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Welcome to Buffvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 810
  • Children: 13.46% (109)
  • Elderly: 23.46% (190)

Racial Breakdown

  • 752 half-elf (92.8%)
  • 28 half-dwarf (3.4%)
  • 20 halfling (2.4%)
  • 9 elf (1.1%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 40 Businesses
  • 70 Specialists
  • 81 Residences

Summary [-]

Buffvale is a large village in the Lorcan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,942/sq km), covers 0.42 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 731 meters.

Climate [-]

Buffvale 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 breezy and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Buffvale sees a single star overhead: Silon, an average blue star. Buffvale also has a single moon: Himaro, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: 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 newly finished conglomerate stone stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.34 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Buffvale; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, racial, and shops.

Government [-]

Buffvale is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as clearly incompetent. Officials in Buffvale are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are hated. The political influence of Buffvale in the region is steadfast due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Buffvale is ruled by Commander Abaartai Floralseeker. The Commander has been in power for a few months and is mocked by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through sheer willpower.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.36% of the population (11 adults).

Military [-]

Buffvale has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 119 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 56 (7%). Of the active duty military, 4 (4%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and newly finished stockade, Buffvale is reasonably well fortified. Buffvale fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Buffvale is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Buffvale is known for the following resources:

  • Bamboo stands that are frequented by vampires.
  • Carnivorous ape troops that are visited frequently by children.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, the royals of Fruitstone lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day Dzuerm Damndeath the lich stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to kill Dzuerm Damndeath, but failed miserably. Along came a sick human named Dones Rosein, who was an expert bowman. Dones had an idea to slay the lich by killing the lich while he slept. When Dones Rosein faced the lich, Dones Rosein banished Dzuerm Damndeath.
  • Legends tell of Donic's Sceptre, a magical sceptre with the power to make someone speak the truth. It was never recovered.
  • Long ago, a lich named Pripair stalked the countryside. Some say that if you caught him, you will never be seen again.
  • In olden times, the constable of Lewron thrived. Things were always nice, but one day Zat the lich took over the town. The constable tried to kill Zat, but were caught. Along came Xtemt Nightrender the hobgoblin, who was a skilled storyteller. Xtemt had an idea to slay the lich by making a wager with Zat. When Xtemt Nightrender faced the lich, Xtemt Nightrender banished Zat.
  • Legends tell of Duudar's Amulet, a legendary amulet with the capability to cause others to fall asleep. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Buffvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • armor tester wanted. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Serda Millfellow.
  • Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Goim.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Will pay in gold. Contact Malrette Gearjet.
  • Need a change of pace? Commoner seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jam Francerton.
  • Bored? stirge-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must not smell. Contact Dzuerm Brainhand.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Ilarttars Fairmoon.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Someone stole my peg leg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Guild membership required. Contact Ervartars Goldenbreeze.
  • A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Rugus Rantbone.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ai Wizzbun for more information.
  • Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Special attire required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ceera.

People [-]

The people in Buffvale despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Gaehiathil Wavebow is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled professor. He appears idealistic.
  • Malda Tossflower is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled trader. She appears helpful.
  • Ulgar Thudcloak is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled prostitute. She appears healthy.
  • Elmai Bracebottom is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a skilled hatmaker. She appears greedy.
  • Darartthil Leafchaser is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre miller. He appears violent.
  • Ilytai Windfeather is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled harness maker. She appears battle-ready.
  • Faetai Freanihand is a male elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears authoritarian.
  • Bene Shadowwax is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a decent wagoneer. He appears flirtatious.
  • Halvaraen Leafwing is a male elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled blacksmith. He appears fashion concious.
  • Durrin Onyxhead is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled doctor. He appears gluttonous.
  • Malgoldine Stoutcobble is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent laborer. He appears violent.
  • Elnalanae Norrehunter is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre social worker. He appears outlandish.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mordin Wheelcask, a clumsy male half-dwarf. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Abaril Earthtun, a loud male half-dwarf. He is a monk who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Don Sheer, a nosy female half-elf. She is a rogue who is finding a long-lost distant relative.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Buffvale:

  • The Violet Knife Meats [+]
  • The Thirsty Snake Shrine [+]
  • The Cloven Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Gelded Wine Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Virgin Bakery [+]
  • The Lonely Fox Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Weasels Wares [+]
  • The Frosty Hearthstone of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Olde Flask Bows R Us [+]
  • The Open Jane Firepit [+]
  • The Mangy Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Mended Octopus Barrels [+]