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Welcome to Bettenmer!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,463
  • Children: 40.05% (586)
  • Elderly: 4.44% (65)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,449 half-elf (99%)
  • 14 other (0.9%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 155 Residences

Summary [-]

Bettenmer is a small town in the Venman Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,257/sq km), covers 0.45 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 756 meters.

Climate [-]

Bettenmer 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 continual and the temperature is generally pleasant with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Bettenmer sees a binary star overhead: Lucuri, an average yellow star and Sijan, an average white star. Bettenmer also has a single moon: Elado, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for centuries and an imposing supernova that has been around for all eternity.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy stone enclosure that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.45 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Bettenmer; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, wealthy, trade, professional, and industry.

Government [-]

Bettenmer 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 Bettenmer are often seen as fair and the policies are feared. The political influence of Bettenmer in the region is declining due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Bettenmer is ruled by Governor Illrigtel Goldsun. The Governor has been in power for years and is revered by the people. There is public opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.50% of the population (22 adults).

Military [-]

Bettenmer has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 215 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 91 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 10 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy enclosure, Bettenmer is reasonably well fortified. Bettenmer fighters are despised for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Bettenmer is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Bettenmer is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed mine inhabited by poisonous spiders that are frequented by zombies. Zhur Legnor said the locals speak of bags of penis sheathes in a nearby pit.
  • Rare defenseless parrot companies that are visited frequently by children. Rumors tell of bags of gold in a dungeon.
  • Clam beds that are frequented by travelers. The locals speak of a stash of copper in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, the villagers of East Benman lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day Yerzin fe S'hooral the serial killer took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to stop the serial killer, but didn't get close. Along came a flirtatious troglodyte named Porlak, who was a sneaky thief. Porlak had a plan to trick the serial killer by killing the serial killer while he slept. When Porlak faced the serial killer, Porlak killed the serial killer and rescued East Benman.

Events [-]

Bettenmer is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for rare giant spiders, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Mild danger may be involved. References required. Contact Tgemt Greatmaw.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare stirge, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Serious inquiries only. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Porg for more details.
  • Required: Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tburm Foulcutter.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for rare rabbits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kzus Rockmaw.
  • Bard seeks apprentice. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward available. Contact Dones Rosegan.
  • Bounty for rats, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Narog Ogrestomach.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Gheal fe Ghezin.
  • Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Iltava Teasen'gleam.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward is a secret. Contact Darlantars Riftshade.
  • Bored? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Zurm Metalhowl.
  • I have cockatrices in my basement, plz halp! Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dane Shehews.

People [-]

The people in Bettenmer despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Doney Franliffe is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bowyer. She appears pacifistic.
  • Ilyartai Arkeneamist is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned smith. She appears guarded.
  • Lartaen Duskingrisen is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a renowned porter. She appears smug.
  • Jamry Robertett is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled ropemaker. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Aestlas Shaderisen is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled tinker. He appears gambling.
  • Mickic Antonsford is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tavern. He appears insecure.
  • Jory Robertwell is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. He appears smitten.
  • Jo Francan is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled laborer. She appears loud.
  • Dane Stoleton is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled weaver. He appears shifty.
  • Alehiatel Cyredeye is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted woodseller. He appears melancholy.
  • Aesvarinne Aleanshield is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled artist. She appears fatalistic.
  • Jam Feres is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled blacksmith. He appears loud.
  • Aleelllleu Oakstar is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre beer seller. She appears contrarian.
  • Jamey Kleinord is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre watercarrier. He appears guarded.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Mick Francsford, a jolly male half-elf. He is a rogue who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Doney Peterhouse, a mopey male half-elf. He is a commoner who is finding work as a mercenary.
  • Haltaen Moonborne, an intimidating male half-elf. He is a commoner who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Ilrigssa Darkwater, a quiet male half-elf. He is an expert who is traveling with an important person.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Bettenmer:

  • The Frozen Wagon of All That Is Holy [+]
  • The Severed Wolfhound Candle Maker [+]
  • The Colored Crate General Mechandise [+]
  • The Furious Bucket Elementary School [+]
  • The Salty Halflings Inc. [+]
  • The Drunken Cavern Jewelers [+]
  • The Prancing Maiden Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Rolling Wench Chop House [+]
  • The Voluptuous Thug Kennels [+]
  • The Blue Cavern Scribe [+]
  • The Grumbling Song Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Imps Inc. [+]
  • The Prancing Cavern Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Northern Cavern Purse Shop [+]