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Welcome to Janesholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,769
  • Children: 43.24% (765)
  • Elderly: 2.20% (39)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,423 half-dwarf (80.4%)
  • 275 half-orc (15.5%)
  • 18 gnome (1%)
  • 18 halfling (1%)
  • 18 half-elf (1%)
  • 17 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 80 Businesses
  • 202 Specialists
  • 201 Residences

Summary [-]

Janesholt is a town in the Fularkat Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest town is moderately populated (6,335/sq km), covers 0.28 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 597 meters.

Climate [-]

Janesholt 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Janesholt sees a binary star overhead: Abal, an average yellow star and Lul, an average brown star. Janesholt also has a single moon: Theta, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule asteroid belt that has been around for generations, a massive black hole that has been around for decades, and a massive supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified granite fortification that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.25 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Janesholt; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, military, wealthy, middleclass, shops, and slums.

Government [-]

Janesholt 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 shrewd. Officials in Janesholt are often seen as resolute and the policies are praised. The political influence of Janesholt in the region is flourishing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Janesholt is ruled by General Khalssen fe Gheal. The General has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is minor opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.81% of the population (32 adults).

Military [-]

Janesholt has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 225 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 119 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 12 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and fortified fortification, Janesholt is greatly fortified. Janesholt fighters are much maligned for their use of bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Janesholt is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Janesholt is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed gazebo inhabited by wild scorpions that are hunted by locals. Goap Rockmane said somoeone said someone found a chest containing platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Fruit fields that are frequented by townspeople. Khalzin seh Khalzor said one might find bags of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Magical cocoa bean fields that are avoided by wenches. Taz said somoeone said someone found piles of kitten mittens buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Ilron's Cauldron, a legendary cauldron with the power to grant wishes. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Janesholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. References required. Contact S'heral heh Khalzin.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xrods Damnhost if interested.
  • grog tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mickic Harll if interested.
  • Help Needed: A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Erhiatars Gyssewind.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Reward available. Contact Snorrim Smartgoblet.
  • I have mephits in my basement, plz halp! Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Odbb Skullbreaker for further details.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kigan Oakbranch.
  • Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bornir Goodtunnel.
  • rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yerzor seh Ghezin.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Orarg Moksnapper if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Dot.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Noostmax Grimsplitter to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Janesholt despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Hilnell Watersall is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted pursemaker. She appears idealistic.
  • Ulag Dragonboot is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled weaver. She appears gambling.
  • Carva Electrojet is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a mediocre roofer. She appears helpful.
  • Alerigthil Aleawatch is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned teacher. She appears embittered.
  • Mick Blackin is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned spicemerchant. He appears nervous.
  • Rumok Backripper is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent bounty hunter. He appears giddy.
  • Adagles Tinkerjet is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent sheriff. She appears flirtatious.
  • Jamic Francield is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled stablehand. She appears exhausted.
  • Jo Martinson is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent fishmonger. He appears guarded.
  • Thorag Jadebaker is an androgynous half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled carpenter. It appears egotistical.
  • Arnwan Geartonk is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bookseller. He appears efficient.
  • Maline Shortcobble is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled bleacher. He appears contrarian.
  • Daves Petercombe is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled engineer. He appears quiet.
  • Danes Giacoville is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled cobbler. He appears mopey.
  • Milub Backnor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted armorer. He appears efficient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Kubuk Skullkiller The Strong, a nosy female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy spices.
  • Jam Harcombe, a guilty female half-orc. She is a paladin who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Mick Bernangton, an intimidated male half-dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Tornk Triggersprocket, a giddy male gnome. He is a warrior who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Janesholt:

  • The Lascivious Song Hatters [+]
  • The Gray Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Cloak Supplies [+]
  • The Tattered Rock Temple [+]
  • The Musty Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Kettles Timberyard [+]
  • The Mangy Halfling Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Widowers Star Gazers [+]
  • The Drunken Pot Jewelers [+]
  • The Master Wench Barrels [+]
  • The Wild Wig Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Slippery Pig Textiles [+]
  • The Hanging Virgin Mill [+]
  • The Blind Frog Scribe [+]
  • The Cloven Mead Inc. [+]