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Welcome to Archbert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,957
  • Children: 44.64% (2,213)
  • Elderly: 1.23% (61)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,866 gnome (57.8%)
  • 1,324 half-elf (26.7%)
  • 561 dwarf (11.3%)
  • 80 human (1.6%)
  • 76 other (1.5%)
  • 50 half-dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 140 Businesses
  • 717 Specialists
  • 517 Residences

Summary [-]

Archbert is a large town in the Capkryan Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,149/sq km), covers 0.61 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 881 meters.

Climate [-]

Archbert 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally cool with minor variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Archbert sees a single star overhead: Bek, an average red star. Archbert also has a single moon: Chadothys, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a sturdy basalt fence that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.16 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Archbert; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone streets in an organic pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Archbert is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as slipshod. Officials in Archbert are often seen as honest and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Archbert in the region is shrinking due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Archbert is ruled by Commander Doap Bearsnout. The Commander has been in power for a few months and is despised by the people. There is strong opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rampant. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.24% of the population (12 adults).

Military [-]

Archbert has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 644 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 309 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 27 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and sturdy fence, Archbert is spectacularly fortified. Archbert fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Archbert is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Archbert is known for the following resources:

  • A cursed cave inhabited by wild cobras that are avoided by zombies.
  • Bee hives that are visited frequently by gru. Yeral fe Khalal said the locals speak of a chest containing emeralds in a nearby pit.
  • Abundant carnivorous caterpillar nests that are feared by locals.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, a vampire named Anraz stalked the countryside. People say that if you caught her, you will be stricken blind unless you answer a riddle.

Events [-]

Archbert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Dogtrog Necksnapper if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Dan Roseman.
  • Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward available. Special attire required. Contact Yorril Silverbridge for further details.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Kor Laughwiser for more information.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen gemstone. Length of job expected to be short. Reward is a secret. Contact Jo Ferand.
  • I'm looking for rare imps, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Falrin Brassbreaker.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a secret. Prior experience required. Contact Shobg Headnor.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Missing tomatoes. We suspect homuncului are the culprit. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will pay in gold. Contact Po Plumpsleep.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Prior experience required. Contact El Lincaller.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will owe you a huge favor. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Tolborndo Fastsister.
  • Elanalssa Tyrgazer has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Durril Saltcairn.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Tbomd Evilmurder for further details.
  • Needed: whiskey tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Must not smell. Contact Tbor Metalhost.

People [-]

The people in Archbert ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Yorrim Broadplate is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled pastrycook. She appears lonely.
  • Brogar Coalkeg is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent teamster. She appears exhausted.
  • Joes Brownan is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted harness maker. She appears cautious.
  • Balbor Hawkriver is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre bleacher. She appears exhausted.
  • Danry Castorth is an androgynous human who is known in that part of town as being a skilled collier. It appears giddy.
  • Joe Greenhews is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled woodcarver. He appears spiteful.
  • Gabeno Triggersprocket is a male gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned librarian. He appears gosipy.
  • Adaag Clashingdoor is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled bucklemaker. She appears smitten.
  • Don Danton is a female human who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled woodcarver. She appears apologetic.
  • Throrun Onyxtun is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled leatherworker. He appears insecure.
  • Torgles Thermogadget is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a mocked undertaker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Logan Coralstaff is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted barber. He appears jesterly.
  • Darartanae Duskwatch is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent social worker. He appears deluded.
  • Donic Chrisett is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled saddler. She appears trusting.
  • Adarin Dogbread is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre tavern. She appears attentive.
  • Halrigava Frostchaser is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled shoemaker. She appears efficient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Fal Brushwolf, a vengeful male halfling. He is an expert who is fleeing overdue taxes.
  • Beamida Wobbscope, a beligerent male gnome. He is an expert who is fleeing debtors.
  • Ilrigthil Teasen'river, a grieving male elf. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a peasant.
  • Dav Davey, a quiet male half-dwarf. He is an adept who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Didda Headsnapper, an easily offended male half-orc. He is a fighter who is following a message from an angel.
  • Baldor Sunslasher, a resentful female dwarf. She is a bard who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Jamey Claytone, an attentive female human. She is a warrior who is doing something impossible.
  • Bely Oldfingers, a self-obsessed male halfling. He is a barbarian who is here to destroy an artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Archbert:

  • The Prancing Swagger Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Knotted Virgin Inc. [+]
  • The Smithy Elf Shop [+]
  • The Playful Snake Hostel [+]
  • The Six Fig Dry Dock [+]
  • The Horny Alicorn Legal Partners [+]
  • The Plaid Urchin Hostel [+]
  • The Pink Yawning Hostel [+]
  • The Colored Cesspit Dry Goods [+]
  • The Deadly Darkroot Temple [+]
  • The Lascivious Song Inc. [+]
  • The Shallow Cavern Saw Mill [+]
  • The Crooked Priest Inc. [+]
  • The Rusty Paladin Inc. [+]
  • The Tipsy Dwarf Supplies [+]
  • The Noisy Priest Inc. [+]