegazer is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled bowyer. She appears resentful.
  • Yororin Greenship is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned woodcarver. She appears melancholy.
  • Donry Fererson is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned beer seller. She appears jaded.
  • Throag Drakegoblet is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled artist. She appears cautious.
  • Hew Triggerbolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled priest. She appears skeptical.
  • Jory Bernamell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled librarian. He appears spiteful.
  • Skaril Tintunnel is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted tinker. He appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Belarttel Melithwake, a vengeful male drow. He is a paladin who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Gat, a patriotic male kobold. He is an expert who is following a message from an angel.
  • Lot, a quiet female kobold. She is a ranger who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Porka, a territorial female troglodyte. She is an expert who is following the voices.
  • Merpne, a forbidding female mindflayer. She is an adept who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Joe Bernaan, a boastful male half-orc. He is a warrior who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Thruruzg Moksnapper The Red, a resentful female half-orc. She is a warrior who is doing something questionable.
  • Balbul Lightship, a loud male half-dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is fleeing the law.
  • Aeslanlas Swiftheart, a contrarian male oddball. He is a commoner who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Ilrigaen Blueriver, a gosipy female elf. She is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Throgar Darksmith, a treasure-obsessed male dwarf. He is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in San Houghwell Pines:

  • The Mangy Tree Word Smiths [+]
  • The Dirty Three City Guard [+]
  • The Squalid Whisper Shoes [+]
  • The Dreaming Tree Clinic [+]
  • The Sleeping Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Frog Brewery [+]
  • The Pink Song Vinters [+]
  • The Chicken Wagon Farms [+]
  • The Snoring Virgin Healing House [+]
  • The Twisted Weasels Shop [+]
  • The Forsaken Cat General Goods [+]
  • The Deepwater Dwarves Whorehouse [+]
  • The New Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Mad Yawning Translations [+]
  • The Green Hatchet Pots [+]
  • The Screaming Flask Lumberyard [+]