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Welcome to Ashshall Bluff!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,502
  • Children: 11.74% (411)
  • Elderly: 24.73% (866)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,252 half-dwarf (64.3%)
  • 750 half-elf (21.4%)
  • 190 gnome (5.4%)
  • 172 elf (4.9%)
  • 116 dwarf (3.3%)
  • 22 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 438 Residences

Summary [-]

Ashshall Bluff is a large town in the Ashnah Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,626/sq km), covers 0.46 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 765 meters.

Climate [-]

Ashshall Bluff 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 continual and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ashshall Bluff sees a trinary star overhead: Abal, a large yellow star; Uuk, a large red star; and Lur, a supermassive yellow star. Ashshall Bluff also has a single moon: Thelalite, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy rubble palisade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.48 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Ashshall Bluff; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ashshall Bluff is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Ashshall Bluff are often seen as honest and the policies are respected. The political influence of Ashshall Bluff in the region is flourishing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Ashshall Bluff is ruled by Raja Gkutok Brainslay. The Raja has been in power for years and is revered by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Ashshall Bluff has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 446 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 227 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 14 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and sturdy palisade, Ashshall Bluff is excellently fortified. Ashshall Bluff fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ashshall Bluff is currently good.

Resources [-]

Ashshall Bluff is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed fort inhabited by carnivorous crows that are frequented by locals.
  • Creepy timber forests that are frequented by locals.
  • Poisonous kangaroo mobs that are feared by zombies. One might dig up a chest containing platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Cork trees that are visited frequently by witches. Raaslia Strongstalker said one might dig up a chest containing saphires in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Donry's Mirror, a legendary mirror with the capability to find any item. It was last seen years ago.
  • Way back when, a vampire named Rxkasr haunted the woods. They say that if you face him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Donry's Brooch, a magical brooch with the capability to grant wishes. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Besan's Lasso, a magical lasso with the power to speak for itself. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Long, long ago, a witch frequented the countryside and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that the witch will sneeze three times, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Ashshall Bluff is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bounty for stirge, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Donry Marter.
  • Wanted: Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Poduk Eagletooth.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Gil Thermofiz if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joic VanAndreville for more information.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Serious inquiries only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mus Nighthand.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Percodo Healthyflower.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward available. Contact Klarmore Ragestride for more information.
  • Help Wanted: artifact tester wanted. Reward available. Contact Khalal se S'hooral.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Akub Backcrusher if intrigued.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. No previous experience required. Contact Zuk Ogrekill.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thzz'k'morn for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Beaeno Cobblescope.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Mild danger may be involved. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'hooral se Khalzor.

People [-]

The people in Ashshall Bluff are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elaartssa Cyredfire is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent alchemist. He appears patriotic.
  • Drobin Redneck is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned navigator. He appears contrarian.
  • Halvaranae Softgale is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked bather. She appears jolly.
  • Throgan Drumslasher is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled smith. She appears territorial.
  • Abadin Wiseface is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mocked adventurer. She appears solemn.
  • Ilyartai Windshadow is a female elf who is known in the city as being a gifted spicemerchant. She appears trusting.
  • Darrigai Lightcaller is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned stablehand. She appears chatty.
  • Mickes Colmell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mocked miller. She appears xenophobic.
  • Falond Jadesmasher is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent sculptor. She appears jaded.
  • Errigava Sunhand is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled armorer. She appears vengeful.
  • Toreno Electrobit is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled sage. He appears apologetic.
  • Tomson Cogglegadget is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a renowned harness maker. She appears cautious.
  • Grunbul Ashbelly is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled entertainer. She appears smug.
  • Gwalantel Longmane is an androgynous elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled collier. It appears authoritarian.
  • Arnina Wobbfiz is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent ostler. She appears authoritarian.
  • Tomkey Gearbolt is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked doctor. He appears gambling.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tradd Neckcracker The Black, a thick female half-orc. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Tulby Wobbwink, a nervous female gnome. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Hamton Rocketcog, an easily offended female gnome. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Dones Blackorth, a lovelorn female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Chtuide, a patriotic male mindflayer. He is an expert who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Taz, an outlandish female kobold. She is a druid who is following the voices.
  • Zuluk Headkiller, an efficient female half-orc. She is a warrior who is here to buy supplies.
  • Danes Burnson, a grieving male lycanthrope. He is a monk who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Guk Rocksnout, a thick male ogre. He is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
  • Tmexn Greatbeast, a gluttonous male goblin. He is a warrior who is finding a missing criminal.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ashshall Bluff:

  • The Blind Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Wanton Pot Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Twisted Cloak Designs [+]
  • The Nomadic Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Puking Wig Locksmith [+]
  • The Wrong Flame Dumping Ground [+]
  • The Weary Hearthstone Rugs [+]
  • The Lecherous Frog Blowers [+]
  • The Flabby Wig . [+]
  • The Raging Cup Arena [+]
  • The Shallow Ent Lumber Mill [+]
  • The White Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Shining Bull Book Smith [+]
  • The Dreaming Thug House [+]
  • The Mulled Cup Beer Garden [+]
  • The Merry Beauty Beer Garden [+]