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Welcome to Holsrard!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,504
  • Children: 43.55% (655)
  • Elderly: 1.99% (30)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,014 half-dwarf (67.4%)
  • 267 half-elf (17.7%)
  • 172 elf (11.4%)
  • 38 half-orc (2.5%)
  • 13 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 78 Businesses
  • 179 Specialists
  • 196 Residences

Summary [-]

Holsrard is a town in the Inner Walsak Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,536/sq km), covers 0.23 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 541 meters.

Climate [-]

Holsrard 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 mild and the temperature is generally cold with high variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Holsrard sees a binary star overhead: Abak, a large brown star and Uuk, a massive yellow star. Holsrard also has a single moon: Therosto, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy wood wall that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.06 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Holsrard; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and trade.

Government [-]

Holsrard 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 slipshod. Officials in Holsrard are often seen as honest and the policies are revered. The political influence of Holsrard in the region is growing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Holsrard is ruled by Governor Thorkon Goodsword. The Governor has been in power for several decades and is feared by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.07% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Holsrard has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 191 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 97 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 8 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy wall, Holsrard is greatly fortified. Holsrard 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 Holsrard is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Holsrard is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed cave inhabited by dangerous bees that are hunted by unicorns. Somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres in a tomb nearby.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by defenseless kittens that are frequented by witches. Kzuk Gianthowl said the locals speak of bags of gold in a dungeon.
  • A new mine inhabited by defenseless dragons that are feared by locals. Aiwan Fusesprocket said one might find piles of penis sheathes in a well.
  • A magical tower inhabited by dangerous cobras that are frequented by townspeople.
  • A magical shrine inhabited by vampire bats that are feared by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the villagers of Decormore lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day an evil murderer named Brok Nightdoom slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Brok Nightdoom, but were caught. Along came Brzar Rockcutter the goblin, who was a valiant knight. Brzar had an idea to slay the murderer by making a wager with Brok Nightdoom. When Brzar Rockcutter faced the murderer, Brzar Rockcutter killed the murderer.

Events [-]

Holsrard is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Done Antonson for more information.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must not smell. Contact Danic Francerson.
  • Help Wanted: drinking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Muk Darkmaw.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Reward available. Contact Gkuturm Metalhand.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Guild membership required. Reward available. Contact Dave Harwell if intrigued.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Experienced professionals only. Contact Khalssen heh S'heral for further details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. Contact Kzomd Darkshredder.
  • Looking for something new? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tgub Oozegloom for more information.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Grimgan Quartzhair for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Tmurm Rantbasher.
  • lizards-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ertlas Earthleaf for more information.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must submit to background check. Reward is a secret. Contact Gorag Coppercoin.

People [-]

The people in Holsrard ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Done Petrden is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled illuminator. She appears beligerent.
  • Darelllas Wishstrike is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent tinker. He appears loud.
  • Abahiaai Duskingblade is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bowyer. She appears spiteful.
  • DeDones Martierley is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre laborer. She appears boastful.
  • Drodal Oatbeard is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre warehouse worker. She appears easily offended.
  • Elalentel Broadwalker is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled mercer. She appears pacifistic.
  • Gorgin Shinycask is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted bookbinder. She appears cautious.
  • Dromir Dullstaff is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled lumberjack. He appears nosy.
  • Daves Bartoorth is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent locksmith. He appears solemn.
  • Osa Legcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre brewer. He appears trusting.
  • Brodin Pearlaxe is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled librarian. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Dav Corleton is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled messenger. He appears clumsy.
  • Faevarinne Mistglow is a male elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre glassmaker. He appears sick.
  • Gaeleniyn Oaksinger is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted official. She appears quiet.
  • Thorrun Crunchmead is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent teamster. He appears quiet.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Hilgrim Underbrother, an impatient male halfling. He is a warrior who is traveling with an important person.
  • Gardor Coralmace, a jesterly male half-dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Ilylanai Riftsight, a battle-ready androgynous elf. It is a rogue who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Jam Barngton, a boastful female half-elf. She is an expert who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Dave Colter, an embittered female human. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Daney Burard, an attentive male half-elf. He is a warrior who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Beamida Gyrojet, an insecure female gnome. She is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holsrard:

  • The Stumpy Cat Security [+]
  • The Gritty Iron Docs [+]
  • The Sloppy Harpoon Cloth [+]
  • The Guinea Stump Leather Goods [+]
  • The Violet Wine Butchery [+]
  • The Hungry Pony Legal Partners [+]
  • The Fermented Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Ivy Leather Goods [+]
  • The Ruby Well Chop House [+]
  • The Hungry Wine Legal Partners [+]
  • The Desert Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Noisy Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Rose Herbalist [+]
  • The Broken Willow Leatherworks [+]
  • The Perfumed Bull Wine Shoppe [+]