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Welcome to Carlhall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 685
  • Children: 23.21% (159)
  • Elderly: 16.50% (113)

Racial Breakdown

  • 585 human (85.4%)
  • 61 halfling (8.9%)
  • 38 half-orc (5.5%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 30 Businesses
  • 46 Specialists
  • 89 Residences

Summary [-]

Carlhall is a village in the Kinbe District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,235/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Carlhall 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 mild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Carlhall sees a single star overhead: Sik, an average red star. Carlhall also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity and an imposing supernova that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained mud brick barrier that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.34 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Carlhall; 1 road is major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, racial, warehouse, and shops.

Government [-]

Carlhall 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 mostly sufficient. Officials in Carlhall are often seen as crooked and the policies are honored. The political influence of Carlhall in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Carlhall is ruled by Prime Minister Bloter. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is ridiculed by the people. There is open opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.17% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Carlhall has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 99 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 35 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained barrier, Carlhall is moderately fortified. Carlhall fighters are revered for their use of long spears in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carlhall is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Carlhall is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant fresh cork bushes that are hunted by zombies.
  • Tame clam beds that are avoided by townspeople. The locals speak of a chest containing platinum hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical gazebo inhabited by vampire apes that are avoided by children. Rumors tell of piles of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • An old cave inhabited by defenseless caterpillars that are feared by townspeople. Foosurg Windthorn said one might dig up bags of kitten mittens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a Boogyman hunted the field every six years. They say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Hardar lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a murderer named Ghezor heh Khalssen took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Ghezor heh Khalssen, but were caught. Along came a mopey human named Dave Jackinson, who was an expert bowman. Dave had an idea to slay the murderer by killing the murderer while he slept. When Dave Jackinson faced the murderer, Dave Jackinson banished Ghezor heh Khalssen and rescued Hardar.
  • Legends tell of Nin's Helmet, a legendary helmet with the knack to make people cry. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In times gone by, the constable of Saint Boxtow lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day an evil serial killer named Taurmax Winteris kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to kill Taurmax Winteris, but failed miserably. Along came a lovelorn bugbear named Klitg Mokbreaker, who was a sneaky thief. Klitg had a plan to trick the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When Klitg Mokbreaker faced the serial killer, Klitg Mokbreaker banished Taurmax Winteris and rescued Saint Boxtow.

Events [-]

Carlhall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adept seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Contact Nosorg Skullcracker.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Reward is a secret. Contact Rxun Foulslay.
  • Need a change of pace? A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Adaag Platinumale for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khalssen fe Khalssen.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tmzar Brainmurder.
  • Help Wanted: Expert seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Snorrun Lumberface.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Harerson for more information.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joes Brownell for more information.
  • Mal Dalesall has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Prior experience required. Contact Elvaranae Norrewhisper for more details.

People [-]

The people in Carlhall hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickes Claycroft is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent locksmith. She appears forgetful.
  • Falgrin Curlygulas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled scabbardmaker. He appears lovelorn.
  • Dan Whiteerson is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned stablehand. He appears healthy.
  • Joe Wilngham is a female human who is known in the world as being a decent bowyer. She appears lonely.
  • Per Ostghost is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned sculptor. He appears gluttonous.
  • Tolcoly Tighshaker is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre ostler. He appears easily offended.
  • Sergold Fatwit is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled alchemist. She appears guarded.
  • Daves Roberttone is a male human who is known in the region as being a gifted sage. He appears vengeful.
  • Elne Trillgather is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted actor. He appears trusting.
  • Jamic Stogton is a male human who is known in the world as being a gifted mercer. He appears loud.
  • Begrin Flowtaunt is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled scribe. He appears scattered.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dones Smithing, a deluded male human. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Jo Casen, an outlandish male human. He is a barbarian who is doing something secret.
  • Jame Francsford, a worrying male human. He is an adept who is delivering a message to a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carlhall:

  • The Northern Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Crate Word Smiths [+]
  • The Smiling Wolfhound Sweet House [+]
  • The Refuge Heart Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Horse High School [+]
  • The Surly Peddler of Hell [+]
  • The Sleepy Rose Fabrics [+]
  • The Flying Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Drifting Baiter House [+]
  • The Sleepy Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Fawning Pipe Inc. [+]