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Welcome to Hiapool!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 11,752
  • Children: 33.80% (3,972)
  • Elderly: 8.99% (1,057)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,020 drow (34.2%)
  • 3,291 minotaur (28%)
  • 2,739 dwarf (23.3%)
  • 964 lycanthrope (8.2%)
  • 255 other (2.1%)
  • 247 ogre (2.1%)
  • 236 orc (2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 242 Businesses
  • 1,763 Specialists
  • 1,491 Residences

Summary [-]

Hiapool is a city in the Umbsak District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,555/sq km), covers 0.60 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 874 meters.

Climate [-]

Hiapool has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hiapool sees a single star overhead: Cexun, a supermassive white star. Hiapool also has a double moon: Spome, an average bone white moon and Thekasto, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained stone barrier that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.08 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Hiapool; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hiapool is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in Hiapool are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are feared. The political influence of Hiapool in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Hiapool is ruled by Inquisitor Poly Runningshadow. The Inquisitor has been in power for several years and is mocked by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Inquisitor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.37% of the population (43 adults).

Military [-]

Hiapool has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1557 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 616 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 77 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained barrier, Hiapool is perfectly fortified. Hiapool fighters are mocked for their use of heavy mace in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hiapool is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Hiapool is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial kangaroo mobs that are avoided by locals.
  • Bountiful fresh coconut harvests that are frequented by wenches. Dagan Oxclaw said one might find a stash of iron maidens in a well.
  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by carnivorous woodpeckers that are feared by townspeople.
  • Bee hives that are feared by children. One might find bags of rubies in a tomb nearby.
  • Plentiful bat clouds that are hunted by zombies. One might dig up piles of iron maidens in a tomb nearby.
  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by vampire woodpeckers that are feared by townspeople. Porra said one might dig up piles of diamonds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of Eisenbor Stone lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Uhl Backcrusher the lich slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the lich, but didn't get close. Along came a goblin named Tbods Damnbeast, who was a sneaky thief. Tbods had a plan to trick the lich by using magic to banish it. When Tbods Damnbeast faced the lich, Tbods Damnbeast tricked Uhl Backcrusher and was killed in the process.
  • In times gone by, a minotaur named Mus lingered in the region on rainy days. Some say that if you face him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Hiapool is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must submit to background check. Reward is a secret. Contact Cotwan Thermowink.
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Nbet Damnmouth.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Aeslenlleu Hlaegleam.
  • Needed: cockatrices-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Throdin Icebrooch.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Zurm Laughstomach.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dabgash Neckkiller for more details.
  • Missing golden skill. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact James Rosenrough if intrigued.
  • Druid seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. No previous experience required. Contact Chief Srotz Mokripper.
  • Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Zozunk Skullsnapper.
  • Help! squirrels-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Jamry Bernaling if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Khalzin se Yerssen.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mal Cogglescope if intrigued.
  • rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. References required. Contact Balgan Marblemouth to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wae'k'morn if interested.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Erinana Strongfury.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must provide your own transportation. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Alatava Rootwater.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Dzuoten Ranthowl.

People [-]

The people in Hiapool are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jam Jameham is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a legendary bucklemaker. She appears conspirational.
  • Dan Southield is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a mocked prostitute. He appears resentful.
  • Dritz Neckkiller is a female orc who is known in that part of town as being a skilled beer seller. She appears gambling.
  • Guduk Eaglefang is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled furrier. She appears intimidating.
  • Magagani Skyis is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled shipwright. He appears greedy.
  • Hrutha Zhasinger is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a mediocre harness maker. He appears nosy.
  • Pobel Rocksnout is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary courtier. She appears smug.
  • Garmir Stoneriver is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled cartwright. She appears healthy.
  • Kluglsh Skullnor is a male orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre weaponsmith. He appears contrarian.
  • Bargin Platinumring is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre saddler. She appears chatty.
  • Aeslanaen Brightbow is a male drow who is known in the city as being a mediocre bookseller. He appears clumsy.
  • Aziki Swiftsinger is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent good samaritan. She appears egotistical.
  • Gush Eagleroot is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a decent glassmaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Ayaanu Darkrangli is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a gifted weaponsmith. She appears worrying.
  • Goap Boarclaw is a female ogre who is known in the region as being a mediocre cutler. She appears pious.
  • Throbor Silversmith is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted roofer. He appears smitten.
  • Chalentars Aleanbow is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent alchemist. He appears nervous.
  • Daap Bearnut is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a mediocre bather. He appears lonely.
  • Morgin Forgekeep is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent bowyer. He appears easily offended.
  • Odm Backripper is a male orc who is known in the world as being a renowned watercarrier. He appears drunken.
  • Gaelananae Goldmist is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent apothecary. He appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Snorrim Drumhand, a gluttonous female half-dwarf. She is a ranger who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Ham Neckbreaker, a nihilistic male bugbear. He is an adept who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Zus Ghostthand, a clumsy female bugbear. She is a cleric who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Joe Chriserson, a shifty male lycanthrope. He is a wizard who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Ghak Oxbranch, a lovelorn female ogre. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Snorbul Shinyear, a healthy male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Tromd Metaldoom, a patronizing female goblin. She is a cleric who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Thorbin Platinumbellows, a boastful female deep dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Don Willey, an authoritarian male lycanthrope. He is a warrior who is fleeing the law.
  • Abataen Dawnnight, an attentive male elf. He is a warrior who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hiapool:

  • The Hilltop Three Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Seven Badger Candle Maker [+]
  • The Chipped Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Paladin General Store [+]
  • The Sleeping Mug Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Toad Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Last Wagon Hats Shop [+]
  • The Drowned Helix Jewelers [+]
  • The Crimson Whisper Inc. [+]
  • The Honest Wand Druggist [+]
  • The Slippery Thunderbird Cloth [+]
  • The Orange Twins Shoppe [+]
  • The Noisy Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Grimy Helix Ceramics [+]
  • The Six Elves Dry Dock [+]
  • The Beefy Toad Shoppe [+]
  • The Violet Silver Farm [+]
  • The Guinea Devil Leather Goods [+]
  • The Wistful Bunch Store [+]