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Welcome to Hospburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 15,392
  • Children: 10.35% (1,593)
  • Elderly: 25.75% (3,963)

Racial Breakdown

  • 7,835 mindflayer (50.9%)
  • 6,419 gnome (41.7%)
  • 693 hobgoblin (4.5%)
  • 260 other (1.6%)
  • 185 lizardfolk (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 8 Districts
  • 303 Businesses
  • 2,333 Specialists
  • 1,943 Residences

Summary [-]

Hospburg is a large city in the Capkryica Domain with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,954/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Hospburg 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 breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hospburg sees a single star overhead: Krox, a large blue star. Hospburg also has a double moon: Prodosto, a small rusty red moon and Chata, a massive light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired granite stockade that is 11 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.70 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hospburg; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, trade, prison, industry, civic, warehouse, shops, and professional.

Government [-]

Hospburg is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Hospburg are often seen as principled and the policies are loved. The political influence of Hospburg in the region is broadening due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Hospburg is ruled by General Har'ith. The General has been in power for years and is mocked by the people. There is hostile opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a police, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.51% of the population (78 adults).

Military [-]

Hospburg has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2039 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1000 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 81 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and recently repaired stockade, Hospburg is terribly fortified. Hospburg fighters are mocked for their use of rapiers in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hospburg is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Hospburg is known for the following resources:

  • Scorpion beds that are visited frequently by townspeople. The locals speak of piles of diamonds buried near there.
  • Abundant elephant parades that are hunted by zombies. Halvarssa Meadowears said the locals speak of bags of rubies in a dungeon.
  • Coconut plantations that are hunted by locals.
  • A magical mine inhabited by vampire chinchillas that are visited frequently by locals. One might find a stash of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • A creepy castle inhabited by carnivorous kittens that are hunted by wenches.
  • Rubber plantations that are avoided by zombies. Daap Bearmane said somoeone said someone found bags of emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the royals of Claydun Lock lived happily. Things were good, but one day a spirit named Cees destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the spirit, but didn't get close. Along came Gaelenaen Summercaller the drow, who was a valiant knight. Gaelenaen had an idea to slay the spirit by killing the spirit while he slept. When Gaelenaen Summercaller faced the spirit, Gaelenaen Summercaller defeated Cees.
  • Legends tell of Darlananae's Mirror, a unique mirror with the capability to summon angels. It has been lost for ages.
  • In days gone by, a vampire named Ugan roamed the fields and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that if you see her, you will never be seen again unless you return a lost possession.
  • Once upon a time, a Boogyman wandered the swamps at dusk. Villagers say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then imprison you.
  • Way back when, a cyclops named Dastule lingered in the streets during a red moon. Villagers say that if you face him, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Hospburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my shoe. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. No pay until task is completed successfully. Serious inquiries only. Contact Amaildo Heatherbarrel.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Dobel Eaglefang if intrigued.
  • Bored? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Fat.
  • Help Needed: Looking for something new? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Illtanae Eyllisgazer for more details.
  • Looking for something new? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward available. Contact Khalzor ahn Ghessen for more information.
  • Paladin seeks apprentice. Must provide your own transportation. Reward available. Contact Coil Curlysall.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Discretion required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Haaarttel Killemist.
  • brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be clean. Contact Gogan Oaktooth if interested.
  • Looking for work? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Gok Bearfang to learn more.
  • brawling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Beaita Wizzcog if intrigued.
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for quazits, dead or alive. Discretion required. Will pay in gold. Contact Durgar Oilsmelter.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Nbuk Oozehost.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Surpraz to learn more.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Prior experience required. Contact Khulurz Headbreaker.
  • Needed: Looking for work? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Vaz if interested.
  • A passing Rogue is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Sogb Bonenor.
  • Need a change of pace? darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Delhiassa Cyredsorrow.
  • Needed: Bounty for gremlins, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tilg.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome gremlins required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joes Carill.

People [-]

The people in Hospburg are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • S'herzor fe S'hooral is a male lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a decent lawyer. He appears battle-ready.
  • Bon Thermofiz is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled haymerchant. He appears lonely.
  • Mexn Nighthand is a male hobgoblin who is known in the region as being a gifted hatmaker. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Gavson Electrotonk is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled specialty smith. He appears impatient.
  • S'herzin ahn Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a skilled shoemaker. She appears greedy.
  • Yerzin teh Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled stablehand. She appears helpful.
  • Bromn Giantrot is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a decent tanner. She appears egotistical.
  • Trellpair is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a decent weaver. She appears pious.
  • Vessrall is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a gifted forester. She appears patriotic.
  • Ghezin heh Khalzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre weaponsmith. She appears melancholy.
  • Arn Tiddlytonk is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a legendary mason. He appears greedy.
  • Mok Evilhand is a female hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre interpreter. She appears authoritarian.
  • Keb Wormshredder is a female hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears guilty.
  • Ghessen ahn Khalzin is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled entertainer. She appears flirtatious.
  • Khalal se Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled locksmith. He appears gluttonous.
  • Torton Triggerwink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent navigator. He appears violent.
  • Khalzin teh Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears forgetful.
  • Wizkey Fusebun is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled forester. She appears embittered.
  • Toreno Gearjet is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled artist. He appears jesterly.
  • S'herzor heh Yerssen is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears easily offended.
  • S'hoorssen se S'herssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre tailor. He appears exhausted.
  • S'herssen se S'heral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bleacher. She appears scattered.
  • S'herssen heh Khalal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled smith. He appears patriotic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ada Ostmidas, a trusting male halfling. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Zratzosh Bonecrusher, a cowed male orc. He is a rogue who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Xodbok Greatslay, a xenophobic female hobgoblin. She is a sorcerer who is finding a missing friend.
  • Bororin Greaseyhair, an unreliable male deep dwarf. He is an adept who is doing something impossible.
  • Jam MacBartoerley, a sick female half-elf. She is an expert who is seeking dishonest work.
  • Khalssen ahn Ghessen, a battle-ready female lizardfolk. She is a druid who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Dav Robertorth, a quiet male human. He is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Yot, an attentive male kobold. He is a warrior who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Globgsh Armripper, a nervous female bugbear. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Gardal Coldcastle, an intimidated female half-dwarf. She is an adept who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Baiok Wintergan, a drunken female minotaur. She is a bard who is seeing the city.
  • Zimrog Armkiller The Strong, an unreliable male bugbear. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Zaglarg Armcrusher, a solemn male half-orc. He is a bard who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Yop, a fatalistic male kobold. He is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.
  • Faeartthil Kennyrwing, an idealistic male drow. He is a commoner who is doing something questionable.
  • Jam Carville, a self-obsessed male half-orc. He is an expert who is seeking dishonest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hospburg:

  • The Elven Hops Money Changers [+]
  • The Sleepy Rouge Inc. [+]
  • The Fired Bunch . [+]
  • The Beefy Bill Shoppe [+]
  • The Desert Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Mangy Frog Shop [+]
  • The Chicken Wolfhound Farms [+]
  • The Furious Oarhouse Middle School [+]
  • The Fat Lotus Inc. [+]
  • The Rolling Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Rock Wares [+]
  • The Frozen Virgin Shrine [+]
  • The Last Harpoon Hatters [+]
  • The Deadly Flame Temple [+]
  • The Greasy Maiden Scabbards [+]
  • The Musty Jane Glove Shop [+]
  • The Fat Snake Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Dwarf Inc. [+]
  • The Wanton Dungeon Night Smiths [+]
  • The Gutted Monk Harnesses [+]
  • The Elven Willow Money Changers [+]
  • The Twisted Bucket Builders [+]