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Welcome to Carbin!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,892
  • Children: 19.42% (756)
  • Elderly: 19.24% (749)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,316 gnome (33.8%)
  • 1,238 half-dwarf (31.8%)
  • 997 halfling (25.6%)
  • 226 elf (5.8%)
  • 106 human (2.7%)
  • 9 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 124 Businesses
  • 531 Specialists
  • 396 Residences

Summary [-]

Carbin is a large town in the Cenbe Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,040/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Carbin 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 mild and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Carbin sees a trinary star overhead: Bej, a large yellow star; Abal, a massive blue star; and Luk, a supermassive yellow star. Carbin also has a single moon: Chaka, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished limestone rampart that is 12 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.00 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Carbin; 1 road is major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, military, shops, trade, and civic.

Government [-]

Carbin is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Carbin are often seen as upright and the policies are hated. The political influence of Carbin in the region is growing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Carbin is ruled by Prime Minister Gordin Granitemug. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is violent opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through the support of merchant groups.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.21% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Carbin has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 505 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 272 (7%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and newly finished rampart, Carbin is spectacularly fortified. Carbin fighters are ridiculed for their use of heavy crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Carbin is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Carbin is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient tower inhabited by poisonous peacocks that are hunted by unicorns. Wrathul said the locals speak of bags of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.
  • A creepy castle inhabited by tame kangaroos that are avoided by kittens. Uap Oxclaw said rumors tell of a stash of iron maidens buried near there.
  • Magical new amber mines that are hunted by witches. Azgani Earthrangli said one might dig up a stash of saphires in a tomb nearby.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, a minotaur named Surpg wandered the swamps when the moon is new. They say that if you see him, you will be stricken blind unless you complete a quest.
  • A long time ago, the villagers of Cortow Vernon lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day an evil dragon named Khalzor teh Yerssen stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to kill Khalzor teh Yerssen, but were caught. Along came a impatient goblin named Xodezn Bladedamn, who was a valiant knight. Xodezn had a plan to trick the dragon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Xodezn Bladedamn faced the dragon, Xodezn Bladedamn killed the dragon.
  • Once upon a time, a lich named Rugomd stalked the streets. People say that if you confront her, you will be driven mad.
  • In the olden days, the villagers of Grindar lived in peace. Things were good, but one day Khalal heh Khalzin the minotaur kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Khalal heh Khalzin, but didn't get close. Along came Davey Kleinter the lycanthrope, who was a skilled storyteller. Davey had an idea to slay the minotaur by causing a distraction while others struck. When Davey Kleinter faced the minotaur, Davey Kleinter banished Khalal heh Khalzin.

Events [-]

Carbin is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Someone stole my jewel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gogan Rockclaw if intrigued.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Wit.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mallin Gearsprocket.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact El Thornbones.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Special attire required. Opportunity to earn a title. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Tom Triggerfiz for more information.
  • Help Needed: Missing valuables. We suspect brain moles are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Rrazig Neckkiller for more details.
  • Help Wanted: A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Discretion required. Contact S'hoorzor heh Khalssen.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Faenalssa Norreriver.
  • Help Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dabel Oxroot.
  • A passing Druid is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jop if intrigued.
  • rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Jory Brott.
  • feral cats-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Illriginne Longoak.
  • Bored? I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Daduk Eaglesnout.

People [-]

The people in Carbin are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Serine Linghost is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled tanner. He appears thick.
  • Babby Triggerscope is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned soldier. She appears violent.
  • Alliton Gyrowink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent woodworker. He appears trusting.
  • Fal Farswan is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled official. She appears territorial.
  • Mick Broen is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled wagoneer. She appears gluttonous.
  • Adaartanae Jadegleam is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled potter. She appears jesterly.
  • Chatlas Frostgazer is a female elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled fishmonger. She appears violent.
  • Malnelline Plumptopple is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a mocked baker. She appears lovelorn.
  • Pode Bandabridge is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled sage. He appears prejudiced.
  • Elavarthil Maernwhisper is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled jailer. He appears authoritarian.
  • Aeslanai Eythershadow is a female elf who is known in the region as being a skilled herbalist. She appears gambling.
  • Donry Jackewicz is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled vintner. He appears cowed.
  • Tol Tighlock is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted collier. He appears apologetic.
  • Don Peteran is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled good samaritan. He appears contrarian.
  • Elel Plumpheart is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent actor. He appears conspirational.
  • Jo Francton is a female human who is known in the city as being a gifted roofer. She appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mickey Benell, a boastful female half-orc. She is an aristocrat who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Morril Oilleg, an apologetic male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Charigssa Brightears, a prejudiced female elf. She is a bard who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Tol Bandawart, a contrarian male halfling. He is an expert who is seeing the world.
  • Elalenai Wolfnight, a resentful female half-elf. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Abarim Orangebattler, a deluded female dwarf. She is a cleric who is here to buy supplies.
  • Filrigava Leafrunner, a thick male elf. He is a fighter who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Daney Marling, an easily offended female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is finding a missing map.
  • Rhoz Skullcracker, a mocking male half-orc. He is an aristocrat who is finding work as a mercenary.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Carbin:

  • The Ever-full Cock Ale House [+]
  • The Wistful Mug Shop [+]
  • The Noisy Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Halfling Star Gazers [+]
  • The Crooked Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Hearthstone Shoppe [+]
  • The Voluptuous Hammer Meats [+]
  • The Gray Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Whirling Fox Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Dwarven Wench Shoppe [+]
  • The Frosted Helix Shrine [+]
  • The Whistling Hammer Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Kettles Inc. [+]
  • The Violent Widowers Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Strangled Lion General Merchandise [+]