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Welcome to Wisselpool!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,154
  • Children: 35.89% (1,491)
  • Elderly: 7.49% (311)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,002 half-dwarf (24.1%)
  • 856 gnome (20.6%)
  • 823 elf (19.8%)
  • 781 half-elf (18.8%)
  • 545 dwarf (13.1%)
  • 105 other (2.5%)
  • 42 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 129 Businesses
  • 588 Specialists
  • 426 Residences

Summary [-]

Wisselpool is a large town in the Greater Ashsak Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,369/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Wisselpool has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Wisselpool sees a binary star overhead: Abal, an average orange star and Uuk, an average white star. Wisselpool also has a single moon: Theta, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling rubble partition that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.05 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Wisselpool; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, arena, racial, and wealthy.

Government [-]

Wisselpool 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Wisselpool are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are respected. The political influence of Wisselpool in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Wisselpool is ruled by Prime Minister Hecarian Rainmist. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere hours and is revered by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.10% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Wisselpool has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 529 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 311 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and crumbling partition, Wisselpool is greatly fortified. Wisselpool fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Wisselpool is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Wisselpool is known for the following resources:

  • A new tower inhabited by carnivorous kittens that are avoided by locals. Ulbin Warsmasher said one might find a stash of diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Berry fields that are visited frequently by gru. Tilzer said one might dig up a stash of small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • Paltry caterpillar nests that are hunted by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a devil named Khalzin haunted the swamps. Villagers say that if you face him, you will be killed.
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Saint Gurnbon lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a wizard named Taz kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Taz, but didn't get close. Along came a authoritarian elf named Filttel Hunithsorrow, who was a valiant knight. Filttel had the thought to slay the wizard by killing the wizard while she slept. When Filttel Hunithsorrow faced the wizard, Filttel Hunithsorrow tricked Taz.

Events [-]

Wisselpool is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Voths if intrigued.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Alliby Gearbit.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen goat. Will pay in gold. Contact Balrun Pearlmill.
  • Filnalaen Jadeblade has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Must not smell. Contact Danry Franorth.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grinril.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Dister.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Special attire required. Reward is a secret. Contact Blagg Mokbreaker for more details.
  • Looking for work? Bounty for imps, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Trobdath Bonenor.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghrilak.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Klontra.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a secret. Contact Daves Jameman to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for rare derros, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Heweno Tiddlyfuel if interested.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hallenssa Kennyrrose.

People [-]

The people in Wisselpool are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Elataen Nightgale is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled lawyer. He appears intimidating.
  • Balgar Bluethrone is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre teacher. He appears accusatory.
  • Beaita Wobbscope is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a gifted miller. She appears accusatory.
  • Mickey Mormell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled roofer. She appears gluttonous.
  • Adagrimine Quetlot is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a mocked baker. He appears egotistical.
  • Aesvarthil Aleaform is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled blacksmith. She appears attentive.
  • Morrim Sunkiller is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled banker. He appears skeptical.
  • Pogrimine Tossden is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled physician. She appears melancholy.
  • Elarigai Earthglow is a male elf who is known in the city as being a skilled bookseller. He appears idealistic.
  • Gwahiassa Miststrike is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre dyer. She appears violent.
  • Faeelliyn Morningwake is a female elf who is known in the region as being a renowned soldier. She appears worrying.
  • Ilyvariyn Stilldew is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled entertainer. She appears idealistic.
  • Illtinne Wolfseeker is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled bucklemaker. She appears resentful.
  • Gavlita Fusesprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled lumberjack. She appears boastful.
  • Malnell Lightningbarrel is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre rugmaker. He appears jesterly.
  • El Simplebarrel is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent porter. He appears boastful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • S'hooral ahn Gheal, a territorial female lizardfolk. She is a fighter who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Jo Jameill, an impatient male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is finding work as a healer.
  • Mickes Daviderton, a helpful female human. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Adavarthil Hawkshine, a greedy male elf. He is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Uduk Eaglenut, a jaded female ogre. She is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Kazgsh Headkiller, an attentive female half-orc. She is a rogue who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Blibbug Bonecracker, a helpful female orc. She is a warrior who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Harth, a conspirational female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Anka, a patronizing female oddball. She is an adept who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Elartthil Dewstrike, a self-obsessed male drow. He is a monk who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Wisselpool:

  • The Deadly Lion Whorehouse [+]
  • The Fermented Widowers Shop [+]
  • The Wobbly Alicorn Hostel [+]
  • The Mulled Princess Brewery [+]
  • The Dripping Urchin Herbalist [+]
  • The Six Cesspit Shipyard [+]
  • The Beefy Dwarf Shoppe [+]
  • The Beefy Baiter Shoppe [+]
  • The Violent Thunderbird Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Skull General Mechandise [+]
  • The Blabbering Days Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Hen Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Hatchet Sculptures [+]
  • The Worn Peddler Worship House [+]
  • The Stowaway Three Color Shop [+]
  • The Dry Tower Shoppe [+]