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Welcome to Fretle Hold!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,847
  • Children: 20.14% (372)
  • Elderly: 18.73% (346)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,500 half-dwarf (81.2%)
  • 333 human (18%)
  • 14 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 82 Businesses
  • 225 Specialists
  • 227 Residences

Summary [-]

Fretle Hold is a town in the Capran District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,556/sq km), covers 0.28 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 597 meters.

Climate [-]

Fretle Hold 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 mild and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Fretle Hold sees a binary star overhead: Abak, an average yellow star and Uur, an average orange star. Fretle Hold also has a single moon: Theropa, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished Iron partition that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 1.93 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Fretle Hold; 1 road is major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, fine shops, wealthy, middleclass, slums, and civic.

Government [-]

Fretle Hold is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Fretle Hold are often seen as honorable and the policies are loved. The political influence of Fretle Hold in the region is lasting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Fretle Hold is ruled by Elder Gavtsy Cobblegauge. The Elder has been in power for several years and is feared by the people. There is public opposition to the Elder and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.05% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Fretle Hold has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 235 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 124 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 8 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and polished partition, Fretle Hold is greatly fortified. Fretle Hold fighters are much maligned for their use of bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Fretle Hold is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Fretle Hold is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient tower inhabited by vampire chinchillas that are frequented by kittens.
  • Abundant old pigment banks that are frequented by wenches. Dane MacWilling said one might find bags of diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Plentiful clam beds that are hunted by kittens.
  • Poisonous parrot companies that are frequented by wenches. Xtub Rantmaw said the locals speak of a stash of kitten mittens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a witch frequented the world once a year and was drawn towards those that wronged others. They say that the witch will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • In days gone by, a murderer named Rat frequented the woods once a year and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that if you touch him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In the days of yore, a monster named Ghrilak haunted the countryside. They say that if you hear him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Way back when, an old man hunted the streets. Villagers say that the old man will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Fretle Hold is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kazg Backripper.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tomby Rockettonk for further details.
  • Help Wanted: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Abador Bearfoot.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zhum Neckripper.
  • Bored? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must not smell. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Boest Strongrunner.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Contact Khalzin fe Yerzor.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grunril Barleyaltar.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Serious inquiries only. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gorgar Jadestream.
  • Needed: Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Special attire required. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Dan Beron.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for rust rats, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Surpra.
  • Required: Looking for work? Missing artifact. We suspect rabbits are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Wouth.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Must be a quick learner. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Bab Gyrowink if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Fretle Hold accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dan Gilster is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent actor. She appears spiteful.
  • Gorrun Oatmace is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled blacksmith. He appears smitten.
  • Throrun Steelmoor is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent mason. She appears skeptical.
  • Don MacAndrehouse is a male human who is known in the city as being a gifted chickenbutcher. He appears lonely.
  • Arril Copperale is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled pastrycook. She appears nervous.
  • Joic Kleinman is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted teamster. She appears skeptical.
  • Borag Hawkhall is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a legendary copyist. He appears jolly.
  • Davey Beridge is a male human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled adventurer. He appears greedy.
  • Yordin Tigerhunter is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled ostler. She appears drunken.
  • Dan Ferwell is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled salter. She appears pacifistic.
  • Don Gilland is a male human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled porter. He appears outlandish.
  • Grimmir Sunhammer is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre weaponsmith. He appears attentive.
  • Mickic Castield is a male human who is known in the region as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears guarded.
  • Argin Drakehill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent tinker. He appears insecure.
  • Don Chaore is a female human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled ropemaker. She appears mocking.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Barbor Rusthair, a battle-ready male dwarf. He is an expert who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Gillan Strongis, a conspirational female minotaur. She is an expert who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Elrigiyn Rilynnshine, a fatalistic male drow. He is a warrior who is seeing the city.
  • Har'k'morn, a pacifistic male mindflayer. He is an adept who is finding work as a healer.
  • Ghagan Boarclaw, a guilty male ogre. He is a fighter who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Fot, a helpful female kobold. She is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Uduk Oakclaw, an intimidating female ogre. She is a commoner who is doing something questionable.
  • Mezn Nightdeath, a deluded female hobgoblin. She is a druid who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Xuomn Ghosttgloom, a healthy female goblin. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Fretle Hold:

  • The Fumbling Rooster Fine Books [+]
  • The Punchin' Peacock Locksmith [+]
  • The Severed Oarhouse Candle Maker [+]
  • The Wobblin' Hole Construction [+]
  • The Laughing Fox Wainwright [+]
  • The Slade Beer Poor House [+]
  • The Thirsty Mead Worship House [+]
  • The Worn Monkey Temple [+]
  • The Wandering Peddler Furs [+]
  • The Fiery Hops Shop [+]
  • The Lascivious Rooster Hatters [+]
  • The Tattered Yawning Shrine [+]
  • The Old Tower Fine Bows [+]
  • The Knotted Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Fig Magic Eye Piece [+]