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Welcome to Hiadef!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,643
  • Children: 17.67% (467)
  • Elderly: 20.47% (541)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,084 half-orc (41%)
  • 915 halfling (34.6%)
  • 291 half-elf (11%)
  • 191 dwarf (7.2%)
  • 64 human (2.4%)
  • 63 other (2.3%)
  • 35 elf (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 108 Businesses
  • 350 Specialists
  • 328 Residences

Summary [-]

Hiadef is a town in the Lorsak Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,939/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Hiadef 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hiadef sees a binary star overhead: Uur, an average white star and Lur, an average yellow star. Hiadef also has a single moon: Sinodi, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for all eternity, a massive nebula that has been around for millenia, and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking rubble fence that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.23 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Hiadef; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hiadef is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Hiadef are often seen as crooked and the policies are respected. The political influence of Hiadef in the region is broadening due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Hiadef is ruled by Archbishop Serly Martory. The Archbishop has been in power for several years and is despised by the people. There is open opposition to the Archbishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.70% of the population (45 adults).

Military [-]

Hiadef has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 396 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 138 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 16 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and cracking fence, Hiadef is admirably fortified. Hiadef 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 Hiadef is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Hiadef is known for the following resources:

  • A magical cave inhabited by carnivorous cormorants that are visited frequently by locals. Ilelllleu Wintershield said the locals speak of a chest containing penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • Bountiful timber plantations that are visited frequently by witches. Rhogl Bonesnapper said rumors tell of a stash of rubies in a dungeon.
  • Abundant caterpillar nests that are frequented by gru. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper buried near there.
  • Many berry patches that are feared by children.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the townsfolk of Dolbin lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil spirit named Elhs stole a priceless heirloom. The townsfolk tried to stop the spirit, but were caught. Along came Faearttars Winddrake the elf, who was a valiant knight. Faearttars had an idea to slay the spirit by making a wager with Elhs. When Faearttars Winddrake faced the spirit, Faearttars Winddrake defeated Elhs.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the townsfolk of Grand LeGoldbor Branch lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Mog Headsnapper the spirit slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the spirit, but failed miserably. Along came Adaly Cottonfellow the halfling, who was a sneaky thief. Adaly had the thought to slay the spirit by making a wager with Mog Headsnapper. When Adaly Cottonfellow faced the spirit, Adaly Cottonfellow tricked Mog Headsnapper and was killed in the process.
  • Years ago, a ghoul named Dit wandered the region. They say that if you confront her, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Balgan's Painting, a cursed painting with the knack to move on its own accord. It was stolen from a locked vault.

Events [-]

Hiadef is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Chatinne Bladeweave.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jam Barngham if interested.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be clean. Contact Mick Dilon.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome darkmantles required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghessen fe S'heral.
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mzar Darkfury.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ubgud Armnor to learn more.
  • Help Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Prior experience required. Contact Hallentars Hawkcloak.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. References required. Contact Tbus Metalfury.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Faetinne Shadownight.
  • Bored? Bounty for mephits, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Don Sheleton.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact Tremt Dreaddoom.
  • Wanted: Missing tiara. We suspect bats are the culprit. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact S'heral teh S'hoorzin for further details.

People [-]

The people in Hiadef are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Daney VanMatngham is a female human who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled scabbardmaker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Bemaily Greatgalow is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled physician. He appears loud.
  • Falel Boffintan is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a decent teamster. He appears greedy.
  • Illenai Moonhunter is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled tavern. He appears insecure.
  • Dane Jameewicz is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tanner. She appears xenophobic.
  • Halvaranae Shadowcloak is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent magic dealer. He appears jesterly.
  • Grumbul Jadefounder is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted cartwright. He appears shifty.
  • Amabornine Undermidas is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled herbalist. He appears melancholy.
  • Brodin Blackmine is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled pastrycook. She appears gluttonous.
  • Adadeine Chubbmidas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted herbalist. He appears jolly.
  • Blunu Legcracker is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a legendary engineer. She appears jaded.
  • Dones Broewicz is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent trader. He appears jesterly.
  • Thorkon Wheelbread is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled jeweler. She appears nervous.
  • Perdo Ostbot is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled blacksmith. He appears greedy.
  • Balril Firehammer is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled herbalist. She appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dribbuul Necksnapper, an outlandish female half-orc. She is a sorcerer who is seeking revenge.
  • Balril Ashcrown, a clumsy male half-dwarf. He is a ranger who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Dzuurm Darkmurder, an easily offended female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Baldal Coalmine, a forgetful female deep dwarf. She is a paladin who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Porka, a thick female troglodyte. She is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.
  • Tom Tinkerscope, a xenophobic female gnome. She is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Be Springcobble, a jesterly female halfling. She is a sorcerer who is doing something nefarious.
  • Snorgan Slatedoor, a loud male dwarf. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Lorin Broadhill, a nervous male deep dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hiadef:

  • The Honest Knife Shoppe [+]
  • The Deadly Pony House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Orange Octopus Shoppe [+]
  • The Belching Peacock Botique [+]
  • The Blabbering Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Urchin Supplies [+]
  • The Dripping Nomad Herbalist [+]
  • The Belching Wench Botique [+]
  • The Musty Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Flabby Weasels [+]
  • The Guinea Pony Harnesses [+]
  • The Burly Ulcer Postal Service [+]
  • The Twin Wagon Shoppe [+]
  • The Wrong Greyhound Dumping Ground [+]