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Welcome to Dalshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 27,767
  • Children: 12.80% (3,554)
  • Elderly: 24.00% (6,664)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,440 minotaur (44.8%)
  • 8,247 hobgoblin (29.7%)
  • 3,027 orc (10.9%)
  • 2,861 halfling (10.3%)
  • 1,056 bugbear (3.8%)
  • 136 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 513 Businesses
  • 4,264 Specialists
  • 2,787 Residences

Summary [-]

Dalshall is a metropolis in the Inner Berkry County with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is densely populated (29,825/sq km), covers 0.93 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1088 meters.

Climate [-]

Dalshall has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with moderate variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Dalshall sees a single star overhead: Kron, a large white star. Dalshall also has a double moon: Prome, a small pale yellow moon and Charo, a supermassive rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten wood partition that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 4.07 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Dalshall; no roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, mercy, middleclass, trade, civic, and port.

Government [-]

Dalshall is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Dalshall are often seen as unethical and the policies are revered. The political influence of Dalshall in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Dalshall is ruled by Master Sobgugh Armsnapper. The Master has been in power for many years and is mocked by the people. There is violent opposition to the Master and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.56% of the population (156 adults).

Military [-]

Dalshall has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3748 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1596 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 131 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and weather-beaten partition, Dalshall is terribly fortified. Dalshall fighters are much loved for their use of falchionn in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Dalshall is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Dalshall is known for the following resources:

  • Spider clusters that are visited frequently by vampires. One might dig up a chest containing kitten mittens in a tomb nearby.
  • Magical bamboo patches that are feared by gru. One might find a chest containing kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • A haunted grave yard inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • Magical crow murders that are feared by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, the townsfolk of Emerpool lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil devil named Lot destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to kill Lot, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Droond Coalvein, who was a skilled storyteller. Droond had a plan to trick the devil by causing a distraction while others struck. When Droond Coalvein faced the devil, Droond Coalvein banished Lot and was killed in the process.
  • In days gone by, an old woman stalked the woods and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Some say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then imprison you.
  • Long ago, a hag roamed the swamps and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that the hag will ask for your help, then sell you into slavery.
  • In times gone by, a lich named Yeral hunted the streets. They say that if you caught him, you will be killed.
  • Many years ago, the townsfolk of Grunains Park lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a vampire named Gozzer took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a mindflayer named Bloth, who was a valiant knight. Bloth had a plan to trick the vampire by using magic to banish it. When Bloth faced the vampire, Bloth tricked Gozzer.

Events [-]

Dalshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Xodoten Bladerot.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Dobal Rocktooth.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact Drigb Necksnapper.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Guduk Eagletooth to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ilyhiatel Freanibow.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must not smell. Will pay in gold. Contact Khalzin seh Ghessen.
  • Help! quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Lot.
  • Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Surpkaro.
  • I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Dane Franer.
  • Help Needed: gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Discretion required. Contact Ama Springbee if intrigued.
  • Bounty for rats, dead or alive. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Yip.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tudeb Greatdoom.
  • Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Don Gilne.
  • Looking for work? Missing jewel. We suspect bats are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact James Chrison.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Elarus Clawkan.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Benelldo Leabough.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Gorag Bronzegem.
  • Someone stole my magic candle. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Jam Bratt.
  • hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Contact Kemt Metalcutter.
  • Missing statue. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Rat for more information.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Thorgin Graniteblood.

People [-]

The people in Dalshall are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Theyes Domnon is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre tailor. She appears fatalistic.
  • Keeldek Ragenon is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a decent timberwright. He appears patriotic.
  • Breb Dreadwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled bather. She appears embittered.
  • Tbub Nightfury is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled pursemaker. She appears mocking.
  • Malcone Kalliarrow is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted ship captain. He appears accusatory.
  • Comirane Earthlady is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled grocer. She appears apologetic.
  • Kzexn Irondamn is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a renowned plasterer. She appears trusting.
  • Rbot Laughhand is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled lumberjack. She appears idealistic.
  • Bobia Youngstride is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent alchemist. She appears easily offended.
  • Tarok Winterhoof is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a mediocre bleacher. She appears vengeful.
  • Tudurm Oozeslay is a male hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. He appears apologetic.
  • Foosius Armitalon is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled sage. He appears intimidated.
  • Perinado Springtender is an androgynous halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre porter. It appears guarded.
  • Tolgrinne Wildshadow is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled bather. He appears deluded.
  • Cavnus Icesoult is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a mediocre astrologer. He appears gosipy.
  • Galdina Cloudtalon is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a gifted ostler. He appears boastful.
  • Alilaca Bororunner is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled painter. He appears forbidding.
  • Nbot Dreadmurder is a male hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a mediocre barber. He appears forbidding.
  • Blatz Neckcracker is a female bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cooper. She appears greedy.
  • Serine Kaesewit is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled seamstress. He appears conspirational.
  • Trub Oozebone is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a gifted armorer. She appears easily offended.
  • Shagt Headripper The Cruel is a female orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre bowyer. She appears territorial.
  • Rxog Gianthand is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled official. She appears impatient.
  • Perbornne Hornmidas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled bleacher. He appears accusatory.
  • Perdo Fastletters is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled ship captain. He appears apologetic.
  • Xueb Evildamn is a female bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tanner. She appears jesterly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Magalia Runebreaker, a vengeful male minotaur. He is a fighter who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Abalaninne Rootborne, an easily offended male drow. He is a rogue who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Bag Headsnapper, a clumsy male bugbear. He is a druid who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Ilixtra, a lovelorn male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Surpg, a skeptical female troglodyte. She is a fighter who is here to buy spices.
  • Chaellthil Orlehunter, an authoritarian female elf. She is a monk who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Duap Boarclaw, an intimidating female ogre. She is a cleric who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Jam Clayden, a mopey male lycanthrope. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Dzuexn Ranthost, a homesick male goblin. He is a commoner who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Duap Oxroot, a worrying male ogre. He is a rogue who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Zragbak Armcrusher The Red, a violent male orc. He is a barbarian who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Ghagush Neckripper The Gray, a jaded female orc. She is a sorcerer who is following rumors of riches.
  • Biku Mokkiller, an authoritarian female orc. She is a druid who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Chturc, an attentive male mindflayer. He is a warrior who is fleeing an assassin.
  • Gilkey Thermosprocket, an unreliable male gnome. He is an expert who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Bloril, a jolly female mindflayer. She is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.
  • Chturc, an accusatory female mindflayer. She is an adept who is on a mission for diplomacy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Dalshall:

  • The Shining Kettles Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Merry Hops Pub [+]
  • The Shining Iron Book Smith [+]
  • The Singing Pipe Dock Company [+]
  • The Honest Tower Shoppe [+]
  • The Crippled Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Pink Cup Vinters [+]
  • The Wet Wand Meat House [+]
  • The Ripped Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Stumpy Crow of Hell [+]
  • The Laughing Monkey Wainwright [+]
  • The Blue Octopus Scribe [+]
  • The Dripping Wench Herbalist [+]
  • The Splintered Rock Shoes [+]
  • The Playful Horse Youth Hostel [+]
  • The Refuge Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Elegant Thug Money Changers [+]
  • The Smiling Demon Shop [+]
  • The Crippled Stump Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Wolfhound Bakery [+]
  • The Slaughtered Weasels Charity [+]
  • The Robber Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley Clowns Shoppe [+]
  • The Whistling Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Laughing Kraken Hats Shop [+]
  • The Last Rooster Hatters [+]