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Welcome to Great Blairber!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 426
  • Children: 10.56% (45)
  • Elderly: 25.35% (108)

Racial Breakdown

  • 290 troglodyte (68%)
  • 87 ogre (20.4%)
  • 29 kobold (6.8%)
  • 12 goblin (2.8%)
  • 5 bugbear (1.1%)
  • 3 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 15 Businesses
  • 18 Specialists
  • 55 Residences

Summary [-]

Great Blairber is a hamlet in the Lorloon District with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest hamlet is lightly populated (466/sq km), covers 0.91 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1076 meters.

Climate [-]

Great Blairber has a Dry-Summer Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and dry summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally pleasant with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Great Blairber sees a single star overhead: Won, an average white star. Great Blairber also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing asteroid belt that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Great Blairber; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with rough dirt roads in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Great Blairber is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Great Blairber are often seen as equitable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Great Blairber in the region is declining due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Great Blairber is ruled by Saint Ghaap Bearnut. The Saint has been in power for mere days and is revered by the people. There is violent opposition to the Saint and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.94% of the population (4 adults).

Military [-]

Great Blairber has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 59 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 25 (6%). Of the active duty military, 3 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and lack of defensible wall, Great Blairber is tolerably fortified. Great Blairber fighters are respected for their use of thrown weapons in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Great Blairber is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Great Blairber is known for the following resources:

  • Peat swamps that are visited frequently by zombies.
  • Beaver colonies that are feared by magic users. The locals speak of bags of silver in a nearby pit.
  • A blessed shrine inhabited by poisonous chinchillas that are hunted by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, a murderer named Wouth roamed the town. Folks say that if you caught him, you will be stricken blind.
  • Years ago, a murderer named Gkutoten roamed the world and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Some say that if you confront her, you will be eaten alive.
  • In times past, a vampire named Ozdd hunted the town and was drawn towards those that wronged others. They say that if you touch him, you will be killed unless you return a lost possession.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, an old woman frequented the countryside. Some say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then imprison you.
  • Many years ago, a hag roamed the countryside before dawn. Villagers say that the hag will offer you sweets, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Great Blairber is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Contact Rugezn Wormkill.
  • Help! Missing peg leg. We suspect grigs are the culprit. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a secret. Contact Jame Brongham.
  • I'm looking for rare feral cats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Barmir Holysmith.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Brodal Lumbersword.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Dispair.
  • I'm looking for rare beaky brain monsters, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Prior experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Mastra.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. Contact Abaorin Crystalmug.

People [-]

The people in Great Blairber despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Dak Rocktooth is a male ogre who is known in that part of town as being a decent seamstress. He appears helpful.
  • Tean is a female kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned weaver. She appears apologetic.
  • Bat is a male kobold who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent cobbler. He appears chatty.
  • Kor Ghosttgloom is a female bugbear who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tavern. She appears trusting.
  • Dzuog Rockkill is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled official. She appears attentive.
  • Dot is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled haymerchant. He appears easily offended.
  • Kok Rantcutter is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a mediocre social worker. He appears territorial.
  • Rot is a male kobold who is known in the world as being a gifted pursemaker. He appears apologetic.
  • Momn Giantmaw is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled weaver. She appears intimidating.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Gip, a flirtatious male kobold. He is a commoner who is finding a missing criminal.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Great Blairber:

  • The Mulled Alicorn Pub [+]
  • The Chipped Tower Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Wolfhound Postal Service [+]
  • The Grumbling Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Nomad Harnesses [+]
  • The Murdered Beauty Inc. [+]
  • The Orange Rouge Firepit [+]
  • The Sleepy Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Fawning Thug Inc. [+]