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Welcome to Altentow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 145
  • Children: 22.07% (32)
  • Elderly: 17.24% (25)

Racial Breakdown

  • 100 troglodyte (68.9%)
  • 42 lycanthrope (28.9%)
  • 2 goblin (1.3%)
  • 1 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 20 Residences

Summary [-]

Altentow is a hamlet in the Greater Capborique Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (484/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Altentow has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Altentow sees a single star overhead: Woj, a large red star. Altentow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Altentow; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a wealthy district.

Government [-]

Altentow is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Altentow are often seen as resolute and the policies are respected. The political influence of Altentow in the region is wasting away due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Altentow is ruled by Czar Tavtred Quillvidol. The Czar has been in power for years and is ridiculed by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Czar and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.69% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Altentow has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 20 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 9 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and lack of defensible wall, Altentow is tolerably fortified. Altentow fighters are respected for their use of Javelins in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Altentow is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Altentow is known for the following resources:

  • Ancient vegetable fields that are frequented by unicorns. Nhurzog Backcrusher said somoeone said someone found a chest containing silver in a well.
  • A cursed mine inhabited by defenseless dragons that are avoided by gru. El Oldfoot said the locals speak of a stash of platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Magical vampire woodpecker descents that are hunted by locals. One might dig up bags of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Rratzakh's Painting, a special painting with the ability to answer any question. It was last seen years ago.
  • In the days of yore, a hag stalked the woods. Villagers say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then imprison you.
  • Legends tell of Nugbak's Brooch, a special brooch with the ability to disappear on its own. It has been lost for ages.
  • In the days of yore, an old woman lingered in the region. Commoners say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Altentow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Drodin Whitemug for more details.
  • Help Needed: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward available. Contact Yorkon Coralanvil.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jam Sheewicz if interested.
  • Help! Missing tiara. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Serious inquiries only. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamey Benerson if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? Cleric seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ilellai Arkeneasing.
  • I have feral cats in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Daney Danorth.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Anzer for more details.

People [-]

The people in Altentow accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Kzot Brainrot is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled actor. She appears forgetful.
  • Porzer is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a renowned roofer. He appears egotistical.
  • Daney Kleinorth is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled teacher. He appears intimidating.
  • Tuduk Bladeshredder is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled trader. He appears grieving.
  • Gozra is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned haymerchant. He appears solemn.
  • Mog Greathowl is a male goblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled artist. He appears thick.
  • Jame Morcombe is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a gifted librarian. She appears efficient.
  • Ghrizer is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted harness maker. She appears quiet.
  • Surpka is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a decent deputy. He appears gosipy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Elaartaen Farsing, a drunken male half-elf. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Jory Staliffe, a giddy male lycanthrope. He is an adept who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Danry Bernater, a nosy male oddball. He is a warrior who is finding a missing heir.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Altentow:

  • The Slippery Swagger Fabrics [+]
  • The Angry Grog Shoppe [+]
  • The Belching Horse Botique [+]
  • The Elven Kraken Money Lenders [+]
  • The Cloven Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Flaming Dog Inc. [+]
  • The Fallen Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Wolfhound Docs [+]
  • The Beefy Stump Shoppe [+]