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Welcome to Grand Batwood River!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 182
  • Children: 35.71% (65)
  • Elderly: 7.14% (13)

Racial Breakdown

  • 112 lizardfolk (61.5%)
  • 58 mindflayer (31.8%)
  • 5 drow (2.7%)
  • 4 deep dwarf (2.1%)
  • 2 bugbear (1%)
  • 1 other (0.5%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 2 Businesses
  • 2 Specialists
  • 22 Residences

Summary [-]

Grand Batwood River is a hamlet in the Kinem County with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (350/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Grand Batwood River has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Grand Batwood River sees a single star overhead: Nalol, an average yellow star. Grand Batwood River also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Grand Batwood River; no roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone streets in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Grand Batwood River 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Grand Batwood River are often seen as honorable and the policies are respected. The political influence of Grand Batwood River in the region is receding due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population flees for the hills.

Leader [-]

Grand Batwood River is ruled by Shah Guap Boartooth. The Shah has been in power for decades and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the acclaim of the nobles.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.55% of the population (1 adult).

Military [-]

Grand Batwood River has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 25 citizens (13.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 12 (7%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Grand Batwood River is tolerably fortified. Grand Batwood River fighters are praised for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are respected for their rigid formations and are considered badly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Grand Batwood River is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Grand Batwood River is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant tame cobra quivers that are avoided by unicorns.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by poisonous spiders that are avoided by locals. One might dig up piles of platinum in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, the townsfolk of Vinterpar lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day an evil monster named Prith took over the town. The townsfolk tried to stop the monster, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Ilyvarinne Kindchaser, who was an expert bowman. Ilyvarinne had a plan to trick the monster by using magic to banish it. When Ilyvarinne Kindchaser faced the monster, Ilyvarinne Kindchaser killed the monster and rescued Vinterpar.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka haunted the town during a full moon. Folks say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Grand Batwood River is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Must submit to background check. Contact Blazor Backripper The Gray to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Perda Sunleaf.
  • Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Mallin Electrojet.
  • A passing Wizard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Safety not guaranteed. No previous experience required. Will pay in gold. Contact Vit.
  • Required: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Aeshiaaen Aleabow for more information.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my wagon wheel. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Donic Berville if intrigued.
  • Help Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Dzuegd Metalrender to learn more.

People [-]

The people in Grand Batwood River accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mog Wormbeast is a male bugbear who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled tavern. He appears exhausted.
  • Barnir Earthbread is a male deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted seamstress. He appears gambling.
  • Trellrrl is a male mindflayer who is known in the city as being a mediocre baker. He appears cowed.
  • Ilyvartel Tyrgazer is a female drow who is known in the city as being a mocked wine seller. She appears smitten.
  • Yorbul Doughring is a female deep dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent pastrycook. She appears intimidated.
  • S'hoorzor se Ghezor is a female lizardfolk who is known in the region as being a renowned trader. She appears jesterly.
  • Yeral ahn S'herzor is a male lizardfolk who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled priest. He appears healthy.
  • Breb Bladeshredder is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a legendary barber. She appears gluttonous.
  • Fluth is a female mindflayer who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled warehouse worker. She appears shifty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Baldal Darkeye, a treasure-obsessed male dwarf. He is an expert who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Hamby Cogglebit, a treasure-obsessed female gnome. She is a warrior who is here to secretly assassinate a thug.
  • Gwanallleu Riftwind, a violent female drow. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Grand Batwood River:

  • The Mad Boar Shop [+]
  • The Slade Kettles Poor House [+]
  • The Lost Greyhound Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Dripping Dog Herbalist [+]
  • The Horny Iron Legal Partners [+]
  • The Royal Cavern Chop House [+]
  • The Wrong Wolfhound Depot [+]
  • The Sterling Halfling Studio [+]