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Welcome to Blademead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,160
  • Children: 42.84% (497)
  • Elderly: 2.50% (29)

Racial Breakdown

  • 620 half-orc (53.4%)
  • 242 gnome (20.8%)
  • 156 dwarf (13.4%)
  • 68 half-elf (5.8%)
  • 41 other (3.5%)
  • 21 halfling (1.8%)
  • 12 human (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 151 Residences

Summary [-]

Blademead is a small town in the Venkil Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,360/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Blademead 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 mild and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Blademead sees a binary star overhead: Luj, a small yellow star and Sil, an average orange star. Blademead also has a single moon: Elata, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive galaxy that has been around for millenia and an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed mud brick stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Blademead; 1 road is major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, arena, wealthy, middleclass, shops, and slums.

Government [-]

Blademead is governed through a republic, where the people's elected representatives, not the people themselves, vote on legislation.. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in Blademead are often seen as virtuous and the policies are honored. The political influence of Blademead in the region is wilting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Blademead is ruled by Commander Alaleninne Goldenhunter. The Commander has been in power for years and is ridiculed by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.47% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Blademead has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 171 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 84 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 6 (4%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and destroyed stockade, Blademead is properly fortified. Blademead fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Blademead is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Blademead is known for the following resources:

  • An old battle field inhabited by dangerous clams that are hunted by townspeople. Tmot Giantmouth said rumors tell of a chest containing small lyres hidden around somewhere.
  • A magical tower inhabited by wild kittens that are avoided by zombies.
  • Substantial bat clouds that are visited frequently by children.
  • A creepy battle field inhabited by carnivorous cobras that are hunted by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Way back when, an old man lingered in the field when the wind blows from the south. Villagers say that the old man will ask for your help, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Blademead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Davry Goodngton has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a secret. Contact Gkutemt Evilwiser.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome grigs required. Reward is a secret. Contact Joey Staon.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Elelllleu Norrerunner has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Grimgar Starmace.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact Bemai Liniciny.
  • A passing Bard is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Skanir Foefist.
  • Required: Hearty souls needed to recover stolen relic. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Nbexn Cleavermaw.
  • Alaartaen Tyrneaweaver has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Uhgtugh Mokbreaker.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Gwaelltars Floralbow for more information.
  • A passing Monk is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward available. Contact Gubel Oxroot.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Dobel Bearclaw to learn more.
  • Looking for something new? Missing valuables. We suspect rats are the culprit. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Vor.

People [-]

The people in Blademead ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Perborn Homesister is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled teamster. She appears authoritarian.
  • Obgush Armripper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked baker. He appears contrarian.
  • Nintsy Tiddlyfiz is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled outfitter. He appears smitten.
  • Thororin Lionleg is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a legendary butcher. He appears guarded.
  • Danry Casgton is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted mercenary. She appears shifty.
  • Tol Ostlot is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled official. He appears idealistic.
  • Gorrin Clayhair is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled porter. She appears territorial.
  • Drururz Headnor is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned forester. She appears guarded.
  • Grumrun Clayfoot is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled shipwright. He appears authoritarian.
  • Mickic Corey is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted ropemaker. She appears conspirational.
  • Don Briman is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled miller. He appears skeptical.
  • Jamry Brosone is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre weaponsmith. He appears smug.
  • Thromir Ivoryback is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent potter. He appears accusatory.
  • Poilly Stoutbrother is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled entertainer. She appears drunken.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Thragb Armcracker The Red, a treasure-obsessed male half-orc. He is a paladin who is seeking revenge.
  • Ababul Drumcoin, a mopey female half-dwarf. She is an adept who is here to buy spices.
  • Daves Briridge, a skeptical male half-orc. He is a rogue who is finding work as a healer.
  • Mick Colter, a lonely female human. She is a commoner who is seeking honest work.
  • Don Martiell, a fashion concious female half-elf. She is a bard who is following a message from an angel.
  • Mallita Triggerwink, a pious male gnome. He is a commoner who is finding work as a skilled laborer.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Blademead:

  • The Dancing Wagonhouse Inc. [+]
  • The Naughty Wagonhouse [+]
  • The Olde Alicorn Bags [+]
  • The Great Riverside Scabbards [+]
  • The Twisted Jane Shop [+]
  • The Master Dragon Inc. [+]
  • The Noisy Pot Inc. [+]
  • The Dancing Yawning Inc. [+]
  • The Hilltop Wagon Shoppe [+]
  • The Glaring Road Inc. [+]
  • The Worn Boar Shrine [+]
  • The Slumbering Skull Reference Center [+]
  • The Crippled Hatchet Inc. [+]
  • The Furious Tower Elementary School [+]