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Welcome to Hiafun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,243
  • Children: 39.38% (1,671)
  • Elderly: 5.00% (212)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,142 gnome (26.9%)
  • 1,129 halfling (26.6%)
  • 968 human (22.8%)
  • 675 half-orc (15.9%)
  • 128 elf (3%)
  • 124 dwarf (2.9%)
  • 77 other (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 613 Specialists
  • 543 Residences

Summary [-]

Hiafun is a large town in the Caladineese District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,170/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Hiafun has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is non-existant, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Hiafun sees a single star overhead: Berun, an average yellow star. Hiafun also has a single moon: Chala, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling oak palisade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.25 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Hiafun; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, shops, trade, and civic.

Government [-]

Hiafun is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Hiafun are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are revered. The political influence of Hiafun in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Hiafun is ruled by Guru Ervarlleu Morningears. The Guru has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is open opposition to the Guru and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.24% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Hiafun has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 551 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 222 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 17 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and crumbling palisade, Hiafun is spectacularly fortified. Hiafun fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hiafun is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Hiafun is known for the following resources:

  • A new fort inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are feared by locals.
  • Beaver colonies that are feared by locals. Illellssa Silentgale said one might dig up a chest containing rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • Fresh berry fields that are hunted by kittens. Nbus Rockwiser said one might find bags of gold in a well.
  • Vegetable patches that are avoided by witches. Donic Gilman said the locals speak of piles of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • A new gazebo inhabited by wild apes that are feared by travelers. Somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a hag haunted the woods. Villagers say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then eat you.

Events [-]

Hiafun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Gordor Stoneriver.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Nboten Evilmaw for further details.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen keg. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Harthul.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my key. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Jame Jackcombe.
  • Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen relic. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xoderm Bladeslay.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact S'herzor ahn S'hoorzin if interested.
  • Help Needed: Missing holy symbol. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. Prior experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jame Stoman.
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward available. Experienced professionals only. Contact Jam Blackwell.
  • Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Faldi Skybough for more details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen jewel. Reward is a secret. Contact Dan Andrene.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Klarag Armripper.
  • Help Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Paz.
  • Help Needed: dungeon goop tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thzztra.

People [-]

The people in Hiafun ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Done Gilill is a female human who is known in the region as being a skilled haymerchant. She appears melancholy.
  • Yorrim Barleyriver is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled physician. He appears helpful.
  • Tolmira Trillgirdle is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned tailor. She appears conspirational.
  • Srobagh Headbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled messenger. He appears battle-ready.
  • Ulag Doghunter is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned furrier. He appears thick.
  • Danes Peteren is a female human who is known in the region as being a gifted armorer. She appears grieving.
  • Abatava Goldenriver is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled handyman. She appears shifty.
  • Nudogh Backripper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre salter. He appears deluded.
  • Joes Chriscombe is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent herbalist. He appears forgetful.
  • Gilnk Fusejet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears efficient.
  • Abanir Opalbattler is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked butcher. She appears chatty.
  • Davic Stanorth is an androgynous human who is known in the region as being a decent chandler. It appears forgetful.
  • Gwaellssa Hawksing is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled copyist. He appears unreliable.
  • Dave Antonorth is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled smith. She appears trusting.
  • Dones Andremell is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre cooper. He appears forgetful.
  • Snorrin Quartzface is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. He appears grieving.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Marson, a self-obsessed female half-dwarf. She is a rogue who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Hoggagh Bonecrusher, an authoritarian female half-orc. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Namob Bonecrusher, a jaded female half-orc. She is a warrior who is here to buy slaves.
  • Ninton Electrofuel, a lovelorn male gnome. He is a paladin who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Hilinada Undertopple, an embittered female halfling. She is a druid who is seeing the world.
  • Perco Tossblower, a guilty male halfling. He is a commoner who is traveling with an important person.
  • Ilyleniyn Wintereye, a forbidding female half-elf. She is a warrior who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Loorin Icerobe, a gluttonous male dwarf. He is a commoner who is doing something impossible.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hiafun:

  • The Merry Rose Beer Garden [+]
  • The Rolling Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Three Timberyard [+]
  • The Snoring Urchin Healers [+]
  • The Victorious Road Inc. [+]
  • The Stinky Hammer House of Colors [+]
  • The Flaming Crate Inc. [+]
  • The Weary Wig Rug Shop [+]
  • The Horny Bunch House of Law [+]
  • The Lascivious Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Bottomless Boar Leatherworks [+]
  • The Flabby Elves [+]
  • The Divine Greyhound Healers [+]
  • The Elegant Flame Wares [+]
  • The Slade Bucket Charity [+]
  • The Salty Octopus Timberyard [+]