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Welcome to Altenfield!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 727
  • Children: 16.92% (123)
  • Elderly: 20.91% (152)

Racial Breakdown

  • 625 human (85.9%)
  • 68 elf (9.3%)
  • 10 other (1.3%)
  • 8 half-dwarf (1.1%)
  • 8 gnome (1.1%)
  • 8 half-orc (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 33 Businesses
  • 52 Specialists
  • 91 Residences

Summary [-]

Altenfield is a village in the Britnah County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is sparsely populated (1,249/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Altenfield 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 mild with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Altenfield sees a single star overhead: Sikub, an average yellow star. Altenfield also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for decades and an imposing pulsar that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid slate barricade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.43 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Altenfield; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: arena, shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Altenfield is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in Altenfield are often seen as equitable and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Altenfield in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Altenfield is ruled by Cardinal Grinrall. The Cardinal has been in power for mere hours and is ridiculed by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Cardinal 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 guard, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.24% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Altenfield has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 105 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 43 (6%). Of the active duty military, 5 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and solid barricade, Altenfield is moderately fortified. Altenfield fighters are revered for their use of harpoons in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Altenfield is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Altenfield is known for the following resources:

  • Bountiful fresh peat swamps that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • Peacock musters that are visited frequently by children. One might dig up a chest containing saphires in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful defenseless crow murders that are hunted by witches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, the villagers of Albpost lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day an evil demon named Ghezor heh S'herssen kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to stop the demon, but were caught. Along came a hero named Belhiatars Wolfstryke, who was a valiant knight. Belhiatars had an idea to slay the demon by making a wager with Ghezor heh S'herssen. When Belhiatars Wolfstryke faced the demon, Belhiatars Wolfstryke defeated Ghezor heh S'herssen.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a spirit named Jemuna roamed the swamps on gloomy days and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Commoners say that if you face her, you will be stricken deaf unless you answer a riddle.
  • Many years ago, a hag roamed the region and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that the hag will ask for your help, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Dav's Brooch, a cursed brooch with the knack to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Altenfield is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • beaky brain monsters-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact S'heral fe Ghezin.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Armir Ashplate.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen magic candle. Will pay in gold. Contact Gkuturm Ogremaw.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Darellava Ousseashade for further details.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Flure.
  • Need a change of pace? Monk seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tul Fusefiz.
  • Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be clean. Contact Digt Skullcracker for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen painting. Will pay in gold. References required. Contact Aivin Rocketfiz to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? whiskey tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Morond Coldstream.

People [-]

The people in Altenfield hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Danes Davleton is a female human who is known in the city as being a skilled beer seller. She appears jaded.
  • Wizrette Cobblesprocket is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted sheriff. She appears nervous.
  • Arndan Cogglefuel is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled good samaritan. He appears nihilistic.
  • Dave Harick is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted bucklemaker. She appears lovelorn.
  • Joey Harter is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent bounty hunter. He appears patronizing.
  • Dav Bernaore is a female human who is known in the world as being a mocked porter. She appears smug.
  • Tul Rocketscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled specialty smith. She appears greedy.
  • Danes MacRosenbrook is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent herbalist. He appears forbidding.
  • Jam Casnson is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted actor. She appears greedy.
  • Gwalentars Morninggrove is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre handyman. He appears patriotic.
  • Lorim Bluesmith is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled bounty hunter. She appears forgetful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Joey VanFererton, a grieving male human. He is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Illenaen Keenstar, a resentful female elf. She is an expert who is following rumors of riches.
  • Zromog Headbreaker, an unreliable male half-orc. He is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Altenfield:

  • The Hilltop Ulcer Star Gazers [+]
  • The Mulled Willow Pub [+]
  • The Sleeping Heart Inc. [+]
  • The New Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Thunderbird Timberyard [+]
  • The Old Knife Fine Bows [+]
  • The Boiling Goblins Sport House [+]
  • The Ugly Mug Designs [+]
  • The Golden Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Playful Peacock Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Oiled Clowns Bags [+]