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Welcome to Berford!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,730
  • Children: 22.23% (829)
  • Elderly: 17.24% (643)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,843 half-dwarf (76.2%)
  • 802 half-orc (21.5%)
  • 47 other (1.2%)
  • 38 gnome (1%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 122 Businesses
  • 515 Specialists
  • 484 Residences

Summary [-]

Berford is a large town in the Moolranica Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,633/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Berford 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 mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Berford sees a trinary star overhead: Abar, a small white star; Uun, an average yellow star; and Lun, an average white star. Berford also has a single moon: Thetamos, a small briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified brick palisade that is 4 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.53 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Berford; no roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt tracks in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Berford is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as magnificently organized. Officials in Berford are often seen as resolute and the policies are despised. The political influence of Berford in the region is negligible due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Berford is ruled by General Xrods Dreadbeast. The General has been in power for mere days and is feared by the people. There is open opposition to the General and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.13% of the population (5 adults).

Military [-]

Berford has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 475 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 251 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 15 (3.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and fortified palisade, Berford is excellently fortified. Berford fighters are ridiculed for their use of crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Berford is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Berford is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient fort inhabited by defenseless chinchillas that are frequented by witches.
  • Carnivorous dragon wiers that are visited frequently by vampires.
  • Guano banks that are hunted by gru.
  • An ancient shrine inhabited by wild kittens that are visited frequently by locals. Darhiassa Ravengrove said rumors tell of piles of iron maidens hidden around somewhere.
  • Creepy amber mines that are hunted by gru. The locals speak of piles of saphires in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the constable of Icetle thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil minotaur named Mhubgak Mokcrusher kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to kill Mhubgak Mokcrusher, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named James Giacoham, who was a sneaky thief. James had the thought to slay the minotaur by using magic to banish it. When James Giacoham faced the minotaur, James Giacoham defeated Mhubgak Mokcrusher and was killed in the process.
  • Way back when, the constable of Cedardew Town lived happily. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil devil named Wot took over the town. The constable tried to kill Wot, but were caught. Along came a hero named Dabel Bearbranch, who was an expert bowman. Dabel had an idea to slay the devil by causing a distraction while others struck. When Dabel Bearbranch faced the devil, Dabel Bearbranch defeated Wot and rescued the hostages.
  • In days gone by, a murderer named Naromn wandered the town when the wind blows from the east. Folks say that if you confront her, you will be stricken blind.
  • Many years ago, a witch roamed the woods on gloomy days and was drawn towards thieves. They say that the witch will sneeze three times, then steal your soul.

Events [-]

Berford is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ilylanava Duskingriver.
  • Need a change of pace? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Keelas Domsinger for more details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Mickry Kleining has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward available. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Davey Franwell for further details.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will pay in gold. Contact Pritra.
  • Someone stole my statue. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward available. Guild membership required. Contact Balnir Grandtoe.
  • Missing goat. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Grimdin Greenfighter for further details.
  • Help! A passing Expert is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a secret. Prior experience required. Contact Daves Ferard.
  • Shudut Neckcrusher The Brave has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Must submit to background check. Reward is a secret. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Beaita Gearjet for further details.
  • Wanted: Need a change of pace? Require an instructor learned in morbid obesity research to tutor my child. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Danry Bartoewicz if interested.
  • Bored? Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Amacobine Forestlock for more details.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Must provide your own transportation. Contact Dodog Skullkiller.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will reward you with valuable information. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Hrulaca Skykos.
  • Looking for work? I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Tudot Rockmouth.

People [-]

The people in Berford despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Ailin Greasesprocket is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled herbalist. She appears nosy.
  • Wizson Rocketblast is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled bowyer. She appears impatient.
  • Barnir Rubykeep is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a mediocre wagoneer. She appears contrarian.
  • Ailey Fusegadget is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled bookseller. She appears jolly.
  • Beaeno Wobbcog is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a renowned priest. She appears xenophobic.
  • Jamey VanBenliffe is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled banker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Ailita Fusebun is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled watercarrier. She appears insecure.
  • Dave Caser is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled potter. She appears territorial.
  • Falril Deepvest is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled carpenter. She appears skeptical.
  • Dan Petrfield is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent chickenbutcher. She appears fatalistic.
  • Tomeno Tinkergadget is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a skilled tinker. She appears scattered.
  • Danry Petren is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled apothecary. He appears trusting.
  • Jo Simonll is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled engineer. He appears unreliable.
  • Adaita Tinkercog is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled laborer. He appears sick.
  • Zrogtsh Armbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a gifted bounty hunter. He appears patriotic.
  • Torwan Fusebolt is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned sage. He appears jolly.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • James Ferleton, an authoritarian female half-orc. She is a wizard who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Carita Wizzscope, a mopey male gnome. He is a fighter who is seeking revenge.
  • Kotz Backkiller, a resentful female half-orc. She is a fighter who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Jam VanFranliffe, a jaded male half-orc. He is a wizard who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Rhutzsh Armripper The Brave, an exhausted female half-orc. She is a paladin who is doing something nefarious.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Berford:

  • The Tipsy House Supplies [+]
  • The Voluptuous Cavern Meats [+]
  • The Eastern Wand Wares [+]
  • The Lecherous Bag Blowers [+]
  • The Wobblin' Wagonhouse Hostel [+]
  • The Stumpy Grog of Hell [+]
  • The Snoring Maiden Healing House [+]
  • The Pink Bull Vineyards [+]
  • The Fat Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Leaping Axehandle Glass Crafters [+]
  • The Horny Wolfhound Legal Partners [+]
  • The Blabbering Cavern Shoppe [+]
  • The Happy Priest Millers [+]
  • The Mulled Pony Beer Garden [+]
  • The Stumpy Bunk General Merchandise [+]
  • The Belching Thunderbird Magic Shop [+]