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Welcome to Calhead Junction!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,265
  • Children: 15.89% (201)
  • Elderly: 21.74% (275)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,212 half-elf (95.8%)
  • 22 other (1.7%)
  • 18 halfling (1.4%)
  • 13 half-dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 67 Businesses
  • 141 Specialists
  • 159 Residences

Summary [-]

Calhead Junction is a small town in the Greater Picaloon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,069/sq km), covers 0.41 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 722 meters.

Climate [-]

Calhead Junction 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 soft and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Calhead Junction sees a single star overhead: Luxan, a large orange star. Calhead Junction also has a single moon: Himakamos, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for all eternity and an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained Iron barricade that is 3 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 5 roads leading to Calhead Junction; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Calhead Junction is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as on the ball. Officials in Calhead Junction are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are loved. The political influence of Calhead Junction in the region is growing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Calhead Junction is ruled by President Tohfort Stormcloud. The President has been in power for several decades and is hated by the people. There is minor opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.42% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Calhead Junction has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 186 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 66 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 9 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and poorly maintained barricade, Calhead Junction is reasonably well fortified. Calhead Junction fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Calhead Junction is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Calhead Junction is known for the following resources:

  • A magical castle inhabited by vampire scorpions that are feared by unicorns. The locals speak of piles of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • New coconut plantations that are avoided by magic users.
  • A creepy fort inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are hunted by unicorns. Bordin Rustguard said somoeone said someone found bags of emeralds in a dungeon.
  • Tame woodpecker descents that are hunted by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Khalzor's Goose, a special goose with the power to speak for itself. It has been lost for ages.
  • Some time ago, the villagers of Hawman thrived. Things were quiet, but one day an evil cyclops named Basest Kaziilg slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Basest Kaziilg, but were caught. Along came a exhausted mindflayer named Thzzpne, who was a valiant knight. Thzzpne had the thought to slay the cyclops by killing the cyclops while he slept. When Thzzpne faced the cyclops, Thzzpne defeated Basest Kaziilg and rescued the hostages.
  • A long time ago, an old man lingered in the woods. They say that the old man will ask for your help, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • Legends tell of Narog's Helmet, a special helmet with the capability to make people cry. It has been lost for ages.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Boogyman roamed the field. Folks say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Calhead Junction is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Guild membership required. Contact Zods Darkmouth for more details.
  • 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 Trellrc to learn more.
  • carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Rit if intrigued.
  • Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must provide your own transportation. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Treb Ogredeath for further details.
  • Help! goblin wranglin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Illanssa Summersorrow.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Cak.
  • Need a change of pace? Missing potato. We suspect grigs are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Donry Chrisidge.
  • Need a change of pace? Missing puppy. We suspect gremlins are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Erhiassa Nightblade.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome toads required. Must be a quick learner. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ulril Earthplate for more details.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Must be a quick learner. Contact Abaelllas Winterbough for further details.
  • Help! Looking for work? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Khalal fe Yerzor.

People [-]

The people in Calhead Junction are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davey Kleinerley is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled butcher. She appears authoritarian.
  • James Claycroft is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted glovemaker. He appears easily offended.
  • Dane VanCores is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a skilled fishmonger. He appears pacifistic.
  • Adahialas Winterfeather is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned engineer. She appears forbidding.
  • Hilly Hambarrel is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled weaver. He appears skeptical.
  • Perde Slowmidge is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled mason. He appears exhausted.
  • Don Corore is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled teamster. She appears lonely.
  • Halelltars Tyrneagleam is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre seamstress. He appears embittered.
  • Done Simonrough is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted vintner. He appears thick.
  • Maldely Forestwax is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre mercer. She appears homesick.
  • Pocob Sunstoat is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a legendary bookbinder. He appears egotistical.
  • Chatlas Nightrun is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked physician. He appears violent.
  • Joe MacWhiteick is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked weaver. He appears vengeful.
  • Fal Linfur is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a renowned lawyer. She appears jaded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jamic Southtone, a pious male half-elf. He is a paladin who is seeing the city.
  • Daney Berinson, a shifty female half-elf. She is a rogue who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Ninxie Triggerwink, a melancholy male gnome. He is a warrior who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Narub Dreadslay, a mopey male goblin. He is a wizard who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Kub Darkbasher, a smitten female goblin. She is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.
  • S'herzin se Yerzin, a healthy female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is fleeing the law.
  • Ilyellaen Orleshade, a flirtatious male elf. He is a fighter who is following rediscovered ancient lore.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Calhead Junction:

  • The Naughty Oarhouse [+]
  • The Splintered Cup Healers [+]
  • The Wet Kettles Butchers [+]
  • The Whirling Hops Meat House [+]
  • The Sterling Boar Studio [+]
  • The Laughing Frog Hats Shop [+]
  • The Grizzly Skull Docs [+]
  • The Wrong Lion Disposal Area [+]
  • The Mulled Demon Brewery [+]
  • The Lazy Goblins Wainwright [+]
  • The Greasy Hall Scabbards [+]
  • The Fired Halfling [+]
  • The Mulled Swagger Brewery [+]
  • The White Hen Inc. [+]