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Welcome to Great Cumbertow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 299
  • Children: 29.77% (89)
  • Elderly: 11.71% (35)

Racial Breakdown

  • 200 troglodyte (66.8%)
  • 31 bugbear (10.3%)
  • 27 goblin (9%)
  • 24 ogre (8%)
  • 12 lizardfolk (4%)
  • 3 hobgoblin (1%)
  • 2 other (0.6%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 8 Businesses
  • 8 Specialists
  • 39 Residences

Summary [-]

Great Cumbertow is a hamlet in the Berbe County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (441/sq km), covers 0.68 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 930 meters.

Climate [-]

Great Cumbertow has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally warm with moderate variation. Precipitation is trivial, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Great Cumbertow sees a single star overhead: Nal, a large red star. Great Cumbertow also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Great Cumbertow; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Great Cumbertow 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Great Cumbertow are often seen as corrupt and nefarious and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Great Cumbertow in the region is lasting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Great Cumbertow is ruled by Prince Gwaelltel Duskfire. The Prince has been in power for years and is honored by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a council, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.67% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Great Cumbertow has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 41 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 15 (5.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Great Cumbertow is tolerably fortified. Great Cumbertow 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 Great Cumbertow is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Great Cumbertow is known for the following resources:

  • Coffee patches that are visited frequently by kittens.
  • Endangered timber forests that are feared by locals. Beda Boffinshaker said one might dig up piles of silver buried near there.
  • Clam beds that are hunted by unicorns. Yornir Irontoe said the locals speak of bags of kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of East Dubtle lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day Gozkaro the serial killer took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the serial killer, but failed miserably. Along came Ghezor ahn Gheal the lizardfolk, who was a skilled storyteller. Ghezor had a plan to trick the serial killer by killing the serial killer while he slept. When Ghezor ahn Gheal faced the serial killer, Ghezor ahn Gheal defeated Gozkaro and rescued the hostages.
  • Long, long ago, a vampire named Bregd stalked the region. Folks say that if you touch her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Legends tell of Ada's Jug, a magical jug with the power to summon angels. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.

Events [-]

Great Cumbertow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Kods Braindamn to learn more.
  • Help! Looking for work? Bard seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Darhiainne Keenblaze.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome quazits required. Special attire required. Reward is a secret. Contact Posh Bearfang for more details.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome toads required. Reward available. Contact Gozg if interested.
  • A passing Adept is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Kerm Cleaverhost for more details.
  • Wit has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Donry Briman.
  • Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Must submit to background check. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact S'hoorssen ahn Khalssen for further details.

People [-]

The people in Great Cumbertow ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dogan Bearroot is a male ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled glovemaker. He appears greedy.
  • S'hoorssen teh Khalssen is a male lizardfolk who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked potter. He appears loud.
  • Uap Oxsnout is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled porter. He appears helpful.
  • Pobel Oakfang is a female ogre who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled outfitter. She appears giddy.
  • Xrot Evilwiser is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled stablehand. She appears patriotic.
  • Bremt Bladehand is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a skilled locksmith. He appears jolly.
  • Brog Ironwiser is a male goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled cooper. He appears flirtatious.
  • S'herzin ahn Yerzor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the world as being a renowned beer seller. She appears smug.
  • Rbomn Nightslay is a male hobgoblin who is known in the city as being a decent seamstress. He appears intimidating.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Klogush Bonenor, an egotistical male orc. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Wat, a mopey female kobold. She is a commoner who is fleeing from forced labor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Great Cumbertow:

  • The Gelded Axe Elementary School [+]
  • The Fumbling Pig Book Smith [+]
  • The Marbled Frogs Inc. [+]
  • The Robber Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Hanging Fireplace Mill [+]
  • The Fiery Crate Shop [+]
  • The Drifting Mug House [+]
  • The Severed Crow Candle Maker [+]
  • The Oiled Well Purse Shop [+]