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Welcome to Byhead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,384
  • Children: 10.33% (453)
  • Elderly: 25.73% (1,128)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,013 half-dwarf (45.9%)
  • 1,421 halfling (32.4%)
  • 895 half-orc (20.4%)
  • 55 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 132 Businesses
  • 622 Specialists
  • 534 Residences

Summary [-]

Byhead is a large town in the Lorbe Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,524/sq km), covers 0.58 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 859 meters.

Climate [-]

Byhead has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally hot with moderate variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Byhead sees a binary star overhead: Abax, an average yellow star and Uux, a large brown star. Byhead also has a single moon: Thelatheus, a small bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking brick barrier that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 99% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.51 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Byhead; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Byhead is governed through a constitutional government, where an authoritative document sets forth the system of fundamental laws and limits of that government. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Byhead are often seen as crooked and the policies are despised. The political influence of Byhead in the region is enduring due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Byhead is ruled by Prime Minister Davic Jameewicz. The Prime Minister has been in power for several decades and is hated by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained by strict laws and corrupt guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a roving thieves, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.14% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Byhead has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 558 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 241 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 27 (5%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and cracking barrier, Byhead is excellently fortified. Byhead fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Byhead is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Byhead is known for the following resources:

  • A magical shrine inhabited by defenseless caterpillars that are feared by vampires. One might dig up bags of platinum buried near there.
  • Caterpillar nests that are avoided by locals. Pat said rumors tell of bags of small lyres buried near there.
  • A new cave inhabited by tame bats that are avoided by wenches.
  • Old vegetable patches that are feared by wenches. Tilraz said rumors tell of piles of diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the constable of Dixwood Creek lived happily. Things were good, but one day an evil vampire named Dak Bearsnout destroyed a nearby village. The constable tried to stop the vampire, but failed miserably. Along came a clumsy mindflayer named Harthul, who was a sneaky thief. Harthul had a plan to trick the vampire by killing the vampire while he slept. When Harthul faced the vampire, Harthul killed the vampire.
  • Legends tell of Gur's Rose, a magical rose with the capability to grant wishes. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Adada's Bag of beans, a cursed bag of beans with the ability to make people cry. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Years ago, the villagers of Saint Janesland Branch thrived. Things were good, but one day a devil named Ceeraz took over the town. The villagers tried to kill Ceeraz, but didn't get close. Along came a human named Joic Greenall, who was a skilled storyteller. Joic had the thought to slay the devil by making a wager with Ceeraz. When Joic Greenall faced the devil, Joic Greenall killed the devil and rescued the hostages.
  • Legends tell of Borgin's Fiddle, a magical fiddle with the capability to move on its own accord. It mysteriously disappeared.

Events [-]

Byhead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Serious inquiries only. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Mickry Chriserton.
  • dungeon goop tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tilkaro.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Special attire required. Contact Xruk Irondoom for further details.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? Pok Rocknut has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact S'herzor teh S'herzin.
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Prior experience required. Reward is a secret. Contact Cees.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome feral cats required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Serious inquiries only. Contact Uap Oaktooth.
  • Wanted: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mick Broey.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather eye of newt due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Durond Smokeguard.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Contact Ghugut Backcrusher.
  • Help! Bounty for derros, dead or alive. Reward available. Contact Jory Mororth if interested.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grinrall.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Davey Davidorth if intrigued.
  • Needed: I have brain moles in my basement, plz halp! Will pay in gold. Contact Arbor Earthcairn if interested.

People [-]

The people in Byhead love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dadd Bonecrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled plasterer. She appears efficient.
  • Dave Carwell is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled trader. He appears grieving.
  • Gab Necknor is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled priest. He appears skeptical.
  • Coda Firemind is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted ropemaker. He appears skeptical.
  • Davic Barard is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled good samaritan. She appears mopey.
  • Tolgold Warmmind is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled messenger. He appears clumsy.
  • Eline Simpletoe is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled engineer. He appears smug.
  • Joes Marland is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled professor. She appears deluded.
  • Davic Blackhouse is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled tanner. He appears greedy.
  • Malne Earthgirdle is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mocked harness maker. She appears forbidding.
  • Jamey MacClayngham is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked wine seller. She appears healthy.
  • Ardin Bronzechisel is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent potter. He appears solemn.
  • Balrin Moonear is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled innkeeper. He appears pious.
  • Falda Wildfox is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled official. She appears intimidating.
  • Grumbin Rubykeg is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled glovemaker. He appears impatient.
  • Amainaine Plumpgulas is an androgynous halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled warehouse worker. It appears exhausted.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bjorktmos Stonethorn, a guilty male minotaur. He is a warrior who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Rugoten Evilwiser, a deluded male goblin. He is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Gilmida Wizzjet, a homesick male gnome. He is an expert who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Pocodo Swiftstoat, a fatalistic female halfling. She is a fighter who is doing something questionable.
  • Ellenaen Auvreafire, a drunken female oddball. She is a commoner who is doing something nefarious.
  • S'hoorzin teh Yerzin, a nosy male lizardfolk. He is a fighter who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • S'herzor heh S'herzin, a resentful male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.
  • Tgadr Ogrehost, a xenophobic male bugbear. He is an adept who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Cak, a battle-ready male kobold. He is an adept who is traveling with an important person.
  • Gohdek Spiritrangli, a smitten male minotaur. He is a bard who is here to buy slaves.
  • Arril Starneck, a smug male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Mas'ith, a cowed male mindflayer. He is a fighter who is doing something amazing.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Byhead:

  • The Hungry Clowns Legal Partners [+]
  • The Six Days Shipyard [+]
  • The Randy Wand Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Whirling Jane Butchers [+]
  • The Chipped Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Pig Shoppe [+]
  • The Wooden Wagon Lodge [+]
  • The Violet Dog Stockyard [+]
  • The Vulgar Ent Furs [+]
  • The Tipsy Bucket Supplies [+]
  • The Musty Widowers Inc. [+]
  • The Randy Pig Group [+]
  • The Royal Crate Chop House [+]
  • The Blue Halflings Scribe [+]
  • The Glaring Rose Inc. [+]
  • The Beefy Ivy Shoppe [+]