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Welcome to Janesholt!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 27,968
  • Children: 29.60% (8,278)
  • Elderly: 12.00% (3,356)

Racial Breakdown

  • 12,838 minotaur (45.9%)
  • 8,531 lizardfolk (30.5%)
  • 6,545 halfling (23.4%)
  • 54 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 517 Businesses
  • 4,278 Specialists
  • 3,550 Residences

Summary [-]

Janesholt is a metropolis in the Berman Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate metropolis is sparsely populated (368/sq km), covers 76.00 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 9836 meters.

Climate [-]

Janesholt has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Janesholt sees a single star overhead: Kroc, an average yellow star. Janesholt also has a double moon: Prodi, an average pale yellow moon and Spodo, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten rubble barrier that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 41.72 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Janesholt; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: embassy, market, poor, racial, shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Janesholt is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Janesholt are often seen as unethical and the policies are respected. The political influence of Janesholt in the region is shrinking due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Janesholt is ruled by Supervisor Surps. The Supervisor has been in power for years and is respected by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Supervisor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, who can be bribed. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.58% of the population (162 adults).

Military [-]

Janesholt has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 3775 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1608 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 188 (5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and weather-beaten barrier, Janesholt is badly fortified. Janesholt fighters are much loved for their use of falchionn in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered perfectly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Janesholt is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Janesholt is known for the following resources:

  • Carnivorous quail bevies that are visited frequently by zombies. Dubal Bearclaw said one might find bags of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Paltry berry patches that are hunted by gru. The locals speak of bags of penis sheathes in a dungeon.
  • An ancient cave inhabited by defenseless apes that are hunted by kittens. Troten Damnstomach said rumors tell of bags of penis sheathes in a well.
  • A creepy tower inhabited by poisonous cobras that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • Dragon wiers that are feared by townspeople.
  • Wild kitten glarings that are visited frequently by kittens. Rumors tell of piles of small lyres buried near there.
  • Tame scorpion beds that are avoided by children. Somoeone said someone found bags of platinum buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a demon named Yap wandered the town. Some say that if you caught him, you will never be seen again.
  • Legends tell of Clapros' Brooch, a possessed brooch with the knack to summon demons. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Rit's Hat, a unique hat with the power to solve any riddle. It has been lost for ages.

Events [-]

Janesholt is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shovel. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Yorrun Drakemine.
  • Wanted: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Experienced professionals only. Contact Chtutra for more information.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tomatoes. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact S'herzor fe Ghezin.
  • Looking for something new? gremlins-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. No previous experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Ragl Mokcracker if intrigued.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xuun Bigwiser.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Thotga Armcrusher.
  • tincure tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Special attire required. Contact Joic Braster.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Darartthil Farsight for further details.
  • Required: Bounty for brain moles, dead or alive. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kyrtrah Stonekos.
  • Help! 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 Tuleno Wobbbun.
  • Looking for work? toads-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bregd Cleaverwiser.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to background check. Contact Drorun Firebellows.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Done Andrman.
  • I have feral cats in my basement, plz halp! May include some hazards. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Serly Teatoe.
  • Help Needed: I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Guild membership required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joic VanAntoninson if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Khalal seh S'herssen.
  • Help Needed: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'herzin fe Ghezin.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Joey Andrein.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Lonir Quartzslayer for more information.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. No pay until task is completed successfully. Discretion required. Contact Ugbuk Skullkiller.
  • carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mick Gilbrook to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Janesholt are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • El Ashtalker is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled spicemerchant. He appears impatient.
  • Cyrok Cloudkan is a female minotaur who is known in the region as being a mediocre woodseller. She appears beligerent.
  • Ama Sunbarrel is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled shipwright. She appears skeptical.
  • Yeral se Gheal is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent good samaritan. He appears conspirational.
  • Ghezin seh S'hoorzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled vintner. She appears trusting.
  • Khalssen fe Khalal is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled carpenter. She appears authoritarian.
  • Pogoldda Waterlady is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a gifted scribe. She appears authoritarian.
  • Dagius Kazibreaker is a male minotaur who is known in the region as being a mediocre navigator. He appears helpful.
  • Gohal Earthfury is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled carpenter. He appears guarded.
  • Khalzin se S'herssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent grocer. He appears insecure.
  • Amagold Slowfur is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled physician. He appears idealistic.
  • Cairdek Icerangli is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled chandler. He appears grieving.
  • Ghessen ahn Yerssen is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent banker. She appears gosipy.
  • Ada Shorttaunt is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled stablehand. He appears solemn.
  • S'hoorssen se Khalzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a decent official. She appears solemn.
  • Khalzin teh Khalzin is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled laborer. He appears solemn.
  • Khalal teh Yeral is a female lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled navigator. She appears nihilistic.
  • Hilly Greatpipe is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled furrier. He appears mopey.
  • Khalssen fe S'heral is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled social worker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Serco Swiftmidas is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled baker. He appears trusting.
  • Mal Melibrother is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned maidservant. She appears prejudiced.
  • Be Grubshaker is an androgynous halfling who is known in the region as being a decent fishmonger. It appears prejudiced.
  • Yerzor fe Ghezor is a male lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a renowned innkeeper. He appears gosipy.
  • Yeral se Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the city as being a gifted sculptor. She appears deluded.
  • S'herzor teh Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled prostitute. She appears spiteful.
  • Dagrus Stoneganthi is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled tilemaker. He appears thick.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Arnson Wobbbun, a conspirational female gnome. She is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Rxog Greatwiser, an insecure male bugbear. He is a sorcerer who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Khalzor seh Khalssen, a drunken male lizardfolk. He is a rogue who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Darlanaen Goldmane, a trusting female half-elf. She is a commoner who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Ghagt Neckbreaker The Black, a lovelorn male bugbear. He is a fighter who is doing something secret.
  • Serine Cottonjay, a vengeful female halfling. She is an expert who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Yop, a pacifistic female kobold. She is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Vothra, a giddy male troglodyte. He is a monk who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Gush Bearnut, a gosipy male ogre. He is a commoner who is here to buy supplies.
  • Drabdsh Moknor, an efficient male half-orc. He is a commoner who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Alligles Coggletonk, a conspirational male oddball. He is a commoner who is doing something amazing.
  • Kiakey Wobbjet, a fashion concious female gnome. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Vothg, a gluttonous male troglodyte. He is a cleric who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Tudus Darkgloom, an easily offended female goblin. She is a commoner who is fleeing an assassin.
  • El Millbottom, a cautious female halfling. She is a warrior who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Zun Oozekill, an egotistical female hobgoblin. She is a commoner who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Drubog Armnor, a healthy female half-orc. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Tol Greenroarer, a vengeful female oddball. She is an adept who is traveling with an important person.
  • Elhiaai Wishstrike, a fatalistic male half-elf. He is a cleric who is traveling with a diplomat.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Janesholt:

  • The Drinking Demon Arena [+]
  • The Wobblin' Nomad Inn [+]
  • The Slippery Axe Cloth [+]
  • The Slaughtered Alicorn Poor House [+]
  • The Empty Tree Ale House [+]
  • The Fiery Badger Shoppe [+]
  • The New Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Crate Dry Goods [+]
  • The Deepwater Mug Temple [+]
  • The Deadly Bunk House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Lost Virgin Translations [+]
  • The Dripping Wagon Herbalist [+]
  • The Orange House Charcoalers [+]
  • The Screaming Cock Lumberyard [+]
  • The Orange Fireplace Firepit [+]
  • The Drowned Cesspit Jewelers [+]
  • The Blue Frog Scribe [+]
  • The Greasy Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Wig Stockyard [+]
  • The Twin Greyhound Shoppe [+]
  • The Strangled Willow General Store [+]
  • The Slaughtered Axehandle Charity [+]
  • The Burning Kettles Package Delivery [+]
  • The Stumpy Bag Union #101 [+]
  • The Perfumed Kraken Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Frosty Dwarves of All That Is Holy [+]