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Welcome to North Buckstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 933
  • Children: 20.04% (187)
  • Elderly: 18.65% (174)

Racial Breakdown

  • 861 half-elf (92.2%)
  • 40 dwarf (4.2%)
  • 12 half-orc (1.2%)
  • 10 human (1%)
  • 10 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 49 Businesses
  • 84 Specialists
  • 112 Residences

Summary [-]

North Buckstein is a large village in the Capsak Territory with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest large village is nominally populated (1,911/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

North Buckstein 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 cool with strong variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

North Buckstein sees a single star overhead: Sik, a supermassive orange star. North Buckstein also has a single moon: Himata, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for only a few years and an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten rubble barricade that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.40 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to North Buckstein; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with pristine cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

North Buckstein is governed through a theocracy, where a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities. The government as a whole is seen as surprisingly decent. Officials in North Buckstein are often seen as unethical and the policies are loved. The political influence of North Buckstein in the region is improving due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

North Buckstein is ruled by Father Ghagan Oaknut. The Father has been in power for years and is feared by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Father and policies. The right to rule was granted by constitution, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.29% of the population (12 adults).

Military [-]

North Buckstein has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 135 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 53 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 7 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and weather-beaten barricade, North Buckstein is reasonably well fortified. North Buckstein fighters are hated for their use of martial arts in battle. They are despised for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in North Buckstein is currently stable.

Resources [-]

North Buckstein is known for the following resources:

  • Scarce hemp fields that are feared by wenches. Somoeone said someone found piles of iron maidens in a well.
  • Fresh cork bushes that are avoided by locals.
  • Huge cocoa bean fields that are frequented by locals. Uovtoron Athstride said somoeone said someone found bags of emeralds in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a vampire named Kibel lingered in the countryside before dawn. Some say that if you caught her, you will be stricken blind.
  • A long time ago, the royals of Larchford thrived. Things were always nice, but one day an evil dragon named Nhotg Legripper The Cruel took over the town. The royals tried to kill Nhotg Legripper The Cruel, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Coly Sirefox, who was a skilled storyteller. Coly had a plan to trick the dragon by using magic to banish it. When Coly Sirefox faced the dragon, Coly Sirefox banished Nhotg Legripper The Cruel and was killed in the process.
  • Legends tell of Illartssa's Painting, a legendary painting with the capability to disappear on its own. It was never recovered.
  • A long time ago, a Pooka stalked the region. Villagers say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then imprison you.

Events [-]

North Buckstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help! Looking for work? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Surplak.
  • Looking for work? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Bliddush Headbreaker.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Daney Matling.
  • I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Thudunk Mokripper for more details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for rare quazits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with valuable information. Discretion required. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Cot Gearjet.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ulrin Firebaker.
  • Needed: seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. May include some hazards. Contact Dit.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. References required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Malgrin Dudgold.
  • Help Wanted: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Illlanai Floralwatch.
  • Adarim Dogtower has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will pay in gold. Contact Bonlita Greasejet.

People [-]

The people in North Buckstein are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jamry Marham is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted priest. She appears mopey.
  • Arbor Slatetunnel is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre entertainer. She appears flirtatious.
  • Snorkon Uglybreaker is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent entertainer. He appears boastful.
  • Zhubboz Backbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre barber. He appears nosy.
  • Jam Castill is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted wagoneer. She appears unreliable.
  • Mickry VanCartone is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled fishmonger. He appears contrarian.
  • Glig Legripper is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a mediocre mason. He appears accusatory.
  • Mickes Harworth is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled handyman. He appears scattered.
  • Khazok Headcracker is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a renowned pursemaker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Jo Peterton is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled grocer. He appears jolly.
  • Durrin Holycairn is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled roofer. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Davry Clayhews is a male human who is known in the city as being a decent trader. He appears battle-ready.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Balkon Wheelstomach, an insecure male dwarf. He is a barbarian who is doing something nefarious.
  • Lonir Ivorybarrel, an apologetic female dwarf. She is a rogue who is finding work as a spy.
  • Thragg Neckcracker, a grieving female half-orc. She is a monk who is finding a missing friend.
  • Mickey Staerson, a trusting female human. She is a bard who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Balgan Dullnose, a quiet female dwarf. She is an expert who is following a message from an angel.
  • Hammida Coggleblast, a mocking male gnome. He is a commoner who is on a mission for diplomacy.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in North Buckstein:

  • The Greasy Crate Scabbards [+]
  • The Crimson Heart Inc. [+]
  • The Laughing Crate Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Olde Halfling Purse Shop [+]
  • The Dreaming Kettles Healers [+]
  • The Randy Peacock Amory [+]
  • The Crippled Eagle Inc. [+]
  • The Golden Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Eastern Riverside Wares [+]
  • The Burning Cock Package Delivery [+]
  • The Crossed Hole Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Alicorn Farm [+]