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Welcome to West Blairax!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 5,728
  • Children: 23.64% (1,354)
  • Elderly: 16.24% (930)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,309 gnome (40.3%)
  • 1,811 half-dwarf (31.6%)
  • 871 dwarf (15.2%)
  • 356 half-elf (6.2%)
  • 235 elf (4.1%)
  • 88 other (1.5%)
  • 58 halfling (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 148 Businesses
  • 832 Specialists
  • 684 Residences

Summary [-]

West Blairax is a small city in the Treborep County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small city is densely populated (12,942/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

West Blairax 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

West Blairax sees a single star overhead: Cel, an average red star. West Blairax also has a single moon: Chadotheus, a large light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished mud brick stockade that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.49 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to West Blairax; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with even cobblestone streets in an irregular pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, military, entertainment, professional, slums, and civic.

Government [-]

West Blairax is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as horribly inefficient. Officials in West Blairax are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are honored. The political influence of West Blairax in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

West Blairax is ruled by Prime Minister Anraz. The Prime Minister has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through financial oppression.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being an eye for an eye.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.33% of the population (19 adults).

Military [-]

West Blairax has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 744 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 400 (7%). Of the active duty military, 29 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and newly finished stockade, West Blairax is perfectly fortified. West Blairax fighters are mocked for their use of light flail in battle. They are much loved for their guerrilla warfare and are considered greatly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in West Blairax is currently stable.

Resources [-]

West Blairax is known for the following resources:

  • Rare poisonous parrot companies that are frequented by unicorns. Rumors tell of a chest containing rubies buried near there.
  • A creepy gazebo inhabited by dangerous dragons that are frequented by magic users. One might find piles of silver hidden around somewhere.
  • Many tame ape troops that are frequented by wenches.
  • A cursed cave inhabited by wild bats that are hunted by locals. The locals speak of a chest containing small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Some time ago, a cyclops named Posh wandered the swamps. Folks say that if you see her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Once upon a time, an old woman hunted the woods when the wind blows from the east and was drawn towards thieves. Commoners say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then give you a gift if you are nice.
  • In olden times, a Pooka stalked the fields every six years and was drawn towards acts of greed. Folks say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then banish you if you are cruel.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a murderer named Yap frequented the swamps. Commoners say that if you see him, you will be stricken blind.

Events [-]

West Blairax is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Jamic Martiston.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Southore to learn more.
  • rabbits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. References required. Contact DeDon Matrell.
  • Help! Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Length of job expected to be short. Will pay in gold. Contact Yip.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome carniverous butterflies required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Harpair.
  • I have derros in my basement, plz halp! May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jo Bartoson.
  • Required: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with valuable information. Serious inquiries only. Contact Donic Davton.
  • seed spitting contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Rbok Rockrot for more details.
  • Rop has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Grinter.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Kzomn Giantshredder.
  • Required: imps-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a secret. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Khalzor ahn S'herzor if interested.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? grigs-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will pay in gold. Contact Naromd Rantstomach.
  • Help! Someone stole my keg. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. May include some hazards. Contact Falgin Stormaltar to learn more.
  • Help! Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Rugegd Bladekill.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a secret. Contact Durgan Bloodchisel.

People [-]

The people in West Blairax despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Errigtel Goldwatch is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled physician. He appears embittered.
  • Drorin Forgevest is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled cartwright. She appears battle-ready.
  • Elnalava Frostcloak is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a gifted professor. He appears attentive.
  • Gaeartanae Silverhand is a male elf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled courtier. He appears sick.
  • Jamey Antonwell is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled blacksmith. He appears cautious.
  • Don Frangan is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled sage. He appears worrying.
  • Jen Gyrowink is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a renowned teamster. She appears resentful.
  • Codo Hamdigger is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a gifted potter. He appears fashion concious.
  • Grimag Rubybellows is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned baker. She appears nihilistic.
  • Danry Shengham is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled librarian. She appears exhausted.
  • Faehiaiyn Orlegale is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent teamster. He appears insecure.
  • Perborn Swiftbottom is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a skilled specialty smith. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Nin Thermoblast is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled official. She appears pacifistic.
  • Ser Greengalow is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a decent innkeeper. She appears chatty.
  • Aeselllleu Auvreahand is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted cartwright. She appears fashion concious.
  • Tomwan Fusetonk is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a legendary priest. She appears quiet.
  • Skadal Copperhammer is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a legendary coach driver. He appears exhausted.
  • Hilgrim Brushsall is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a decent deputy. He appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Faenalava Dryearwing, a helpful female elf. She is a fighter who is seeking honest work.
  • Alalenlas Windbow, a shifty male half-elf. He is a rogue who is here to buy spices.
  • Elahialleu Tyrnearisen, a forgetful female half-elf. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Faeartssa Broadshield, a trusting female elf. She is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Balond Goldhill, a sick male half-dwarf. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Arrim Shinytable, a drunken female half-dwarf. She is a rogue who is here to destroy a misconception.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in West Blairax:

  • The Stumpy Nomad General Merchandise [+]
  • The Golden Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Gray Elves Inc. [+]
  • The Six Wench Shipyard [+]
  • The Flying Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Cavern Rug Shop [+]
  • The Crooked Flame Inc. [+]
  • The Tired Oarhouse Supplies [+]
  • The Frosted Halflings Temple [+]
  • The Punchin' Dead Locksmith [+]
  • The Flabby Grog [+]
  • The Ugly Riverside Builders [+]
  • The Empty Nomad Tap House [+]
  • The Dry Rouge Shoppe [+]
  • The Horny Wig Shoppe [+]
  • The Victorious Badger Inc. [+]
  • The Blabbering Well Inc. [+]
  • The Greasy Hatchet Scabbards [+]