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Welcome to Holsbon Ridge!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,114
  • Children: 36.18% (403)
  • Elderly: 7.18% (80)

Racial Breakdown

  • 612 half-orc (54.9%)
  • 316 half-dwarf (28.3%)
  • 67 gnome (6%)
  • 65 elf (5.8%)
  • 41 half-elf (3.6%)
  • 12 halfling (1%)
  • 1 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 145 Residences

Summary [-]

Holsbon Ridge is a small town in the Bercan District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is sparsely populated (3,661/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Holsbon Ridge 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 strong and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Holsbon Ridge sees a binary star overhead: Uux, a large yellow star and Sic, a massive orange star. Holsbon Ridge also has a single moon: Eladi, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for millenia and a massive black hole that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished limestone palisade that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.39 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Holsbon Ridge; 1 road is major. The city is lined with smooth dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: military, wealthy, middleclass, shops, entertainment, trade, and industry.

Government [-]

Holsbon Ridge is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Holsbon Ridge are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are despised. The political influence of Holsbon Ridge in the region is maturing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Holsbon Ridge is ruled by Chancellor Baban Wizzjet. The Chancellor has been in power for years and is loved by the people. There is secret opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.62% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Holsbon Ridge has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 167 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 77 (7%). Of the active duty military, 5 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and newly finished palisade, Holsbon Ridge is properly fortified. Holsbon Ridge fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holsbon Ridge is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Holsbon Ridge is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by defenseless beavers that are hunted by magic users. Durkon Lumberbridge said the locals speak of bags of monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.
  • A blessed battle field inhabited by poisonous crows that are avoided by townspeople. Borbul Stonecutter said somoeone said someone found a stash of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • A haunted fort inhabited by poisonous cormorants that are avoided by unicorns. The locals speak of bags of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Scant kitten glarings that are hunted by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the royals of Elmadew Bluff lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil vampire named Tilkaro stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came Khalzin fe Yerssen the lizardfolk, who was an expert bowman. Khalzin had a plan to trick the vampire by making a wager with Tilkaro. When Khalzin fe Yerssen faced the vampire, Khalzin fe Yerssen defeated Tilkaro.
  • Once upon a time, a hag haunted the region. Folks say that the hag will sneeze three times, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Holsbon Ridge is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen key. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Tmadr Oozeshadow.
  • Needed: Adept seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Wravy.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Serel Braceiciny.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Yeral seh Khalal.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kzoten Damnhost to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a secret. Experienced professionals only. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Be Buncemind.
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Poine Shadowwick.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Must be clean. Contact Nug Mokkiller.
  • I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Contact Haavarava Stillwake for more information.
  • Someone stole my relic. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ser Hillwanderer.
  • I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elaellai Killewatch.

People [-]

The people in Holsbon Ridge despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Filartthil Softsworn is a female elf who is known in the city as being a renowned bather. She appears pacifistic.
  • Bormir Firestream is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled deputy. She appears jolly.
  • Klitz Headnor is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled courtier. She appears egotistical.
  • Mally Tallfellow is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled collier. He appears smug.
  • Chief Migu Backripper is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a legendary forester. She appears patronizing.
  • Be Margage is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a mocked physician. She appears homesick.
  • Danic Simonngham is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled beer seller. He appears forbidding.
  • Hewrette Electrobun is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent illuminator. He appears jesterly.
  • Beatsy Gyrofiz is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned undertaker. She appears healthy.
  • Junxie Cobblebun is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked maidservant. She appears impatient.
  • Mick Antonerton is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent magic dealer. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Zhurbub Skullsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted pastrycook. He appears flirtatious.
  • Larlentel Arkeneawind is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled cutler. He appears fatalistic.
  • Dan Andrerton is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled jeweler. He appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bea Tinkerwink, a gosipy male gnome. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Rhuzguh Legsnapper, a self-obsessed male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Blimmunk Backripper, a gambling male half-orc. He is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Co Melibones, an impatient female halfling. She is a commoner who is finding a missing criminal.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holsbon Ridge:

  • The Drinking Clowns Herbalist [+]
  • The Lascivious Whisper Hats Shop [+]
  • The Wobblin' Crate Construction [+]
  • The Stowaway Maiden House of Colors [+]
  • The Wiley Turkey Outlet [+]
  • The Violent Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Halflings Herbalist [+]
  • The Deepwater Devil Whorehouse [+]
  • The Sloppy Monkey Public Library [+]
  • The Drinking Halfling Herbalist [+]
  • The Royal Bunk Chop House [+]
  • The Wanton Heart Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Tipsy Cock Supplies [+]
  • The Crooked Jane Inc. [+]