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Welcome to Birmlia!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 395
  • Children: 44.56% (176)
  • Elderly: 1.01% (4)

Racial Breakdown

  • 268 troglodyte (67.8%)
  • 69 orc (17.4%)
  • 23 kobold (5.8%)
  • 14 hobgoblin (3.5%)
  • 13 goblin (3.2%)
  • 7 ogre (1.7%)
  • 1 other (0.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 12 Businesses
  • 14 Specialists
  • 42 Residences

Summary [-]

Birmlia is a hamlet in the Calalak Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (470/sq km), covers 0.84 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1034 meters.

Climate [-]

Birmlia 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 mild with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Birmlia sees a single star overhead: Woxay, an average brown star. Birmlia also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Birmlia; 1 road is major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, racial, and middleclass.

Government [-]

Birmlia is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Birmlia are often seen as unethical and the policies are praised. The political influence of Birmlia in the region is growing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Birmlia is ruled by Shah Gozra. The Shah has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is praised by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 0.76% of the population (3 adults).

Military [-]

Birmlia has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 55 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 22 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 3 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Birmlia is tolerably fortified. Birmlia fighters are respected for their use of thrown weapons in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Birmlia is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Birmlia is known for the following resources:

  • Hemp fields that are visited frequently by magic users. One might dig up a stash of copper in a well.
  • Magical chinchilla colonies that are hunted by wenches. One might dig up a stash of emeralds in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the constable of Old Knoxsti thrived. Things were good, but one day a monster named Gkutunk Oozestomach destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to kill Gkutunk Oozestomach, but didn't get close. Along came a contrarian kobold named Cak, who was an expert bowman. Cak had a plan to trick the monster by causing a distraction while others struck. When Cak faced the monster, Cak tricked Gkutunk Oozestomach.

Events [-]

Birmlia is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. No pay until task is completed successfully. Guild membership required. Contact Mog Ogremurder.
  • Help Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Mickey MacDavidleton.
  • I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chalenaen Longshield.
  • Needed: Elahiaava Tyrnearisen has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Ghrilak.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Must be clean. Contact LeMicke Stane.
  • I'm looking for rare squirrels, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Dak Eagleclaw.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Toliline Bracehearth.

People [-]

The people in Birmlia love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Nboten Nightfury is a female hobgoblin who is known in the world as being a mocked porter. She appears sick.
  • Xtog Ironkill is a male goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted glassmaker. He appears skeptical.
  • Vor is a male kobold who is known in the region as being a mediocre grocer. He appears pacifistic.
  • Ubel Bearfang is a female ogre who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted good samaritan. She appears quiet.
  • Zezn Rantgloom is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a decent glovemaker. She appears melancholy.
  • Jit is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled watercarrier. He appears mocking.
  • Mun Metalmaw is a female goblin who is known in the region as being a decent shipwright. She appears authoritarian.
  • Anlak is a female troglodyte who is known in the world as being a legendary potter. She appears gosipy.
  • Trexn Ghosttfury is a male hobgoblin who is known in that part of town as being a gifted prostitute. He appears forgetful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ceeg, an outlandish male troglodyte. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Aesriganae Softweave, a conspirational male drow. He is an expert who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Baldor Oatkiller, a drunken female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • Grin'k'morn, a jesterly male mindflayer. He is a paladin who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Birmlia:

  • The Smithy Fireplace Clinic [+]
  • The Empty Cavern Ale House [+]
  • The Prancing Cup Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Blind Darkroot Scribe [+]
  • The Sloppy Eagle Public Library [+]
  • The Fermented Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Wiley House Shop [+]
  • The Twisted Maiden Enchanters [+]
  • The Drunken Lion Jewelers [+]