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Welcome to Harrisstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,780
  • Children: 31.70% (2,149)
  • Elderly: 10.49% (711)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,075 gnome (30.6%)
  • 2,055 halfling (30.3%)
  • 1,940 half-elf (28.6%)
  • 380 dwarf (5.6%)
  • 251 human (3.7%)
  • 79 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 166 Businesses
  • 993 Specialists
  • 757 Residences

Summary [-]

Harrisstein is a small city in the Ashem Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,758/sq km), covers 0.53 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 821 meters.

Climate [-]

Harrisstein has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Harrisstein sees a single star overhead: Bex, a massive blue star. Harrisstein also has a single moon: Chado, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking rubble fence that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.84 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Harrisstein; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Harrisstein is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Harrisstein are often seen as crooked and the policies are respected. The political influence of Harrisstein in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Harrisstein is ruled by Steward Done Antonngton. The Steward has been in power for mere days and is loved by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.31% of the population (21 adults).

Military [-]

Harrisstein has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 881 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 372 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 37 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and cracking fence, Harrisstein is spectacularly fortified. Harrisstein fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Harrisstein is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Harrisstein is known for the following resources:

  • Paltry poisonous quail bevies that are feared by magic users. Jo Blackhouse said somoeone said someone found bags of copper in a well.
  • Huge cormorant flights that are hunted by locals. Daves Jameord said the locals speak of piles of copper in a dungeon.
  • An old tower inhabited by dangerous cormorants that are visited frequently by zombies. Somoeone said someone found bags of penis sheathes hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, the constable of Kambert Pines thrived. Things were good, but one day an evil devil named Podrun Tesak destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Podrun Tesak, but failed miserably. Along came a drow named Lartthil Duskingstar, who was a sneaky thief. Lartthil had the thought to slay the devil by using magic to banish it. When Lartthil Duskingstar faced the devil, Lartthil Duskingstar defeated Podrun Tesak and was killed in the process.
  • A long time ago, the constable of Old Demlanding Bluff lived happily. Things were good, but one day Tmoten Ghostthand the wizard destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Tmoten Ghostthand, but were caught. Along came a mindflayer named Mas'ith, who was a sneaky thief. Mas'ith had the thought to slay the wizard by causing a distraction while others struck. When Mas'ith faced the wizard, Mas'ith tricked Tmoten Ghostthand and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Harrisstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Cleric seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Rugexn Bigshadow.
  • Help Wanted: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Waere.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Skanir Greenear.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Morgan Bloodgrieve to learn more.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Reward available. Contact Donry Marworth.
  • Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. Contact Maldo Hairyden for more details.
  • saddle tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Narerm Darkrender.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Special attire required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Wrath if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Bab Wizzwink for further details.
  • Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Adadal Rubybaker.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shovel. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Davey Brohouse.
  • Needed: Bored? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dugan Rockclaw.
  • taste tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Rubg Bonebreaker The Strong.
  • rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dones Petertone for further details.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Rop for more details.

People [-]

The people in Harrisstein hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Claygton is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted handyman. He appears jesterly.
  • Durbul Drumeye is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled tinker. She appears greedy.
  • Davic Harrough is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre sage. He appears nervous.
  • Snorgan Wiseplate is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled scribe. He appears prejudiced.
  • Nin Cobblebun is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tinker. He appears egotistical.
  • Mordor Saltboot is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled cutler. She appears grieving.
  • Garorin Jadekeg is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary furrier. He appears patronizing.
  • Gwavaranae Swiftgale is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled jailer. She appears vengeful.
  • Be Dudbottle is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent priest. She appears attentive.
  • Per Montabottom is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled undertaker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Skamir Whitehair is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled shipwright. He appears gosipy.
  • Sermaine Forestgold is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned blacksmith. He appears drunken.
  • Begrim Trillpipe is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent beer seller. She appears intimidating.
  • Beda Heathertalker is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent woodseller. He appears guarded.
  • Donry Andrehouse is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled baker. He appears nosy.
  • Tul Gearfiz is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned jailer. She appears spiteful.
  • Mal Marfingers is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre spicemerchant. She appears cowed.
  • Ada Fusebun is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent trader. She appears nervous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Cotkey Cobblebit, a treasure-obsessed male gnome. He is an adept who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Ser Oldiciny, an idealistic female halfling. She is a paladin who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Snornir Jethammer, an authoritarian female dwarf. She is a rogue who is seeing the city.
  • Adaellai Shadeeye, a territorial male half-elf. He is an adept who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Larhiatel Farshade, a giddy male half-elf. He is a monk who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Per Heatherson, an embittered female halfling. She is a monk who is fleeing the law.
  • Jenlita Greasetonk, a jaded male gnome. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Harrisstein:

  • The Northern Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Jade Shoes [+]
  • The Burly Giant Postal Service [+]
  • The Blind Whisper Scribe [+]
  • The Deepwater Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Red Wine Public Jail [+]
  • The Crossed Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Bunk Farms [+]
  • The Warm Yawning Night Smiths [+]
  • The Slaughtered Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Victorious Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Last Wagon Hats Shop [+]
  • The Blabbering Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Hungry Crate House of Law [+]
  • The Glaring Troll Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Knife Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Boiling Mead Sport House [+]
  • The Prancing Imps Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]