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Welcome to Holsville!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 6,118
  • Children: 36.94% (2,260)
  • Elderly: 6.73% (412)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,799 gnome (29.4%)
  • 979 human (16%)
  • 820 elf (13.4%)
  • 802 halfling (13.1%)
  • 777 half-orc (12.7%)
  • 763 other (12.4%)
  • 178 half-dwarf (2.9%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 153 Businesses
  • 911 Specialists
  • 621 Residences

Summary [-]

Holsville is a small city in the Bernahan Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,626/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Holsville 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 wild and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is negligible, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Holsville sees a single star overhead: Ben, a large white star. Holsville also has a single moon: Chala, a massive rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed granite palisade that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.48 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Holsville; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, wealthy, trade, racial, fine shops, arena, and shops.

Government [-]

Holsville 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 shrewd. Officials in Holsville are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are praised. The political influence of Holsville in the region is receding due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Holsville is ruled by General Sszrc. The General has been in power for several years and is honored by the people. There is public opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.29% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Holsville has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 795 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 443 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 25 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed palisade, Holsville is spectacularly fortified. Holsville fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holsville is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Holsville is known for the following resources:

  • Many chinchilla colonies that are frequented by gru. Jamry Colick said the locals speak of bags of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Rubber plantations that are frequented by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Substantial rubber trees that are frequented by gru. One might dig up a stash of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Xainuri's Mirror, a possessed mirror with the knack to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Elhkaro's Cat, a legendary cat with the ability to move on its own accord. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Holsville 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 reward you with a land deed. Contact Prith.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jamry Francard if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Khaz Headcracker for more details.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Morrin Clashingcrown to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Adagin Wiseshoulder.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Skagin Grayfounder if intrigued.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gat.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Sszm.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Reward available. Contact Khalal se Khalal.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must provide your own transportation. Reward available. Contact Jamey Andrerton.
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Mickey Andrman.
  • Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. References required. Contact Nhonum Bonecracker.
  • Needed: Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Guild membership required. Contact Falne Tosstan for further details.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Will pay in gold. Serious inquiries only. Contact Dellenssa Evengrove.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Tomlita Tinkerwink.

People [-]

The people in Holsville ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Malco Faticiny is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tilemaker. He appears accusatory.
  • Adaine Slybottle is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled blacksmith. She appears boastful.
  • James Frangan is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted laborer. He appears conspirational.
  • Grumorin Brighthill is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted salter. He appears worrying.
  • Notz Legsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent haymerchant. He appears fatalistic.
  • Co Bulltender is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked ostler. He appears nosy.
  • Delhiaanae Lightfire is a female elf who is known in the city as being a renowned blacksmith. She appears gambling.
  • Gwahiainne Whitechaser is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent bounty hunter. He appears outlandish.
  • Aleartthil Bladeeye is a male elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled lumberjack. He appears homesick.
  • Malne Hotwit is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled handyman. He appears territorial.
  • Jamry Berwood is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled cutler. He appears gluttonous.
  • Bonxie Gyrocog is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled coach driver. He appears worrying.
  • Co Springblower is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled harness maker. He appears easily offended.
  • Danry Castt is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted adventurer. She appears contrarian.
  • Tomton Wobbbun is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled engineer. She appears cowed.
  • Cotley Thermoblast is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled armorer. She appears gosipy.
  • Tabbuul Legnor is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled chickenbutcher. He appears forgetful.
  • Aeshiainne Myrthrunner is a female elf who is known in the world as being a gifted beer seller. She appears intimidating.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Larhiaiyn Shadesworn, a guilty male elf. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Donic Jameville, a cautious female half-orc. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Dones Giacoell, a jaded male human. He is a druid who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Blad Backnor, an outlandish male half-orc. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Junina Greasebun, an intimidating male gnome. He is a paladin who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Doney Brownett, a forbidding female human. She is an expert who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Adaby Cogglecog, an impatient male gnome. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Daves Franer, an idealistic female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Gwarigtel Brightcloak, an easily offended female half-elf. She is a fighter who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Amade Nimblesall, a patronizing female halfling. She is a rogue who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holsville:

  • The Squalid Pot Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Dreaming Tower Arena [+]
  • The Fermented Widowers Shoppe [+]
  • The Hanging Dwarf Mill [+]
  • The Puking Frogs Locksmith [+]
  • The Royal Lotus Chop House [+]
  • The Dwarven Clowns Shoppe [+]
  • The Drunken Kettles Jewelers [+]
  • The Sleepy Princess Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Turkey Leather Goods [+]
  • The Squalid Maiden Shoes [+]
  • The Deepwater Urchin Whorehouse [+]
  • The Pink Pony Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Lazy Wench Wainwright [+]
  • The Drinking Hearthstone House [+]
  • The Flying Snake Shop [+]
  • The Singing Jade Book Smith [+]
  • The Fiery Princess Shop [+]