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Welcome to Burlers Creek!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,011
  • Children: 11.03% (332)
  • Elderly: 25.24% (760)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,572 half-orc (52.2%)
  • 997 elf (33.1%)
  • 265 half-elf (8.8%)
  • 115 dwarf (3.8%)
  • 34 half-dwarf (1.1%)
  • 28 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 115 Businesses
  • 430 Specialists
  • 379 Residences

Summary [-]

Burlers Creek is a town in the Walkan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,743/sq km), covers 0.52 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 813 meters.

Climate [-]

Burlers Creek 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 wild and the temperature is generally chilly with high variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Burlers Creek sees a binary star overhead: Uuk, a large yellow star and Lur, a supermassive blue star. Burlers Creek also has a single moon: Sinome, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for only a few years, a massive galaxy that has been around for time immemorial, and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten mud brick wall that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.74 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Burlers Creek; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, wealthy, shops, and trade.

Government [-]

Burlers Creek 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 somwhat capable. Officials in Burlers Creek are often seen as unethical and the policies are honored. The political influence of Burlers Creek in the region is flourishing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Burlers Creek is ruled by Saint Nin Wobbbit. The Saint has been in power for several years and is honored by the people. There is strong opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.66% of the population (50 adults).

Military [-]

Burlers Creek has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 451 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 173 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 20 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and weather-beaten wall, Burlers Creek is properly fortified. Burlers Creek fighters are despised for their use of greataxes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Burlers Creek is currently good.

Resources [-]

Burlers Creek is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted mine inhabited by dangerous cobras that are frequented by locals.
  • Vast pigment banks that are hunted by children. Rumors tell of a chest containing rubies in a dungeon.
  • Carnivorous caterpillar nests that are hunted by kittens. The locals speak of a stash of monkey wrenches in a nearby pit.
  • A creepy gazebo inhabited by vampire cormorants that are avoided by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the constable of Gavdun lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day a spirit named Gubal Oxfang slayed a local hero. The constable tried to kill Gubal Oxfang, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Enrall, who was a sneaky thief. Enrall had the thought to slay the spirit by causing a distraction while others struck. When Enrall faced the spirit, Enrall tricked Gubal Oxfang.
  • Way back when, the royals of Port Davman lived happily. Things were always nice, but one day an evil ghoul named Khalzor fe S'herzor stole a priceless heirloom. The royals tried to kill Khalzor fe S'herzor, but failed miserably. Along came a minotaur named Keelana Plainwalker, who was a sneaky thief. Keelana had an idea to slay the ghoul by causing a distraction while others struck. When Keelana Plainwalker faced the ghoul, Keelana Plainwalker defeated Khalzor fe S'herzor and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Mickes' Deck of cards, a possessed deck of cards with the capability to speak for itself. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Legends tell of Pat's Tiara, a unique tiara with the capability to cause others to fall asleep. It was last seen years ago.
  • Way back when, the villagers of San Kirtle thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil ghoul named Ghrika kidnapped a princess. The villagers tried to kill Ghrika, but didn't get close. Along came a kobold named Zit, who was a skilled storyteller. Zit had a plan to trick the ghoul by using magic to banish it. When Zit faced the ghoul, Zit killed the ghoul.

Events [-]

Burlers Creek is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Mus Bladerot.
  • Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? dungeon goop tester wanted. Must be quick on your feet. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ssz'ith for more details.
  • Ranger seeks apprentice. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Naromn Oozewiser.
  • Required: Bounty for bats, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tolelly Oldblower if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Duap Bearnut.
  • Needed: artifact tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Vothlak.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact LeJame MacChaerton.
  • Help! I'm looking for rare rust rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Joe Francville.
  • Looking for work? I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danry Davey.
  • Help Needed: taste tester wanted. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Davry Ferngton.
  • Missing tomatoes. We suspect rats are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Durorin Goodmoor for more information.
  • Missing lucky stone. We suspect cockatrices are the culprit. Mild danger may be involved. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Grin'k'morn.

People [-]

The people in Burlers Creek love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Throgar Honortunnel is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned chickenbutcher. She appears smitten.
  • Erartlas Cyredgazer is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled magic dealer. He appears battle-ready.
  • Adabor Goodmug is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned woodcarver. She appears insecure.
  • Abattel Blademoon is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent tavern. She appears shifty.
  • Throkon Claychisel is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre herbalist. She appears guilty.
  • Mickey Whitill is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled rugmaker. She appears battle-ready.
  • Larhiatel Windshine is a female elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled apothecary. She appears solemn.
  • Brogar Oilriver is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre cobbler. She appears mopey.
  • Faerigava Cyredrose is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent bather. She appears shifty.
  • Beltai Sunnight is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre interpreter. He appears skeptical.
  • Davry VanTramidge is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre mason. He appears thick.
  • Alariganae Dawnsorrow is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted cartwright. He appears impatient.
  • Danes Marinson is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent professor. He appears accusatory.
  • Donic Blackin is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled artist. She appears guilty.
  • Isush Headkiller The Strong is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled mason. He appears mopey.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Guk Eagletooth, an intimidated male ogre. He is a druid who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Mickry Castwell, a fashion concious female human. She is a fighter who is seeing the world.
  • Grinrc, a healthy female mindflayer. She is a warrior who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Ilriglas Darkbreeze, a giddy female elf. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a wealthy person.
  • Snorbor Lightningshoulder, an exhausted male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Guap Bearfang, an attentive female oddball. She is a fighter who is finding work as a healer.
  • Elhraz, a melancholy female troglodyte. She is an expert who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Grimkon Goldstaff, a lovelorn female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a merchant.
  • Gludut Legbreaker, a nervous female orc. She is a commoner who is finding a missing criminal.
  • Joes Whitngton, a drunken female human. She is a commoner who is here to buy slaves.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Burlers Creek:

  • The Stumpy Tree Dry Goods [+]
  • The Red Goblins Public Jail [+]
  • The Lost Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Playful Elves Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Beefy Halfling Shoppe [+]
  • The Hungry Peacock House of Law [+]
  • The Last Axehandle Hatters [+]
  • The Tired Cat Supplies [+]
  • The Deadly Toad House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Drinking Bunch House [+]
  • The Slade Cat Poor House [+]
  • The Tattered Dog Worship House [+]
  • The Drowned Frog Herbalist [+]
  • The Fired Grog [+]
  • The Flaming Cavern Inc. [+]