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Welcome to Holy Jeffernow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 174
  • Children: 22.41% (39)
  • Elderly: 16.67% (29)

Racial Breakdown

  • 123 troglodyte (70.6%)
  • 50 mindflayer (28.7%)
  • 1 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 20 Residences

Summary [-]

Holy Jeffernow is a hamlet in the Walbeat County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is lightly populated (533/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Holy Jeffernow 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 chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Holy Jeffernow sees a single star overhead: Woc, an average orange star. Holy Jeffernow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Holy Jeffernow; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Holy Jeffernow is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly skillful. Officials in Holy Jeffernow are often seen as honorable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Holy Jeffernow in the region is receding due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Holy Jeffernow is ruled by Governor Dav Coltone. The Governor has been in power for mere days and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.57% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Holy Jeffernow has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 24 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Holy Jeffernow is suitably fortified. Holy Jeffernow fighters are respected for their use of ranseurs in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holy Jeffernow is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Holy Jeffernow is known for the following resources:

  • Fresh amber mines that are avoided by locals. Bradr Giantslay said one might find a stash of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • An ancient tower inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are feared by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, an old woman wandered the streets and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then imprison you.
  • Some time ago, an old woman frequented the world on rainy days. They say that the old woman will sneeze three times, then imprison you.
  • Once upon a time, a murderer named Oestmax haunted the region and was drawn towards murderers. Commoners say that if you caught him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Bjorkurg's Rake, a magical rake with the power to speak for itself. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Holy Jeffernow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Deltiyn Wolflight.
  • Wanted: Missing shoe. We suspect bats are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Don Barstone.
  • Help Wanted: cheese tester wanted. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Toglagh Necknor for further details.
  • Help Needed: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Will pay in gold. Contact Thzzth.
  • Looking for something new? ultimate fighting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Trods Metalhowl.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tilka.
  • A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Must be quick on your feet. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Errigai Teasen'bough.

People [-]

The people in Holy Jeffernow accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Flu'k'morn is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a skilled physician. He appears patriotic.
  • Klonvy is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre mason. He appears spiteful.
  • Vothka is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent tavern. He appears healthy.
  • Tilzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a decent plasterer. She appears authoritarian.
  • Tilraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled sage. He appears smitten.
  • Ceekaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a gifted professor. She appears loud.
  • Anraz is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled entertainer. He appears spiteful.
  • Surpra is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled professor. He appears gambling.
  • Ceera is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a gifted hatmaker. He appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Grundal Lightblood, a gosipy female half-dwarf. She is a barbarian who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Khalzor fe S'hooral, a treasure-obsessed female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Khalzin se Khalssen, a homesick male lizardfolk. He is a cleric who is fleeing from forced labor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holy Jeffernow:

  • The Squalid Wig Shoes [+]
  • The Flaming Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Dwarf Chop House [+]
  • The Ripped Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Salty Yawning Timberyard [+]
  • The Beefy Greyhound Magic Shop [+]
  • The Glaring Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Twin Bunch Shop [+]