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Welcome to Holsmouth!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 115
  • Children: 16.52% (19)
  • Elderly: 20.00% (23)

Racial Breakdown

  • 74 troglodyte (64.3%)
  • 35 drow (30.4%)
  • 3 bugbear (2.6%)
  • 2 lizardfolk (1.7%)
  • 1 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 15 Residences

Summary [-]

Holsmouth is a hamlet in the Inner Picaranubia County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (390/sq km), covers 0.29 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 607 meters.

Climate [-]

Holsmouth 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 chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Holsmouth sees a single star overhead: Nal, a large white star. Holsmouth also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Holsmouth; no roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: wealthy and trade.

Government [-]

Holsmouth is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Holsmouth are often seen as principled and the policies are loved. The political influence of Holsmouth in the region is shrinking due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Holsmouth is ruled by President Ghagan Eaglesnout. The President has been in power for many years and is feared by the people. There is strong opposition to the President 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 police, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.87% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Holsmouth has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 16 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 7 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 0 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Holsmouth is tolerably fortified. Holsmouth fighters are praised for their use of Javelins in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Holsmouth is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Holsmouth is known for the following resources:

  • Old timber plantations that are frequented by townspeople. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper in a nearby pit.
  • Paltry wild dragon wiers that are avoided by vampires. Apru Tessplitter said rumors tell of a stash of iron maidens buried near there.
  • A cursed fort inhabited by poisonous scorpions that are avoided by locals. The locals speak of piles of silver in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, a lich named S'hoorzin frequented the woods. Villagers say that if you confront her, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Joey's Fiddle, a cursed fiddle with the capability to move on its own accord. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Alehiaava's Beans, a cursed beans with the ability to disappear on its own. It has been lost for ages.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the townsfolk of Fruitax lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil monster named Khalssen se S'hoorzor kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Khalssen se S'hoorzor, but were caught. Along came Jame Stanell the human, who was a sneaky thief. Jame had an idea to slay the monster by killing the monster while she slept. When Jame Stanell faced the monster, Jame Stanell banished Khalssen se S'hoorzor.

Events [-]

Holsmouth is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Special attire required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jame Southtt.
  • Required: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Ulorin Honortun.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Sszre.
  • Looking for something new? Abalenai Softwatch has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. Contact Skabul Clawbelly for further details.
  • Wanted: Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Duap Boartooth.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact Alahiaiyn Wavesorrow.
  • Need a change of pace? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Yerssen heh Ghessen.

People [-]

The people in Holsmouth are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ghezin ahn Ghezin is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled woodworker. She appears xenophobic.
  • Ghezin seh Ghessen is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled weaponsmith. She appears boastful.
  • Gozkaro is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled roofer. She appears deluded.
  • Tilra is a female troglodyte who is known in the region as being a skilled wagoneer. She appears violent.
  • Gozs is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled smith. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Erlanthil Tyrsun is a female drow who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted grocer. She appears insecure.
  • Elhs is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled deputy. He appears smug.
  • Dradut Backcrusher is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a mediocre jailer. He appears nihilistic.
  • Zam Backcracker is a male bugbear who is known in the city as being a decent handyman. He appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ssztra, a solemn female mindflayer. She is an expert who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Gush Oxmane, a gluttonous male ogre. He is a commoner who is following rediscovered ancient lore.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Holsmouth:

  • The Stowaway Fireplace House of Colors [+]
  • The Stowaway Monkey House of Colors [+]
  • The Blabbering Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Dog Rugs [+]
  • The Sleeping Knife Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Mug Firepit [+]
  • The Dew Rock City Guard [+]
  • The Crippled Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Crippled Axehandle Inc. [+]