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Welcome to Hayburg!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,111
  • Children: 15.21% (169)
  • Elderly: 22.23% (247)

Racial Breakdown

  • 358 half-orc (32.2%)
  • 300 half-dwarf (27%)
  • 204 gnome (18.3%)
  • 129 halfling (11.6%)
  • 61 other (5.4%)
  • 40 elf (3.6%)
  • 19 human (1.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 136 Residences

Summary [-]

Hayburg is a small town in the Walloon Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,414/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Hayburg 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 mild and the temperature is generally cold with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Hayburg sees a binary star overhead: Lur, a small blue star and Sin, an average yellow star. Hayburg also has a single moon: Elale, a small pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for millenia and a massive black hole that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished granite palisade that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.22 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Hayburg; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular dirt tracks in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Hayburg 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Hayburg are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are loved. The political influence of Hayburg in the region is wilting due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Hayburg is ruled by Prince Jamic Berliffe. The Prince has been in power for many years and is ridiculed by the people. There is public opposition to the Prince and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.53% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Hayburg has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 163 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 77 (7%). Of the active duty military, 5 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and newly finished palisade, Hayburg is properly fortified. Hayburg fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Hayburg is currently insulated.

Resources [-]

Hayburg is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by vampire spiders that are avoided by travelers. Rumors tell of a stash of iron maidens in a well.
  • A creepy shrine inhabited by defenseless cormorants that are frequented by children. Mhoshub Moksnapper said somoeone said someone found bags of rubies hidden around somewhere.
  • An old shrine inhabited by tame spiders that are hunted by kittens.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Beine's Deck of cards, a cursed deck of cards with the ability to summon demons. It has been lost for ages.
  • Legends tell of Dash's Jug, a magical jug with the knack to cause others to fall asleep. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Mickry's Beans, a magical beans with the power to summon demons. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • Long, long ago, a minotaur named Surpzer roamed the fields on gloomy days and was drawn towards acts of greed. They say that if you hear her, you will be driven mad.
  • Way back when, a serial killer named Elhg roamed the woods and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Villagers say that if you caught her, you will be driven mad.

Events [-]

Hayburg is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact S'hoorssen ahn Khalal.
  • Looking for something new? Missing chalice. We suspect toads are the culprit. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Ghak Eagleclaw if interested.
  • Wanted: I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ush Oxmane.
  • Wanted: Looking for work? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Daddugh Neckcrusher if interested.
  • Wanted: Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. May include some hazards. Will reward you with valuable information. Must be a quick learner. Contact S'herssen teh S'herssen for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Prior experience required. Contact Filhiaanae Featherwind.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Micke Francleton.
  • Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Mulra Earthhoof.
  • drinking contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Joes Smithson to learn more.
  • Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Filnalinne Sunsworn.
  • Help Wanted: Monk seeks apprentice. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jakleana Skysinger for further details.

People [-]

The people in Hayburg hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jory Brion is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mocked brewer. She appears lovelorn.
  • Danry MacBrownhouse is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent woodseller. She appears skeptical.
  • Tulnk Cogglesprocket is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled stablehand. She appears chatty.
  • Bealey Rocketwink is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled vintner. He appears apologetic.
  • Amaly Wildlock is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled glassmaker. She appears beligerent.
  • Ilhiaava Gysseshadow is an androgynous elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled handyman. It appears cautious.
  • Belartlleu Shadowdawn is a female elf who is known in the city as being a decent social worker. She appears gluttonous.
  • Be Swiftjay is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled alchemist. He appears homesick.
  • Ervaraen Eyllissong is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned scribe. He appears attentive.
  • Donic Goodster is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled miller. She appears forbidding.
  • Thorrin Uglyknee is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled copyist. She appears worrying.
  • Abalenlas Tyrarrow is a male elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent magic dealer. He appears nihilistic.
  • Jamry Gooden is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled adventurer. He appears embittered.
  • Dav Dilman is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre roofer. He appears mocking.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Darlanai Norremight, an idealistic female elf. She is a commoner who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Yordin Coralchisel, a nosy female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Larrigtel Silversky, a nosy male elf. He is an expert who is fleeing debtors.
  • Illellanae Silverstar, an accusatory female elf. She is a fighter who is following a message from an angel.
  • Jamey Whitehouse, a gambling female half-dwarf. She is a druid who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Hayburg:

  • The Sleeping Tree Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Bag Inc. [+]
  • The Slippery Fig Textiles [+]
  • The Open Mug Bows R Us [+]
  • The Bottomless Cat Fish Camp [+]
  • The Rampaging Frogs Amory [+]
  • The Dancing Alicorn Temple [+]
  • The Whirling Nomad Meat Handlers [+]
  • The Stumpy Wig Legion [+]
  • The Black Axehandle Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Peddler Gloves [+]
  • The Gritty Tree Wharf [+]
  • The Great Ent Scabbards [+]
  • The Gutted Rouge Harnesses [+]