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Welcome to Dornshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,516
  • Children: 14.88% (672)
  • Elderly: 22.50% (1,016)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,753 half-dwarf (38.8%)
  • 1,161 dwarf (25.7%)
  • 971 human (21.5%)
  • 267 half-orc (5.9%)
  • 217 halfling (4.8%)
  • 104 gnome (2.3%)
  • 43 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 135 Businesses
  • 658 Specialists
  • 523 Residences

Summary [-]

Dornshall is a large town in the Marbe Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,631/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Dornshall 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 chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Dornshall sees a trinary star overhead: Abac, an average white star; Uuj, an average yellow star; and Luj, an average blue star. Dornshall also has a single moon: Thela, a massive bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred oak barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.59 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Dornshall; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, education, wealthy, trade, industry, poor, shops, and middleclass.

Government [-]

Dornshall is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in Dornshall are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dornshall in the region is enduring due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Dornshall is ruled by President Zoglzog Headnor. The President has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.16% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Dornshall has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 575 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 248 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 30 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and scarred barricade, Dornshall is excellently fortified. Dornshall fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dornshall is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Dornshall is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted castle inhabited by dangerous quails that are visited frequently by kittens.
  • An old tower inhabited by tame chinchillas that are hunted by children.
  • Bountiful vampire cormorant flights that are avoided by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the townsfolk of Hambmer lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Doduk Bearsnout the wizard destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the wizard, but didn't get close. Along came Ugan Bearmane the ogre, who was a valiant knight. Ugan had a plan to trick the wizard by causing a distraction while others struck. When Ugan Bearmane faced the wizard, Ugan Bearmane tricked Doduk Bearsnout.
  • Years ago, the townsfolk of Hudax thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day Grintra the monster slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the monster, but were caught. Along came a hero named Daney Broworth, who was an expert bowman. Daney had the thought to slay the monster by making a wager with Grintra. When Daney Broworth faced the monster, Daney Broworth banished Grintra.
  • Legends tell of Burunra's Sceptre, a unique sceptre with the power to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.
  • In days gone by, the royals of Bonaridge lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil murderer named Elhra kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to kill Elhra, but were caught. Along came a minotaur named Dagion Eaglecloud, who was a sneaky thief. Dagion had the thought to slay the murderer by making a wager with Elhra. When Dagion Eaglecloud faced the murderer, Dagion Eaglecloud banished Elhra.
  • Legends tell of Ganthiion's Bedpan, a magical bedpan with the power to speak for itself. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Dornshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ket Laughshredder.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Toman Electrotonk if intrigued.
  • Wanted: Taz has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gugan Boarsnout if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grimgar Starboot.
  • Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. May include some hazards. Contact Skabul Drummug.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Grimond Onyxcavern.
  • Someone stole my gemstone. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must not smell. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Abador Goodarm.
  • Priide has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rbus Damnshadow.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Rbomd Gianthost.
  • Help! rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Per Hameye.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Taz.
  • I'm looking for rare mephits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact James Harcroft.
  • Bounty for derros, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ama Wetgather.

People [-]

The people in Dornshall despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Joic Colbrook is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled physician. He appears smug.
  • Don Stannson is a male human who is known in the region as being a gifted locksmith. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Adabin Stonetunnel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled haymerchant. He appears egotistical.
  • Joe Clayett is a female human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. She appears healthy.
  • Hewley Gearblast is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled librarian. He appears giddy.
  • Danic Matwell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled apothecary. He appears giddy.
  • Ham Wobbfuel is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned tavern. He appears patriotic.
  • Gorrin Deepbelly is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled tavern. He appears authoritarian.
  • Davey Southore is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked copyist. He appears worrying.
  • Arkon Greaseystaff is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled sculptor. He appears apologetic.
  • Hilne Trilliciny is an androgynous halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned woodworker. It appears guilty.
  • Mickic Barford is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned rugmaker. He appears contrarian.
  • Joe Brosone is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned maidservant. She appears worrying.
  • Tulmida Rocketgauge is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent shoemaker. She appears unreliable.
  • Be Dalegulas is an androgynous halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary lumberjack. It appears forgetful.
  • Durdor Rustanvil is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre jailer. He appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Brorim Rustcavern, an embittered female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Don Stanand, an exhausted male human. He is a barbarian who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Jam Dilll, an attentive female human. She is a druid who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Dan Caser, a vengeful female human. She is a fighter who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Jame Casnson, a mocking male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is finding a missing criminal.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dornshall:

  • The Gray Turkey Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Monk Chop House [+]
  • The Voluptuous Nomad Meats [+]
  • The Violent Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The New Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Short Swagger Shoppe [+]
  • The Robber Swagger Inc. [+]
  • The Naughty House [+]
  • The Dew Horse Guard House [+]
  • The Flabby Iron . [+]
  • The Mangy Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Wine Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Twins Supplies [+]