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Welcome to Buckwall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,043
  • Children: 21.86% (228)
  • Elderly: 17.45% (182)

Racial Breakdown

  • 985 half-elf (94.4%)
  • 53 half-orc (5%)
  • 5 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 136 Residences

Summary [-]

Buckwall is a small town in the Ashmouandy Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (2,986/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Buckwall 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 cold with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Buckwall sees a single star overhead: Luc, an average orange star. Buckwall also has a single moon: Himamese, a massive light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for generations and an imposing nebula that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a reinforced rubble fence that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.52 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Buckwall; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Buckwall is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Buckwall are often seen as decent and the policies are respected. The political influence of Buckwall in the region is receding due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Buckwall is ruled by Emperor Jat. The Emperor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is hated by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Emperor and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through a knowledgeable and just populace.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.44% of the population (15 adults).

Military [-]

Buckwall has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 153 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 70 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and reinforced fence, Buckwall is reasonably well fortified. Buckwall fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Buckwall is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Buckwall is known for the following resources:

  • Scant vegetable fields that are avoided by locals.
  • Substantial carnivorous scorpion beds that are hunted by travelers.
  • New rubber plantations that are avoided by kittens.
  • Vast ancient rubber trees that are avoided by zombies.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the olden days, a monster named Tilra lingered in the region during a full moon. Villagers say that if you confront her, you will be killed.
  • Legends tell of Goenorgath's Sceptre, a legendary sceptre with the ability to make people cry. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In olden times, a spirit named Kuonsoe hunted the town on gloomy days and was drawn towards murderers. Folks say that if you face her, you will die within 24 hours.
  • Legends tell of Skagar's Amulet, a unique amulet with the capability to make someone speak the truth. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Buckwall 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 pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Elhiatars Stillshield if intrigued.
  • Missing bracelet. We suspect toads are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Guild membership required. Contact Rugegd Bladerot to learn more.
  • Needed: Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Mild danger may be involved. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dusurz Headbreaker.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will pay in gold. Contact Nat.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I have rabbits in my basement, plz halp! Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Dav Beninson.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen lucky stone. Safety not guaranteed. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a secret. Contact Tol Tighheart.
  • Looking for work? Someone stole my cerimonial knife. Find the louse, dead or alive. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Naromn Brainrot.
  • Required: Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. References required. Reward is a secret. Contact Zit.
  • Help! A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Contact Falnell Warmwind.
  • Required: Looking for something new? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Reward is a secret. Contact Hewley Tinkersprocket.
  • A passing Paladin is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Anzer.

People [-]

The people in Buckwall are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Danic Goodter is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre deputy. She appears patronizing.
  • Hol Armnor is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a decent soldier. She appears exhausted.
  • Faenalai Softeye is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned smith. She appears violent.
  • Joe Gilston is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled priest. She appears sick.
  • Mickic Kleinland is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre porter. He appears lonely.
  • Jamey Bartorough is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre barber. He appears pacifistic.
  • Naggob Backbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled illuminator. He appears accusatory.
  • Alalenthil Rootblade is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent woodcarver. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Dav MacBurord is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled handyman. She appears fatalistic.
  • Obzg Headcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a mocked spicemerchant. She appears accusatory.
  • Alaartai Kennyrseeker is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled apothecary. She appears chatty.
  • James Burton is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled mason. He appears egotistical.
  • Danic MacFrangan is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled alchemist. She appears jolly.
  • Jamey Chaden is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bounty hunter. He appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gaehiaanae Earthbow, a lovelorn male elf. He is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Adalentel Dryearwhisper, a nosy female elf. She is an expert who is traveling with an expidition.
  • Falilda Amberwick, an outlandish male halfling. He is an adept who is doing something impossible.
  • Mickic Cortone, a mopey female human. She is a sorcerer who is on a mission from the gods.
  • Alalentars Cyredrunner, a smug female elf. She is a commoner who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Ertlas Goldenglider, a treasure-obsessed male half-elf. He is a warrior who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • Jamic Antonhews, a healthy female half-dwarf. She is a rogue who is here to destroy a rumor.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Buckwall:

  • The Sloppy Fireplace Cloth [+]
  • The Strangled Hearthstone General Merchandise [+]
  • The Desert Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Twisted House Shoppe [+]
  • The Elegant Cesspit Shop [+]
  • The Cloven Horse Inc. [+]
  • The Flying Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Crazy Jane Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Virgin Timberyard [+]
  • The Crippled Nomad Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Bunk Leather Goods [+]
  • The Yellow Crate Waste Site [+]
  • The Belching Kraken Botique [+]
  • The Vulgar Hole Furs [+]