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Welcome to Alta Desden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 13,259
  • Children: 40.79% (5,409)
  • Elderly: 4.00% (530)

Racial Breakdown

  • 4,827 lycanthrope (36.4%)
  • 4,800 lizardfolk (36.2%)
  • 2,878 half-orc (21.7%)
  • 425 troglodyte (3.2%)
  • 266 goblin (2%)
  • 63 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 271 Businesses
  • 2,012 Specialists
  • 1,467 Residences

Summary [-]

Alta Desden is a city in the Aquiark Region with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (20,029/sq km), covers 0.66 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 916 meters.

Climate [-]

Alta Desden 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with strong variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Alta Desden sees a single star overhead: Cekek, an average blue star. Alta Desden also has a double moon: Spole, a large light blue moon and Thememos, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten rubble wall that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.86 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Alta Desden; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, racial, trade, and port.

Government [-]

Alta Desden is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Alta Desden are often seen as unethical and the policies are respected. The political influence of Alta Desden in the region is broadening due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Alta Desden is ruled by Chancellor Khalzor fe Khalzor. The Chancellor has been in power for years and is despised by the people. There is violent opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.41% of the population (55 adults).

Military [-]

Alta Desden has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1756 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 762 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 79 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and weather-beaten wall, Alta Desden is abysmally fortified. Alta Desden fighters are mocked for their use of great clubs in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Alta Desden is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Alta Desden is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous crow murders that are visited frequently by locals. Mastra said one might dig up a stash of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Paltry peat swamps that are visited frequently by children. Xrurm Evildamn said the locals speak of a stash of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Scant wild bat clouds that are hunted by witches. The locals speak of piles of emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Abundant vampire bat clouds that are feared by magic users.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the villagers of Grand Ganary lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil dragon named Edduri Kazibreaker destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the dragon, but didn't get close. Along came a hobgoblin named Zomn Greatslay, who was a skilled storyteller. Zomn had the thought to slay the dragon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Zomn Greatslay faced the dragon, Zomn Greatslay defeated Edduri Kazibreaker and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Alta Desden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Looking for something new? rust rats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact S'hoorzin fe Ghezor.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mickes Dilfield.
  • Looking for work? Cleric seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Gaenalai Dirthglider.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Baldin Broaddoor.
  • Nbegd Bladekill has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Davry Tramorth.
  • Required: Looking for something new? co-ed mud-wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Contact Tbot Greatrot.
  • unknown potion tester wanted. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Halhialleu Arkeneabreeze.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Gavmida Wobbbolt.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must not smell. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mods Oozemouth for more details.
  • Jam Carore has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Aletaen Keenriver.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Faeartlleu Hunithsun.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jamry Jacking.
  • imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. Contact Rxun Ranthowl.
  • wood carving contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward available. Must be clean. Contact Pot if interested.
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Dabgu Mokkiller.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must submit to background check. Reward available. Contact Dash Oakmane.
  • Looking for something new? Fighter seeks apprentice. Will reward you with a land deed. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Elhra if interested.

People [-]

The people in Alta Desden accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • S'hoorssen heh Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled beer seller. He appears lovelorn.
  • Joey VanBenliffe is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent actor. She appears forbidding.
  • Yerssen teh S'herzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a decent mason. He appears solemn.
  • Don Giacoll is a male lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a gifted physician. He appears guilty.
  • Dzuunk Wormkill is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a skilled roofer. She appears helpful.
  • Davic Willl is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled navigator. He appears xenophobic.
  • Voths is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mediocre woodcarver. He appears skeptical.
  • Donry Staley is a female lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled mercenary. She appears clumsy.
  • Jam Bernatone is a male lycanthrope who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled bleacher. He appears giddy.
  • Mick Benen is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bounty hunter. He appears chatty.
  • Obglosh Legkiller is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent warehouse worker. She appears flirtatious.
  • Kagl Mokripper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked shipwright. He appears easily offended.
  • S'herzor seh S'hooral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent actor. She appears healthy.
  • Mbok Brainbeast is a male goblin who is known in that part of town as being a decent mercenary. He appears easily offended.
  • Dav Whiteford is a female lycanthrope who is known in the city as being a skilled tanner. She appears outlandish.
  • Donic Danton is a male lycanthrope who is known in the region as being a mediocre jeweler. He appears prejudiced.
  • Dane Morin is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled mercer. He appears trusting.
  • Jo Goodell is a female lycanthrope who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned painter. She appears jolly.
  • Khalal teh Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a decent barber. He appears fatalistic.
  • Davic Andrett is a male lycanthrope who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled jailer. He appears resentful.
  • S'hoorzin heh Yerssen is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre chickenbutcher. She appears attentive.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Wizdan Cobblebun, a scattered female gnome. She is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Kurah Armkiller, a greedy female orc. She is a commoner who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Ilta Cloudkos, a greedy female minotaur. She is an expert who is here to buy spices.
  • Durdin Armorkiller, a forgetful female half-dwarf. She is a barbarian who is fleeing a natural disaster.
  • Babwan Rocketfiz, a mopey male gnome. He is a fighter who is doing something amazing.
  • Kik Bearsnout, a nosy female ogre. She is a fighter who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Abdurg Legkiller, a fashion concious male bugbear. He is a wizard who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Barmir Coralguard, a loud female deep dwarf. She is an aristocrat who is traveling with an important person.
  • Done Sheett, a guilty female half-dwarf. She is a warrior who is following rumors of riches.
  • Tudomd Rantkill, a lovelorn male goblin. He is a fighter who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Disril, an efficient male mindflayer. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Davic Berhouse, a flirtatious female half-dwarf. She is a bard who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Ghessen ahn Khalzin, a flirtatious female lizardfolk. She is a bard who is finding a missing parent.
  • Daves Whiteorth, a healthy female oddball. She is a druid who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Erelllas Maernshade, an insecure female drow. She is a cleric who is seeing the city.
  • Jo Wilman, a nosy male half-orc. He is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Alta Desden:

  • The Happy Heart Millers [+]
  • The Gritty Lotus Docs [+]
  • The Raging Wagon Arena [+]
  • The Honest Hammer Shop [+]
  • The Chipped Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Darkroot Farmers Market [+]
  • The Short Flame Shoppe [+]
  • The Smiling Stump Sweet House [+]
  • The New Frogs Shoppe [+]
  • The Beefy Fox Shoppe [+]
  • The Randy Cup Public Jail [+]
  • The Sterling Cat Sculptures [+]
  • The Empty Troll Ale House [+]
  • The Stowaway Fireplace House of Colors [+]
  • The Gelded Beer Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Weasels Temple [+]
  • The Fat Troll Inc. [+]
  • The Yellow Lotus Dumping Ground [+]
  • The Great Dwarf Scabbards [+]
  • The Tattered Wench Worship House [+]
  • The Flaming Horse Inc. [+]