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Welcome to Ioshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 376
  • Children: 35.64% (134)
  • Elderly: 7.45% (28)

Racial Breakdown

  • 282 human (75%)
  • 48 dwarf (12.7%)
  • 32 elf (8.5%)
  • 6 halfling (1.5%)
  • 4 half-elf (1%)
  • 4 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 13 Businesses
  • 15 Specialists
  • 47 Residences

Summary [-]

Ioshall is a hamlet in the Venkil Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (607/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Ioshall 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 soft and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ioshall sees a single star overhead: Wox, an average orange star. Ioshall also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing supernova that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Ioshall; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Ioshall is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Ioshall are often seen as underhanded and the policies are praised. The political influence of Ioshall in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Ioshall is ruled by Lord Chancellor Uldin Crystalanvil. The Lord Chancellor has been in power for decades and is hated by the people. There is secret opposition to the Lord Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.06% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Ioshall has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 53 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 21 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 2 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and lack of defensible wall, Ioshall is suitably fortified. Ioshall fighters are respected for their use of halberds in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ioshall is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Ioshall is known for the following resources:

  • Rare guano banks that are feared by magic users. Durgin Drumrobe said the locals speak of a chest containing emeralds hidden around somewhere.
  • Palm oil trees that are avoided by locals. Aesrigtel Blackrose said the locals speak of a chest containing copper in a dungeon.
  • A haunted fort inhabited by vampire bats that are feared by witches. Morbin Rusttunnel said one might find a chest containing gold buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Gwalananae's Amulet, a special amulet with the ability to summon angels. It was last seen years ago.
  • In times past, a hag hunted the town during a full moon. Folks say that the hag will sneeze three times, then sell you into slavery.

Events [-]

Ioshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Tean.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must provide your own transportation. Reward available. Contact Mickey Castnson.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Prior experience required. Contact Morrun Lumberneck.
  • A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Yorrun Coaltracker.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chief Rhagl Legnor The Gray.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Adaag Smokefoot.
  • Looking for something new? Yap has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Waerrl if interested.

People [-]

The people in Ioshall despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Colland is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent adventurer. He appears pacifistic.
  • Grunrin Saltbaker is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted bather. She appears mopey.
  • Haatiyn Meadowdew is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled porter. She appears fatalistic.
  • Danic Barster is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned forester. He appears greedy.
  • Grimkon Lightningaxe is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled cartwright. He appears homesick.
  • Snordor Uglytunnel is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent specialty smith. She appears solemn.
  • Delttel Wishshield is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted saddler. He appears insecure.
  • Davry Ferwood is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled harness maker. He appears guilty.
  • Thronir Brandymolder is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre weaponsmith. She appears jolly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Falag Barleyplate, a gosipy male dwarf. He is a commoner who is fleeing overdue taxes.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ioshall:

  • The Burning Widowers Package Delivery [+]
  • The Mended Octopus Barrels [+]
  • The Open Toad Bows R Us [+]
  • The Black Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Wanton Well Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Sloppy Elf Public Library [+]
  • The Knotted Harpoon Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Grog Poor House [+]
  • The Lost Monk Inc. [+]