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Welcome to Steelduk Hold!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 223
  • Children: 42.15% (94)
  • Elderly: 2.69% (6)

Racial Breakdown

  • 160 troglodyte (71.7%)
  • 45 kobold (20.1%)
  • 8 deep dwarf (3.5%)
  • 6 lizardfolk (2.6%)
  • 3 lycanthrope (1.3%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 30 Residences

Summary [-]

Steelduk Hold is a hamlet in the Kindin District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (539/sq km), covers 0.41 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 722 meters.

Climate [-]

Steelduk Hold 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 strong and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Steelduk Hold sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average yellow star. Steelduk Hold also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Steelduk Hold; no roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy, middleclass, and shops.

Government [-]

Steelduk Hold is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Steelduk Hold are often seen as upright and the policies are loved. The political influence of Steelduk Hold in the region is wasting away due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Steelduk Hold is ruled by Czar Ama Silverblower. The Czar has been in power for mere hours and is respected by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Czar and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.90% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Steelduk Hold has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 31 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Steelduk Hold is suitably fortified. Steelduk Hold fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered inadequately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Steelduk Hold is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Steelduk Hold is known for the following resources:

  • Paltry creepy clay deposits that are visited frequently by townspeople. Mods Rockmaw said somoeone said someone found a chest containing small lyres buried near there.
  • Tame clam beds that are feared by gru. Gobel Oxsnout said one might dig up bags of diamonds in a tomb nearby.
  • Bee hives that are frequented by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Gaeelliyn's Mirror, a magical mirror with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Steelduk Hold is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No previous experience required. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Throdal Armortun.
  • Help Needed: A passing Cleric is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Mickry Braland to learn more.
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Reward available. Contact Bludd Armbreaker.
  • Help Wanted: Missing bracelet. We suspect rust rats are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Sardra Masstalker.
  • Help Wanted: Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect grigs are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamic Davidston for more details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Rxomd Metaldoom for more details.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Khalzor ahn Ghezin.

People [-]

The people in Steelduk Hold are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gozs is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent forester. He appears greedy.
  • Gozraz is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent haymerchant. She appears vengeful.
  • Grimgar Leadroad is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled doctor. He appears nihilistic.
  • Danry Tramfield is a female lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a gifted interpreter. She appears greedy.
  • Jory Jameerson is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre weaponsmith. She appears clumsy.
  • Porraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the region as being a mediocre salter. He appears fatalistic.
  • Ghezor teh S'hooral is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a skilled potter. He appears healthy.
  • Ulgar Bluealtar is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled tanner. He appears mopey.
  • Mick Francwell is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled miller. He appears smitten.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ankaro, an egotistical androgynous troglodyte. It is a commoner who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Grinrall, a shifty male mindflayer. He is a monk who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Mick Benngham, a smug male lycanthrope. He is a barbarian who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Steelduk Hold:

  • The Smithy Crow Shop [+]
  • The Surly Greyhound Legion [+]
  • The Shining Badger Book Smith [+]
  • The Deepwater Elf Whorehouse [+]
  • The Seven Beer Candle Maker [+]
  • The Dripping Oarhouse Herbalist [+]
  • The Screaming Stump Lumberyard [+]
  • The Beefy Nomad Magic Shop [+]
  • The Fiery Crate Shoppe [+]