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Welcome to Hudwell!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 250
  • Children: 14.40% (36)
  • Elderly: 22.40% (56)

Racial Breakdown

  • 176 troglodyte (70.4%)
  • 28 kobold (11.2%)
  • 14 bugbear (5.6%)
  • 14 orc (5.6%)
  • 8 other (3.2%)
  • 7 deep dwarf (2.8%)
  • 3 lycanthrope (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 30 Residences

Summary [-]

Hudwell is a hamlet in the Burbe District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (514/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Hudwell 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 little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hudwell sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average orange star. Hudwell also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hudwell; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Hudwell 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 Hudwell are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Hudwell in the region is wilting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Hudwell is ruled by Chancellor Barag Ivoryhand. The Chancellor has been in power for years and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.80% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Hudwell has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 35 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 18 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Hudwell is tolerably fortified. Hudwell fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hudwell is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Hudwell is known for the following resources:

  • Cocoa bean plantations that are avoided by townspeople. Elartava Shadowstride said one might find a chest containing saphires in a dungeon.
  • A creepy fort inhabited by dangerous spiders that are frequented by gru. Rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a witch frequented the countryside. Villagers say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • Legends tell of Daves' Lasso, a cursed lasso with the ability to dominate others. It has been lost for ages.
  • Years ago, a Pooka roamed the world once a year and was drawn towards acts of greed. Folks say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Hornvita thrived. Things were good, but one day a spirit named S'hooral fe Ghezin took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill S'hooral fe Ghezin, but failed miserably. Along came a half-orc named Dones Whitne, who was a skilled storyteller. Dones had a plan to trick the spirit by making a wager with S'hooral fe Ghezin. When Dones Whitne faced the spirit, Dones Whitne killed the spirit.
  • In the days of yore, an old woman frequented the woods. They say that the old woman will ask for your help, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Hudwell is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Grimag Tigerbellows.
  • brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tram Skullkiller.
  • Required: Bored? Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. No previous experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Davey Castne.
  • Done Feron has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chtutra if intrigued.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Xrkasr Evilhowl.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Klonm.
  • Wanted: Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ernalai Killemane.

People [-]

The people in Hudwell love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Grumdin Onyxaxe is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent herbalist. She appears impatient.
  • Danes Brien is a female lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a gifted copyist. She appears smug.
  • Rop is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. He appears fashion concious.
  • Mick Greenes is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled furrier. She appears pious.
  • Rhuzgagh Backsnapper is a male orc who is known in the region as being a decent ropemaker. He appears egotistical.
  • Fax is a female kobold who is known in that part of town as being a mocked jeweler. She appears easily offended.
  • Zharbub Legcracker is a male orc who is known in that part of town as being a legendary bookbinder. He appears greedy.
  • Odddrog Armbreaker is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned artist. He appears authoritarian.
  • Bormir Slategrieve is a female deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled apothecary. She appears jesterly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Yerzin fe Khalal, a giddy male oddball. He is a paladin who is doing something impossible.
  • Faehiaiyn Tyrneastar, a giddy female elf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Cairios Darkmane, a fatalistic male minotaur. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Ceeka, an apologetic male troglodyte. He is a commoner who is doing something impossible.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hudwell:

  • The Deadly Dwarf Whorehouse [+]
  • The Northern Hatchet Purse Shop [+]
  • The Hungry Turkey Legal Partners [+]
  • The Horny Helix Shoppe [+]
  • The Fired Flask [+]
  • The Screaming Cat Lumberyard [+]
  • The Noisy Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Open Jade Firepit [+]
  • The Slippery Song Fabrics [+]