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Welcome to Midbert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,005
  • Children: 15.52% (156)
  • Elderly: 21.99% (221)

Racial Breakdown

  • 957 half-elf (95.2%)
  • 40 human (3.9%)
  • 8 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 127 Residences

Summary [-]

Midbert is a small town in the Venlakor County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,032/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Midbert 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 mild and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Midbert sees a single star overhead: Lul, an average white star. Midbert also has a single moon: Himata, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for centuries and an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone wall that is 6 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.67 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Midbert; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone streets in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, arena, and industry.

Government [-]

Midbert is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Midbert are often seen as honest and the policies are feared. The political influence of Midbert in the region is broadening due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Midbert is ruled by Raja Ulrim Orangecairn. The Raja has been in power for several years and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.39% of the population (14 adults).

Military [-]

Midbert has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 148 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and sturdy wall, Midbert is reasonably well fortified. Midbert fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Midbert is currently good.

Resources [-]

Midbert is known for the following resources:

  • Plentiful fresh rock salt fields that are hunted by kittens. One might dig up a stash of silver in a well.
  • Hemp bales that are avoided by travelers. One might find bags of small lyres buried near there.
  • Substantial cork bushes that are hunted by witches.
  • A magical grave yard inhabited by vampire beavers that are visited frequently by unicorns. One might find piles of rubies in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, the constable of Mickleron lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day Yik the monster took over the town. The constable tried to stop the monster, but didn't get close. Along came a shifty lycanthrope named Joic Bringham, who was a valiant knight. Joic had the thought to slay the monster by killing the monster while he slept. When Joic Bringham faced the monster, Joic Bringham defeated Yik and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Pat's Crown, a magical crown with the ability to summon angels. It was never recovered.
  • A long time ago, an old man roamed the world every six years and was drawn towards acts of greed. Folks say that the old man will sneeze three times, then eat you.
  • Some time ago, a Pooka roamed the fields during a full moon and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Some say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.
  • Years ago, a Boogyman lingered in the field. Commoners say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Midbert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my bottle of wine. Find the louse, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Abanaltars Softchaser.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tean for further details.
  • Need a change of pace? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Wizita Tinkerbit if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? cheese tester wanted. Reward is a secret. References required. Contact Gohmore Rainwind.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Special attire required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Micke Goodinson.
  • saddle tester wanted. Discretion required. Reward is a secret. Contact Gwaartlas Summerbreeze.
  • Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Prior experience required. Reward available. Contact Megd Wormdamn if interested.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gavdan Gearblast.
  • Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Throtzosh Headnor The Black.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Belvarlas Duskglider to learn more.
  • Lobin Armorstomach has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to background check. Contact Yerzor se Khalzin.

People [-]

The people in Midbert are accepting of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Davry Bernanson is a female human who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled outfitter. She appears gambling.
  • Dave Southston is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled teacher. He appears attentive.
  • Don Wilrell is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent teamster. He appears drunken.
  • Done Smithtt is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted copyist. She appears cowed.
  • Erhiaanae Rootblaze is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned sculptor. She appears xenophobic.
  • Jo Morleton is a female human who is known in the world as being a skilled ship captain. She appears melancholy.
  • Jame VanStanerton is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled furrier. He appears efficient.
  • Jamic Marcroft is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent tilemaker. He appears authoritarian.
  • Mickry Jameidge is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent courtier. He appears jaded.
  • Davey Dilord is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent haymerchant. She appears guilty.
  • James Chrisidge is a female human who is known in the region as being a decent tinker. She appears patronizing.
  • Jo Dilan is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent handyman. He appears solemn.
  • Don Andrin is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled smith. He appears healthy.
  • Mick Colgton is a female human who is known in the world as being a mediocre fishmonger. She appears mocking.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Brok Laughdeath, a smitten male goblin. He is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Davey Danliffe, a spiteful female half-dwarf. She is a monk who is cleaning out a slum.
  • Danry Wiles, a clumsy male lycanthrope. He is an adept who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Sercob Roadwick, a giddy male halfling. He is a commoner who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Dot, a flirtatious male oddball. He is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • S'heral fe Khalssen, a nihilistic female lizardfolk. She is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Codula Bregis, a mopey female minotaur. She is a cleric who is traveling with a circus.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Midbert:

  • The Empty Elf Tap House [+]
  • The Noisy Grog Inc. [+]
  • The Slippery Greyhound Cloth [+]
  • The Lonely Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Puking Jane Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Screaming House Lumberyard [+]
  • The Shining Cat Timber Mill [+]
  • The Gutted Dragon Harnesses [+]
  • The Cardinal Riverside Farmers Market [+]
  • The Deepwater Dungeon House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Violet Willow Kennels [+]
  • The Screaming Bill Timberyard [+]
  • The Northern Willow Inc. [+]