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Welcome to Lakebert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 694
  • Children: 11.38% (79)
  • Elderly: 24.93% (173)

Racial Breakdown

  • 587 human (84.5%)
  • 48 dwarf (6.9%)
  • 39 elf (5.6%)
  • 7 half-dwarf (1%)
  • 7 half-orc (1%)
  • 6 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 30 Businesses
  • 46 Specialists
  • 75 Residences

Summary [-]

Lakebert is a village in the Berranor Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,209/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Lakebert 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 wild and the temperature is generally warm with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Lakebert sees a single star overhead: Mexol, an average red star. Lakebert also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing galaxy that has been around for all eternity and an imposing nebula that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered stone stockade that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.75 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Lakebert; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Lakebert 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 sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Lakebert are often seen as on the take and the policies are feared. The political influence of Lakebert in the region is negligible due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Lakebert is ruled by Emperor Darrigai Darkleaf. The Emperor has been in power for mere days and is honored by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.15% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Lakebert has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 100 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 38 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 4 (4%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and battered stockade, Lakebert is moderately fortified. Lakebert fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lakebert is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Lakebert is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful primal fruit fields that are avoided by travelers. Joes Giacoford said the locals speak of a chest containing iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical castle inhabited by carnivorous cormorants that are frequented by kittens. Somoeone said someone found a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a ghoul named Porlak hunted the world. Some say that if you touch him, you will be driven mad.
  • Once upon a time, the royals of Elmaesti Hold lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Gozra the cyclops destroyed a nearby village. The royals tried to stop the cyclops, but failed miserably. Along came a chatty bugbear named Zhub Neckbreaker, who was a skilled storyteller. Zhub had an idea to slay the cyclops by making a wager with Gozra. When Zhub Neckbreaker faced the cyclops, Zhub Neckbreaker killed the cyclops and rescued the hostages.
  • In times gone by, an old man stalked the region once a year. People say that the old man will ask a favor of you, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Berholt lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a murderer named Ghash Oxtooth took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Ghash Oxtooth, but failed miserably. Along came a fashion concious half-orc named Chief Zhugbunk Armsnapper The Black, who was a skilled storyteller. Chief Zhugbunk had an idea to slay the murderer by using magic to banish it. When Chief Zhugbunk Armsnapper The Black faced the murderer, Chief Zhugbunk Armsnapper The Black defeated Ghash Oxtooth.
  • Long, long ago, a serial killer named Multa hunted the woods. Some say that if you caught him, you will be eaten alive.

Events [-]

Lakebert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Bit.
  • Ghugbarz Neckbreaker has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Surpkaro to learn more.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Grumag Rubyvault.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rats required. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Danes Bernastone.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Lorim Rattower.
  • Help Needed: Fighter seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Contact Surpkaro to learn more.
  • Help! Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elaartanae Tyrneashadow if interested.
  • Bounty for squirrels, dead or alive. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jam Brownidge.
  • Wanted: Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Gwatlleu Freaniglider to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Lakebert hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Alarigssa Dirthweave is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled teamster. She appears smitten.
  • Lodin Claytoe is an androgynous half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent glovemaker. It appears prejudiced.
  • Snorag Talonmace is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled salter. He appears nervous.
  • Larelllas Frostnight is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned ship captain. She appears idealistic.
  • Throrin Coppercastle is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned warehouse worker. He appears nihilistic.
  • Thorrin Ironslasher is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent harness maker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Dave Bartoinson is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled woodworker. He appears spiteful.
  • Larvarlas Wishsinger is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre cutler. She appears loud.
  • Jame Robertgton is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a renowned good samaritan. He appears easily offended.
  • Dones Danrell is a female human who is known in the city as being a renowned weaponsmith. She appears guilty.
  • Mickes Antoner is a female human who is known in the region as being a renowned roofer. She appears pious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Abalenava Kennyrwake, a patriotic male elf. He is an adept who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Chatssa Aleawalker, an unreliable female elf. She is a bard who is doing something impossible.
  • Mick Cases, a lonely male half-orc. He is an adept who is delivering a message to a thug.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lakebert:

  • The Rusty Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Peddler Chop House [+]
  • The Open Wig Firepit [+]
  • The Short Friends Bindary [+]
  • The Drifting Clowns House [+]
  • The Wistful Weasels Shoppe [+]
  • The Furious Wand Reform School [+]
  • The Merry Halflings Pub [+]
  • The Belching Turkey Botique [+]
  • The Wobbling Fox Construction [+]
  • The Twin Wolfhound Enchanters [+]