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Welcome to Ashsti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 15,539
  • Children: 44.29% (6,883)
  • Elderly: 1.50% (233)

Racial Breakdown

  • 8,236 mindflayer (53%)
  • 6,325 gnome (40.7%)
  • 529 bugbear (3.4%)
  • 296 ogre (1.9%)
  • 153 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 10 Districts
  • 309 Businesses
  • 2,363 Specialists
  • 1,974 Residences

Summary [-]

Ashsti is a large city in the Calabor Territory with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,679/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Ashsti has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally cold with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Ashsti sees a single star overhead: Krol, an average yellow star. Ashsti also has a double moon: Prodo, an average light blue moon and Chatape, a small briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced mud brick rampart that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.48 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Ashsti; 1 road is major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, trade, industry, civic, poor, fine shops, arena, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Ashsti 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Ashsti are often seen as decent and the policies are honored. The political influence of Ashsti in the region is thriving due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Ashsti is ruled by Saint Adaorin Bitterhead. The Saint has been in power for mere hours and is honored by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.49% of the population (76 adults).

Military [-]

Ashsti has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2058 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1010 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 77 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and reinforced rampart, Ashsti is terribly fortified. Ashsti fighters are mocked for their use of rapiers in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ashsti is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Ashsti is known for the following resources:

  • Chinchilla colonies that are avoided by unicorns.
  • An ancient grave yard inhabited by poisonous beavers that are avoided by gru. Rumors tell of bags of gold buried near there.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by carnivorous clams that are hunted by children. One might find a stash of saphires in a dungeon.
  • Beaver colonies that are visited frequently by locals. Somoeone said someone found piles of platinum in a well.
  • Plentiful ancient timber forests that are visited frequently by wenches. One might find a chest containing penis sheathes buried near there.
  • A blessed battle field inhabited by poisonous dragons that are visited frequently by zombies. Waeth said rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Jam's Rake, a possessed rake with the knack to cause others to fall asleep. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Ashsti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Magaion Plainthorn.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Mormir Lionbeard.
  • A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will pay in gold. Must be a quick learner. Contact Percob Manygrass.
  • Looking for work? I have feral cats in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'heral se Ghessen.
  • Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tbexn Ogredoom.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Wiz Greasebun.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Dobel Eaglefang if intrigued.
  • I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ilylanai Aleanfeather.
  • Wanted: A passing Barbarian is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. References required. Contact Prarril.
  • Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must be clean. Contact Xuuk Oozebeast.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must not smell. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Minule Icespire.
  • Help! Looking for work? I have carniverous butterflies in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Falde Honorghost.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Gubal Eagleroot.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? giant spiders-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Oggor Headkiller.
  • Help! Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grundor Silversapper.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must be a quick learner. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xuadr Metalhost.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Contact Adaellinne Orleblaze.
  • cheese tester wanted. May include some hazards. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a secret. Contact Snordor Blackcask.
  • Someone stole my golden skill. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kluggzog Backsnapper if interested.

People [-]

The people in Ashsti hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Xtemt Ironbeast is a female bugbear who is known in the region as being a renowned weaponsmith. She appears prejudiced.
  • Grinrr is a male mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears prejudiced.
  • Guk Eagleroot is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a gifted maidservant. She appears guarded.
  • Tudog Fouldoom is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. She appears sick.
  • Ubal Eaglenut is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a decent social worker. He appears clumsy.
  • Dagan Boarmane is a female ogre who is known in the world as being a skilled undertaker. She appears guarded.
  • Thutg Neckcrusher is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled physician. He appears pious.
  • Muzak Skullripper is a female bugbear who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled porter. She appears gluttonous.
  • Pogan Bearmane is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked innkeeper. He appears conspirational.
  • Uduk Rockfang is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled smith. He appears melancholy.
  • Waeter is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled priest. She appears outlandish.
  • Zadr Foulshadow is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a decent messenger. He appears resentful.
  • Chtupne is a male mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted coach driver. He appears greedy.
  • Huide is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled warehouse worker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Rbet Nightmouth is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a skilled barber. He appears scattered.
  • Gubel Eagleclaw is a male ogre who is known in the city as being a mocked lumberjack. He appears thick.
  • Bluzgurz Boneripper is a female bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre painter. She appears nervous.
  • Xtus Dreadbeast is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled ship captain. She appears trusting.
  • Daap Bearbranch is a female ogre who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled smith. She appears smitten.
  • Duk Rockmane is an androgynous ogre who is known in that part of town as being a skilled fishmonger. It appears beligerent.
  • Trellrrl is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled tailor. She appears accusatory.
  • Merre is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. She appears efficient.
  • Dagan Bearbranch is a male ogre who is known in the world as being a decent teamster. He appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Goap Bearfang, a melancholy male ogre. He is a cleric who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Disth, a drunken male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Prarrall, a violent female mindflayer. She is an adept who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Ghuru Moksnapper, a battle-ready male bugbear. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Xodomd Laughbeast, a resentful female bugbear. She is a bard who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Soglarz Headcrusher, a treasure-obsessed male bugbear. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Xuomn Metaldamn, an apologetic male bugbear. He is a commoner who is fleeing the law.
  • Tudet Bigstomach, a prejudiced female bugbear. She is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Guk Eaglenut, an insecure female ogre. She is an adept who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Ghabal Beartooth, a sick male ogre. He is a cleric who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Daap Boarroot, a thick female ogre. She is a warrior who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ashsti:

  • The Desert Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Black Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Knotted Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Cloak Firepit [+]
  • The Broken Wand Leatherworks [+]
  • The Olde Fireplace Purse Shop [+]
  • The Wobbly Halflings Inn [+]
  • The Twisted Riverside Designs [+]
  • The Open Darkroot Bows R Us [+]
  • The Victorious Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Hammer Sheath Store [+]
  • The Happy Kraken Mill [+]
  • The Wiley Jane Store [+]
  • The Flaming Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Tree Druggist [+]
  • The Sloppy Wig Reference Center [+]
  • The Pink Urchin Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Fawning Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Green Stump Pottery House [+]
  • The Gray Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Snoring Bull Healers [+]
  • The Northern Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Naughty Bill Glove Shop [+]