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Welcome to Upper Hillax!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,371
  • Children: 32.40% (1,416)
  • Elderly: 10.00% (437)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,745 gnome (39.9%)
  • 1,299 halfling (29.7%)
  • 1,102 half-elf (25.2%)
  • 97 elf (2.2%)
  • 75 other (1.7%)
  • 53 half-orc (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 9 Districts
  • 132 Businesses
  • 622 Specialists
  • 480 Residences

Summary [-]

Upper Hillax is a large town in the Caploon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,998/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Upper Hillax has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Upper Hillax sees a trinary star overhead: Ben, a massive blue star; Uux, a supermassive yellow star; and Lux, a small red star. Upper Hillax also has a single moon: Chadi, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking Iron enclosure that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.71 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Upper Hillax; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with crude dirt roads in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, mercy, wealthy, industry, civic, shops, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Upper Hillax is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in Upper Hillax are often seen as crooked and the policies are loved. The political influence of Upper Hillax in the region is broadening due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Upper Hillax is ruled by President Codo Silvershadow. The President has been in power for years and is respected by the people. There is open opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

Upper Hillax has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 568 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 240 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 26 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and cracking enclosure, Upper Hillax is excellently fortified. Upper Hillax fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Upper Hillax is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Upper Hillax is known for the following resources:

  • A magical mine inhabited by vampire cormorants that are frequented by locals. Bea Gearbit said rumors tell of a stash of saphires in a nearby pit.
  • A new battle field inhabited by dangerous cormorants that are avoided by travelers. Xuun Ironshredder said rumors tell of a chest containing emeralds hidden around somewhere.
  • A new shrine inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are feared by travelers. Chief Ulsh Armcracker said the locals speak of bags of diamonds in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Baia's Needle, a magical needle with the ability to dominate others. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Legends tell of Danic's Deck of cards, a cursed deck of cards with the power to summon angels. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Upper Hillax is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Dzuexn Rantrot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Nip for more information.
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tils.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Contact Dugan Bearmane.
  • Needed: A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Reward is a secret. Contact Danic Staett.
  • Need a change of pace? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather a rat tail due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will pay in gold. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ghrira for further details.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Mbok Metalbone.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rop.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kzurm Nightrot for more information.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rabbits required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Adalenava Morningcaller for more details.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Rugzar Evilslay.
  • Looking for something new? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Throggogh Headcracker.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Yap to learn more.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalssen fe Ghezin to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Upper Hillax are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Don Whiteield is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent undertaker. She appears drunken.
  • Jam Berand is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled painter. She appears unreliable.
  • Delelllleu Dawnblade is a female elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled social worker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Aesnallas Stillriver is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned pursemaker. She appears cautious.
  • Ama Silvershaker is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a mediocre artist. He appears territorial.
  • Rhabbzog Armsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled tavern. He appears worrying.
  • Sermai Healthytalker is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a decent mercenary. She appears lovelorn.
  • Elaelltel Sunhand is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled wine seller. He appears guilty.
  • Elbard Shortleaf is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted rugmaker. He appears vengeful.
  • Tomrette Electrosprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a mocked fishmonger. She appears thick.
  • Elarigtars Brightglider is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent woodworker. He appears vengeful.
  • Hewrette Electrogadget is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled artist. He appears jolly.
  • Adawan Rocketfiz is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted social worker. He appears quiet.
  • Dan Briliffe is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled sculptor. He appears loud.
  • Ninita Triggergauge is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled armorer. He appears easily offended.
  • Ozbbrog Skullbreaker is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre baker. She appears skeptical.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Eltaen Duskingshield, a lovelorn male half-elf. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Kiaeno Gyrogauge, a guilty male gnome. He is a cleric who is following a message from an angel.
  • Drorim Jadeear, a sick female dwarf. She is an expert who is finding work as a spy.
  • Balag Paperbread, a gambling male dwarf. He is an expert who is doing something impossible.
  • Pergrim Lightningwolf, an authoritarian male halfling. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Aesarttel Dewheart, a battle-ready female elf. She is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Erlanlleu Swiftdrake, a cautious female elf. She is an adept who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Upper Hillax:

  • The Crimson Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Fiery Three Shop [+]
  • The Drunken Bucket Jewelers [+]
  • The Fawning Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Rampaging Swagger Group [+]
  • The Rolling Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Bill Rugs [+]
  • The Snoring Pot Healers [+]
  • The Seven Lotus Candle Maker [+]
  • The Greasy Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Grizzly Song Inc. [+]
  • The Open Flame Firepit [+]
  • The Merry Skull Brewery [+]
  • The Fermented Hole Shoppe [+]
  • The Randy Cock Group [+]
  • The Splintered Monk Healers [+]