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Welcome to New Hawmead Ridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 813
  • Children: 23.62% (192)
  • Elderly: 16.24% (132)

Racial Breakdown

  • 719 half-elf (88.4%)
  • 35 half-dwarf (4.3%)
  • 18 elf (2.2%)
  • 14 halfling (1.7%)
  • 9 half-orc (1.1%)
  • 9 human (1.1%)
  • 9 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 40 Businesses
  • 70 Specialists
  • 104 Residences

Summary [-]

New Hawmead Ridge is a large village in the Chamemat Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,764/sq km), covers 0.46 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 765 meters.

Climate [-]

New Hawmead Ridge 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 mild and the temperature is generally cold with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

New Hawmead Ridge sees a single star overhead: Sik, an average red star. New Hawmead Ridge also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for millenia and an imposing pulsar that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished Iron barricade that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.50 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to New Hawmead Ridge; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: racial, middleclass, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

New Hawmead Ridge is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in New Hawmead Ridge are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are loved. The political influence of New Hawmead Ridge in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

New Hawmead Ridge is ruled by President Khalzin seh S'herzin. The President has been in power for several decades and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.23% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

New Hawmead Ridge has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 117 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 56 (7%). Of the active duty military, 6 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and newly finished barricade, New Hawmead Ridge is moderately fortified. New Hawmead Ridge fighters are hated for their use of short spears in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in New Hawmead Ridge is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

New Hawmead Ridge is known for the following resources:

  • Paltry new bamboo stands that are feared by unicorns.
  • Fresh peat swamps that are avoided by wenches. The locals speak of bags of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
  • Endangered fresh hemp fields that are hunted by vampires. Fillanssa Norresorrow said one might dig up a stash of silver hidden around somewhere.
  • Paltry ancient coconut plantations that are feared by travelers. Ser Manyfoot said rumors tell of piles of iron maidens buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, a monster named Hurall frequented the world when the wind blows from the south. People say that if you confront him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Jo's Bedpan, a possessed bedpan with the power to speak for itself. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Long ago, a serial killer named S'herzin wandered the field. Some say that if you see him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Haalanai's Quill, a unique quill with the knack to summon angels. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

New Hawmead Ridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Garorin Lightningmace.
  • I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jamey Casord for further details.
  • non-lethal poison tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Discretion required. Contact Abataen Morningcloak.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Falcob Wildson.
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Amada Burrowstory.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Kigan Oakmane.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Perda Coldbottom if intrigued.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Drogin Beargem.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Special attire required. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Ceelak.
  • Xodurm Greatcutter has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must not smell. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Naremt Wormshadow.

People [-]

The people in New Hawmead Ridge despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alevarinne Farweave is a male elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre miller. He appears boastful.
  • Falgoldda Fathill is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. She appears healthy.
  • Hilmaido Silverstoat is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled teacher. She appears boastful.
  • Bazgab Headkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled bounty hunter. She appears violent.
  • Sod Headbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled courtier. She appears contrarian.
  • Be Roadmap is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled engineer. He appears outlandish.
  • Dones Bermell is a female human who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled butcher. She appears embittered.
  • Danry Harell is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled ship captain. He appears pious.
  • Blikbub Skullbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled doctor. He appears boastful.
  • Falcoly Quicktender is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a renowned plasterer. He appears insecure.
  • Be Wildgrass is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned wagoneer. He appears clumsy.
  • Darellanae Firebough is a female elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled bleacher. She appears authoritarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Alavarssa Bannifeather, a resentful male half-elf. He is a barbarian who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Poil Flowhead, a skeptical female halfling. She is a barbarian who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Adahiaanae Myrthstalker, a shifty female elf. She is a bard who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in New Hawmead Ridge:

  • The Wobblin' Nomad Hostel [+]
  • The Lecherous Imps Blowers [+]
  • The Tired Cock Supplies [+]
  • The Stinking Elves Studio [+]
  • The Broken Fireplace Leatherworks [+]
  • The Bottomless Road Fish House [+]
  • The Gutted Halflings Leather Goods [+]
  • The Refuge Demon Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Frosted Hammer Shop [+]
  • The Screaming Iron Lumberyard [+]
  • The Puking Maiden Locksmith [+]
  • The Warm Swagger Rugs [+]