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Welcome to New Castholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 705
  • Children: 23.55% (166)
  • Elderly: 16.17% (114)

Racial Breakdown

  • 610 human (86.5%)
  • 49 dwarf (6.9%)
  • 34 half-dwarf (4.8%)
  • 8 half-orc (1.1%)
  • 4 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 34 Businesses
  • 53 Specialists
  • 89 Residences

Summary [-]

New Castholt is a village in the Walran Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is nominally populated (1,266/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

New Castholt has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally hot with moderate variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

New Castholt sees a single star overhead: Sic, an average yellow star. New Castholt also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for only a few years and an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred brick barricade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.24 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to New Castholt; no roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone paths in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, trade, prison, professional, and slums.

Government [-]

New Castholt is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in New Castholt are often seen as underhanded and the policies are despised. The political influence of New Castholt in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

New Castholt is ruled by Despot Tudeb Ironrot. The Despot has been in power for a few months and is mocked by the people. There is open opposition to the Despot and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city watch, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.28% of the population (9 adults).

Military [-]

New Castholt has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 102 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 40 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 5 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and scarred barricade, New Castholt is moderately fortified. New Castholt fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in New Castholt is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

New Castholt is known for the following resources:

  • Magical magic hemp fields that are feared by zombies. Glagl Headbreaker said one might find a stash of rubies in a nearby pit.
  • Peat swamps that are feared by wenches. Codo Colddrum said somoeone said someone found bags of gold in a tomb nearby.
  • Bat clouds that are feared by gru. Don Bracroft said somoeone said someone found a stash of silver in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Davic's Ring, a legendary ring with the power to summon angels. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Many years ago, the constable of Boonstein Rock lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a wizard named Vab kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to stop the wizard, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named Halttel Alealight, who was an expert bowman. Halttel had an idea to slay the wizard by killing the wizard while she slept. When Halttel Alealight faced the wizard, Halttel Alealight killed the wizard.
  • Way back when, the villagers of Port Humbernac Acres thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil ghoul named Khalzor seh Yerzor took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Khalzor seh Yerzor, but failed miserably. Along came Momd Metalcutter the hobgoblin, who was an expert bowman. Momd had an idea to slay the ghoul by killing the ghoul while she slept. When Momd Metalcutter faced the ghoul, Momd Metalcutter killed the ghoul and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Joe's Rake, a cursed rake with the power to summon angels. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

New Castholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. References required. Contact Gorgan Gravelbridge.
  • Missing magic candle. We suspect homuncului are the culprit. Reward available. Contact Cardan Wobbsprocket.
  • arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Prior experience required. Contact Kish Rockclaw.
  • Help! Fighter seeks apprentice. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gordal Papertoe.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Guduk Oaknut.
  • Required: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Poap Oxmane.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Will pay in gold. Contact Rop to learn more.
  • Fot has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Srogu Neckbreaker.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Yerssen fe Ghessen.

People [-]

The people in New Castholt are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jamic Jackell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears unreliable.
  • Micke Frantt is a male human who is known in the world as being a skilled watercarrier. He appears grieving.
  • Dave Braield is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent deputy. He appears accusatory.
  • Joes Goodstone is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned jailer. He appears forgetful.
  • Bromir Bloodroad is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled cooper. She appears embittered.
  • Danes Berbrook is a male human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled miller. He appears deluded.
  • Dav Brownin is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent courtier. He appears unreliable.
  • Yorgin Kindhelm is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre cutler. He appears outlandish.
  • Grumkon Tinbread is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled woodseller. She appears giddy.
  • Zhubd Legcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled miller. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Davey MacFrancer is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled woodworker. She appears accusatory.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Junley Tinkercog, a sick female gnome. She is an adept who is doing something questionable.
  • Balrin Broadcavern, a smitten male half-dwarf. He is a sorcerer who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Illvarinne Blackmight, an accusatory male elf. He is a warrior who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Elvarssa Duskingwaker, an outlandish male elf. He is a fighter who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in New Castholt:

  • The Empty Halflings Money Lenders [+]
  • The Wild Goblins Bath House [+]
  • The Screaming Badger Timberyard [+]
  • The Blabbering Wagon Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Fox Amory [+]
  • The Wandering Knife Furs [+]
  • The Rolling Riverside Chop House [+]
  • The Northern Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Horny Yawning Legal Partners [+]
  • The Puking Days Locksmith [+]
  • The Elven Elves Vault [+]