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Welcome to Mount Defholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 519
  • Children: 17.92% (93)
  • Elderly: 20.23% (105)

Racial Breakdown

  • 424 human (81.6%)
  • 94 half-orc (18.1%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 67 Residences

Summary [-]

Mount Defholt is a small village in the Donbedia Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (890/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Mount Defholt has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Mount Defholt sees a single star overhead: Merun, an average yellow star. Mount Defholt also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for generations and an imposing pulsar that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished oak barricade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.40 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Mount Defholt; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, middleclass, and trade.

Government [-]

Mount Defholt is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in Mount Defholt are often seen as honorable and the policies are revered. The political influence of Mount Defholt in the region is improving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Mount Defholt is ruled by Sultan Donic Robertwell. The Sultan has been in power for several decades and is hated by the people. There is minor opposition to the Sultan and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.16% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Mount Defholt has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 73 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 35 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 3 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and polished barricade, Mount Defholt is moderately fortified. Mount Defholt fighters are revered for their use of javelins in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Mount Defholt is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Mount Defholt is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial new amber mines that are visited frequently by magic users.
  • Abundant cork trees that are feared by townspeople.
  • A cursed castle inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are avoided by travelers.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, a wizard named Goim haunted the fields during a red moon and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Some say that if you hear him, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Legends tell of Joic's Shoes, a possessed shoes with the power to answer any question. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Long ago, the villagers of Blakeovka Lock lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day a cyclops named Nbods Metaldoom stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the cyclops, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Rit, who was a valiant knight. Rit had an idea to slay the cyclops by making a wager with Nbods Metaldoom. When Rit faced the cyclops, Rit tricked Nbods Metaldoom.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Elberesti lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Shaman Rushuzg Legnor the monster kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to stop the monster, but failed miserably. Along came a bugbear named Narods Bladecutter, who was a skilled storyteller. Narods had the thought to slay the monster by using magic to banish it. When Narods Bladecutter faced the monster, Narods Bladecutter banished Shaman Rushuzg Legnor and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Mount Defholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? giant spiders-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Experienced professionals only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Arnley Gyrofiz.
  • Warrior seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be a quick learner. Contact Dabal Bearnut.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Yerzor ahn Ghessen.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Adagar Fireface.
  • Bored? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Thorbul Jadeaxe.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grimorin Papercavern.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Vothlak.
  • bats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Alenaltars Orlerun if interested.

People [-]

The people in Mount Defholt hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Wilster is a female human who is known in the region as being a gifted teamster. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Tabbash Necksnapper is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled grocer. She appears melancholy.
  • Mick Carrough is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent plasterer. He appears violent.
  • Jam Morhouse is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent collier. She appears nosy.
  • Doney Whiteield is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted dyer. She appears scattered.
  • Jam Chriswell is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled saddler. He appears giddy.
  • Jo Burworth is a male human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled tavern. He appears quiet.
  • Joes Dilcroft is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent mercenary. He appears exhausted.
  • Shubbarz Armsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mediocre harness maker. He appears cautious.
  • Joey Wilrough is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre weaver. She appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Micke Berstone, a lovelorn female half-orc. She is a commoner who is traveling with a circus.
  • Davic Davidewicz, a solemn male half-orc. He is a barbarian who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Jamic Benridge, a lonely male human. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Mount Defholt:

  • The Honest Halfling Shoppe [+]
  • The Severed Cesspit Candle Maker [+]
  • The Twin Flask Enchanters [+]
  • The Fawning Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Crimson Rouge Inc. [+]
  • The Master Paladin Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Wooden Rooster Temple [+]
  • The Lost Ivy Word Smiths [+]
  • The Marbled Imps Inc. [+]