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Welcome to Hornmead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 444
  • Children: 38.51% (171)
  • Elderly: 5.41% (24)

Racial Breakdown

  • 325 ogre (73.1%)
  • 81 orc (18.2%)
  • 28 minotaur (6.3%)
  • 7 troglodyte (1.5%)
  • 3 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 47 Residences

Summary [-]

Hornmead is a hamlet in the Picaganique District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (569/sq km), covers 0.78 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 996 meters.

Climate [-]

Hornmead has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hornmead sees a single star overhead: Wor, a large yellow star. Hornmead also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Hornmead; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt tracks in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hornmead is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Hornmead are often seen as equitable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Hornmead in the region is negligible due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Hornmead is ruled by General Belvarai Dewheart. The General has been in power for a few months and is loved by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.90% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Hornmead has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 63 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 26 (6%). Of the active duty military, 3 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Hornmead is suitably fortified. Hornmead fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hornmead is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Hornmead is known for the following resources:

  • Rubber trees that are visited frequently by witches. Yeral seh Ghezor said one might find bags of emeralds in a well.
  • Fresh cork bushes that are avoided by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a wizard named Pok wandered the fields and was drawn towards murderers. Villagers say that if you touch her, you will be stricken blind unless you offer a sacrifice.

Events [-]

Hornmead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Prior experience required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Jam Bartoell.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elhka.
  • Wanted: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Balgan Iceeye.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare bats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Contact Snorbin Smartcutter.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Adagrimda Heathergold.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact S'herzor heh Ghezin for further details.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gordal Holydoor.

People [-]

The people in Hornmead ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Vothka is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled engineer. He appears nihilistic.
  • Trabd Necknor is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled librarian. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Obmm Legripper is a female orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tavern. She appears sick.
  • Dromarz Bonebreaker is a female orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled physician. She appears nervous.
  • Kod Boneripper is a female orc who is known in the region as being a renowned bleacher. She appears clumsy.
  • Gubal Bearclaw is an androgynous ogre who is known in the world as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. It appears homesick.
  • Damosh Headsnapper The Gray is a male orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled teamster. He appears conspirational.
  • Mhulorg Mokkiller is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled vintner. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Gatz Bonekiller is a male orc who is known in the world as being a mocked sheriff. He appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Zhutz Neckkiller The Red, an intimidated female orc. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Blirarg Armsnapper, a vengeful male bugbear. He is an adept who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hornmead:

  • The Strangled Horse Dry Goods [+]
  • The Lazy Hearthstone Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Beefy Priest Shoppe [+]
  • The Sloppy Bucket Public Library [+]
  • The Angry Mead Shoppe [+]
  • The Gutted Peddler Leather Goods [+]
  • The Weary Rose Rug Shop [+]
  • The Crossed Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Oiled Iron Bags [+]