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Welcome to Holston!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,093
  • Children: 39.37% (824)
  • Elderly: 4.97% (104)

Racial Breakdown

  • 574 half-orc (27.4%)
  • 395 other (18.8%)
  • 337 half-dwarf (16.1%)
  • 231 elf (11%)
  • 214 gnome (10.2%)
  • 214 human (10.2%)
  • 128 half-elf (6.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 97 Businesses
  • 270 Specialists
  • 269 Residences

Summary [-]

Holston is a town in the Venkry District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,864/sq km), covers 0.36 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 677 meters.

Climate [-]

Holston 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Holston sees a binary star overhead: Uun, a small white star and Lux, an average yellow star. Holston also has a single moon: Sinotapa, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for millenia, a massive pulsar that has been around for centuries, and an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine slate barricade that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.47 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Holston; no roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt roads in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Holston 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 surprisingly decent. Officials in Holston are often seen as upright and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Holston in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Holston is ruled by Governor Vit. The Governor has been in power for several decades and is despised by the people. There is public opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.67% of the population (35 adults).

Military [-]

Holston has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 313 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 151 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 16 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine barricade, Holston is properly fortified. Holston fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holston is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Holston is known for the following resources:

  • An old castle inhabited by wild spiders that are avoided by zombies. One might dig up bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Magical coconut plantations that are avoided by locals. Somoeone said someone found piles of rubies buried near there.
  • Chinchilla colonies that are visited frequently by locals. One might find a chest containing small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Creepy cork bushes that are visited frequently by magic users. One might dig up bags of penis sheathes hidden around somewhere.
  • Unlimited primal palm oil harvests that are hunted by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, an old woman hunted the field and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Holston is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Faerigai Aleastalker.
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must be quick on your feet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Porg.
  • Looking for work? I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Belnalthil Dryearhunter.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Riniki Windfury if interested.
  • Help Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ardal Jethill.
  • dungeon goop tester wanted. Discretion required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Haalenava Arkeneasight for further details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kzomn Oozefury.
  • Wanted: A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Arnina Gyroblast.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Must not smell. Contact Jamic Chaer.
  • I have squirrels in my basement, plz halp! Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dave Jameerton if intrigued.
  • A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Jop.
  • Looking for work? grigs-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be clean. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Goap Eagletooth.

People [-]

The people in Holston love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jenita Gearjet is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled blacksmith. She appears intimidated.
  • Barrun Saltslayer is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent librarian. She appears mocking.
  • Danic Southinson is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned priest. She appears prejudiced.
  • Davry Marne is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent plasterer. He appears drunken.
  • Doney Marell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled tanner. He appears forgetful.
  • Bardin Clawleg is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled smith. He appears embittered.
  • Deltthil Silverlight is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled good samaritan. She appears healthy.
  • Wiztsy Fusebit is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled physician. She appears forbidding.
  • Jam Fersford is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned fishmonger. She appears battle-ready.
  • Soglrog Armsnapper The Brave is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled ostler. He appears xenophobic.
  • Chavariyn Dawnglow is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bleacher. She appears scattered.
  • Davey Gilnson is a female human who is known in the world as being a gifted glassmaker. She appears skeptical.
  • Beaby Wobbscope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent mercer. She appears efficient.
  • Chataen Gysseleaf is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled navigator. She appears unreliable.
  • Larvarthil Bladesky is an androgynous elf who is known in the region as being a skilled cutler. It appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ghammah Skullkiller, a patriotic female orc. She is a wizard who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Haaleniyn Maernwaker, an apologetic female elf. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Prar'ith, a loud female mindflayer. She is an adept who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Klonth, a melancholy male mindflayer. He is an adept who is finding a missing friend.
  • Grimnir Tigermail, a solemn female deep dwarf. She is a bard who is traveling with a circus.
  • Khalssen se Khalssen, an exhausted male lizardfolk. He is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Haaarttars Windwaker, a cowed male drow. He is a wizard who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Ghrig, a vengeful androgynous troglodyte. It is a wizard who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Dav Francngham, a beligerent male lycanthrope. He is an expert who is here to buy spices.
  • Erartiyn Tyrspear, a healthy female elf. She is a fighter who is seeking revenge.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holston:

  • The Rusty Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Crow Timberyard [+]
  • The Orange Dwarves Firepit [+]
  • The Forsaken Wagon Shop [+]
  • The Lost Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Seven Rose Candle Maker [+]
  • The Thirsty Monkey Temple [+]
  • The Fawning Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Wistful Yawning Store [+]
  • The Sleeping Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Weary Heart Rug Shop [+]
  • The Victorious Dead Inc. [+]
  • The Twin Hammer Shoppe [+]
  • The Shallow Cup Saw Mill [+]
  • The Crazy Well Inc. [+]