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Welcome to Holsald!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,347
  • Children: 34.14% (1,484)
  • Elderly: 8.74% (380)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,305 half-dwarf (30%)
  • 1,161 halfling (26.7%)
  • 926 gnome (21.3%)
  • 739 half-orc (17%)
  • 87 elf (2%)
  • 85 other (1.9%)
  • 44 human (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 620 Specialists
  • 556 Residences

Summary [-]

Holsald is a large town in the Lower Cendin Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,613/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Holsald has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally hot with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Holsald sees a binary star overhead: Abakay, a large blue star and Uuron, a massive yellow star. Holsald also has a single moon: Therotheus, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained sandstone palisade that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.56 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Holsald; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, trade, industry, and civic.

Government [-]

Holsald is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Holsald are often seen as crooked and the policies are despised. The political influence of Holsald in the region is negligible due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Holsald is ruled by Steward Filelliyn Rootears. The Steward has been in power for decades and is honored by the people. There is open opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Holsald has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 554 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 228 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained palisade, Holsald is excellently fortified. Holsald fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holsald is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Holsald is known for the following resources:

  • A magical fort inhabited by defenseless chinchillas that are visited frequently by witches. Rumors tell of piles of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • Amber deposits that are frequented by locals.
  • A haunted castle inhabited by poisonous crows that are hunted by vampires.
  • Primal guano deposits that are hunted by witches. The locals speak of bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • Bountiful wild bee hives that are avoided by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a hag lingered in the swamps and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Some say that the hag will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • Some time ago, the royals of Kentdew thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Rap the minotaur destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to kill Rap, but were caught. Along came a goblin named Nbegd Oozemurder, who was an expert bowman. Nbegd had the thought to slay the minotaur by causing a distraction while others struck. When Nbegd Oozemurder faced the minotaur, Nbegd Oozemurder banished Rap.

Events [-]

Holsald is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ceera.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome mephits required. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Torby Wobbscope.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a secret. Contact Tbomd Ogrebone.
  • Lomir Kindship has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xtods Brainrot if interested.
  • Needed: Bounty for toads, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact James Braman.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Joes Davidett.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tgunk Greatmaw.
  • Wanted: onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jun Tinkersprocket.
  • Needed: Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Erlaniyn Rilynnwaker for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? Monk seeks apprentice. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Poduk Bearclaw for further details.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Bitz Armripper.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Danic Stonson.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ilyartlas Riftmist.

People [-]

The people in Holsald are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickey Whiteham is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned dyer. He appears trusting.
  • Jame Hartone is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre physician. He appears conspirational.
  • Sermaily Greatwit is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled leatherworker. She appears forbidding.
  • Adagrimda Jallitalker is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled professor. She appears accusatory.
  • Doney Corliffe is a male human who is known in the region as being a renowned professor. He appears gluttonous.
  • Blanab Neckcracker is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a decent forester. She appears homesick.
  • Kia Wobbjet is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre blacksmith. He appears trusting.
  • Micke Robertridge is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled bookbinder. He appears solemn.
  • Jame Simonerley is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre grocer. He appears lovelorn.
  • Aesvarlleu Cyredwatch is a female elf who is known in the city as being a skilled maidservant. She appears shifty.
  • Joes Bernaridge is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent tilemaker. He appears patronizing.
  • Elaelltars Silentdew is a female elf who is known in the region as being a gifted woodworker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Don Chrisridge is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent saddler. He appears outlandish.
  • Yorag Starcloak is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked scribe. He appears impatient.
  • Aiina Greasebolt is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a decent jeweler. She appears giddy.
  • Faearttel Dusksky is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled rugmaker. She appears cautious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Lartthil Rivershine, a forgetful female elf. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Jory Tramridge, a trusting female half-orc. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Jam Ferster, an intimidated male half-elf. He is a rogue who is seeking honest work.
  • Tomson Greasecog, a grieving male gnome. He is a rogue who is here to buy slaves.
  • Davey Barman, a territorial male half-dwarf. He is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Borbul Steelcutter, a mopey female dwarf. She is a fighter who is here to buy slaves.
  • Doney Chrisand, a jesterly female half-elf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing friend.
  • Grimrin Ambergrieve, a forgetful female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Aiva Gearscope, an outlandish female gnome. She is a wizard who is finding a missing artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holsald:

  • The Rolling Monkey Fine Forks [+]
  • The Pink Ivy Hostel [+]
  • The Dew Wine Guard House [+]
  • The Wanton Fireplace Night Smiths [+]
  • The Crooked Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Splintered Pony Shoes Inc. [+]
  • The Leaping Iron Blowers [+]
  • The Whirling Paladin Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Deadly Badger Temple [+]
  • The Golden Bucket Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Hen Shop [+]
  • The Short Paladin Bindary [+]
  • The Rolling Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Wig Timber Mill [+]
  • The Stowaway Wagon General Merchandise [+]
  • The Lascivious Badger Inc. [+]