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Welcome to Hollduk Hold!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,324
  • Children: 43.94% (1,900)
  • Elderly: 1.73% (75)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,492 half-dwarf (34.5%)
  • 1,250 halfling (28.9%)
  • 913 dwarf (21.1%)
  • 369 other (8.5%)
  • 178 gnome (4.1%)
  • 78 half-orc (1.8%)
  • 44 human (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 131 Businesses
  • 620 Specialists
  • 515 Residences

Summary [-]

Hollduk Hold is a large town in the Sarmou Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,599/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Hollduk Hold has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hollduk Hold sees a binary star overhead: Abal, an average yellow star and Uul, an average brown star. Hollduk Hold also has a single moon: Theka, a massive bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a poorly maintained marble embankment that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.73 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Hollduk Hold; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone streets in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, arena, middleclass, trade, and civic.

Government [-]

Hollduk Hold is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Hollduk Hold are often seen as willing to look the other way for the right price and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Hollduk Hold in the region is steadfast due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Hollduk Hold is ruled by Raja Trub Rockcutter. The Raja has been in power for a few months and is respected by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.12% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Hollduk Hold has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 551 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 227 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 23 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and poorly maintained embankment, Hollduk Hold is excellently fortified. Hollduk Hold fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hollduk Hold is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Hollduk Hold is known for the following resources:

  • A magical battle field inhabited by tame dragons that are frequented by vampires. Jam Petrhouse said the locals speak of bags of diamonds buried near there.
  • Unlimited dangerous kitten glarings that are avoided by children. Rumors tell of bags of emeralds in a well.
  • Vampire crow murders that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • A blessed mine inhabited by dangerous quails that are hunted by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, the royals of South Durinland lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil devil named Meride destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the devil, but didn't get close. Along came a prejudiced minotaur named Karuul Whitehoof, who was a skilled storyteller. Karuul had a plan to trick the devil by killing the devil while she slept. When Karuul Whitehoof faced the devil, Karuul Whitehoof tricked Meride and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Hollduk Hold is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Durdin Feastmead to learn more.
  • Needed: I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Stanford.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Rap.
  • Looking for work? Bounty for squirrels, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Nhod Necknor for further details.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome beaky brain monsters required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Beaustar Mistgath for more information.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must be quick on your feet. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Don Clayer.
  • Belhiaaen Aleanwaker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Hil Homelady.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Vab.
  • Required: brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Grumrim Dullcoin.
  • Needed: Looking for work? I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Eldily Brushbones.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Discretion required. Contact Azuul Wintertalon.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? taste tester wanted. Mild danger may be involved. Will pay in gold. Contact Diside if interested.
  • Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Greentone.

People [-]

The people in Hollduk Hold despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ham Wizzsprocket is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned bowyer. She appears guilty.
  • Adabul Wheelcask is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled painter. He appears patriotic.
  • Durdor Oatbreeches is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled prostitute. He appears authoritarian.
  • Tolco Tallbottle is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled ostler. She appears idealistic.
  • Done Greenworth is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent timberwright. She appears deluded.
  • Mickry Brien is a female human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled teacher. She appears deluded.
  • Co Silvermind is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a renowned undertaker. She appears attentive.
  • Yorrin Drakeboot is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a skilled tinker. He appears jaded.
  • Beaita Gearjet is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a decent trader. He appears forbidding.
  • Mickes Charidge is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre haymerchant. She appears resentful.
  • Elly Gamcaller is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent grocer. He appears outlandish.
  • Micke MacBurll is a female human who is known in the world as being a skilled harness maker. She appears solemn.
  • Micke Charough is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent blacksmith. He appears guarded.
  • Mal Healthygoat is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled messenger. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Gil Thermogauge is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled brewer. He appears drunken.
  • Jo MacTramell is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted timberwright. He appears pacifistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mickey Stoworth, a melancholy male human. He is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.
  • Joey Storidge, an idealistic male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Gorril Saltarm, an idealistic male dwarf. He is a paladin who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Falkon Quartzbread, a fatalistic male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Falgrim Glitterletters, a violent female halfling. She is a fighter who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Adaina Jallimidas, a violent female halfling. She is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hollduk Hold:

  • The Angry Troll Shoppe [+]
  • The Chicken Greyhound Farms [+]
  • The Gutted Axe Harnesses [+]
  • The Refuge Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Hearthstone Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Peddler Clinic [+]
  • The Noisy Pig Inc. [+]
  • The Mulled Dwarves Brewery [+]
  • The Burning Yawning Package Delivery [+]
  • The Burning Tree Mail Service [+]
  • The Horny Wine House of Law [+]
  • The Desert Hops Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Troll Rugs [+]
  • The Gray Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Darkroot Inc. [+]
  • The Naughty Road [+]