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Welcome to Hartdar!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 251
  • Children: 21.91% (55)
  • Elderly: 17.13% (43)

Racial Breakdown

  • 170 troglodyte (67.7%)
  • 53 kobold (21.1%)
  • 15 deep dwarf (5.9%)
  • 12 minotaur (4.7%)
  • 1 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 33 Residences

Summary [-]

Hartdar is a hamlet in the Nilldin Region with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (468/sq km), covers 0.54 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 829 meters.

Climate [-]

Hartdar 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 strong and the temperature is generally cool with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Hartdar sees a single star overhead: Woxay, an average yellow star. Hartdar also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Hartdar; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hartdar is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Hartdar are often seen as incorruptible and the policies are despised. The political influence of Hartdar in the region is steadfast due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Hartdar is ruled by Chancellor Broag Papergrieve. The Chancellor has been in power for mere days and is respected by the people. There is strong opposition to the Chancellor 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 police, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.80% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Hartdar has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 35 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 18 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Hartdar is tolerably fortified. Hartdar fighters are respected for their use of throwing axes in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hartdar is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Hartdar is known for the following resources:

  • Magical creepy cocoa bean fields that are feared by travelers. Elhka said the locals speak of a stash of silver buried near there.
  • Many defenseless ape troops that are feared by gru. Alahiainne Freaniwaker said rumors tell of a chest containing diamonds hidden around somewhere.
  • Vast peacock musters that are feared by vampires. Xodog Ogrebone said one might dig up bags of rubies in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, the townsfolk of Houghbon Town thrived. Things were quiet, but one day Ghezin seh Gheal the vampire slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came Gilson Tinkerfiz the gnome, who was a valiant knight. Gilson had the thought to slay the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Gilson Tinkerfiz faced the vampire, Gilson Tinkerfiz tricked Ghezin seh Gheal and was killed in the process.
  • In the olden days, a murderer named Bobnic lingered in the world. They say that if you confront him, you will be killed.
  • Long ago, a Pooka stalked the streets and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Villagers say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then imprison you.
  • Once upon a time, the constable of Alexfalls lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day an evil dragon named Kareras Runeilg took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The constable tried to kill Kareras Runeilg, but didn't get close. Along came a mindflayer named Waeter, who was a valiant knight. Waeter had the thought to slay the dragon by making a wager with Kareras Runeilg. When Waeter faced the dragon, Waeter banished Kareras Runeilg and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Hartdar is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Durbor Talonhunter.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. References required. Will pay in gold. Contact Davey Bartoman.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Login Greenhair.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Elalanlleu Baequiborne.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Ghriraz to learn more.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Must submit to background check. Contact Bot.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danes Mortt.

People [-]

The people in Hartdar despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jat is a male kobold who is known in the region as being a decent entertainer. He appears conspirational.
  • Ulorin Wavecastle is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent lumberjack. She appears jolly.
  • Gozlak is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled hatmaker. She appears thick.
  • Brogo Cloudbreaker is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a skilled prostitute. He appears violent.
  • Beliith Rainchaser is a male minotaur who is known in the city as being a decent apothecary. He appears sick.
  • Git is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a mediocre porter. He appears patriotic.
  • Snordal Bearaxe is a male deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears resentful.
  • Vothka is a male troglodyte who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled apothecary. He appears greedy.
  • Voths is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled interpreter. She appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Balril Stormear, a xenophobic female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hartdar:

  • The Great Elf Scabbards [+]
  • The Drifting Octopus House [+]
  • The Marbled Toad Inc. [+]
  • The Lecherous Bucket Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Glaring Octopus Inc. [+]
  • The Drunken Clowns Jewelers [+]
  • The Crooked Tree Inc. [+]
  • The Nomadic Thug Inc. [+]
  • The Dancing Well Inc. [+]