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Welcome to Upper Holsna City!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,888
  • Children: 12.45% (484)
  • Elderly: 24.23% (942)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,054 gnome (27.1%)
  • 996 half-dwarf (25.6%)
  • 525 elf (13.5%)
  • 486 human (12.5%)
  • 402 other (10.3%)
  • 218 half-orc (5.6%)
  • 207 halfling (5.3%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 124 Businesses
  • 531 Specialists
  • 482 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Holsna City is a large town in the Donman Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,039/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Holsna City 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 breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Holsna City sees a trinary star overhead: Bel, an average yellow star; Abak, an average red star; and Lur, an average yellow star. Upper Holsna City also has a single moon: Chala, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished slate barricade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.65 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Upper Holsna City; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Upper Holsna City is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Upper Holsna City are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Upper Holsna City in the region is improving due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Holsna City is ruled by Governor Zurgan Wildspire. The Governor has been in power for mere days and is mocked by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Holsna City has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 505 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 272 (7%). Of the active duty military, 26 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and newly finished barricade, Upper Holsna City is spectacularly fortified. Upper Holsna City fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Holsna City is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Upper Holsna City is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient castle inhabited by wild quails that are avoided by locals. Minoren Oatrangli said somoeone said someone found a chest containing silver in a dungeon.
  • A new castle inhabited by vampire chinchillas that are avoided by witches.
  • Cork bushes that are hunted by zombies. Rumors tell of a chest containing penis sheathes in a well.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by dangerous apes that are hunted by kittens. One might find piles of copper in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a Pooka hunted the region. They say that the Pooka will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.
  • In times past, a dragon named Dabel hunted the countryside when the wind blows from the east and was drawn towards thieves. Commoners say that if you touch her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka roamed the town. Folks say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • Some time ago, a witch wandered the swamps during a full moon. Folks say that the witch will offer you sweets, then imprison you.
  • Legends tell of Vothraz' Jug, a possessed jug with the power to disappear on its own. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Upper Holsna City is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Joey Carne has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must submit to background check. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Goap Boarnut if intrigued.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Git.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Ghushash Bonekiller.
  • I have feral cats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Porzer.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Halriginne Ravenstryke for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Pogan Boarbranch if intrigued.
  • Required: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must be a quick learner. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danic Tramfield for more information.
  • Bored? Anra has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Gheal se Khalal.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must be a quick learner. Reward available. Contact Adailly Plumptory.
  • Ardin Ivorybread has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Prior experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'herzin teh Ghezin.
  • dungeon goop tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Must submit to background check. Contact Elhraz.
  • Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Snororin Whitecrown if interested.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bronir Ambercairn.

People [-]

The people in Upper Holsna City despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adaan Electrofiz is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent haymerchant. She appears guilty.
  • Haanalaen Kindwake is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted armorer. She appears patronizing.
  • Kiamida Tiddlygadget is an androgynous gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. It appears embittered.
  • Dan Giacoan is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent trader. She appears attentive.
  • Dan Tramrough is a female human who is known in the region as being a mediocre bucklemaker. She appears easily offended.
  • Mick Dilgton is a male human who is known in the world as being a legendary physician. He appears contrarian.
  • Jo Morster is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre adventurer. He appears gosipy.
  • Mickey Barard is a female human who is known in the region as being a skilled haymerchant. She appears cowed.
  • Bedo Watermidas is an androgynous halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled teamster. It appears accusatory.
  • Chaellava Tyrears is a male elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled grocer. He appears forgetful.
  • Jo Broell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre maidservant. She appears xenophobic.
  • Gilson Greasefiz is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mocked warehouse worker. He appears pious.
  • Eldo Bullhead is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled salter. She appears territorial.
  • Daves Bernall is a female human who is known in the city as being a skilled chandler. She appears forbidding.
  • Rhogbub Legsnapper is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre illuminator. She appears deluded.
  • Beaxie Tinkerbit is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled shoemaker. He appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Nibbogh Bonecrusher, a shifty male half-orc. He is a cleric who is doing something secret.
  • Dan Kleininson, a territorial female half-orc. She is a cleric who is seeing the city.
  • Daves MacFermell, a solemn male half-orc. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Gaeartssa Kindmane, a forbidding male elf. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Aleelliyn Rivermight, a mocking male elf. He is an expert who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Dones Burall, a smug male half-dwarf. He is a paladin who is seeking honest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Holsna City:

  • The Crazy Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Old Rooster Fine Bows [+]
  • The Glaring Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Rose Rug Shop [+]
  • The Smithy Bag Shop [+]
  • The Crimson Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Six Flame Dock Company [+]
  • The Merry Iron Brewery [+]
  • The Fermented Twins Shoppe [+]
  • The Grimy Bag Wharf [+]
  • The Drinking Hen Herbalist [+]
  • The Playful Grog Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Frozen Octopus Book Smith [+]
  • The Tipsy Weasels Supplies [+]
  • The Fat Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Playful Rooster Youth Hostel [+]