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Welcome to Hawkmouth!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,597
  • Children: 35.20% (1,266)
  • Elderly: 7.98% (287)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,357 gnome (65.5%)
  • 925 half-orc (25.7%)
  • 188 dwarf (5.2%)
  • 69 half-elf (1.9%)
  • 58 other (1.6%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 121 Businesses
  • 482 Specialists
  • 450 Residences

Summary [-]

Hawkmouth is a large town in the Eastern Ashnah County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,046/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Hawkmouth 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 cold with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hawkmouth sees a trinary star overhead: Becol, an average blue star; Abacub, an average yellow star; and Lujor, an average red star. Hawkmouth also has a single moon: Chakapa, a massive dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired rubble stockade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.69 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hawkmouth; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and mercy.

Government [-]

Hawkmouth 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 horribly inefficient. Officials in Hawkmouth are often seen as decent and the policies are respected. The political influence of Hawkmouth in the region is flourishing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Hawkmouth is ruled by Governor Shozgut Backripper. The Governor has been in power for many years and is ridiculed by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.22% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Hawkmouth has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 467 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 233 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 18 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and recently repaired stockade, Hawkmouth is spectacularly fortified. Hawkmouth fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hawkmouth is currently good.

Resources [-]

Hawkmouth is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by carnivorous elephants that are avoided by locals.
  • Paltry fresh coconut plantations that are avoided by wenches.
  • Abundant defenseless bee hives that are feared by children. Rumors tell of a stash of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • A blessed tower inhabited by vampire clams that are feared by gru. Balgan Rubyhelm said one might find piles of saphires in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Jo's Bag of beans, a special bag of beans with the capability to summon angels. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In olden times, a hag stalked the world when the wind blows from the north and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Villagers say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Hawkmouth is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilix'k'morn for more details.
  • Required: Looking for work? Someone stole my goat. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Rot.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Reward is a secret. Contact Chtu'toor.
  • I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Thororin Crunchvault.
  • Wanted: sewing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Must submit to background check. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Gozg.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Serious inquiries only. Contact Ilynalinne Leafmist for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Bounty for homuncului, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jam Bernaard if intrigued.
  • Looking for something new? I have rust rats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Contact Rugot Rockrot for further details.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Kor Darkhost.
  • Looking for work? cheese tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tbegd Metalmurder.
  • I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Trellril.
  • Anzer has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Throg Moknor.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Blam Bonesnapper.

People [-]

The people in Hawkmouth are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tomeno Cobblegauge is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled haymerchant. She appears violent.
  • Micke Andrefield is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent dyer. She appears lovelorn.
  • Grumril Thudstaff is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent professor. He appears chatty.
  • Chaartlas Winterglider is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned locksmith. She appears shifty.
  • Malan Thermogadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent glassmaker. She appears jolly.
  • Wiz Gyrofiz is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre stablehand. She appears egotistical.
  • Mickes Petertt is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled brewer. She appears attentive.
  • Ghudduul Legkiller is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled plasterer. He appears drunken.
  • Juntsy Tiddlytonk is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent roofer. She appears melancholy.
  • Gav Greasebolt is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled pastrycook. He appears battle-ready.
  • Car Wobbwink is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent illuminator. He appears violent.
  • Chief Trozuul Neckcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a skilled lawyer. He appears attentive.
  • Falril Icefighter is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled social worker. He appears scattered.
  • Ilyarttel Floralsinger is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears chatty.
  • Zan Mokripper is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent shoemaker. She appears idealistic.
  • Carley Fusefiz is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled tanner. She appears attentive.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gon Armcracker, a cowed male orc. He is an aristocrat who is following a message from an angel.
  • Tudexn Gianthost, a beligerent androgynous hobgoblin. It is a cleric who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Kilm, an efficient male mindflayer. He is an adept who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • S'herssen se S'hooral, a scattered female oddball. She is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Done MacGilield, a patriotic female human. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Zurm Giantdoom, an unreliable female goblin. She is a ranger who is doing something impossible.
  • Drogar Dragonplate, a conspirational female dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Throbor Firetower, a pacifistic male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Nbexn Rockcutter, a self-obsessed female goblin. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Tgzar Damnmurder, a gluttonous male goblin. He is a commoner who is on a mission for diplomacy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hawkmouth:

  • The Highlighted Crate Star Gazers [+]
  • The Slippery Frog Fabrics [+]
  • The Beefy Princess Shoppe [+]
  • The Honest Stump Druggist [+]
  • The Gutted Fox Harnesses [+]
  • The Robber Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Blind Iron Shop [+]
  • The Green Hatchet Ceramics [+]
  • The Mangy Well Word Smiths [+]
  • The Victorious Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Merry Devil Beer Garden [+]
  • The Stowaway Wench House of Colors [+]
  • The Dripping Well Herbalist [+]
  • The Mangy Snake Shop [+]
  • The Old Hearthstone Fine Bows [+]
  • The Green Stump Ceramics [+]