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Welcome to West Hartden!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 9,970
  • Children: 31.70% (3,160)
  • Elderly: 10.49% (1,046)

Racial Breakdown

  • 5,454 gnome (54.7%)
  • 3,370 half-dwarf (33.8%)
  • 649 half-orc (6.5%)
  • 260 half-elf (2.6%)
  • 230 human (2.3%)
  • 7 other (0%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 214 Businesses
  • 1,489 Specialists
  • 1,002 Residences

Summary [-]

West Hartden is a city in the Umbcan County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate city is densely populated (19,475/sq km), covers 0.51 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 805 meters.

Climate [-]

West Hartden has a Dry-Winter Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters, dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

West Hartden sees a single star overhead: Cex, a large orange star. West Hartden also has a double moon: Spole, an average light blue moon and Thero, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine Iron enclosure that is 18 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.29 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to West Hartden; 1 road is major. The city is lined with even dirt roads in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

West Hartden is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as adequate. Officials in West Hartden are often seen as upright and the policies are loved. The political influence of West Hartden in the region is lasting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

West Hartden is ruled by Elder Shugor Backkiller. The Elder has been in power for several decades and is mocked by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Elder and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.36% of the population (36 adults).

Military [-]

West Hartden has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 1321 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 722 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 62 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and pristine enclosure, West Hartden is perfectly fortified. West Hartden fighters are mocked for their use of light flail in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered excellently skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in West Hartden is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

West Hartden is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant tame beaver colonies that are hunted by kittens.
  • Abundant bamboo patches that are feared by locals. Donic Matridge said one might find a stash of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • A cursed gazebo inhabited by dangerous parrots that are frequented by locals. Rumors tell of a chest containing gold hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Ilyhiatars' Trident, a magical trident with the ability to disappear on its own. It was never recovered.
  • In olden times, the constable of Fuzman Green lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Surpraz the vampire slayed a local hero. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but didn't get close. Along came Xodods Ogrekill the goblin, who was an expert bowman. Xodods had a plan to trick the vampire by making a wager with Surpraz. When Xodods Ogrekill faced the vampire, Xodods Ogrekill killed the vampire.

Events [-]

West Hartden is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Posh Oaknut.
  • Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Must submit to background check. Contact Ilix'k'morn.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Hilgrimly Siresall.
  • Help Needed: Missing gemstone. We suspect grigs are the culprit. Must not smell. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Loomore Wildgath.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'heral ahn Yeral.
  • Required: Ramsh Legkiller has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. No previous experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Vessrc for more information.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Snornir Forgeshield for further details.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome imps required. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Yorkon Doughdoor.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must provide your own transportation. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Ceeka.
  • Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Gozzer if intrigued.
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen cerimonial knife. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Mickic Andrden.
  • Help Wanted: saddle tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Serious inquiries only. Contact Tomley Tiddlyscope.
  • A passing Warrior is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Guap Bearroot.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shoe. Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Sszrc.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gkutzar Ironrender for more information.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Must be a quick learner. Reward available. Contact Cees.
  • Balbin Hawkmace has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Zhobdut Skullsnapper.

People [-]

The people in West Hartden accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Wiltt is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted professor. She appears helpful.
  • Filrigaen Rilynnhelm is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned bucklemaker. He appears jaded.
  • Done Gilgan is a male human who is known in the region as being a renowned prostitute. He appears flirtatious.
  • Ilylenthil Eythershadow is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted sage. She appears beligerent.
  • Gordin Holyeye is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent cooper. She appears idealistic.
  • Daves Castleton is a female human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled chickenbutcher. She appears apologetic.
  • Dones Bernainson is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled hatmaker. She appears greedy.
  • Danes Cortt is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled navigator. He appears patronizing.
  • Danic Francfield is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent weaponsmith. He appears forbidding.
  • Aivin Wizzgauge is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent wine seller. He appears beligerent.
  • Adarette Greasebit is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled bucklemaker. She appears forbidding.
  • Jamic Southne is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked actor. He appears thick.
  • Joic Southter is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked messenger. He appears spiteful.
  • Mick Jackes is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent lawyer. He appears easily offended.
  • Jun Wizzcog is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mocked spicemerchant. He appears giddy.
  • Jame Giacoett is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mocked ropemaker. He appears jesterly.
  • Dave Wilngton is a male human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled navigator. He appears mocking.
  • Haaellai Keenrose is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled coach driver. She appears deluded.
  • Dane Willeton is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent fishmonger. He appears trusting.
  • Davic Danwood is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a gifted handyman. She appears gluttonous.
  • Chief Klok Mokcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned deputy. He appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tolly Plumpbridge, a skeptical female halfling. She is a fighter who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Dav Stacroft, a chatty male half-orc. He is an aristocrat who is finding work as a skilled laborer.
  • Davry Baren, a giddy male lycanthrope. He is a druid who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Vothlak, a flirtatious male troglodyte. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Davey Staden, a healthy male human. He is an aristocrat who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Chief Odgbok Legbreaker, a greedy female half-orc. She is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Bap, a clumsy female kobold. She is a rogue who is doing something amazing.
  • Adagrimda Hairyskin, a prejudiced female halfling. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Khalal heh Khalzin, an idealistic female lizardfolk. She is a bard who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Vothraz, a helpful female troglodyte. She is a cleric who is seeing the world.
  • Grundor Marbleeye, a flirtatious male dwarf. He is a rogue who is traveling with a circus.
  • Jamey Tramerson, a gambling male lycanthrope. He is a bard who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Babgab Bonecrusher, a patronizing male bugbear. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Elel Dudskin, a melancholy female halfling. She is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Mick Davidick, a chatty male lycanthrope. He is a paladin who is on a mission from the gods.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in West Hartden:

  • The Tipsy Willow Supplies [+]
  • The Mulled Rooster Pub [+]
  • The Orange House Firepit [+]
  • The Mangy Pig Shop [+]
  • The Marbled Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Twisted Pony Builders [+]
  • The Grimy Dog Wharf [+]
  • The Deadly Priest Temple [+]
  • The Flabby Knife . [+]
  • The Gutted Crow Harnesses [+]
  • The Ugly Twins Designs [+]
  • The Shining Frog Bindary [+]
  • The Shining Skull Bindary [+]
  • The Guinea Eagle Harnesses [+]
  • The Lonely Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Punchin' Flame Locksmith [+]
  • The Perfumed Eagle Vineyards [+]
  • The Grimy Cavern Pottery House [+]
  • The Smiling Wine Bakery [+]
  • The Warm Dwarf Rugs [+]