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Welcome to Donnellford Hold!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 23,240
  • Children: 28.55% (6,635)
  • Elderly: 12.75% (2,963)

Racial Breakdown

  • 11,946 minotaur (51.4%)
  • 10,947 dwarf (47.1%)
  • 347 other (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 437 Businesses
  • 3,563 Specialists
  • 2,623 Residences

Summary [-]

Donnellford Hold is a metropolis in the Donnahish District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (727/sq km), covers 31.97 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 6380 meters.

Climate [-]

Donnellford Hold 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 breezy and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Donnellford Hold sees a single star overhead: Kroluri, an average white star. Donnellford Hold also has a double moon: Prola, a large light blue moon and Spole, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified limestone enclosure that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 26.66 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Donnellford Hold; no roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, trade, industry, slums, civic, poor, arena, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Donnellford 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Donnellford Hold are often seen as resolute and the policies are hated. The political influence of Donnellford Hold in the region is spreading due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Donnellford Hold is ruled by Captain Rhorosh Backcrusher. The Captain has been in power for several years and is mocked by the people. There is public opposition to the Captain and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.59% of the population (138 adults).

Military [-]

Donnellford Hold has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3137 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1568 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 149 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and fortified enclosure, Donnellford Hold is badly fortified. Donnellford Hold fighters are much loved for their use of butterfly swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Donnellford Hold is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Donnellford Hold is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant chinchilla colonies that are visited frequently by unicorns. Boomain Stormfury said one might dig up a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • Wild cormorant flights that are hunted by locals. Ai Wobbbolt said one might dig up a stash of diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Endangered ancient peat bogs that are avoided by wenches.
  • An ancient battle field inhabited by poisonous kangaroos that are avoided by wenches. Mickes Andrord said rumors tell of bags of rubies in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, an old woman hunted the world. Villagers say that the old woman will ask for your help, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In the olden days, the villagers of Drakeana lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day a cyclops named Khuggum Bonecrusher kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Khuggum Bonecrusher, but were caught. Along came Amamirane Cottonlady the halfling, who was an expert bowman. Amamirane had the thought to slay the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Amamirane Cottonlady faced the cyclops, Amamirane Cottonlady tricked Khuggum Bonecrusher and rescued the hostages.
  • Once upon a time, the constable of Dexesti lived happily. Things were good, but one day a devil named Yerssen ahn S'hoorzor stole a priceless heirloom. The constable tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came a drow named Gaeelllleu Cyredrisen, who was an expert bowman. Gaeelllleu had a plan to trick the devil by causing a distraction while others struck. When Gaeelllleu Cyredrisen faced the devil, Gaeelllleu Cyredrisen defeated Yerssen ahn S'hoorzor and rescued Dexesti.

Events [-]

Donnellford Hold is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Zit.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Monk seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Naruk Ogrehand.
  • Needed: Looking for work? Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Jat.
  • sharpshooting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Illrigthil Hlaewalker if interested.
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Davic Berwell.
  • gator wrasslin' contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Jamey Danore.
  • Looking for something new? imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Shuz Headbreaker.
  • I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Lot.
  • Required: Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Waevy if intrigued.
  • Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Blogtbub Armkiller.
  • Missing potato. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Khalssen teh S'heral.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Ush Rocksnout if intrigued.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elina Hillsleep.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Zat if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tgbok Cleaverhand.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will pay in gold. Contact Jam Petrord.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Kubdud Legkiller.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Xtog Dreadgloom to learn more.
  • Help! I have gremlins in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Belnallas Frostwind.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen family heirloom. Reward available. Contact Ilvarava Shadowshadow.
  • Need a change of pace? Someone stole my key. Find the louse, dead or alive. May include some hazards. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Surpra.

People [-]

The people in Donnellford Hold despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Throrin Dwarfcloak is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled magic dealer. She appears pacifistic.
  • Muldu Entrasoult is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a renowned rugmaker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Thorril Copperhall is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled saddler. He appears prejudiced.
  • Adagar Stormkeep is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled alchemist. She appears greedy.
  • Elago Icefury is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a decent mercenary. She appears smug.
  • Lonir Roarnose is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled bleacher. She appears beligerent.
  • Cavius Runegan is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled wagoneer. She appears egotistical.
  • Jedgani Thunderhoof is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent maidservant. She appears helpful.
  • Erinyes Domrunner is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a decent watercarrier. He appears helpful.
  • Thorkon Dwarfroad is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled innkeeper. He appears unreliable.
  • Uldor Gravelrobe is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled harness maker. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Grimnir Kindtunnel is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent engineer. He appears nosy.
  • Morose Wintersoult is a female minotaur who is known in the world as being a mediocre glassmaker. She appears gluttonous.
  • Thedu Domwind is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent woodcarver. She appears egotistical.
  • Adamir Earthchisel is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled hatmaker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Balrun Smokeroad is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted wine seller. She appears beligerent.
  • Arrin Roarchisel is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bookbinder. She appears intimidating.
  • Balag Starknee is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled salter. He appears exhausted.
  • Estelia Icekan is a female minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent physician. She appears deluded.
  • Hamia Eaglerunner is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a mocked handyman. He appears greedy.
  • Abarim Clawrobe is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled tinker. He appears mopey.
  • AgLoa Grimfury is a female minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a decent messenger. She appears contrarian.
  • Bobose Eaglesoult is a male minotaur who is known in the world as being a renowned engineer. He appears drunken.
  • Lokon Slatevault is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted scabbardmaker. He appears exhausted.
  • Toshyes Grimstalker is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a skilled woodworker. He appears cowed.
  • Gorion Orthorn is a female minotaur who is known in the city as being a gifted lawyer. She appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Snorril Redgoblet, a gosipy male dwarf. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • TurLoa Dawnkos, a deluded androgynous minotaur. It is a warrior who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Loorin Bittertun, a resentful female dwarf. She is an expert who is doing something questionable.
  • Grimgin Barleybellows, an intimidated male dwarf. He is an expert who is here to buy slaves.
  • Thordal Tigertable, an unreliable male dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Terfort Cloudmane, a deluded male minotaur. He is a warrior who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Galdyes Zhamane, a gluttonous male minotaur. He is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Arond Gravelcairn, an accusatory female dwarf. She is a warrior who is seeking honest work.
  • Abaond Blacktower, a scattered female dwarf. She is a wizard who is fleeing debtors.
  • Basris Armimist, a self-obsessed female minotaur. She is a cleric who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Drorim Talonshoulder, a conspirational female dwarf. She is an adept who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Donnellford Hold:

  • The Mended Cloak Barrels [+]
  • The Frozen Eagle Book Smith [+]
  • The Whistling Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Cavern Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Wandering Maiden Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Salty Flask Lumberyard [+]
  • The Crazy Lion Dry Goods [+]
  • The Short Weasels Book Smith [+]
  • The Puking Hen Locksmith [+]
  • The Leaping Beauty Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Laughing Troll Wainwright [+]
  • The Orange Bunk Shoppe [+]
  • The Greasy Urchin Sheath Store [+]
  • The Cloven Turkey Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Furious Devil Military School [+]
  • The Dreaming Hall Clinic [+]
  • The Vulgar Pony Furs [+]
  • The Empty Virgin Brewery [+]
  • The Flaming Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Riverside Shop [+]
  • The Crazy Boar General Mechandise [+]
  • The Red Twins Public Jail [+]
  • The Fumbling Yawning Fine Books [+]
  • The Chicken Thunderbird Farmers Market [+]