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Welcome to Mount Archhead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 707
  • Children: 9.90% (70)
  • Elderly: 25.88% (183)

Racial Breakdown

  • 597 human (84.4%)
  • 58 dwarf (8.2%)
  • 29 halfling (4.1%)
  • 8 gnome (1.1%)
  • 8 half-orc (1.1%)
  • 7 other (0.9%)

Misc.

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

Summary [-]

Mount Archhead is a village in the Inner Sarsakak Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,205/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Mount Archhead has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally pleasant with moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Mount Archhead sees a single star overhead: Mex, an average blue star. Mount Archhead also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred marble rampart that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.13 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Mount Archhead; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Mount Archhead 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Mount Archhead are often seen as underhanded and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Mount Archhead in the region is lasting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Mount Archhead is ruled by Prime Minister Ghessen se Gheal. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere hours and is praised by the people. There is public opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.13% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Mount Archhead has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 102 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 40 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 3 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and scarred rampart, Mount Archhead is moderately fortified. Mount Archhead fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Mount Archhead is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Mount Archhead is known for the following resources:

  • Hemp bales that are avoided by kittens. The locals speak of piles of rubies in a dungeon.
  • Bamboo patches that are hunted by kittens. Marog Skullsnapper said one might dig up bags of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Substantial cormorant flights that are hunted by unicorns. One might dig up a stash of small lyres in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Adabard's Coin, a magical coin with the ability to move on its own accord. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka lingered in the woods at dusk. Some say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Kok's Key, a cursed key with the knack to find any item. It was never recovered.
  • In olden times, the royals of Hamron lived in peace. Things were good, but one day a murderer named Rit slayed a local hero. The royals tried to kill Rit, but were caught. Along came a hero named S'herzin teh Khalssen, who was a skilled storyteller. S'herzin had a plan to trick the murderer by using magic to banish it. When S'herzin teh Khalssen faced the murderer, S'herzin teh Khalssen tricked Rit and was killed in the process.
  • Once upon a time, a Pooka hunted the field when the wind blows from the south. Folks say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Mount Archhead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Dak Oxmane.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Sergolddo Slowwind.
  • darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Elalenthil Hlaesorrow to learn more.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bosey Rainvidol if interested.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Serious inquiries only. Reward available. Contact Bellanlleu Killesinger to learn more.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must not smell. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Illnallas Mistwing.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Narkasr Bigdamn.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Zadob Mokcracker.
  • Help! Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of wishes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dobel Eagleclaw.

People [-]

The people in Mount Archhead despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Colling is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled potter. He appears fashion concious.
  • Grimgin Slatecavern is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted leatherworker. She appears shifty.
  • Ulorin Earthmoor is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bucklemaker. He appears cautious.
  • Baldal Drumbaker is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent timberwright. She appears thick.
  • Hil Amberhead is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled official. She appears giddy.
  • Falcob Freebarrel is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned leatherworker. She appears mopey.
  • Toman Tiddlywink is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled coach driver. He appears cautious.
  • Grosh Mokcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled apothecary. She appears deluded.
  • Durbul Starale is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled mercer. He appears flirtatious.
  • Falgan Jadegem is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary barber. She appears pacifistic.
  • Tatgarg Moksnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent navigator. He appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Pogrinine Highbot, an unreliable female halfling. She is a bard who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • James Harnson, a skeptical male human. He is an adept who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Gabkey Gearwink, a patriotic androgynous gnome. It is an expert who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Mount Archhead:

  • The Short Turkey Bindary [+]
  • The Gelded Mug Primary School [+]
  • The Grizzly Peacock Docs [+]
  • The Laughing Dwarves Hats Shop [+]
  • The Slumbering Hole Reference Center [+]
  • The Elven Peacock Money Changers [+]
  • The Eastern Wagonhouse Shop [+]
  • The Fat Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Open Thunderbird Fine Bows [+]
  • The Victorious Devil Designs [+]
  • The Red Flame Gaol [+]