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Welcome to Altenberg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 319
  • Children: 40.44% (129)
  • Elderly: 4.08% (13)

Racial Breakdown

  • 222 troglodyte (69.5%)
  • 34 bugbear (10.6%)
  • 32 hobgoblin (10%)
  • 30 kobold (9.4%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 10 Businesses
  • 12 Specialists
  • 35 Residences

Summary [-]

Altenberg is a hamlet in the Outer Sarlakish Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (506/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Altenberg has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has hot, rainy and cool seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally hot with little variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Altenberg sees a single star overhead: Wolol, a large yellow star. Altenberg also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Altenberg; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Altenberg 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 incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Altenberg are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are hated. The political influence of Altenberg in the region is negligible due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Altenberg is ruled by General Wrathul. The General has been in power for several years and is ridiculed by the people. There is forceful opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.94% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Altenberg has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 44 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Altenberg is tolerably fortified. Altenberg fighters are respected for their use of throwing hammers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Altenberg is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Altenberg is known for the following resources:

  • Cork bushes that are hunted by witches.
  • Unlimited ancient timber forests that are hunted by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Dabal's Needle, a magical needle with the ability to move on its own accord. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Altenberg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact S'hoorssen seh Gheal.
  • I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dis'k'morn.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tomatoes. Reward is a secret. Contact Gororin Orangebellows.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must submit to background check. Contact Dragl Necksnapper.
  • Tudet Nightrender has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Zat.
  • Need a change of pace? Rharak Legripper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Morne Ragemist.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Experienced professionals only. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Erartinne Orlearrow.

People [-]

The people in Altenberg ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Kabob Skullnor is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled physician. She appears battle-ready.
  • Zzar Ironhost is a female hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a gifted collier. She appears cautious.
  • Ghriraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled artist. He appears vengeful.
  • Surpra is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mediocre priest. He appears giddy.
  • Yat is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre blacksmith. He appears mocking.
  • Narus Ironmouth is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a decent tavern. He appears grieving.
  • Tgot Rockwiser is a male hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a renowned plasterer. He appears insecure.
  • Megd Rockmouth is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a mocked handyman. He appears boastful.
  • Tean is a female kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted fishmonger. She appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Jamry Sherough, a prejudiced androgynous lycanthrope. It is a monk who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Xromn Wormhand, a prejudiced male goblin. He is a sorcerer who is delivering a message to a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Altenberg:

  • The Fallen Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Snake Glove Makers [+]
  • The Musty Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Vulgar Pig Furs [+]
  • The Grizzly Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Wig Studio [+]
  • The Playful Frogs Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Hilltop Frogs Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Tired Horse Shop [+]