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Welcome to Harrisnow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 16,581
  • Children: 40.80% (6,765)
  • Elderly: 4.00% (663)

Racial Breakdown

  • 9,004 mindflayer (54.3%)
  • 6,848 elf (41.3%)
  • 415 halfling (2.5%)
  • 314 other (1.8%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 324 Businesses
  • 2,526 Specialists
  • 2,106 Residences

Summary [-]

Harrisnow is a large city in the Ashcan District with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,861/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Harrisnow 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 chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Harrisnow sees a single star overhead: Krok, a large orange star. Harrisnow also has a double moon: Proro, a massive pale yellow moon and Chadi, a large rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished slate barrier that is 18 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.99 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Harrisnow; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, trade, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Harrisnow is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Harrisnow are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Harrisnow in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Harrisnow is ruled by Steward Gaal Lagranmarr. The Steward has been in power for a few months and is praised by the people. There is secret opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.51% of the population (84 adults).

Military [-]

Harrisnow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2196 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1160 (7%). Of the active duty military, 109 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and newly finished barrier, Harrisnow is terribly fortified. Harrisnow fighters are mocked for their use of longswords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Harrisnow is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Harrisnow is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial beaver colonies that are frequented by locals. Abagin Greenboot said rumors tell of a chest containing iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical mine inhabited by poisonous caterpillars that are hunted by unicorns.
  • Rare elephant parades that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • A new mine inhabited by wild peacocks that are visited frequently by gru. The locals speak of a chest containing gold in a well.
  • Vast bamboo stands that are avoided by townspeople.
  • Primal vegetable patches that are visited frequently by gru. One might dig up a chest containing small lyres in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a murderer named Yerssen frequented the fields during the summer solstice and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Villagers say that if you see him, you will be stricken blind.

Events [-]

Harrisnow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! wine tester wanted. Reward is a secret. Contact Haalantel Tyrears if interested.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danry Morgan to learn more.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alahiainne Baequiglow to learn more.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Lik.
  • I have imps in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Naromn Dreaddoom.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen bracelet. Safety not guaranteed. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilixter.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Halartlleu Fairshadow.
  • Help Needed: tincure tester wanted. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gaelantars Swiftmoon for further details.
  • unknown potion tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tharsha Stormstride if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact S'hoorzin fe Khalzor.
  • Required: lock picking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Durmir Lumberchisel.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? A passing Ranger is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Lorun Ambercastle.
  • Looking for work? Druid seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Sikith Cloudis.
  • Required: Bored? Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Jamic Castill.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Jamey Simonhouse for further details.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kibel Rocksnout if intrigued.
  • Needed: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Danes Braton.
  • Need a change of pace? Missing artifact. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must be a quick learner. Contact Grimag Saltcoin for more details.
  • Ush Boarroot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kkasr Ogredeath.

People [-]

The people in Harrisnow are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Serel Slytalker is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled herbalist. He appears scattered.
  • Amagrin Gardnerfur is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled pastrycook. He appears pious.
  • Faetiyn Ousseasight is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled rugmaker. He appears fashion concious.
  • Waerc is an androgynous mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted rugmaker. It appears nihilistic.
  • Perda Shortwick is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled copyist. He appears guilty.
  • Prithul is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a decent baker. She appears efficient.
  • Perne Glittereye is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a decent potter. He appears vengeful.
  • Illvarinne Tyrshade is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent cobbler. She appears guarded.
  • Wram is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled salter. She appears guilty.
  • Per Silverfingers is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted bowyer. He appears impatient.
  • Hutra is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a renowned sage. He appears forbidding.
  • Ellenaen Summerrose is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent astrologer. He appears pacifistic.
  • Ilhiainne Earthstalker is a male elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled librarian. He appears attentive.
  • Kilrc is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled apothecary. He appears gluttonous.
  • Harthul is a female mindflayer who is known in the city as being a renowned maidservant. She appears lovelorn.
  • Waevy is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a mediocre apothecary. He appears clumsy.
  • Elil Rainfoot is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. She appears efficient.
  • Faldo Underdigger is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted roofer. He appears boastful.
  • Errigtel Silentmist is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre jailer. She appears beligerent.
  • Erhiaiyn Duskingriver is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled barber. She appears impatient.
  • Chahiaava Alearose is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled artist. She appears easily offended.
  • Trellter is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled scabbardmaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Chavariyn Hawkoak is a female elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre armorer. She appears nervous.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Duap Eaglesnout, a nervous female ogre. She is an adept who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Doney Antonliffe, a resentful male human. He is a cleric who is finding a missing parent.
  • Jame Morgton, a contrarian female human. She is a warrior who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Yerzor se Ghezor, a cautious female lizardfolk. She is an adept who is here to buy spices.
  • Gubal Oxsnout, a smug male ogre. He is a fighter who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Gosh Rockfang, a violent male ogre. He is a wizard who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Mickes VanBartotone, a spiteful female human. She is an aristocrat who is here to buy slaves.
  • Bab Gearbolt, a patriotic male gnome. He is a rogue who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Yap, a guilty male kobold. He is a rogue who is seeing the city.
  • Don Antonin, an accusatory male half-orc. He is a cleric who is following the voices.
  • Dabel Oakroot, a giddy female ogre. She is a barbarian who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Daves Southinson, a forgetful female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Vothra, a cowed female troglodyte. She is a ranger who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Harrisnow:

  • The Vulgar Princess Furs [+]
  • The Weary Giant Rug Shop [+]
  • The Gray Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Stinking Dog Sculptures [+]
  • The Severed Devil Candle Maker [+]
  • The Nomadic Fox Inc. [+]
  • The Red Maiden Gaol [+]
  • The Black Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Squalid Song Shoes [+]
  • The Drinking Dwarf Herbalist [+]
  • The Thirsty Demon Shrine [+]
  • The Vulgar Iron Furs [+]
  • The Ever-full Heart Brewery [+]
  • The Dry Princess Shop [+]
  • The Purple Troll Arena [+]
  • The Blue Demon Shop [+]
  • The Greasy Riverside Scabbards [+]
  • The Grimy Oarhouse Pots [+]
  • The Crooked Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Crate Chop House [+]
  • The Wrong Darkroot Pile [+]
  • The Raging Oarhouse Arena [+]
  • The Grimy Halfling Pottery House [+]