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Welcome to Alta Janestle!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 20,228
  • Children: 42.90% (8,677)
  • Elderly: 2.50% (505)

Racial Breakdown

  • 8,193 mindflayer (40.5%)
  • 6,797 lizardfolk (33.6%)
  • 3,642 troglodyte (18%)
  • 931 half-dwarf (4.6%)
  • 344 elf (1.7%)
  • 223 drow (1.1%)
  • 98 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 387 Businesses
  • 3,097 Specialists
  • 2,504 Residences

Summary [-]

Alta Janestle is a large city in the Walbor Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,624/sq km), covers 0.76 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 983 meters.

Climate [-]

Alta Janestle has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cool with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Alta Janestle sees a single star overhead: Krox, an average white star. Alta Janestle also has a double moon: Prome, an average pale yellow moon and Chaka, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten mud brick embankment that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.83 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Alta Janestle; no roads are major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, trade, prison, industry, civic, racial, and arena.

Government [-]

Alta Janestle is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Alta Janestle are often seen as unethical and the policies are honored. The political influence of Alta Janestle in the region is wasting away due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Alta Janestle is ruled by Prime Minister Grunorin Goldfighter. The Prime Minister has been in power for many years and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (99 adults).

Military [-]

Alta Janestle has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2680 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1163 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 113 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and weather-beaten embankment, Alta Janestle is terribly fortified. Alta Janestle fighters are mocked for their use of falchionn in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Alta Janestle is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Alta Janestle is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous bat clouds that are feared by travelers. The locals speak of a stash of small lyres in a nearby pit.
  • A blessed tower inhabited by poisonous beavers that are avoided by magic users.
  • Fresh clay banks that are hunted by townspeople.
  • Substantial primal vegetable fields that are feared by gru. Zragbash Mokbreaker said one might dig up bags of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Cobra quivers that are hunted by townspeople. Porg said rumors tell of a stash of gold in a dungeon.
  • A new tower inhabited by carnivorous scorpions that are hunted by witches. Yap said one might dig up piles of monkey wrenches buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Ceeka's Beans, a legendary beans with the knack to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Alta Janestle is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dak Oxroot.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kik Oxroot.
  • wine tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Meb Greatdamn for further details.
  • Bored? Missing relic. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Reward available. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Xodok Rantdeath for more information.
  • Need a change of pace? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to background check. Contact Sszth.
  • wine tester wanted. Must be quick on your feet. Reward available. Contact Thrubgugh Bonecrusher.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ghezor seh S'hoorzin.
  • Bored? rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must be a quick learner. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Ilyvaraen Starbough for further details.
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Reward is a secret. Contact Amaly Honortender for more details.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome bats required. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Larlananae Rilynncloak.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gubal Oakmane.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare gremlins, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Sekrun Windstrider if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to magical scrutiny. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Balrin Foemead.
  • Bored? Maldo Wildfoot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Jame Harling.
  • Help Wanted: I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Larlenava Featherwing for further details.
  • Fighter seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Met Dreadgloom to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Contact Xuunk Ghosttslay.
  • Bored? Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Daney Roseon if intrigued.
  • Bored? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joic Corerson for further details.

People [-]

The people in Alta Janestle are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gaeellai Featherchaser is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent watercarrier. He appears forbidding.
  • James Wilbrook is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent good samaritan. She appears forbidding.
  • Vothzer is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a skilled courtier. She appears greedy.
  • Porraz is a male troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a decent dyer. He appears chatty.
  • Yerssen se Khalzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a mocked cheesemaker. She appears solemn.
  • Davey Bernafield is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent tinker. He appears cowed.
  • S'herzin heh S'hoorzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a gifted timberwright. She appears gambling.
  • Aesartaen Softhelm is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned cutler. She appears guarded.
  • Har'ith is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled spicemerchant. He appears giddy.
  • Surpg is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent jeweler. He appears gosipy.
  • Merrrl is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled entertainer. She appears spiteful.
  • Gheal heh Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled messenger. She appears attentive.
  • Dav Carne is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned tinker. She appears smitten.
  • Joes Barnson is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled outfitter. He appears pacifistic.
  • Ghrika is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a gifted cobbler. She appears nihilistic.
  • Mickes Franton is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bookbinder. He appears lovelorn.
  • Haalenssa Windhelm is a male drow who is known in that part of town as being a skilled cheesemaker. He appears patronizing.
  • Wram is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a renowned tavern. She appears healthy.
  • Aletinne Longmoon is a female drow who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. She appears prejudiced.
  • Sszpair is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a mocked copyist. She appears apologetic.
  • Alaellava Suneye is an androgynous drow who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled tavern. It appears vengeful.
  • Faehiainne Blackgleam is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent roofer. He appears cowed.
  • Anraz is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled blacksmith. He appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gugan Beartooth, a violent male ogre. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Dilakh Mokcrusher The Strong, a forgetful female orc. She is a druid who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Dav Broville, an insecure male lycanthrope. He is a druid who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Abaag Whitemug, an idealistic male deep dwarf. He is a fighter who is seeking revenge.
  • Tilkaro, an easily offended male troglodyte. He is an expert who is here to buy supplies.
  • Kzerm Dreadbeast, a chatty male hobgoblin. He is an expert who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Goap Boarnut, a fashion concious female ogre. She is a cleric who is doing something nefarious.
  • Xrurm Giantcutter, a spiteful female goblin. She is a fighter who is seeing the world.
  • Mick Rosenster, an authoritarian female human. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Davic Colsford, a prejudiced female human. She is a warrior who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Abanalai Duskinggleam, a drunken male elf. He is a cleric who is finding work as a spy.
  • Jamry MacJameman, an intimidating male half-elf. He is a cleric who is here to buy supplies.
  • Momn Foulbone, a giddy female goblin. She is an aristocrat who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Mick Stoord, a territorial female half-orc. She is a barbarian who is seeing the city.
  • Xromn Dreadbone, a beligerent androgynous hobgoblin. It is a commoner who is finding work as a healer.
  • S'hooral teh Gheal, a xenophobic female oddball. She is a druid who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Merth, a nervous female mindflayer. She is an adept who is finding a missing map.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Alta Janestle:

  • The Six Wolfhound Dry Dock [+]
  • The Smithy Flask Bakery [+]
  • The Musty Frogs Glove Makers [+]
  • The Singing Widowers Shipyard [+]
  • The Frosted Wine General Store [+]
  • The Ruby Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Ent Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Bill Scabbards [+]
  • The Victorious Hammer Designs [+]
  • The Deepwater Princess Temple [+]
  • The Last Troll Hats Shop [+]
  • The White Nomad Bath House [+]
  • The Slumbering Dead Public Library [+]
  • The Slippery Twins Cloth [+]
  • The Blue Tree Scribe [+]
  • The Broken Bucket Leatherworks [+]
  • The Gray Cock Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Frosted Silver Shrine [+]
  • The Stinking Bag Sculptures [+]
  • The Honest Days Shop [+]
  • The Belching Jade Shoppe [+]
  • The Lazy Pony Wainwright [+]