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Welcome to Baldesti!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 228
  • Children: 12.72% (29)
  • Elderly: 23.68% (54)

Racial Breakdown

  • 167 ogre (73.2%)
  • 42 kobold (18.4%)
  • 8 deep dwarf (3.5%)
  • 6 hobgoblin (2.6%)
  • 4 bugbear (1.7%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 27 Residences

Summary [-]

Baldesti is a hamlet in the Chamem District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (578/sq km), covers 0.39 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 704 meters.

Climate [-]

Baldesti has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Baldesti sees a single star overhead: Woj, a small yellow star. Baldesti also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Baldesti; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with rough cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a wealthy district.

Government [-]

Baldesti is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Baldesti are often seen as virtuous and the policies are praised. The political influence of Baldesti in the region is enduring due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Baldesti is ruled by President Baldor Suncloak. The President has been in power for mere days and is mocked by the people. There is forceful opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.88% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Baldesti has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 32 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 16 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Baldesti is suitably fortified. Baldesti fighters are respected for their use of glaives in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Baldesti is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Baldesti is known for the following resources:

  • Unlimited clay banks that are hunted by travelers. Daves Marin said the locals speak of a stash of platinum buried near there.
  • Cobra quivers that are visited frequently by kittens. Lorun Iceblood said one might dig up piles of copper in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of Glidmouth lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Dastan Domak the demon slayed a local hero. The royals tried to stop the demon, but were caught. Along came a hero named Rhudag Legcracker, who was an expert bowman. Rhudag had an idea to slay the demon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Rhudag Legcracker faced the demon, Rhudag Legcracker tricked Dastan Domak and was killed in the process.
  • In olden times, a demon named Dzuods stalked the region during a full moon and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that if you hear him, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Jun's Jug, a special jug with the ability to solve any riddle. It was last seen years ago.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the constable of Allendale lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a demon named Rbbok Foulshredder destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Rbbok Foulshredder, but were caught. Along came a hero named Illttel Evenweaver, who was a sneaky thief. Illttel had an idea to slay the demon by killing the demon while she slept. When Illttel Evenweaver faced the demon, Illttel Evenweaver defeated Rbbok Foulshredder.
  • Long, long ago, a dragon named Drabdugh frequented the woods during the summer solstice and was drawn towards acts of greed. Commoners say that if you see him, you will die within 24 hours.

Events [-]

Baldesti is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for work? Missing relic. We suspect beaky brain monsters are the culprit. No pay until task is completed successfully. Reward available. Contact Joe Carinson to learn more.
  • Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact S'hoorzin heh Ghezin to learn more.
  • Help Wanted: I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Zol.
  • Dane Diling has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Don Dilman to learn more.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Must be clean. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Hewva Gyrobit.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Serious inquiries only. Contact Shubgob Bonesnapper.
  • Dagtha Armicaller has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Chief Ak Backripper.

People [-]

The people in Baldesti hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Git is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a decent teamster. She appears jolly.
  • Tmunk Oozemurder is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a renowned weaponsmith. She appears jesterly.
  • Grimrim Ironmansion is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled harness maker. He appears impatient.
  • Jit is a female kobold who is known in the city as being a legendary brewer. She appears pacifistic.
  • Kadr Darkmaw is a male hobgoblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked alchemist. He appears melancholy.
  • Yop is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a mocked apothecary. He appears jolly.
  • Rugeb Evilmaw is a male bugbear who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled brewer. He appears insecure.
  • Xodunk Ironmouth is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled specialty smith. He appears idealistic.
  • Poap Oxbranch is a male ogre who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled courtier. He appears pious.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Durdor Coalknee, a guilty female deep dwarf. She is an adept who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Pat, a vengeful female kobold. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Baldesti:

  • The Fiery Horse Shop [+]
  • The Violet Swagger Kennels [+]
  • The Laughing Silver Shop [+]
  • The Frosty Helix of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Bottomless Twins Fish Camp [+]
  • The Fired Wig . [+]
  • The Ever-full Ent Ale House [+]
  • The Wandering Greyhound Furs [+]
  • The Glaring Hammer Inc. [+]