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Welcome to Horntop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,385
  • Children: 16.65% (397)
  • Elderly: 21.22% (506)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,126 half-dwarf (47.2%)
  • 542 gnome (22.7%)
  • 306 dwarf (12.8%)
  • 194 half-elf (8.1%)
  • 167 elf (7%)
  • 29 half-orc (1.2%)
  • 21 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 101 Businesses
  • 296 Specialists
  • 300 Residences

Summary [-]

Horntop is a town in the Lorlak Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,094/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Horntop 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 mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Horntop sees a binary star overhead: Abax, an average white star and Luc, an average yellow star. Horntop also has a single moon: Sinota, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for time immemorial, a massive nebula that has been around for generations, and an imposing nearby planet that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a crumbling Iron fence that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.39 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Horntop; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Horntop is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Horntop are often seen as the epitome corruption and the policies are loved. The political influence of Horntop in the region is negligible due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Horntop is ruled by Steward Klonrr. The Steward has been in power for decades and is feared by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.76% of the population (42 adults).

Military [-]

Horntop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 357 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 178 (7.5%). Of the active duty military, 15 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and crumbling fence, Horntop is admirably fortified. Horntop fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Horntop is currently good.

Resources [-]

Horntop is known for the following resources:

  • A new cave inhabited by vampire kittens that are avoided by witches.
  • A new grave yard inhabited by carnivorous kangaroos that are feared by witches. Rxzar Rantkill said rumors tell of bags of gold in a dungeon.
  • Scarce poisonous elephant parades that are visited frequently by witches. Rxbok Laughmaw said the locals speak of a chest containing monkey wrenches hidden around somewhere.
  • Plentiful vampire cormorant flights that are avoided by locals. The locals speak of bags of diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a ghoul named Esteban frequented the countryside. Folks say that if you caught her, you will be killed.
  • Legends tell of Falgrimdo's Coin, a unique coin with the capability to disappear on its own. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of James' Bedpan, a magical bedpan with the ability to find any item. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • In olden times, a minotaur named Khalssen lingered in the streets during the summer solstice and was drawn towards murderers. Villagers say that if you hear him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Agros' Bedpan, a special bedpan with the ability to cause others to fall asleep. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Horntop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Pobel Rockmane if interested.
  • Help Needed: Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Jam Morling for further details.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Mog Ghosttfury.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Delelltel Bladewind.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dok Oakmane.
  • Help! Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be clean. Contact Tul Wizzbit.
  • Needed: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kigan Rockclaw if intrigued.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Danry Southwell for more details.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Amacob Kallijay.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact S'herssen teh S'herssen for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Prior experience required. Contact Filhiaanae Featherwind.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Micke Francleton.

People [-]

The people in Horntop are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dane Morgton is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled bather. She appears shifty.
  • Haaartlleu Cyreddrake is a female elf who is known in the world as being a renowned pastrycook. She appears conspirational.
  • Adaita Wizzcog is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled sculptor. She appears mopey.
  • Daney Broard is an androgynous half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled barber. It appears prejudiced.
  • Gab Gyrowink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent navigator. He appears violent.
  • Gorrun Smartgrieve is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned laborer. She appears trusting.
  • Babwan Tiddlybolt is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled stablehand. He appears melancholy.
  • Abaorin Brightneck is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. He appears clumsy.
  • Adava Electrogadget is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent mason. She appears solemn.
  • Hewmida Wizzbit is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled plasterer. She appears pious.
  • Alalenssa Wintercaller is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled baker. She appears flirtatious.
  • Snorrun Ambercavern is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a legendary blacksmith. He appears idealistic.
  • Ozglosh Legnor is an androgynous half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre watercarrier. It appears healthy.
  • Balrim Iceback is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted ostler. She appears flirtatious.
  • Halrigiyn Mistseeker is a male elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled bowyer. He appears mocking.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Danry Chrisield, a worrying male human. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Donic Francand, a deluded male human. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Amane Montaale, a trusting female halfling. She is a cleric who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Abarigava Wishstryke, a giddy male elf. He is a fighter who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Junmida Electrojet, an embittered male gnome. He is a warrior who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Ilyhiaiyn Broadstrike, a clumsy male elf. He is a commoner who is finding work as a healer.
  • Donry Roseill, a prejudiced male half-elf. He is an adept who is delivering a message to a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Horntop:

  • The Naughty Yawning Glove Shop [+]
  • The Wistful Dwarf Shop [+]
  • The Crossed Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Dirty Tree City Guard [+]
  • The Sterling Rooster Studio [+]
  • The Mad Princess Translations [+]
  • The Elven Elf Vault [+]
  • The Master Pot Barrels [+]
  • The Marbled Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Wooden Bucket Shrine [+]
  • The Grumbling Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Wrong Paladin Garbage Lot [+]
  • The Boiling Demon Fish House [+]
  • The Hanging Dungeon Mill [+]
  • The Wandering Monkey Furs [+]