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Welcome to Lower Baldmer!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 533
  • Children: 11.63% (62)
  • Elderly: 24.58% (131)

Racial Breakdown

  • 418 human (78.4%)
  • 46 gnome (8.6%)
  • 21 half-dwarf (3.9%)
  • 16 half-elf (3%)
  • 14 other (2.6%)
  • 12 halfling (2.2%)
  • 6 elf (1.1%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 22 Businesses
  • 32 Specialists
  • 71 Residences

Summary [-]

Lower Baldmer is a small village in the Upper Moolman Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (811/sq km), covers 0.66 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 916 meters.

Climate [-]

Lower Baldmer has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Lower Baldmer sees a single star overhead: Men, a large yellow star. Lower Baldmer also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing nearby planet that has been around for millenia and an imposing black hole that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Lower Baldmer; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt roads in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: poor, racial, wealthy, middleclass, and professional.

Government [-]

Lower Baldmer is governed through a communist government, where the state plans and controls the economy and a single party holds power. The government as a whole is seen as efficient. Officials in Lower Baldmer are often seen as virtuous and the policies are respected. The political influence of Lower Baldmer in the region is dwindling rapidly due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population squabbles amongst themselves.

Leader [-]

Lower Baldmer is ruled by Chancellor Zhaborg Backkiller. The Chancellor has been in power for many years and is hated by the people. There is minor opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being execution.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.13% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Lower Baldmer has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 75 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 38 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 4 (5.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and lack of defensible wall, Lower Baldmer is suitably fortified. Lower Baldmer fighters are revered for their use of glaives in battle. They are hated for their rigid formations and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Lower Baldmer is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Lower Baldmer is known for the following resources:

  • Ancient clay banks that are frequented by unicorns. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing emeralds in a well.
  • Ancient amber mines that are frequented by wenches.
  • Scant bee hives that are visited frequently by wenches. One might dig up a chest containing saphires in a nearby pit.
  • Coconut plantations that are visited frequently by gru. One might find piles of iron maidens buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, the villagers of Limbland lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day Rit the serial killer destroyed a nearby village. The villagers tried to stop the serial killer, but didn't get close. Along came a minotaur named Kardra Cloudkos, who was an expert bowman. Kardra had an idea to slay the serial killer by using magic to banish it. When Kardra Cloudkos faced the serial killer, Kardra Cloudkos defeated Rit and rescued Limbland.
  • In the olden days, a spirit named Shekillian wandered the fields on gloomy days. Commoners say that if you hear her, you will be stricken deaf.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a ghoul named Theios wandered the world. Commoners say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive unless you return a lost possession.
  • Once upon a time, a Boogyman haunted the countryside. Folks say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • In the olden days, a monster named Jit lingered in the region and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. Some say that if you caught her, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Lower Baldmer is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my potato. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a secret. Contact Zok Giantslay.
  • Required: Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Tgezn Greatdoom.
  • Bored? I'm looking for rare cockatrices, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Danry Davidrell.
  • Help! Commoner seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Experienced professionals only. Contact James Broard.
  • Required: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Narzar Metalbeast.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grunrim Ratplate.
  • artifact tester wanted. Will pay in gold. Experienced professionals only. Contact Lodor Shinyslasher.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Guild membership required. Contact Haaartlleu Myrthfeather.

People [-]

The people in Lower Baldmer are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jory Barston is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a decent potter. He appears outlandish.
  • Mickes Davster is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned bather. She appears mopey.
  • Giltsy Tiddlyjet is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent sculptor. He appears jolly.
  • Abaellanae Killewaker is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled interpreter. She appears quiet.
  • Gaevarinne Killeweaver is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned bleacher. He appears fatalistic.
  • Alalentel Darkgale is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre wagoneer. She appears lonely.
  • Gavton Cogglebit is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a decent apothecary. He appears quiet.
  • Micke Gilland is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled warehouse worker. She appears forbidding.
  • Fillenlleu Goldstryke is a male elf who is known in the region as being a decent rugmaker. He appears mocking.
  • Mickry Goodhews is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled smith. She appears contrarian.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Migum Skullsnapper, a jesterly male half-orc. He is an adept who is doing something impossible.
  • Mickes Staing, an impatient male half-elf. He is a ranger who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.
  • Aleelltel Tyrneahelm, a nosy female half-elf. She is a bard who is finding a long-lost friend.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Lower Baldmer:

  • The Fallen Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Strangled Halflings Dry Goods [+]
  • The Rusty Friends Inc. [+]
  • The Fat Peacock Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Giant Inc. [+]
  • The Chicken Skull Farmers Market [+]
  • The Horny Lion Legal Partners [+]
  • The Lecherous Jade Blowers [+]
  • The Smithy Ulcer Sweet House [+]
  • The Wooden Pot Lodge [+]