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Welcome to Harperwater!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,831
  • Children: 33.78% (1,632)
  • Elderly: 8.98% (434)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,759 half-dwarf (57.1%)
  • 914 half-elf (18.9%)
  • 720 dwarf (14.9%)
  • 242 halfling (5%)
  • 155 gnome (3.2%)
  • 41 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 138 Businesses
  • 707 Specialists
  • 582 Residences

Summary [-]

Harperwater is a large town in the Walark Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,375/sq km), covers 0.66 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 916 meters.

Climate [-]

Harperwater has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Harperwater sees a binary star overhead: Abax, a supermassive red star and Uuc, a small yellow star. Harperwater also has a single moon: Thedo, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid granite stockade that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.34 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Harperwater; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Harperwater is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Harperwater are often seen as reasonable and the policies are praised. The political influence of Harperwater in the region is spreading due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Harperwater is ruled by Sultan Davry Rosensford. The Sultan has been in power for several years and is loved by the people. There is violent opposition to the Sultan and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.08% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Harperwater has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 615 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 301 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 24 (4%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and solid stockade, Harperwater is greatly fortified. Harperwater fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Harperwater is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Harperwater is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed battle field inhabited by vampire crows that are avoided by unicorns. Bororin Bronzehand said somoeone said someone found a stash of penis sheathes in a well.
  • A cursed shrine inhabited by dangerous dragons that are visited frequently by witches.
  • A cursed shrine inhabited by poisonous quails that are visited frequently by witches. One might find bags of emeralds in a well.
  • Substantial poisonous kitten glarings that are frequented by magic users. One might find a chest containing rubies in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Fillenava's Apple, a magical apple with the ability to dominate others. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • In times past, a cyclops named Thruk hunted the world before dawn. Some say that if you touch her, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Harperwater is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Dones Brosford for more information.
  • Missing painting. We suspect bats are the culprit. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Eddros Rainmane.
  • feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Xubok Wormshredder.
  • Looking for work? artifact tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Donry Kleinstone.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Danry Kleinen.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Delellthil Hunithwater.
  • Looking for work? Ranger seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Chtuter.
  • Ferdio Mistgath has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Khalal heh S'hoorzin.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Yerzor se Khalal to learn more.
  • Tmoten Irondamn has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Brorim Lightningtracker to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Rogue seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gordor Ratsapper.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward is a secret. Contact Klos Mokbreaker to learn more.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Rugub Foulhowl.

People [-]

The people in Harperwater despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Morond Smokemead is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned bleacher. She appears gluttonous.
  • Hildene Bandablower is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a decent pastrycook. He appears loud.
  • Mickey Chaes is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre barber. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Skaag Firestaff is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent locksmith. She appears boastful.
  • Belnaltars Shadowhand is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled prostitute. He appears forgetful.
  • Mickry Kleinling is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent shipwright. She appears quiet.
  • Drobul Leadsmelter is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent herbalist. He appears sick.
  • Mickic Roseter is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled specialty smith. She appears exhausted.
  • Tomnk Tinkerfiz is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled glovemaker. She appears drunken.
  • Arrin Broadguard is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled engineer. He appears beligerent.
  • Junwan Fusebit is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled chickenbutcher. He appears fashion concious.
  • Belellava Melithsing is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent official. She appears grieving.
  • Bondan Cobblejet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled cobbler. He appears grieving.
  • Tul Triggerfiz is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled furrier. She appears egotistical.
  • Jame Harster is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent glovemaker. She appears conspirational.
  • Sermai Healthyfingers is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled librarian. He appears quiet.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Grimgin Crunchmansion, a pious female half-dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is fleeing debtors.
  • Grunag Crunchsmasher, a melancholy male half-dwarf. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Balnir Moonhelm, a jaded female dwarf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Maldo Millleaf, an easily offended female halfling. She is a wizard who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Pode Crazygrass, a mocking female halfling. She is a fighter who is fleeing an abusive lover.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Harperwater:

  • The Victorious Dwarves Designs [+]
  • The Lecherous Bunk Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Flaming Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Monk Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Pony Shop [+]
  • The Screaming Flame Timberyard [+]
  • The Eastern Iron Wares [+]
  • The Fallen Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Whisper Wares [+]
  • The Voluptuous Princess Farm [+]
  • The Bottomless Bull Leatherworks [+]
  • The Six Wig Ship Repair [+]
  • The Tipsy Pot Supplies [+]
  • The Wobbling Well Construction [+]