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Welcome to Jackholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 748
  • Children: 34.49% (258)
  • Elderly: 8.42% (63)

Racial Breakdown

  • 646 human (86.3%)
  • 82 half-elf (10.9%)
  • 11 other (1.4%)
  • 9 halfling (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 81 Residences

Summary [-]

Jackholt is a village in the Lorboranti District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is sparsely populated (1,262/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Jackholt 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 breezy and the temperature is generally mild with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Jackholt sees a single star overhead: Sin, a massive yellow star. Jackholt also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nebula that has been around for centuries and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy marble partition that is 18 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.29 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Jackholt; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine dirt roads in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Jackholt is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Jackholt are often seen as honest and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Jackholt in the region is shrinking due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Jackholt is ruled by Prime Minister Kigan Oxroot. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is praised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.20% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Jackholt has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 108 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 48 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 3 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy partition, Jackholt is moderately fortified. Jackholt fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Jackholt is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Jackholt is known for the following resources:

  • Rock salt fields that are hunted by zombies.
  • Scant ape troops that are feared by magic users. Grimrin Amberbarrel said one might dig up a chest containing copper in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a cyclops named Pot wandered the woods. Some say that if you face him, you will be driven mad.
  • A long time ago, the royals of Janesdorf thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil wizard named Distra took over the town. The royals tried to stop the wizard, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Aesnaltars Riftstalker, who was a skilled storyteller. Aesnaltars had an idea to slay the wizard by making a wager with Distra. When Aesnaltars Riftstalker faced the wizard, Aesnaltars Riftstalker defeated Distra.

Events [-]

Jackholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Jamry MacGoodcroft if interested.
  • tincure tester wanted. No pay until task is completed successfully. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rugoten Rockdoom.
  • Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Dis'ith.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kzet Greatslay.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must not smell. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Blamm Bonebreaker.
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Snorbul Amberslasher for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen holy symbol. Experienced professionals only. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Kurm Greatrender for further details.
  • gnomish battle dancing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Contact Daney Southfield.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have mephits in my basement, plz halp! Prior experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Borag Lightningbellows.

People [-]

The people in Jackholt accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Marleton is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled woodworker. He appears territorial.
  • Danic Ferngham is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre weaponsmith. He appears resentful.
  • Dav Barey is a female human who is known in the region as being a mediocre brewer. She appears shifty.
  • Co Overskin is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent tavern. She appears trusting.
  • Bene Homeroarer is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent wine seller. She appears resentful.
  • Donry Andrenson is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. He appears guarded.
  • Dones Casey is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted apothecary. He appears efficient.
  • Jam Davidngham is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent sculptor. He appears embittered.
  • Micke Bartoston is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled brewer. She appears jaded.
  • Co Slyward is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent seamstress. She appears chatty.
  • Serdo Scattertoe is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled cobbler. He appears idealistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Hurr, a resentful male mindflayer. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Mhoggob Legkiller, a prejudiced male orc. He is an expert who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Mickes Rosetone, a loud female half-elf. She is a druid who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Gozlak, an outlandish male troglodyte. He is a fighter who is following a message from an angel.
  • Gwaelltel Meadowstar, a nosy male drow. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Baldor Orangecavern, a giddy male deep dwarf. He is a fighter who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Jackholt:

  • The Victorious Cat Builders [+]
  • The Frosty Song Temple [+]
  • The Twin Ent Shoppe [+]
  • The Boiling Hammer Fish Camp [+]
  • The Tipsy Cesspit Supplies [+]
  • The Short Toad Shoppe [+]
  • The Merry Princess Brewery [+]
  • The Red Bucket Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Green Kraken Pots [+]
  • The Laughing Monk Shop [+]
  • The Short Riverside Bindary [+]