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Welcome to Cartberg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,326
  • Children: 24.66% (327)
  • Elderly: 15.46% (205)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,267 half-elf (95.5%)
  • 28 dwarf (2.1%)
  • 17 other (1.2%)
  • 14 gnome (1%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 68 Businesses
  • 143 Specialists
  • 151 Residences

Summary [-]

Cartberg is a small town in the Nillbe Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,047/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

Cartberg 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 soft and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Cartberg sees a single star overhead: Lujon, an average yellow star. Cartberg also has a single moon: Himala, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for only a few years and an imposing black hole that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered Iron palisade that is 13 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.10 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Cartberg; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Cartberg 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 shrewd. Officials in Cartberg are often seen as on the take and the policies are loved. The political influence of Cartberg in the region is growing due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Cartberg is ruled by Prince Don Danbrook. The Prince has been in power for a few months and is hated by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained by secret police raiding homes in the dead of night.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.43% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

Cartberg has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 195 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 6 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and battered palisade, Cartberg is reasonably well fortified. Cartberg fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Cartberg is currently weak.

Resources [-]

Cartberg is known for the following resources:

  • New guano banks that are feared by vampires. Dones Corinson said one might dig up piles of copper hidden around somewhere.
  • Scarce dangerous scorpion beds that are frequented by travelers.
  • Plentiful fresh palm oil harvests that are visited frequently by gru.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of Lower Eldonshall lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day a vampire named Vothkaro kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Vothkaro, but failed miserably. Along came Chturrl the mindflayer, who was a valiant knight. Chturrl had an idea to slay the vampire by making a wager with Vothkaro. When Chturrl faced the vampire, Chturrl killed the vampire.
  • In olden times, an old man hunted the streets when the wind blows from the west and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Folks say that the old man will sneeze three times, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Legends tell of Karmore's Rake, a legendary rake with the power to cause others to fall asleep. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Cartberg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Grak Moknor for more information.
  • Help! Bored? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen chalice. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Beagan Wizzcog.
  • Wanted: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen peg leg. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Fal Greatletters.
  • Durrun Carboncastle has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. Contact Tarsha Longrangli.
  • I'm looking for rare bats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Enpair.
  • Help! I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alenalthil Duskmoon to learn more.
  • Bored? I have imps in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. Serious inquiries only. Contact Jory Kleinorth.
  • Help! onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be a quick learner. Contact Tilra if intrigued.
  • Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Gorgar Jetstomach.
  • Cleric seeks apprentice. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Joe Petrton.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Must submit to background check. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Tog Legripper for more information.

People [-]

The people in Cartberg hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Brobin Forgesmith is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned pastrycook. He appears thick.
  • Cartsy Thermosprocket is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled physician. He appears xenophobic.
  • Ertaen Freanichaser is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent cutler. He appears worrying.
  • Bonton Wobbbolt is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled harness maker. He appears lovelorn.
  • Haman Tiddlyblast is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a decent doctor. He appears patronizing.
  • Elahiainne Riftbreeze is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled bookseller. She appears attentive.
  • Filriglas Freanisky is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled tanner. He appears intimidated.
  • Aeslentel Teasen'feather is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked ship captain. She appears contrarian.
  • Nin Gearscope is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre teamster. He appears jesterly.
  • Elvaranae Moonears is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre tilemaker. He appears clumsy.
  • Barorin Grandhunter is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent pursemaker. He appears sick.
  • Arond Irontower is a male dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled librarian. He appears resentful.
  • Grimond Bluebaker is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent banker. She appears forbidding.
  • Jenlin Cogglefiz is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a mediocre locksmith. She appears apologetic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gavlita Rocketblast, a lonely female gnome. She is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Falbor Wavegoblet, a spiteful male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Mickes Jameton, a guarded female human. She is a bard who is following the voices.
  • Jamic Southes, a loud male human. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Thronir Lumbervault, a helpful female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Cartberg:

  • The Naughty Rose Glove Shop [+]
  • The Rolling Ivy Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Song Inc. [+]
  • The Highlighted Bunk Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Chicken Days Farms [+]
  • The Last Horse Hatters [+]
  • The Wet Lotus Meat House [+]
  • The Lascivious Demon Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Eagle Construction [+]
  • The Fumbling Hen Book Smith [+]
  • The Green Three Pottery House [+]
  • The Slade Bill Poor House [+]
  • The Crazy Baiter Inc. [+]
  • The Mulled Kraken Beer Garden [+]