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Welcome to Old Barnber!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,487
  • Children: 19.44% (289)
  • Elderly: 19.23% (286)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,160 half-orc (78%)
  • 244 half-elf (16.4%)
  • 42 elf (2.8%)
  • 20 gnome (1.3%)
  • 15 halfling (1%)
  • 6 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 74 Businesses
  • 159 Specialists
  • 162 Residences

Summary [-]

Old Barnber is a small town in the Chammou Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,395/sq km), covers 0.44 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 748 meters.

Climate [-]

Old Barnber 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 breezy and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Old Barnber sees a binary star overhead: Luj, a large red star and Sil, a large yellow star. Old Barnber also has a single moon: Eladidene, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for centuries and a massive galaxy that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy marble wall that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.13 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Old Barnber; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a ray pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market and wealthy.

Government [-]

Old Barnber is governed through a totalitarian government, where the government subordinates individuals by controlling all political and economic matters, as well as the attitudes, values, and beliefs. The government as a whole is seen as minimally competent. Officials in Old Barnber are often seen as honest and the policies are ridiculed. The political influence of Old Barnber in the region is maturing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Old Barnber is ruled by Supervisor Gozraz. The Supervisor has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is praised by the people. There is violent opposition to the Supervisor and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.55% of the population (23 adults).

Military [-]

Old Barnber has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 219 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 92 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 9 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and sturdy wall, Old Barnber is properly fortified. Old Barnber fighters are despised for their use of axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Old Barnber is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Old Barnber is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed cave inhabited by tame crows that are visited frequently by magic users.
  • An ancient castle inhabited by dangerous peacocks that are visited frequently by witches.
  • A new gazebo inhabited by defenseless apes that are frequented by wenches. Rumors tell of a stash of saphires in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Don's Needle, a legendary needle with the capability to speak for itself. It was never recovered.
  • A long time ago, a witch frequented the fields and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Villagers say that the witch will ask for your help, then carry you away.
  • In the olden days, an old woman wandered the swamps. Commoners say that the old woman will offer you sweets, then turn you into a mouse.
  • In days gone by, a hag hunted the town. Folks say that the hag will ask for your help, then banish you if you are cruel.

Events [-]

Old Barnber is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Mild danger may be involved. Reward available. Contact Gkutuk Rantbone for more details.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Accidental Death insurance required. Will pay in gold. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Bon Tinkergauge.
  • Need a change of pace? Illvarlleu Teasen'shade has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. May include some hazards. Must submit to background check. Will pay in gold. Contact Kurm Foulgloom if intrigued.
  • Help Wanted: Require an instructor learned in alchemy to tutor my child. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Davic Stoster.
  • arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Xtzar Dreadmaw.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Delelllas Eyllissight.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. Reward available. Contact Helaron Cloudstalker for more details.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome rust rats required. Safety not guaranteed. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Thorbul Blueslasher.
  • Yorgar Oilvein has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Tul Rockettonk.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Must be clean. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Uldor Talonfist if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome squirrels required. Reward is a secret. Contact Mick Colsone.

People [-]

The people in Old Barnber despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Daves Benter is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled maidservant. She appears territorial.
  • Rutg Bonecracker is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned deputy. He appears idealistic.
  • Gabgan Cobblefuel is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled jailer. He appears jolly.
  • Glibb Neckcrusher The Strong is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent spicemerchant. He appears nosy.
  • Elelliyn Maerneye is a female elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled vintner. She appears embittered.
  • Don Peterston is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a renowned painter. She appears melancholy.
  • Ada Martory is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled carpenter. She appears homesick.
  • Tomwan Rocketfiz is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled salter. He appears violent.
  • Faleldo Kaesegage is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a legendary priest. She appears healthy.
  • Dan Danston is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled mercer. He appears shifty.
  • Alanalava Blackwind is a female elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled tailor. She appears jolly.
  • Jamry Barell is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent bucklemaker. She appears outlandish.
  • Filellinne Goldwater is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bookseller. He appears patriotic.
  • Beine Plumpbones is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled engineer. She appears shifty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Bab Cobbletonk, a lonely female gnome. She is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Nineno Gyrobun, a quiet male gnome. He is a commoner who is seeing the world.
  • Darhiaava Goldmane, a nervous female half-elf. She is an expert who is following the voices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Old Barnber:

  • The Sloppy Yawning Public Library [+]
  • The Blue Hops Scribe [+]
  • The Orange Snake Shoppe [+]
  • The Ever-full Rose Brewery [+]
  • The Highlighted Tower Star Gazers [+]
  • The Belching Whisper Shoppe [+]
  • The Weary Days Rugs [+]
  • The Drowned Wagonhouse Jewelers [+]
  • The Worn Rooster Shrine [+]
  • The Blue Baiter Shop [+]
  • The Gutted Beer Leather Goods [+]
  • The Marbled Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Halflings Scribe [+]
  • The Wobblin' Swagger Lodge [+]