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Welcome to Hornwall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,028
  • Children: 12.06% (124)
  • Elderly: 24.42% (251)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,014 half-elf (98.6%)
  • 14 other (1.3%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 133 Residences

Summary [-]

Hornwall is a small town in the Calabeique Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,232/sq km), covers 0.32 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 638 meters.

Climate [-]

Hornwall 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 cold with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Hornwall sees a binary star overhead: Lun, a massive orange star and Sin, a small white star. Hornwall also has a single moon: Himame, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for centuries and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired mud brick stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 74% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.17 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Hornwall; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hornwall is governed through a monarchy, where the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Hornwall are often seen as principled and the policies are honored. The political influence of Hornwall in the region is consistent due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Hornwall is ruled by Shah Sharah Mokripper. The Shah has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.46% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

Hornwall has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 151 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 66 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and recently repaired stockade, Hornwall is reasonably well fortified. Hornwall fighters are despised for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hornwall is currently vibrant.

Resources [-]

Hornwall is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed grave yard inhabited by carnivorous clams that are feared by children. One might dig up a stash of iron maidens in a well.
  • Dangerous parrot companies that are frequented by children.
  • Old amber mines that are feared by zombies. Rumors tell of piles of platinum in a dungeon.
  • A creepy castle inhabited by poisonous beavers that are visited frequently by zombies. Rumors tell of piles of platinum in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Chaelllleu's Quill, a possessed quill with the ability to summon angels. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Many years ago, a devil named Kanrog hunted the streets on gloomy days and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that if you see her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • In times past, the townsfolk of Enpool Town lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Gogan Bearbranch the serial killer kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Gogan Bearbranch, but failed miserably. Along came a human named Jamey Bartongton, who was a valiant knight. Jamey had an idea to slay the serial killer by killing the serial killer while she slept. When Jamey Bartongton faced the serial killer, Jamey Bartongton defeated Gogan Bearbranch and was killed in the process.
  • In days gone by, the townsfolk of Dermfield lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day Klariki Zhakan the vampire took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Nop, who was a sneaky thief. Nop had a plan to trick the vampire by killing the vampire while she slept. When Nop faced the vampire, Nop banished Klariki Zhakan.
  • Some time ago, the townsfolk of Stonenow lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day an evil wizard named Karith Strongganthi took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the wizard, but failed miserably. Along came a smug minotaur named Zurgest Entrakan, who was an expert bowman. Zurgest had a plan to trick the wizard by making a wager with Karith Strongganthi. When Zurgest Entrakan faced the wizard, Zurgest Entrakan defeated Karith Strongganthi and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Hornwall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Wanted: Looking for work? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Adamaido Moonsleep.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Balril Smokestaff to learn more.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dav Bernaer for further details.
  • Wanted: A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gheal se Ghessen to learn more.
  • Someone stole my painting. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Kzegd Damnkill for more information.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen shovel. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Anlak if interested.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Aleellinne Melithears.
  • Help Needed: Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Jam Morling for further details.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Mog Ghosttfury.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Delelltel Bladewind.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dok Oakmane.

People [-]

The people in Hornwall are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jamic VanGiacoinson is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled lumberjack. He appears lonely.
  • Alaellava Swiftdew is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled dyer. He appears insecure.
  • Dav Peterworth is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled adventurer. He appears melancholy.
  • Illartiyn Morningmight is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre priest. She appears guilty.
  • Haltssa Broadrisen is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre ship captain. He appears shifty.
  • Jamry Francman is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled plasterer. He appears intimidated.
  • Alavartel Skygazer is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent laborer. He appears attentive.
  • Dan Brownville is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent baker. She appears melancholy.
  • Illentel Winddew is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled official. He appears smug.
  • Belartanae Riverlight is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned collier. He appears exhausted.
  • Mick Harcombe is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled pastrycook. He appears contrarian.
  • Mickes Jamehouse is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled ship captain. She appears skeptical.
  • Adarigava Ousseafire is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled mason. He appears helpful.
  • Dones Andrworth is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a gifted trader. He appears loud.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Tommah Neckcracker, an efficient female orc. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Tbbok Metalbasher, a melancholy male hobgoblin. He is a commoner who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Chatiyn Fairrose, an outlandish male elf. He is a rogue who is finding a missing parent.
  • Adagan Rocketcog, a fatalistic female gnome. She is a commoner who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Gip, a worrying female kobold. She is a wizard who is finding a missing friend.
  • Rxub Darkbasher, a fatalistic male goblin. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Ellaninne Mistheart, an efficient male half-elf. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Khalssen seh Khalzor, a pious female lizardfolk. She is a bard who is doing something amazing.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hornwall:

  • The Slumbering Octopus Public Library [+]
  • The Wobbly Eagle Hostel [+]
  • The Crazy Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Wet Jane Butchers [+]
  • The Greasy Greyhound Scabbards [+]
  • The Strangled Road General Store [+]
  • The Belching Princess Shoppe [+]
  • The Marbled Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Wandering Heart Furs [+]
  • The Green Dog Pottery House [+]
  • The Dirty Wig City Guard [+]
  • The Grizzly Bunk Wharf [+]
  • The Fired Cavern [+]
  • The Burly Wagon Package Delivery [+]