Census Data
General Information
- Pop. Estimate: 13,191
- Children: 12.10% (1,596)
- Elderly: 24.49% (3,231)
Racial Breakdown
- 4,894 lycanthrope (37.1%)
- 4,644 lizardfolk (35.2%)
- 2,665 dwarf (20.2%)
- 383 troglodyte (2.9%)
- 357 human (2.7%)
- 132 deep dwarf (1%)
- 116 other (0.8%)
Misc.
- 5 Districts
- 268 Businesses
- 1,981 Specialists
- 1,617 Residences
Summary [-]
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Alta Fordale is known for the following resources:
- Dangerous chinchilla colonies that are feared by zombies. One might find a stash of iron maidens in a well.
- Plentiful guano deposits that are visited frequently by magic users.
- A magical mine inhabited by wild kittens that are frequented by zombies. Elhra said the locals speak of bags of iron maidens buried near there.
- A magical castle inhabited by tame scorpions that are feared by magic users. Rumors tell of bags of emeralds in a well.
- Unlimited primal peat swamps that are avoided by magic users. Nip said one might find piles of gold in a tomb nearby.
Culture [-]
Legends [-]
- Legends tell of Davry's Bedpan, a magical bedpan with the knack to summon angels. It was never recovered.
- Long ago, the townsfolk of Boomton lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a ghoul named Kil'k'morn kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Kil'k'morn, but were caught. Along came Tudods Irondeath the hobgoblin, who was a valiant knight. Tudods had the thought to slay the ghoul by killing the ghoul while she slept. When Tudods Irondeath faced the ghoul, Tudods Irondeath banished Kil'k'morn.
- Some time ago, the royals of Grantmore Vista lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a wizard named Ghezin fe Ghessen kidnapped a princess. The royals tried to stop the wizard, but failed miserably. Along came a melancholy half-elf named Larhiathil Starwhisper, who was an expert bowman. Larhiathil had a plan to trick the wizard by killing the wizard while he slept. When Larhiathil Starwhisper faced the wizard, Larhiathil Starwhisper defeated Ghezin fe Ghessen.
- Legends tell of Aesleniyn's Rose, a cursed rose with the knack to solve any riddle. It hasn't reappeared in years.
- Long, long ago, a witch hunted the fields every six years and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.
Events [-]
Job Postings [-]
- Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather fresh paper due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Malan Wizzfiz for more details.
- I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact S'herzin teh Khalal for more details.
- Hearty souls needed to recover stolen ring of Cerobleh. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Todduk Skullsnapper.
- Bored? toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'hooral heh S'hoorssen.
- Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Khalssen teh Khalal.
- Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chariginne Shadowshine.
- Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Brot Giantshadow for more information.
- A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Elavarlas Whitegazer.
- caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Belvarssa Dawncloak for more information.
- Need a change of pace? I have grigs in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Baldin Oatmace.
- I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Dzuub Metalmouth.
- Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thorbul Bearcavern.
- Looking for work? Bounty for stirge, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mordin Stormboot for more information.
- I have lizards in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Zat.
- Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact S'hooral teh Ghezor for more details.
- Bored? Bounty for rats, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Cotdan Tiddlytonk.
- Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. References required. Reward available. Contact Danes Andreord if interested.
People [-]
Citizens [-]
- Khalzin seh S'hoorzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a mediocre plasterer. She appears scattered.
- Anlak is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a mocked illuminator. He appears homesick.
- Jam Corill is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre blacksmith. She appears boastful.
- Elhg is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bowyer. She appears impatient.
- Dones Goodll is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a skilled porter. He appears embittered.
- Ghezor ahn Khalssen is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a renowned official. She appears xenophobic.
- Ghessen heh Khalzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled mercer. She appears gosipy.
- Yorond Blacktunnel is a female deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted bowyer. She appears cowed.
- Joic Staridge is an androgynous lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled blacksmith. It appears drunken.
- Skamir Wavecavern is a female deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted coach driver. She appears forgetful.
- Khalal se Yerzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a decent official. She appears healthy.
- Garond Crystalslasher is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre cutler. She appears pacifistic.
- Khalzor teh Yeral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent specialty smith. She appears treasure-obsessed.
- Dav Martiin is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled bucklemaker. She appears solemn.
- Jame Clayidge is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled tailor. She appears jesterly.
- Baldal Oatcrown is a male deep dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled entertainer. He appears intimidating.
- S'hoorzor fe S'hoorzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled soldier. He appears smug.
- Gorgan Forgehead is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled actor. He appears nervous.
- Mick Jacking is a male human who is known in the region as being a gifted baker. He appears fashion concious.
- Porlak is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a renowned scabbardmaker. She appears nosy.
- James Andrield is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled chickenbutcher. He appears sick.
Travelers [-]
- Disrall, a gambling female mindflayer. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
- Dan Morerton, a lovelorn male lycanthrope. He is a paladin who is here to destroy a rumor.
- Adalanlas Freanistryke, a smitten male elf. He is a rogue who is traveling the world as a missionary.
- Wourc, a deluded female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is on a mission from the gods.
- Dzuerm Nightcutter, a giddy male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
- Rbunk Wormwiser, a vengeful female hobgoblin. She is a fighter who is on a mission to capture someone.
- Halellai Freaniblaze, a smitten female elf. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.
- Brobor Icecask, a loud female dwarf. She is a warrior who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
- Nhoggagh Armcracker The Red, a contrarian female orc. She is a monk who is following rumors of riches.
- Drodin Jademine, a lovelorn female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
- Ardor Pearlbellows, a jesterly male deep dwarf. He is a ranger who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
- Elhka, an egotistical female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a slum.
- Niz, a jaded male kobold. He is a wizard who is on a mission from the gods.
- S'herssen ahn Khalal, a deluded female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
Locales [-]
Establishments [-]
These establishments worthy of mention in Alta Fordale:
- The Great Whisper Sheath Store [+]
- The Flying Snake Inc. [+]
- The Flaming Iron Inc. [+]
- The Murdered Virgin Inc. [+]
- The Wistful Stump Shop [+]
- The Surly Wand of Hell [+]
- The Hanging Rock Millers [+]
- The Wistful Skull Outlet [+]
- The Whistling Ulcer Inc. [+]
- The Horny Imps Legal Partners [+]
- The Gutted Yawning Harnesses [+]
- The Orange Crow Firepit [+]
- The Perfumed House Vineyards [+]
- The Puking Skull Locksmith [+]
- The Boiling Helix Fish Camp [+]
- The Broken Beauty Leatherworks [+]
- The Thirsty Maiden Temple [+]
- The Raging Mug Arena [+]
- The Wobbling Ivy Construction [+]
- The Royal Frogs Chop House [+]
- The Short Dwarves Bindary [+]