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Welcome to Altendine!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,391
  • Children: 39.40% (1,336)
  • Elderly: 4.98% (169)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,371 half-orc (69.9%)
  • 387 half-elf (11.4%)
  • 343 halfling (10.1%)
  • 285 half-dwarf (8.4%)
  • 5 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 119 Businesses
  • 460 Specialists
  • 406 Residences

Summary [-]

Altendine is a town in the Western Nillkan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest town is moderately populated (5,703/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Altendine has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Altendine sees a binary star overhead: Uujus, an average white star and Lujon, an average yellow star. Altendine also has a single moon: Sinodipe, a massive rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for centuries, a massive asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years, and an imposing black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone rampart that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.05 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Altendine; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, middleclass, trade, professional, and civic.

Government [-]

Altendine is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Altendine are often seen as fair and the policies are hated. The political influence of Altendine in the region is wasting away due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Altendine is ruled by Prime Minister Po Scattertalker. The Prime Minister has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.68% of the population (57 adults).

Military [-]

Altendine has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 508 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 211 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 19 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and sturdy rampart, Altendine is properly fortified. Altendine fighters are despised for their use of axes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Altendine is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Altendine is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed grave yard inhabited by poisonous woodpeckers that are avoided by travelers. One might find a chest containing platinum in a dungeon.
  • A haunted gazebo inhabited by carnivorous peacocks that are hunted by unicorns. Rxor Evilmouth said one might find a stash of diamonds buried near there.
  • A creepy mine inhabited by vampire kittens that are avoided by unicorns.
  • A new tower inhabited by wild bats that are visited frequently by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the townsfolk of Great Flembova Grove lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a devil named S'heral teh S'hooral stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the devil, but were caught. Along came a chatty half-dwarf named Daves Blackridge, who was a skilled storyteller. Daves had an idea to slay the devil by making a wager with S'heral teh S'hooral. When Daves Blackridge faced the devil, Daves Blackridge banished S'heral teh S'hooral and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Altendine is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'herzin fe Ghezin.
  • Required: Bored? Paladin seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Xodomn Metalbeast for more details.
  • Thura Legcrusher has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Grumbin Dullmouth if interested.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for rare darkmantles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Duduk Oxsnout.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect stirge are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Chaellai Tyrneasong.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Special attire required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Alevartars Evenborne.
  • Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Co Boffintender for further details.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. May include some hazards. Contact Dush Beartooth.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grundin Claysmith.
  • lizards-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Khazgash Legnor The Brave.
  • Wanted: carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Anzer.
  • Need a change of pace? Paladin seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Nop for more information.

People [-]

The people in Altendine are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Thorgar Bearcask is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled banker. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Fal Underbridge is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned artist. He appears pious.
  • Davey Andrne is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a renowned cooper. She appears guarded.
  • Imm Backbreaker The Gray is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a mediocre sheriff. He appears cowed.
  • Yororin Wheelbarrel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled carpenter. He appears patriotic.
  • Haatiyn Leafshadow is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent roofer. She appears easily offended.
  • Joic Stanford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre chandler. He appears spiteful.
  • Grimbor Ivorymace is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted teamster. She appears sick.
  • Dones Greenling is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled tinker. He appears exhausted.
  • Dan Dilngham is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary alchemist. She appears homesick.
  • Ama Browncaller is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent vintner. She appears chatty.
  • Adadal Honorbaker is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent engineer. He appears attentive.
  • Hilmira Slyswan is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a mediocre armorer. She appears solemn.
  • Jo Smithell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre potter. She appears exhausted.
  • Dones Whitcroft is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled jailer. She appears contrarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dave Peterinson, a scattered female lycanthrope. She is a cleric who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Zol, a sick female kobold. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Snorril Wheelmine, an accusatory male dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Hallentars Starshield, a jesterly female half-elf. She is a sorcerer who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Tudurm Foulrot, a guilty female bugbear. She is an expert who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Prith, a cautious female mindflayer. She is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Wit, a greedy female kobold. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Danes Barin, a territorial male half-dwarf. He is a wizard who is seeing the world.
  • Mick Briman, a jaded male oddball. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Altendine:

  • The Laughing Axe Hats Shop [+]
  • The Crooked Fireplace Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Knife Tap House [+]
  • The Honest Cup Shoppe [+]
  • The Colored Harpoon Dry Goods [+]
  • The Short Imps Book Smith [+]
  • The Deepwater Grog Whorehouse [+]
  • The Wild Pipe Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Vulgar Hammer Furs [+]
  • The Vulgar Thunderbird Furs [+]
  • The Ugly Well Builders [+]
  • The Mangy Peddler Translations [+]
  • The Fiery Hops Shop [+]
  • The Stowaway Hammer Dry Goods [+]
  • The Burly Twins Leatherworks [+]