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Welcome to Alta Earshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 12,810
  • Children: 28.55% (3,657)
  • Elderly: 12.75% (1,633)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,638 lycanthrope (36.2%)
  • 4,125 hobgoblin (32.2%)
  • 3,664 gnome (28.6%)
  • 254 other (1.9%)
  • 129 drow (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 267 Businesses
  • 1,950 Specialists
  • 1,473 Residences

Summary [-]

Alta Earshall is a city in the Lorgan Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,989/sq km), covers 0.64 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 902 meters.

Climate [-]

Alta Earshall has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Alta Earshall sees a single star overhead: Cexol, an average yellow star. Alta Earshall also has a double moon: Spota, a large briliant silver moon and Theme, a large bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred stone enclosure that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.95 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Alta Earshall; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, poor, wealthy, shops, and trade.

Government [-]

Alta Earshall 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 adequate. Officials in Alta Earshall are often seen as underhanded and the policies are feared. The political influence of Alta Earshall in the region is wasting away due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Alta Earshall is ruled by President Gozg. The President has been in power for many years and is respected by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.40% of the population (51 adults).

Military [-]

Alta Earshall has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1697 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 736 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 80 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and scarred enclosure, Alta Earshall is abysmally fortified. Alta Earshall fighters are mocked for their use of simple clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Alta Earshall is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Alta Earshall is known for the following resources:

  • Poisonous kitten glarings that are frequented by travelers. Mickic Greenwell said one might find a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Primal timber forests that are hunted by unicorns.
  • Vast guano deposits that are hunted by witches. Rumors tell of piles of saphires buried near there.
  • Bat clouds that are hunted by children. Rumors tell of bags of emeralds in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Pooka stalked the world every six years. Commoners say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then eat you.
  • In olden times, the constable of Liddski lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil serial killer named Gush Eaglebranch destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the serial killer, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Yat, who was a valiant knight. Yat had an idea to slay the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When Yat faced the serial killer, Yat killed the serial killer and rescued the hostages.
  • Many years ago, a cyclops named Dush stalked the countryside when the wind blows from the east. Some say that if you hear her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Alta Earshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Bordal Wheelvault.
  • I'm looking for rare derros, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ciristar Kazithorn.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Illellinne Tyrwing.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Dot.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact S'herzin heh S'heral.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Guild membership required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Belellaen Swifthand for more details.
  • co-ed mud-wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Tudomn Foulrot to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Jam Franerton.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Zhubd Skullripper.
  • Help Wanted: homuncului-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alalanlas Arkeneaheart.
  • Bligath Neckripper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grumorin Stonetracker.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Brurm Oozefury.
  • Bored? A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will pay in gold. Contact Ilylenlleu Darkdawn for further details.
  • Required: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Darnalinne Duskingfire for further details.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Must not smell. Contact Mertra.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Nhomagh Headkiller.
  • Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ninlin Tiddlyblast.

People [-]

The people in Alta Earshall hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Rxunk Damnshadow is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled shipwright. She appears drunken.
  • Tom Greasescope is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a decent tavern. She appears clumsy.
  • Charigava Kennyrstrike is an androgynous drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre alchemist. It appears contrarian.
  • Tret Giantbeast is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a skilled armorer. She appears intimidating.
  • Tbemt Metalbone is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a decent miller. He appears authoritarian.
  • Donic Smithen is an androgynous lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent navigator. It appears boastful.
  • Bellaninne Aleanform is a female drow who is known in the city as being a decent glovemaker. She appears territorial.
  • Tulrette Cobblejet is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted teamster. He appears grieving.
  • Daves Kleinell is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a mediocre collier. He appears jesterly.
  • Alaartava Longfeather is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted cobbler. He appears impatient.
  • Haanalanae Leafrose is a male drow who is known in the city as being a mediocre artist. He appears thick.
  • Mal Thermofuel is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled woodseller. She appears chatty.
  • Davic Gilill is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a decent banker. She appears violent.
  • Dararttel Starsong is a male drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled jeweler. He appears mocking.
  • Kzok Oozeshredder is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bookseller. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Doney Statt is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a gifted messenger. She appears beligerent.
  • Kub Foulfury is a male hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. He appears intimidated.
  • Joe Gilfield is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled sheriff. He appears clumsy.
  • Mog Dreadbasher is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. She appears drunken.
  • Adariglleu Baequistryke is a male drow who is known in the region as being a mediocre blacksmith. He appears solemn.
  • Hew Tinkerbun is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled roofer. She appears chatty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tom Greasefuel, a grieving male gnome. He is a bard who is seeking revenge.
  • Tom Greasewink, a flirtatious male gnome. He is a fighter who is finding a missing heir.
  • Rbadr Bigshadow, a boastful female hobgoblin. She is a cleric who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Bon Cobbletonk, a conspirational male gnome. He is a commoner who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Darhiatars Duskingstar, a fatalistic male drow. He is an expert who is doing something secret.
  • Chanalava Teasen'glider, a beligerent male drow. He is a druid who is here to buy spices.
  • Abanalai Softstryke, a nosy female drow. She is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Joes VanChrisley, a self-obsessed male lycanthrope. He is a ranger who is here to buy slaves.
  • Gkutemt Ghosttmurder, a homesick female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is following rumors of riches.
  • Bonby Electrojet, a mocking female gnome. She is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Alta Earshall:

  • The Bottomless Monk Leatherworks [+]
  • The Weary Hatchet Rugs [+]
  • The Chipped Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Shining Wand Shoppe [+]
  • The Rusty Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Friends Docs [+]
  • The Grizzly Elves Wharf [+]
  • The Master Crate Barrels [+]
  • The Slade Jade Poor House [+]
  • The Screaming Fig Timberyard [+]
  • The Sterling Rock Sculptures [+]
  • The Thirsty Thug Worship House [+]
  • The Ugly Mead Builders [+]
  • The Deepwater Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Tired Wine Supplies [+]
  • The Seven Boar Candle Maker [+]
  • The Strangled Eagle General Store [+]
  • The Lazy Riverside Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Rusty Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Leaping Monk Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Highlighted Horse Star Gazers [+]