+

Welcome to Ballny!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,870
  • Children: 37.27% (697)
  • Elderly: 6.47% (121)

Racial Breakdown

  • 935 half-orc (50%)
  • 483 half-dwarf (25.8%)
  • 188 other (10%)
  • 163 halfling (8.7%)
  • 53 half-elf (2.8%)
  • 29 dwarf (1.5%)
  • 19 elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 82 Businesses
  • 225 Specialists
  • 231 Residences

Summary [-]

Ballny is a town in the Venkry Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,736/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Ballny has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are wild and the temperature is generally freezing with moderate variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Ballny sees a binary star overhead: Uulek, an average brown star and Lukun, a large yellow star. Ballny also has a single moon: Sinole, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for generations, a massive asteroid belt that has been around for decades, and an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a polished mud brick rampart that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.30 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Ballny; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Ballny 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 clearly incompetent. Officials in Ballny are often seen as honorable and the policies are honored. The political influence of Ballny in the region is steady due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Ballny is ruled by Prince Goitra. The Prince has been in power for a few months and is honored by the people. There is minor opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.66% of the population (31 adults).

Military [-]

Ballny has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 280 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 130 (7%). Of the active duty military, 10 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and polished rampart, Ballny is properly fortified. Ballny fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ballny is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Ballny is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient grave yard inhabited by dangerous scorpions that are avoided by children. Barbul Smartbarrel said the locals speak of bags of platinum hidden around somewhere.
  • A blessed castle inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are visited frequently by townspeople. One might find a stash of rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical cave inhabited by tame parrots that are visited frequently by children. Don Burton said one might find a stash of gold hidden around somewhere.
  • Vast clam beds that are frequented by locals. Throorin Rubyvest said one might find piles of iron maidens in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, an old man wandered the countryside during the summer solstice. Villagers say that the old man will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • Legends tell of Po's Bag of beans, a special bag of beans with the capability to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Ballny is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Maganic Clawganthi has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact S'hoorzin heh Yerssen for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Doney Bernaield.
  • brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Surpzer.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward available. Contact Fax.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danic Jamegan for more details.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Anka.
  • I have beaky brain monsters in my basement, plz halp! Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Lartlleu Auvreastride.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tmok Metalbeast for more details.
  • Needed: boxing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Pot for further details.
  • Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kexn Oozehand.
  • Needed: Harrr has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Abatai Teasen'weaver for more details.
  • Someone stole my ring of Cerobleh. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must be quick on your feet. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Serinane Bolgerblower.

People [-]

The people in Ballny love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Morond Ashshield is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled bounty hunter. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Argin Marblevest is an androgynous dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent woodcarver. It appears outlandish.
  • Jamic Chrisll is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent leatherworker. She appears resentful.
  • Daves Wiland is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted weaver. He appears embittered.
  • Grunkon Suncoin is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled cartwright. She appears pacifistic.
  • Dartiyn Broadsworn is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled wine seller. She appears worrying.
  • Ardal Rubysmith is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent weaver. She appears patriotic.
  • Dav Davidcroft is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent cheesemaker. He appears jaded.
  • Elne Homeone is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ropemaker. She appears sick.
  • Dabb Headcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted hatmaker. He appears insecure.
  • Davic Braerley is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned weaver. She appears deluded.
  • Done Antonick is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent mason. She appears deluded.
  • Mick Whitell is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a renowned tinker. He appears solemn.
  • Hilelly Trillsall is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled barber. She appears gambling.
  • Gaeellanae Longgale is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted lumberjack. She appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Perinado Slyeye, a nihilistic female oddball. She is a fighter who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Donry Jackorth, a boastful male lycanthrope. He is a cleric who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Todut Moknor, a lonely female orc. She is a ranger who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Nbok Foulslay, a clumsy male goblin. He is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Eliline Ostone, a smitten female halfling. She is a bard who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Thzzvy, a deluded female mindflayer. She is an aristocrat who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Drumm Legcrusher, an apologetic female bugbear. She is a ranger who is seeing the world.
  • Daves Simonworth, a loud male lycanthrope. He is an adept who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Dobal Boarsnout, an insecure male ogre. He is a ranger who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Rap, a prejudiced male kobold. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost friend.
  • Hilmaiine Freelock, a battle-ready male halfling. He is a commoner who is finding a missing parent.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ballny:

  • The Cloven Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Master Cloak Barrels [+]
  • The Purple Rouge Arena [+]
  • The Empty Lotus Brewery [+]
  • The Dreaming Bunch Healers [+]
  • The Empty Goblins Vault [+]
  • The Marbled Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Burly Hen Leatherworks [+]
  • The Lazy Goblins Shop [+]
  • The Slumbering Tree Reference Center [+]
  • The Screaming Friends Timberyard [+]
  • The Naughty Devil Gloves [+]
  • The Highlighted Demon Star Gazers [+]
  • The Murdered Days Inc. [+]
  • The Sterling Kettles Sculptures [+]