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Welcome to Hiadun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,218
  • Children: 17.00% (377)
  • Elderly: 20.96% (465)

Racial Breakdown

  • 697 half-dwarf (31.4%)
  • 677 gnome (30.5%)
  • 406 halfling (18.3%)
  • 320 half-orc (14.4%)
  • 85 human (3.8%)
  • 33 other (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 99 Businesses
  • 286 Specialists
  • 264 Residences

Summary [-]

Hiadun is a town in the Nilldin Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate town is moderately populated (6,582/sq km), covers 0.34 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 657 meters.

Climate [-]

Hiadun has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Hiadun sees a binary star overhead: Abanol, an average white star and Uuxub, an average yellow star. Hiadun also has a single moon: Themedene, a small briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed sandstone rampart that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.44 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hiadun; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hiadun 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 the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Hiadun are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Hiadun in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Hiadun is ruled by President Kibal Oxbranch. The President has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is hated by the people. There is hostile opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.09% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Hiadun has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 282 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 160 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 10 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and destroyed rampart, Hiadun is greatly fortified. Hiadun fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hiadun is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Hiadun is known for the following resources:

  • An old tower inhabited by defenseless woodpeckers that are hunted by vampires. One might dig up a stash of silver hidden around somewhere.
  • Scarce vegetable patches that are hunted by zombies. Somoeone said someone found bags of rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • Plentiful wild bee hives that are frequented by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a hag roamed the field. Commoners say that the hag will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.
  • Long, long ago, a hag hunted the swamps. Folks say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then carry you away.
  • In olden times, the constable of Graydew lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a devil named Mhuzgunk Skullkiller destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the devil, but were caught. Along came a dwarf named Thordin Taloncavern, who was a skilled storyteller. Thordin had a plan to trick the devil by making a wager with Mhuzgunk Skullkiller. When Thordin Taloncavern faced the devil, Thordin Taloncavern killed the devil and was killed in the process.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the constable of Galabova lived in peace. Things were good, but one day a devil named Kluggob Moknor took over the town. The constable tried to stop the devil, but were caught. Along came a hero named Prarpne, who was a valiant knight. Prarpne had a plan to trick the devil by making a wager with Kluggob Moknor. When Prarpne faced the devil, Prarpne defeated Kluggob Moknor.

Events [-]

Hiadun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Length of job expected to be short. Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gkutadr Greatmouth.
  • Bored? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elbornne Warmsister.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Perbard Firegulas.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Don Bartoin if interested.
  • Required: I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Experienced professionals only. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Jame Jackliffe.
  • Ranger seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kilide for more information.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grunnir Coldrobe.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Yap.
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Paz to learn more.
  • Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gheal heh Yerzin.
  • Wanted: hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Contact Dobel Bearbranch for further details.
  • Help Needed: I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Yorond Marblebread.

People [-]

The people in Hiadun despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dave Whitemell is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent shipwright. He appears fashion concious.
  • Adagar Blackbelly is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent mercenary. She appears easily offended.
  • Morrin Papermouth is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled bookbinder. He appears outlandish.
  • Glob Armcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre librarian. He appears quiet.
  • Moza Skullsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled actor. He appears fashion concious.
  • Jam Frannson is a female human who is known in the world as being a mediocre watercarrier. She appears lonely.
  • Kratzuk Mokbreaker The Strong is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled fishmonger. He appears lovelorn.
  • Jun Cobbleblast is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre plasterer. She appears healthy.
  • Doney Stanne is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted lumberjack. She appears spiteful.
  • Ghubbzog Neckbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent priest. She appears gosipy.
  • Ninnk Tinkercog is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled outfitter. She appears fatalistic.
  • Bon Cobbleblast is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled lawyer. She appears grieving.
  • Bontsy Gyrocog is an androgynous gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled tilemaker. It appears sick.
  • Gav Wizzcog is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a decent scabbardmaker. He appears guarded.
  • Mick Burstone is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled roofer. She appears thick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Wizlita Tinkergauge, an impatient female gnome. She is a commoner who is doing something impossible.
  • Daney Claymell, a cowed female half-orc. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Joe Castsone, a vengeful female human. She is a warrior who is here to buy slaves.
  • Ruk Bonesnapper, a gosipy female half-orc. She is an expert who is following a message from an angel.
  • Car Greasebit, an easily offended male gnome. He is a commoner who is finding a missing map.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hiadun:

  • The Sleeping Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Purple Virgin Arena [+]
  • The Black Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Lascivious Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Hen Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Princess Force [+]
  • The Snoring Elves Healers [+]
  • The Fawning Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Blabbering Hops Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Flame Timberyard [+]
  • The Open Widowers Bows R Us [+]
  • The Sleepy Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Jane Lumberyard [+]
  • The Wobbly Jade Inn [+]
  • The Desert Hearthstone Inc. [+]