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Welcome to Hastmead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 659
  • Children: 10.32% (68)
  • Elderly: 25.64% (169)

Racial Breakdown

  • 571 human (86.6%)
  • 48 gnome (7.2%)
  • 17 dwarf (2.5%)
  • 14 halfling (2.1%)
  • 8 elf (1.2%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 30 Businesses
  • 46 Specialists
  • 81 Residences

Summary [-]

Hastmead is a village in the Bercan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is nominally populated (1,278/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Hastmead has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cold with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Hastmead sees a single star overhead: Sikay, an average red star. Hastmead also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing supernova that has been around for time immemorial and an imposing nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed granite embankment that is 15 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.58 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hastmead; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy and shops.

Government [-]

Hastmead is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Hastmead are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are praised. The political influence of Hastmead in the region is broadening due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Hastmead is ruled by Governor Dav Roseinson. The Governor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.21% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Hastmead has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 95 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 47 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and destroyed embankment, Hastmead is moderately fortified. Hastmead fighters are revered for their use of short spears in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hastmead is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Hastmead is known for the following resources:

  • Unlimited cocoa bean fields that are feared by unicorns.
  • An old cave inhabited by dangerous bees that are hunted by zombies. Nad Headsnapper The Red said one might dig up bags of copper in a dungeon.
  • Defenseless beaver colonies that are hunted by witches. Somoeone said someone found piles of penis sheathes in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a monster named Ankaro stalked the countryside. They say that if you hear her, you will be driven mad.
  • In the olden days, a demon named Harpne haunted the swamps when the wind blows from the north and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Pomai's Needle, a special needle with the ability to find any item. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Some time ago, a wizard named Madr frequented the fields during a red moon. Villagers say that if you caught her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Tean's Lasso, a legendary lasso with the knack to answer any question. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Hastmead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Mognorgath Zhavidol.
  • A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ama Shadowbot if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Vessrrl.
  • rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Discretion required. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Zhabsh Bonenor if interested.
  • gator wrasslin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Faldin Icebaker.
  • Needed: Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Vothzer.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Podiine Glittergirdle.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Tean.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Borrin Starshield for further details.

People [-]

The people in Hastmead are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dave Kleiner is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned chickenbutcher. He appears nihilistic.
  • Ilylenanae Goldhunter is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled weaponsmith. She appears violent.
  • Jo Martitone is a male human who is known in the world as being a renowned coach driver. He appears drunken.
  • Hilborn Manymidge is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled forester. She appears outlandish.
  • Falgoldine Farwax is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned locksmith. He appears shifty.
  • Balrin Amberale is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled deputy. He appears shifty.
  • Donry Benerson is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent laborer. He appears conspirational.
  • Ada Thermoscope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent coach driver. She appears patriotic.
  • Junby Electrobun is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mocked herbalist. He appears clumsy.
  • Malne Hamden is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled social worker. She appears giddy.
  • Halvarava Firedrake is a male elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre mason. He appears attentive.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Adador Gravelgrave, a forgetful male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Beaan Thermobolt, a fatalistic male gnome. He is a druid who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Joes Beron, a forgetful female half-elf. She is a druid who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Mickic Simonsone, a pacifistic male half-orc. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Jo Simonleton, a smug female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hastmead:

  • The Green Bull Ceramics [+]
  • The Warm Dog Night Smiths [+]
  • The Olde Dwarves Purse Shop [+]
  • The Six Virgin Ship Repair [+]
  • The Horny Wolfhound Shop [+]
  • The Empty Pig Money Lenders [+]
  • The Six Thug Dock Company [+]
  • The Wobblin' Bunk Inn [+]
  • The Boiling Dwarf Fish House [+]
  • The Vulgar Song Furs [+]
  • The Cardinal Dwarf Farmers Market [+]