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Welcome to Desshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 8,446
  • Children: 34.84% (2,943)
  • Elderly: 8.24% (696)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,705 lycanthrope (55.7%)
  • 3,109 gnome (36.8%)
  • 161 elf (1.9%)
  • 157 other (1.8%)
  • 136 bugbear (1.6%)
  • 93 troglodyte (1.1%)
  • 85 half-dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 190 Businesses
  • 1,269 Specialists
  • 848 Residences

Summary [-]

Desshall is a city in the Calaark County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (20,110/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Desshall 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Desshall sees a single star overhead: Cenan, a massive yellow star. Desshall also has a double moon: Spome, a small bone white moon and Chakasto, a supermassive bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired granite barrier that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.37 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Desshall; no roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Desshall is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Desshall are often seen as decent and the policies are praised. The political influence of Desshall in the region is consistent due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Desshall is ruled by Caliph Numm Neckkiller. The Caliph has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is open opposition to the Caliph and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.41% of the population (35 adults).

Military [-]

Desshall has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1119 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 548 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 55 (5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and recently repaired barrier, Desshall is abysmally fortified. Desshall fighters are mocked for their use of morningstars in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Desshall is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Desshall is known for the following resources:

  • Wild bat clouds that are frequented by children. Baldal Kindneck said somoeone said someone found piles of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Bountiful carnivorous ape troops that are hunted by wenches. Dav Casngton said one might dig up a stash of penis sheathes buried near there.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by tame parrots that are feared by children.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, a serial killer named En'k'morn haunted the field when the moon is new. Some say that if you face him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Once upon a time, a minotaur named Klid roamed the fields. Villagers say that if you hear him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Desshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'hoorssen se S'heral if interested.
  • Someone stole my holy symbol. Find the louse, dead or alive. Special attire required. Length of job expected to be short. Reward available. Contact Vessthul.
  • lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Rap for more details.
  • Required: I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Illlenaen Nightlight.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Enpair.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kog Brainhost.
  • I'm looking for rare bats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Garkon Coldhead.
  • Tgemt Nighthand has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Ayaest Longrangli.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Daves Petrliffe.
  • Looking for something new? Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Hilgrinne Hillgrass for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Prior experience required. Contact S'hoorzor heh Khalzor.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tgadr Wormhand.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Joes Kleiner.
  • Bored? Someone stole my ring of wishes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Faldal Clashingroad.
  • Looking for work? gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Arndan Gearfiz for more information.
  • Someone stole my ring of wishes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Fliaurg Ormane.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Grunond Tigerhill for further details.

People [-]

The people in Desshall love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Car Electrowink is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted timberwright. She appears flirtatious.
  • Alaartlleu Bannistrike is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled saddler. He appears guilty.
  • Surpzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a gifted bucklemaker. She appears mopey.
  • Gozkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled interpreter. He appears prejudiced.
  • Abalanssa Leaffeather is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent interpreter. She appears forbidding.
  • Torby Cobblebun is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned actor. She appears lonely.
  • Borgar Rustmace is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent glovemaker. She appears jolly.
  • Wizan Tinkerjet is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre watercarrier. She appears quiet.
  • Vothkaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled glovemaker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Davic Fransford is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled warehouse worker. She appears pious.
  • Gozs is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled shipwright. She appears outlandish.
  • Vothkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a decent harness maker. He appears grieving.
  • Illhialas Tyrwind is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mocked tavern. She appears lonely.
  • Babbunk Headsnapper The Red is a male bugbear who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled sculptor. He appears mocking.
  • Jam Blackridge is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a decent grocer. He appears boastful.
  • Alehiaaen Nightheart is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre laborer. She appears greedy.
  • Don Colston is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled copyist. He appears nervous.
  • Tor Cogglegauge is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a gifted entertainer. He appears gluttonous.
  • Babley Gyrotonk is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent illuminator. She appears clumsy.
  • Grungin Leadsmasher is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled cheesemaker. She appears embittered.
  • Abalentars Shadespear is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned tinker. He appears pacifistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • S'hoorssen heh Yerssen, an intimidating female lizardfolk. She is a rogue who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Balnir Dwarfshoulder, a spiteful male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Kzexn Ranthost, a jolly female hobgoblin. She is a rogue who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Yeral ahn S'herzor, a boastful female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Rugods Greatstomach, a shifty female bugbear. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Wat, a drunken male kobold. He is an adept who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Mal Bandason, an insecure male halfling. He is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Balond Holycastle, a gluttonous male dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is here to buy spices.
  • Gobel Rockmane, a prejudiced female ogre. She is a rogue who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Amael Tossblower, a fatalistic male halfling. He is an expert who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Belnalssa Cyredears, a pacifistic female half-elf. She is a monk who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Dradbub Headkiller, an efficient female orc. She is an adept who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Taz, an embittered female kobold. She is a commoner who is doing something amazing.
  • Byletek Masmarr, a resentful male minotaur. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Yorril Doughroad, an accusatory female dwarf. She is an adept who is doing something impossible.
  • Grundin Gravelmoor, an unreliable female dwarf. She is a druid who is here to buy supplies.
  • Dave Benville, an egotistical female lycanthrope. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Desshall:

  • The Marbled Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Oarhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Ivy Mill [+]
  • The Ripped Mead Inc. [+]
  • The Crooked Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Mulled Harpoon Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Darkroot Gaol [+]
  • The Flying Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Red Halflings Prison [+]
  • The Warm Twins Rugs [+]
  • The Dry Fig Shoppe [+]
  • The Wistful Three Shop [+]
  • The Squalid Hearthstone Shoes [+]
  • The Lascivious Willow Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Jane Ale House [+]
  • The Stinking Swagger Studio [+]
  • The Angry Princess Shoppe [+]
  • The Last Yawning Hats Shop [+]
  • The Twin Greyhound Shoppe [+]
  • The Empty Song Money Lenders [+]