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Welcome to Birmshall!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,040
  • Children: 10.00% (204)
  • Elderly: 25.98% (530)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,000 half-dwarf (49%)
  • 329 human (16.1%)
  • 264 elf (12.9%)
  • 156 half-orc (7.6%)
  • 147 dwarf (7.2%)
  • 125 halfling (6.1%)
  • 19 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 97 Businesses
  • 270 Specialists
  • 249 Residences

Summary [-]

Birmshall is a town in the Berarkat Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,105/sq km), covers 0.33 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 648 meters.

Climate [-]

Birmshall has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally freezing with strong variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Birmshall sees a binary star overhead: Abaxek, a massive yellow star and Lucun, a small red star. Birmshall also has a single moon: Sinodi, an average briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive nearby planet that has been around for millenia, a massive pulsar that has been around for centuries, and an imposing galaxy that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a pristine mud brick barricade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.65 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Birmshall; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, warehouse, and trade.

Government [-]

Birmshall is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as effective overall. Officials in Birmshall are often seen as upright and the policies are honored. The political influence of Birmshall in the region is improving due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Birmshall is ruled by President S'hoorzin fe S'hooral. The President has been in power for many years and is praised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.72% of the population (35 adults).

Military [-]

Birmshall has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 260 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 142 (7%). Of the active duty military, 13 (5.25%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and pristine barricade, Birmshall is admirably fortified. Birmshall fighters are much maligned for their use of shortbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Birmshall is currently unwavering.

Resources [-]

Birmshall is known for the following resources:

  • An old castle inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are feared by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing diamonds in a nearby pit.
  • Magical old coconut harvests that are avoided by zombies.
  • Wild spider clusters that are visited frequently by gru. Rugerm Foulbone said one might find piles of emeralds in a tomb nearby.
  • Rich scorpion beds that are feared by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the townsfolk of Blanchstein lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day a vampire named Doap Boarsnout kidnapped a princess. The townsfolk tried to kill Doap Boarsnout, but didn't get close. Along came Joey Davrough the human, who was an expert bowman. Joey had the thought to slay the vampire by causing a distraction while others struck. When Joey Davrough faced the vampire, Joey Davrough tricked Doap Boarsnout.
  • Once upon a time, a murderer named Tudexn stalked the region. Commoners say that if you confront him, you will be killed.
  • A long time ago, a devil named Goduk frequented the woods when the moon is new and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Some say that if you see him, you will be eaten alive.
  • Long, long ago, a spirit named Kilrc wandered the fields when the wind blows from the west and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that if you see him, you will never be seen again.
  • Once upon a time, a demon named Elhra frequented the streets and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Commoners say that if you see her, you will be driven mad.

Events [-]

Birmshall is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Halnaliyn Swiftsight.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen golden skill. Reward available. Contact Yeral ahn S'hoorzin.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Hatga Skullripper.
  • Needed: I'm looking for rare grigs, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Prior experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kibal Eaglenut.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Aleelliyn Summerstar.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Safety not guaranteed. Will pay in gold. Contact Ponell Brushwill.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen relic. Will reward you with valuable information. Must not smell. Contact Shugta Legnor.
  • Looking for something new? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Yerssen heh Ghezor for further details.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Special attire required. Reward available. Contact Cees.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Guild membership required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Surpkaro.
  • Looking for work? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. References required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jam Robertrell for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in astrology to tutor my child. Reward available. Contact Obgtak Backbreaker if intrigued.

People [-]

The people in Birmshall despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Drubd Skullnor is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled trader. He appears loud.
  • Dav Staall is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled navigator. She appears egotistical.
  • LeDanes Chaes is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled illuminator. She appears idealistic.
  • Faldo Newlady is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent interpreter. He appears prejudiced.
  • Dave Berwell is a female human who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled scribe. She appears fashion concious.
  • Khagl Backnor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a mocked forester. He appears fashion concious.
  • Donry Marngham is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a renowned sheriff. She appears jaded.
  • Abalanssa Darkhand is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent alchemist. She appears fashion concious.
  • Ilyvarinne Blacklight is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent miller. She appears gluttonous.
  • Joic Andrne is a male human who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled dyer. He appears insecure.
  • Rhanuk Legcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent ship captain. He appears nosy.
  • Ardin Talonmace is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent baker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Dan Briewicz is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled barber. She appears vengeful.
  • Ama Gamley is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent prostitute. He appears idealistic.
  • Balond Jadechisel is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre jeweler. She appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Dromir Coalchest, a scattered male dwarf. He is a warrior who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Grimbor Opalgrieve, a skeptical female dwarf. She is a rogue who is finding a missing treasure.
  • Gaevarai Dirthblade, an impatient male elf. He is an adept who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Perina Silverbread, a nihilistic female halfling. She is a barbarian who is cleaning out a bug infestation.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Birmshall:

  • The Puking Cup Locksmith [+]
  • The Wiley Frog Inpirationsl Waters [+]
  • The Broken Three Leatherworks [+]
  • The Sleepy Flask Inc. [+]
  • The White Wine Bath House [+]
  • The Gritty Whisper Docs [+]
  • The Screaming Wolfhound Lumberyard [+]
  • The Chicken Cup Farmers Market [+]
  • The Fiery Crow Shoppe [+]
  • The Honest Three Druggist [+]
  • The Merry Hearthstone Brewery [+]
  • The Old Maiden Bows R Us [+]
  • The Broken Wagonhouse Leatherworks [+]
  • The Singing Lotus Ship Repair [+]
  • The Forsaken Imps Shop [+]