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Welcome to Hallpost!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 304
  • Children: 15.46% (47)
  • Elderly: 21.71% (66)

Racial Breakdown

  • 197 troglodyte (64.8%)
  • 38 bugbear (12.5%)
  • 35 ogre (11.5%)
  • 29 mindflayer (9.5%)
  • 4 drow (1.3%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 10 Businesses
  • 12 Specialists
  • 34 Residences

Summary [-]

Hallpost is a hamlet in the Middle Conaman Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is sparsely populated (403/sq km), covers 0.75 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 977 meters.

Climate [-]

Hallpost has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably hot with moderate variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Hallpost sees a single star overhead: Nax, an average yellow star. Hallpost also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nebula that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Hallpost; 1 road is major. The city is lined with muddy dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Hallpost is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as ruthlessly effective. Officials in Hallpost are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are despised. The political influence of Hallpost in the region is lasting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Hallpost is ruled by Raja Xremt Irondamn. The Raja has been in power for mere hours and is praised by the people. There is minor opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.66% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Hallpost has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 42 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Hallpost is tolerably fortified. Hallpost fighters are praised for their use of throwing axes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hallpost is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Hallpost is known for the following resources:

  • Ancient coffee fields that are hunted by locals.
  • Scant guano banks that are avoided by magic users. Grunag Starbelly said the locals speak of a stash of silver in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the villagers of Zealman lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil serial killer named Goemax Dawnstalker kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to stop the serial killer, but failed miserably. Along came a lizardfolk named Ghezor fe Ghezin, who was a skilled storyteller. Ghezor had an idea to slay the serial killer by making a wager with Goemax Dawnstalker. When Ghezor fe Ghezin faced the serial killer, Ghezor fe Ghezin defeated Goemax Dawnstalker and was killed in the process.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Mount Alexber lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil spirit named Ush Rocksnout took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to kill Ush Rocksnout, but didn't get close. Along came a trusting goblin named Rxun Darkshadow, who was a sneaky thief. Rxun had an idea to slay the spirit by making a wager with Ush Rocksnout. When Rxun Darkshadow faced the spirit, Rxun Darkshadow killed the spirit and rescued the hostages.
  • Some time ago, the villagers of Saint Clegholt lived happily. Things were good, but one day a cyclops named Jakios Grimganthi took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Jakios Grimganthi, but failed miserably. Along came a half-orc named Drashud Backnor, who was a sneaky thief. Drashud had a plan to trick the cyclops by killing the cyclops while she slept. When Drashud Backnor faced the cyclops, Drashud Backnor defeated Jakios Grimganthi.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Lettglade thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day Drashut Backbreaker The Gray the murderer kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Drashut Backbreaker The Gray, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Ceelak, who was a sneaky thief. Ceelak had a plan to trick the murderer by causing a distraction while others struck. When Ceelak faced the murderer, Ceelak defeated Drashut Backbreaker The Gray and rescued the hostages.
  • In olden times, the villagers of New Benwater lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day a ghoul named Gozkaro kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Gozkaro, but failed miserably. Along came a forgetful minotaur named Elatred Stonecloud, who was a sneaky thief. Elatred had an idea to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Gozkaro. When Elatred Stonecloud faced the ghoul, Elatred Stonecloud defeated Gozkaro.

Events [-]

Hallpost is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: Loond Rustforge has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Tolgold Skybottle.
  • Help Wanted: Darhiatars Skysorrow has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Vothzer.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Reward is a secret. Contact Belellthil Evenwing if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Yerssen ahn Khalal if interested.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Hil Orgold for more information.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rratzuzg Skullsnapper.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in self defense to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Special attire required. Contact Gush Boarsnout.

People [-]

The people in Hallpost despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Beltava Orlerunner is a male drow who is known in the world as being a mediocre watercarrier. He appears shifty.
  • Gosh Boarroot is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled engineer. She appears homesick.
  • Waem is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted beer seller. She appears jesterly.
  • Dabel Eaglenut is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled sheriff. She appears greedy.
  • Gubal Eaglesnout is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a decent coach driver. He appears worrying.
  • Khun Legcrusher is a male bugbear who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled alchemist. He appears easily offended.
  • Ozbunk Bonecrusher is a male bugbear who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled actor. He appears gluttonous.
  • Ghaduk Oakbranch is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled tinker. She appears jaded.
  • Prire is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted glovemaker. He appears jolly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Illhialleu Softhelm, an impatient female drow. She is a ranger who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Prirr, a lonely female mindflayer. She is a ranger who is seeing the city.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hallpost:

  • The Colored Tower Dry Goods [+]
  • The Royal Elf Chop House [+]
  • The Ugly Turkey Designs [+]
  • The Belching Devil Magic Shop [+]
  • The Burning Pot Mail Service [+]
  • The Sleeping Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Riverside Shop [+]
  • The Smithy Rooster Sweet House [+]
  • The Drinking Troll Herbalist [+]