+

Welcome to Upper Hollwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,345
  • Children: 18.39% (1,167)
  • Elderly: 20.00% (1,269)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,481 gnome (39.1%)
  • 1,796 human (28.3%)
  • 1,212 half-elf (19.1%)
  • 578 half-orc (9.1%)
  • 273 dwarf (4.3%)
  • 5 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 158 Businesses
  • 939 Specialists
  • 808 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Hollwell is a small city in the Trekan District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,462/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Hollwell 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 continual and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Hollwell sees a single star overhead: Bek, an average red star. Upper Hollwell also has a single moon: Chatape, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling mud brick fence that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.09 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Upper Hollwell; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, fine shops, warehouse, shops, prison, and civic.

Government [-]

Upper Hollwell is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Upper Hollwell are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are honored. The political influence of Upper Hollwell in the region is unwavering due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Hollwell is ruled by General S'herzin teh S'hoorzor. The General has been in power for mere hours and is revered by the people. There is no visible opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.27% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Hollwell has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 824 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 475 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 35 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and crumbling fence, Upper Hollwell is spectacularly fortified. Upper Hollwell fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Hollwell is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Upper Hollwell is known for the following resources:

  • A new cave inhabited by dangerous elephants that are hunted by wenches. Ama Goodspan said one might dig up piles of emeralds hidden around somewhere.
  • Many clay banks that are visited frequently by kittens. The locals speak of piles of iron maidens in a nearby pit.
  • Spider clusters that are visited frequently by zombies. S'herzin fe S'herzor said rumors tell of a stash of small lyres in a well.
  • Abundant vampire kitten glarings that are hunted by children. The locals speak of a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • Plentiful amber deposits that are feared by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Tilzer's Amulet, a possessed amulet with the ability to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Humberdun thrived. Things were good, but one day Vor the ghoul took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to kill Vor, but didn't get close. Along came Tolly Bolgerskin the halfling, who was an expert bowman. Tolly had a plan to trick the ghoul by making a wager with Vor. When Tolly Bolgerskin faced the ghoul, Tolly Bolgerskin killed the ghoul.
  • Years ago, an old man hunted the countryside. Commoners say that the old man will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In times gone by, an old woman hunted the streets. They say that the old woman will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Upper Hollwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Contact Ans for more information.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dagan Oxfang.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Yeral teh S'hooral.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Guild membership required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Haaleniyn Heartdrake.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Hakath Armbreaker.
  • Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Surpka.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yerzor seh Khalzor.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rbog Bigmaw for more details.
  • Help! quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Brusha Domcloud to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Bab Wobbscope.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Special attire required. Reward is a secret. Contact Illttel Waveleaf.
  • I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be clean. Contact Nbok Nightshadow.
  • A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Obd Neckkiller.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Tmog Rantmouth.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Elaarttars Frostsight for further details.

People [-]

The people in Upper Hollwell despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Argan Moonaltar is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent cooper. She appears nosy.
  • Bea Tinkertonk is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted cutler. He appears smug.
  • Mickic Peteren is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled grocer. She appears mocking.
  • Wizby Electrobit is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled potter. He appears homesick.
  • Ghogtsh Headsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked seamstress. He appears vengeful.
  • Malby Fusegadget is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a decent porter. She appears outlandish.
  • Grunond Brightriver is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre beer seller. He appears unreliable.
  • Grogush Backbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled alchemist. She appears healthy.
  • Wizton Tiddlyfiz is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled engineer. He appears boastful.
  • Jamey Jameen is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled cheesemaker. She appears intimidated.
  • Wizson Wizzbolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted leatherworker. She appears idealistic.
  • Mickes Kleintone is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled astrologer. She appears prejudiced.
  • Adatava Dryearbreeze is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled lawyer. He appears territorial.
  • Dane Browning is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre sage. She appears gambling.
  • Junson Triggerjet is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bookseller. He appears gosipy.
  • Ilyrigai Whitelight is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled furrier. She appears territorial.
  • Barkon Ratfounder is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled shoemaker. He appears giddy.
  • Hamgles Wobbgadget is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled trader. She appears sick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Alaellava Everrun, an authoritarian male half-elf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Jame Simoncroft, an easily offended male human. He is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Erlaniyn Myrthshade, a chatty female half-elf. She is a sorcerer who is here to buy spices.
  • Dave Ferson, a lonely male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Jentsy Rocketscope, a violent male gnome. He is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Beaby Gyrobit, a chatty male gnome. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Donic Carwell, a violent male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Hollwell:

  • The Six Rock Ship Repair [+]
  • The Warm Peacock Rugs [+]
  • The Prancing Beauty Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Twisted Widowers Designs [+]
  • The Stinking Mead Sculptures [+]
  • The Squalid Wine Shoes [+]
  • The Wild Cesspit Bath House [+]
  • The Wistful Ent Store [+]
  • The Sleepy Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Noisy Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Bottomless Imps Leatherworks [+]
  • The Wistful Halfling Shoppe [+]
  • The Dew Hammer City Guard [+]
  • The Lascivious Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Cesspit Shoppe [+]
  • The Severed Hops Candle Maker [+]
  • The Colored Jade Dry Goods [+]