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Welcome to Holy Hartdale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 302
  • Children: 37.09% (112)
  • Elderly: 6.29% (19)

Racial Breakdown

  • 218 ogre (72.1%)
  • 39 bugbear (12.9%)
  • 27 troglodyte (8.9%)
  • 14 lycanthrope (4.6%)
  • 4 other (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 10 Businesses
  • 12 Specialists
  • 38 Residences

Summary [-]

Holy Hartdale is a hamlet in the Venloondia Territory with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (547/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Holy Hartdale 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 cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Holy Hartdale sees a single star overhead: Wor, a large yellow star. Holy Hartdale also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Holy Hartdale; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Holy Hartdale 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 sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Holy Hartdale are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are revered. The political influence of Holy Hartdale in the region is steadfast due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Holy Hartdale is ruled by Supervisor Balgin Rustmace. The Supervisor has been in power for several decades and is ridiculed by the people. There is violent opposition to the Supervisor and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by strict laws and incorruptible guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.99% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Holy Hartdale has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 42 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Holy Hartdale is suitably fortified. Holy Hartdale fighters are respected for their use of guisarmes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holy Hartdale is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Holy Hartdale is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial coffee patches that are hunted by unicorns.
  • Timber forests that are hunted by locals. Vit said one might find a chest containing emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Scant primal coconut plantations that are feared by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Srommuk's Cauldron, a special cauldron with the power to make people cry. It was last seen years ago.
  • Years ago, a Boogyman stalked the region when the wind blows from the north. Commoners say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.

Events [-]

Holy Hartdale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Grimkon Talonface.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Batgah Headcrusher for more information.
  • Yerzor fe Yerssen has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Grunril Wheelleg.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Paz for more information.
  • Bounty for imps, dead or alive. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Po Newmap.
  • Jamic Goodett has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Safety not guaranteed. Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Larlenlleu Evenlight.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Must not smell. Contact Dane VanCorill for more details.

People [-]

The people in Holy Hartdale are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Hab Skullcrusher is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a decent pastrycook. He appears impatient.
  • Porra is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned shipwright. She appears jaded.
  • Dash Oakclaw is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a gifted bookbinder. She appears forbidding.
  • Poap Rocktooth is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodcarver. He appears exhausted.
  • Doduk Oakbranch is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ostler. He appears insecure.
  • Tmexn Wormshadow is a male bugbear who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent courtier. He appears clumsy.
  • Kliglogh Mokbreaker is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled plasterer. She appears skeptical.
  • Glutgak Headripper is a male bugbear who is known in the region as being a renowned dyer. He appears insecure.
  • Surpzer is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a gifted locksmith. He appears forgetful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Illartai Cyredwing, a conspirational female elf. She is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Yip, an idealistic male kobold. He is a fighter who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Dan Blacktt, a grieving male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holy Hartdale:

  • The Shallow Bill Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Gutted Goblins Harnesses [+]
  • The Short Octopus Bindary [+]
  • The Fumbling Greyhound Book Smith [+]
  • The Noisy Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Bunch Fine Forks [+]
  • The Burning Halfling Postal Service [+]
  • The Slaughtered Imps Poor House [+]
  • The Flaming Whisper Inc. [+]