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Welcome to Harperdar!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,699
  • Children: 13.13% (617)
  • Elderly: 23.75% (1,116)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,256 half-dwarf (48%)
  • 1,044 elf (22.2%)
  • 687 halfling (14.6%)
  • 583 half-orc (12.4%)
  • 113 gnome (2.4%)
  • 16 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 137 Businesses
  • 666 Specialists
  • 574 Residences

Summary [-]

Harperdar is a large town in the Dondin Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,702/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Harperdar has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally warm with strong variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Harperdar sees a trinary star overhead: Ber, an average yellow star; Uur, a large orange star; and Lun, a large white star. Harperdar also has a single moon: Theme, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy brick rampart that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.24 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Harperdar; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, fine shops, trade, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Harperdar 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Harperdar are often seen as disreputable and the policies are despised. The political influence of Harperdar in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Harperdar is ruled by Emperor Thronir Slateneck. The Emperor has been in power for mere days and is feared by the people. There is violent opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.15% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Harperdar has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 599 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 281 (6%). Of the active duty military, 22 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and flimsy rampart, Harperdar is excellently fortified. Harperdar fighters are ridiculed for their use of hand crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Harperdar is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Harperdar is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy tower inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are hunted by locals. Kzurm Nightgloom said one might dig up bags of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful fresh hemp bales that are feared by locals. One might find piles of penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • Vegetable fields that are hunted by wenches. Somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Substantial carnivorous ape troops that are visited frequently by wenches. Narunk Nightslay said one might find a chest containing copper buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a minotaur named Shaman Nalig haunted the world. Commoners say that if you see him, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Adaelly's Goose, a special goose with the ability to move on its own accord. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Once upon a time, a wizard named Gozka frequented the region before dawn and was drawn towards acts of greed. Some say that if you see him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • A long time ago, the royals of Ainsbridge lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day Shatg Legcrusher the monster destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the monster, but failed miserably. Along came a flirtatious goblin named Brbok Ghosttshadow, who was a sneaky thief. Brbok had an idea to slay the monster by making a wager with Shatg Legcrusher. When Brbok Ghosttshadow faced the monster, Brbok Ghosttshadow banished Shatg Legcrusher and was killed in the process.
  • Legends tell of Tmor's Bedpan, a unique bedpan with the ability to answer any question. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Harperdar is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Skagin Redhammer.
  • Required: A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Garril Barleymoor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Commoner seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Sekal Mistsinger to learn more.
  • 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 priceless heirloom. Contact Klarest Winterthorn for more information.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Dane Franrough for more information.
  • Need a change of pace? Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Rugkasr Bladedoom.
  • brawling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must provide your own transportation. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Thutzosh Armbreaker if interested.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Experienced professionals only. Contact Porg.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Thubbig Legbreaker.
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Junson Cogglesprocket.
  • Needed: A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Prior experience required. Contact S'hoorzin seh Khalzor.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Sralath Mokcracker.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Arbin Quartzback.

People [-]

The people in Harperdar are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Fal Smoothfur is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled lawyer. He appears resentful.
  • Gwavarthil Stillbow is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent barber. She appears sick.
  • Dave Stangton is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned cutler. She appears mopey.
  • Ponelldo Crazytaunt is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled mercenary. He appears deluded.
  • Kab Armcracker is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled miller. She appears boastful.
  • Tol Smoothgold is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent magic dealer. She appears chatty.
  • Amacobine Roadwolf is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mocked interpreter. She appears conspirational.
  • Abaond Stormvault is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled magic dealer. He appears sick.
  • Mick Southtone is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre harness maker. She appears egotistical.
  • Hewina Triggerfuel is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled vintner. He appears mopey.
  • Jamic Simonbrook is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre chandler. She appears violent.
  • Illriganae Farsight is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled haymerchant. She appears impatient.
  • Dave Southville is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled furrier. He appears embittered.
  • Tomrette Tiddlybit is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a mocked social worker. He appears deluded.
  • Arnwan Cogglebolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent saddler. She appears battle-ready.
  • Ilvartel Blackdew is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bookbinder. She appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Grimdor Brandycask, a vengeful male half-dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is following the voices.
  • Erartlleu Rootshine, an egotistical female half-elf. She is an expert who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Jungan Tiddlyfiz, a mopey male gnome. He is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Donic Rosenill, a beligerent female half-elf. She is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Adahialleu Jadesun, an efficient male elf. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Dav Jamean, a greedy female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Garbul Grandhall, an attentive female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Harperdar:

  • The Nomadic Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Northern Crow Bags [+]
  • The Stinking Giant Studio [+]
  • The Fumbling Fig Book Smith [+]
  • The Sleeping Lion Inc. [+]
  • The Broken Goblins Leatherworks [+]
  • The Ever-full Urchin Ale House [+]
  • The Wobbly Bunch Lodge [+]
  • The Nomadic Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Beefy Princess Botique [+]
  • The Deepwater Cloak Temple [+]
  • The Drunken Kraken Jewelers [+]
  • The Grizzly Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Fallen Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Sloppy Heart Fabrics [+]
  • The Dirty Cat City Guard [+]