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Welcome to Berfun!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,556
  • Children: 21.53% (981)
  • Elderly: 17.73% (808)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,859 half-dwarf (40.8%)
  • 1,650 dwarf (36.2%)
  • 994 half-orc (21.8%)
  • 53 other (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 136 Businesses
  • 661 Specialists
  • 556 Residences

Summary [-]

Berfun is a large town in the Ashlak Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,663/sq km), covers 0.59 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 866 meters.

Climate [-]

Berfun 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 chilly with minor variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Berfun sees a trinary star overhead: Bex, a large brown star; Uucuri, a large yellow star; and Lujan, a massive red star. Berfun also has a single moon: Thele, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred brick barrier that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.38 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Berfun; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, education, racial, wealthy, shops, prison, and industry.

Government [-]

Berfun is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Berfun are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Berfun in the region is consistent due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Berfun is ruled by Warlord Mickes Southngton. The Warlord has been in power for several years and is hated by the people. There is violent opposition to the Warlord and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.15% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Berfun has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 580 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 261 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 29 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and scarred barrier, Berfun is excellently fortified. Berfun fighters are ridiculed for their use of hand crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Berfun is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Berfun is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted shrine inhabited by defenseless crows that are hunted by children. Glatgog Backripper said somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a dungeon.
  • Wild parrot companies that are hunted by zombies. Rumors tell of piles of saphires buried near there.
  • Scorpion beds that are avoided by locals. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing rubies buried near there.
  • A magical cave inhabited by poisonous bats that are avoided by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Gotgsh's Painting, a legendary painting with the capability to move on its own accord. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Legends tell of Mick's Tiara, a special tiara with the power to answer any question. It was never recovered.
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka hunted the fields. People say that the Pooka will offer you sweets, then eat you.
  • Way back when, a vampire named Surpg haunted the world when the wind blows from the south. They say that if you face him, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Berfun is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Doney Bener.
  • Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Blubdak Backcracker.
  • Help Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Elalanssa Myrthsight.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Reward is a secret. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Yorag Bloodaxe.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather hydra blood due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. May include some hazards. Discretion required. Reward available. Contact Hruose Swiftkos.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. May include some hazards. Contact Chtuvy.
  • Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Discretion required. Contact Ush Eagleclaw.
  • Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Brorim Carbonblood for further details.
  • Bounty for feral cats, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Guild membership required. Contact Nik Skullcracker The Strong.
  • Required: Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Niz to learn more.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in math to tutor my child. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Falgin Lumbermouth.
  • brain moles-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Kiltra.
  • Looking for something new? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joey Francorth.

People [-]

The people in Berfun hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Thorrim Pearltun is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled specialty smith. He appears healthy.
  • Lodal Rustcavern is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent baker. She appears unreliable.
  • Jam Danville is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled teacher. She appears worrying.
  • Login Crunchfist is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent haymerchant. He appears territorial.
  • Zatgash Neckcrusher is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled dyer. He appears idealistic.
  • Ulgar Ivorybaker is a female dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked beer seller. She appears jaded.
  • Drimogh Necknor is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled chandler. She appears resentful.
  • Dan VanMarne is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent roofer. She appears jesterly.
  • Snordor Bloodhill is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent sheriff. She appears lonely.
  • Gorbor Saltbread is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked armorer. She appears violent.
  • Throkuh Armcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled herbalist. He appears melancholy.
  • Joey Antonick is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a renowned leatherworker. He appears attentive.
  • Brobor Clawsapper is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent interpreter. He appears unreliable.
  • Jamey Simonford is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent beer seller. He appears pious.
  • Thudsh Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled interpreter. He appears pious.
  • Ulnir Rustgem is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled baker. He appears conspirational.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dav Mater, a shifty female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is fleeing a bad family situation.
  • Jory Smithston, a vengeful male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeking healing for a crippling injury.
  • Ardor Smartkeg, an intimidating female dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Khumzog Headbreaker, a forbidding male half-orc. He is a sorcerer who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Gargin Armorale, a jolly male dwarf. He is a rogue who is traveling the world as an unemployed specialist.
  • Danry Brownerson, a gambling female half-dwarf. She is a paladin who is on a mission to collect a debt.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Berfun:

  • The Shining Bill Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Whistling Turkey Inc. [+]
  • The Blabbering Cock Shoppe [+]
  • The Wistful Wand Outlet [+]
  • The Laughing Fox Hats Shop [+]
  • The Screaming Friends Timberyard [+]
  • The Greasy Rock Scabbards [+]
  • The Salty Ent Lumberyard [+]
  • The Dwarven Frogs Shop [+]
  • The Lascivious Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Wobblin' Hatchet Construction [+]
  • The Strangled Mug General Store [+]
  • The Honest Oarhouse Druggist [+]
  • The Crippled Twins Inc. [+]
  • The Fermented Whisper Shoppe [+]
  • The Stowaway Hearthstone General Merchandise [+]