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Welcome to Batvale!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 2,852
  • Children: 31.35% (894)
  • Elderly: 10.73% (306)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,261 half-orc (44.2%)
  • 1,195 dwarf (41.9%)
  • 300 human (10.5%)
  • 75 elf (2.6%)
  • 21 other (0.7%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 112 Businesses
  • 390 Specialists
  • 353 Residences

Summary [-]

Batvale is a town in the Middle Picanahor Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (5,888/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Batvale has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Batvale sees a binary star overhead: Uur, a large yellow star and Lun, a massive brown star. Batvale also has a single moon: Sinole, a small rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for only a few years, a massive supernova that has been around for time immemorial, and an imposing nebula that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a scarred oak enclosure that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.82 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Batvale; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, trade, and slums.

Government [-]

Batvale 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 adequate. Officials in Batvale are often seen as underhanded and the policies are revered. The political influence of Batvale in the region is wilting due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Batvale is ruled by Prime Minister Vothkaro. The Prime Minister has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is respected by the people. There is secret opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a mobsters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 1.72% of the population (49 adults).

Military [-]

Batvale has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 427 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 156 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 20 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and scarred enclosure, Batvale is admirably fortified. Batvale fighters are much maligned for their use of longbows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Batvale is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Batvale is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted mine inhabited by defenseless apes that are avoided by townspeople. Rumors tell of a stash of diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Scant old coconut harvests that are hunted by zombies. Tulok Neckkiller said one might find piles of saphires in a tomb nearby.
  • A new fort inhabited by vampire kangaroos that are feared by vampires. Porzer said the locals speak of a stash of emeralds in a well.
  • A cursed tower inhabited by vampire crows that are visited frequently by unicorns.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Pot's Amulet, a magical amulet with the capability to dominate others. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • A long time ago, a lich named S'herssen haunted the world when the moon is new. Some say that if you face her, you will never be seen again.

Events [-]

Batvale is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Davic Berden.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Accidental Death insurance required. Reward available. Contact Tamm Skullnor.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will owe you a huge favor. Guild membership required. Contact Yip.
  • Help! Need a change of pace? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Done Whitman.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Serious inquiries only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Elrigssa Softborne.
  • Someone stole my keg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Throdal Dwarfbellows.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome beaky brain monsters required. Will pay in gold. May include some hazards. Contact Blabg Mokcrusher.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Reward is a secret. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Joe Kleinrell.
  • Needed: Looking for work? squirrels-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dogan Boarsnout.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Delellai Duskbough if intrigued.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Charigai Nightshadow for more information.
  • Required: beaky brain monsters-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be a quick learner. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Xtkasr Rockmouth.

People [-]

The people in Batvale love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Thrugt Moknor is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a renowned teamster. He appears insecure.
  • Yorrun Coalmine is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled glovemaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Chahiatars Orlerose is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled illuminator. He appears flirtatious.
  • Trashug Skullnor is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled professor. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Jame Franbrook is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent salter. She appears melancholy.
  • Dane Roberthews is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled barber. He appears spiteful.
  • Drorim Mooncairn is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mocked haymerchant. She appears exhausted.
  • Fillenava Cyredshadow is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled good samaritan. He appears pacifistic.
  • Morrun Brasschisel is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a gifted illuminator. He appears forgetful.
  • Joey Blackinson is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled seamstress. She appears jesterly.
  • Obnum Moknor is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned actor. She appears embittered.
  • Ulrun Bloodsword is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent wine seller. He appears quiet.
  • Ilyartssa Bluesky is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled navigator. She appears xenophobic.
  • Davic Carridge is a female half-orc who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled blacksmith. She appears mopey.
  • Halhiaaen Auvreashadow is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled carpenter. He appears trusting.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • DaDon Cases, a spiteful male human. He is a druid who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Yororin Dogguard, a battle-ready female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Khalzor heh S'hoorzor, a skeptical female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is doing something amazing.
  • Grimorin Grandbrooch, a giddy female dwarf. She is a druid who is seeking honest work.
  • Larlenlleu Swiftgrove, a fashion concious male drow. He is a ranger who is following the voices.
  • Breb Rantdeath, a quiet male goblin. He is a rogue who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Cone Boffinarrow, an exhausted male halfling. He is a commoner who is finding a long-lost parent.
  • Ang, an exhausted female oddball. She is a commoner who is following the voices.
  • Kyrule Skysinger, a loud male minotaur. He is a rogue who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Elavarssa Cyredsinger, a nosy male elf. He is a cleric who is finding work as a mercenary.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Batvale:

  • The Boiling Hearthstone Sport House [+]
  • The Crazy Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Yellow Priest Dumping Ground [+]
  • The Fallen Troll Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Song Fine Forks [+]
  • The Deadly Cock Temple [+]
  • The Orange Frogs Shoppe [+]
  • The Flaming Monkey Inc. [+]
  • The Snoring Wig Healers [+]
  • The Wet Tree Butchers [+]
  • The Wrong Fig Junkyard [+]
  • The Stinking Clowns Sculptures [+]
  • The Grumbling Peddler Inc. [+]
  • The Marbled Jade Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Jade Shop [+]