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Welcome to Great Jollnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 216
  • Children: 20.37% (44)
  • Elderly: 18.06% (39)

Racial Breakdown

  • 143 troglodyte (66.2%)
  • 53 minotaur (24.5%)
  • 8 deep dwarf (3.7%)
  • 8 goblin (3.7%)
  • 3 bugbear (1.3%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 30 Residences

Summary [-]

Great Jollnow is a hamlet in the Cenkry County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (440/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Great Jollnow 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 strong and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Great Jollnow sees a single star overhead: Naxuri, a massive red star. Great Jollnow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Great Jollnow; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy dirt roads in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: middleclass and professional.

Government [-]

Great Jollnow is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Great Jollnow are often seen as upright and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Great Jollnow in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Great Jollnow is ruled by Boss Elnalssa Heartsun. The Boss has been in power for several years and is respected by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Boss and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.93% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Great Jollnow has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 30 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Great Jollnow is tolerably fortified. Great Jollnow fighters are respected for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Great Jollnow is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Great Jollnow is known for the following resources:

  • Rich berry fields that are frequented by locals. Roggok Bonebreaker said one might find piles of silver in a tomb nearby.
  • An old fort inhabited by vampire chinchillas that are visited frequently by wenches. Mastra said one might find piles of platinum in a dungeon.
  • Amber mines that are frequented by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Kiadan's Mirror, a possessed mirror with the capability to solve any riddle. It was last seen years ago.
  • In olden times, the villagers of DeCenterna lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Ghrira the minotaur took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Ghrira, but were caught. Along came Alalanlleu Skyweaver the drow, who was a valiant knight. Alalanlleu had the thought to slay the minotaur by using magic to banish it. When Alalanlleu Skyweaver faced the minotaur, Alalanlleu Skyweaver defeated Ghrira and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Hrukillian's Helmet, a magical helmet with the ability to speak for itself. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Some time ago, a monster named Kzus hunted the fields during a red moon and was drawn towards acts of greed. Folks say that if you caught him, you will be killed.

Events [-]

Great Jollnow 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. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bror Metalbeast for more information.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Aimida Triggerbolt.
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Elhkaro to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. Contact Mickes Southleton to learn more.
  • S'hoorzor teh S'hooral has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Zrazgug Neckcrusher.
  • saddle tester wanted. May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Larelltars Skyglow.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Joe Kleinell.

People [-]

The people in Great Jollnow hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Munk Dreadgloom is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a decent alchemist. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Snorbin Tigereye is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre teamster. He appears insecure.
  • Beruiki Eaglesoult is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent miller. He appears contrarian.
  • Ghrizer is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a gifted messenger. He appears loud.
  • Narkasr Laughwiser is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre prostitute. She appears shifty.
  • Cinsey Icegath is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a legendary illuminator. She appears forbidding.
  • Anka is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled copyist. He appears insecure.
  • Zurgmax Youngwind is a male minotaur who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled banker. He appears lonely.
  • Surpkaro is a male troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bleacher. He appears homesick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Narkasr Foulbeast, a lovelorn male goblin. He is a barbarian who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Snorgin Marbleanvil, a spiteful female deep dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is cleaning out a wealthy person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Great Jollnow:

  • The Stumpy Fig Dry Goods [+]
  • The Short Dwarf Bindary [+]
  • The Wobblin' Horse Lodge [+]
  • The Merry Wench Brewery [+]
  • The Fawning Hops Inc. [+]
  • The Grumbling Alicorn Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Iron Timber Mill [+]
  • The Honest Monkey Shoppe [+]
  • The Frosted Well Temple [+]