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Welcome to Dayhall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,331
  • Children: 22.54% (300)
  • Elderly: 16.98% (226)

Racial Breakdown

  • 625 half-orc (46.9%)
  • 389 dwarf (29.2%)
  • 159 half-dwarf (11.9%)
  • 88 human (6.6%)
  • 32 other (2.4%)
  • 24 elf (1.8%)
  • 14 gnome (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 143 Specialists
  • 143 Residences

Summary [-]

Dayhall is a small town in the Upper Venmania Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,420/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Dayhall has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dayhall sees a binary star overhead: Luj, a large orange star and Sij, a massive white star. Dayhall also has a single moon: Eladise, a massive briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years and a massive black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered oak fortification that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.57 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Dayhall; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Dayhall is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as shrewd. Officials in Dayhall are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dayhall in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Dayhall is ruled by President Dobal Oxfang. The President has been in power for several decades and is respected by the people. There is hostile opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.50% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Dayhall has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 196 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 73 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 10 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and battered fortification, Dayhall is properly fortified. Dayhall fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dayhall is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Dayhall is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted gazebo inhabited by dangerous bees that are avoided by townspeople.
  • An old castle inhabited by vampire kittens that are frequented by wenches. Huide said one might dig up a stash of small lyres buried near there.
  • An ancient cave inhabited by dangerous kittens that are frequented by unicorns. Ghash Eaglemane said somoeone said someone found a stash of diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a Boogyman wandered the swamps on gloomy days and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Villagers say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Nobd's Hat, a special hat with the knack to move on its own accord. It has been lost for ages.
  • Legends tell of Jit's Hat, a cursed hat with the ability to make someone speak the truth. It was never recovered.
  • Years ago, a hag roamed the woods when the moon is new and was drawn towards misbehaving children. People say that the hag will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Dayhall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xodzar Rockcutter.
  • A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be clean. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ghrikaro for more information.
  • Looking for something new? A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Carita Greasefuel for more information.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Ilytssa Featherwater.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact Dat if intrigued.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Rbomn Giantshadow if interested.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Daves Francing.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jory Davcroft.
  • Help! cheese tester wanted. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Mzar Brainshadow if intrigued.
  • Dones Kleinin has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danic Andreard.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Gozg.

People [-]

The people in Dayhall despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Simonling is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled scabbardmaker. She appears loud.
  • Donry Stane is a male human who is known in the region as being a gifted tinker. He appears healthy.
  • Micke Dilling is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled seamstress. She appears loud.
  • Jamry Chastone is a male human who is known in the city as being a skilled mercenary. He appears outlandish.
  • Daney MacWhitell is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent apothecary. She appears egotistical.
  • Done Southrough is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent painter. She appears xenophobic.
  • Haalanthil Brightsky is a male elf who is known in the region as being a renowned tinker. He appears quiet.
  • Bon Wizzjet is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled magic dealer. She appears melancholy.
  • Zragb Bonesnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a skilled coach driver. He appears contrarian.
  • Gab Triggerjet is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent weaver. He appears forgetful.
  • Junina Cobblebun is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled maidservant. She appears cautious.
  • Halartinne Baequimight is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled shipwright. He appears trusting.
  • Arond Dwarfale is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled leatherworker. He appears contrarian.
  • Morond Tigerchest is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled vintner. She appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donic Andreleton, a helpful male half-orc. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Davey Brainson, a healthy male human. He is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Jo Dilrell, a gosipy male half-orc. He is a sorcerer who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Filtai Silentdrake, an authoritarian male elf. He is a bard who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dayhall:

  • The Thirsty Dog Shrine [+]
  • The Musty Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Forsaken Darkroot Shop [+]
  • The Fired Wench . [+]
  • The Burly Riverside Leatherworks [+]
  • The Ruby Frog Fine Forks [+]
  • The Sleepy Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Rooster Healers [+]
  • The Dirty Grog Force [+]
  • The Desert Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Last Hops Hats Shop [+]
  • The Wooden Hammer Temple [+]
  • The Great Frogs Scabbards [+]