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Welcome to Hudvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,653
  • Children: 17.00% (451)
  • Elderly: 21.00% (557)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,176 half-dwarf (44.3%)
  • 900 halfling (33.9%)
  • 367 half-elf (13.8%)
  • 144 half-orc (5.4%)
  • 51 human (1.9%)
  • 15 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 108 Businesses
  • 350 Specialists
  • 323 Residences

Summary [-]

Hudvale is a town in the Ashkry Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,186/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Hudvale 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 mild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hudvale sees a binary star overhead: Abak, an average yellow star and Lur, an average red star. Hudvale also has a single moon: Sinole, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule pulsar that has been around for all eternity, a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia, and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking mud brick wall that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.39 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hudvale; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and civic.

Government [-]

Hudvale is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Hudvale are often seen as crooked and the policies are honored. The political influence of Hudvale in the region is maturing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Hudvale is ruled by Cardinal Donry Blackland. The Cardinal has been in power for decades and is ridiculed by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Cardinal and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.77% of the population (47 adults).

Military [-]

Hudvale has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 338 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 139 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 15 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and cracking wall, Hudvale is admirably fortified. Hudvale fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hudvale is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Hudvale is known for the following resources:

  • A magical mine inhabited by dangerous kangaroos that are frequented by magic users. Somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies in a well.
  • Tame kitten glarings that are avoided by locals.
  • Abundant dragon wiers that are frequented by kittens. One might dig up a stash of diamonds in a well.
  • Scarce new bamboo patches that are hunted by vampires. One might dig up a chest containing emeralds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a Boogyman lingered in the region. They say that the Boogyman will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • In the days of yore, a dragon named Gozkaro frequented the countryside and was drawn towards acts of greed. Folks say that if you caught her, you will be stricken blind unless you complete a quest.
  • Some time ago, an old woman wandered the countryside during the summer solstice. Some say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.
  • In the days of yore, the townsfolk of Bad Graybin lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil devil named Thrutzurg Headnor kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came a gambling lycanthrope named Jamey Berell, who was a sneaky thief. Jamey had an idea to slay the devil by killing the devil while it slept. When Jamey Berell faced the devil, Jamey Berell defeated Thrutzurg Headnor and rescued Bad Graybin.

Events [-]

Hudvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen magic candle. May include some hazards. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Loosha Wintervidol.
  • darkmantles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Must submit to background check. Contact Masrrl.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kialin Greasewink.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. Contact Ulbor Strongbellows.
  • caber-tossing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Anka.
  • Looking for something new? non-lethal poison tester wanted. Prior experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ghezin teh Gheal.
  • Wanted: Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Alariginne Skyoak.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Jory Roberton if intrigued.
  • Required: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Must be clean. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ang if interested.
  • Someone stole my tomatoes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Zobbakh Legnor.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a secret. Contact Doduk Boarsnout if interested.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Guild membership required. Contact Danry Harling if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Hudvale ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Droril Feastkiller is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled armorer. He appears egotistical.
  • Don VanHarell is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a renowned barber. He appears quiet.
  • Jory Whitton is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted glassmaker. He appears jesterly.
  • Gwaartai Darkrose is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned tavern. He appears gambling.
  • Armir Doughstone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled navigator. She appears efficient.
  • Perde Highbot is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a legendary banker. She appears mocking.
  • Jory MacSmithidge is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned trader. She appears apologetic.
  • Joes Stanill is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent chandler. She appears shifty.
  • Joe Barngham is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent innkeeper. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Micke Braen is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked plasterer. She appears greedy.
  • DaDane Stosford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre lawyer. He appears gosipy.
  • Falgrim Underbody is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent official. She appears idealistic.
  • Dan Andrman is a male human who is known in the world as being a decent butcher. He appears conspirational.
  • Mickry Morield is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. He appears nervous.
  • Dan Greenngton is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned cheesemaker. He appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Don VanChaley, a mopey female human. She is a barbarian who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Jo Andreett, a patronizing female half-elf. She is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Iltssa Bladehelm, a thick male half-elf. He is a warrior who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Dav Danord, a prejudiced female half-dwarf. She is a fighter who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Durmir Talontable, a trusting female dwarf. She is a bard who is traveling with a circus.
  • Done Martiin, a gambling female half-dwarf. She is a rogue who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Cobornine Honorbody, a greedy female halfling. She is a fighter who is here to destroy an artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hudvale:

  • The Dwarven Snake Wares [+]
  • The Tattered Demon Temple [+]
  • The Eastern Virgin Shop [+]
  • The Blind Crow Shop [+]
  • The Guinea Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Dreaming Wagonhouse House [+]
  • The Deadly Halfling Temple [+]
  • The Whirling Ent Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Stumpy Goblins Dry Goods [+]
  • The Violet Bunk Meats [+]
  • The Sleepy Octopus Cloth [+]
  • The Fumbling Widowers Book Smith [+]
  • The Snoring Skull Clinic [+]
  • The Oiled Boar Purse Shop [+]
  • The Tattered Dungeon Shrine [+]