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Welcome to Battleville!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,059
  • Children: 23.28% (712)
  • Elderly: 16.48% (504)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,524 half-dwarf (49.8%)
  • 508 elf (16.6%)
  • 456 halfling (14.9%)
  • 389 half-orc (12.7%)
  • 144 gnome (4.7%)
  • 38 other (1.2%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 115 Businesses
  • 430 Specialists
  • 391 Residences

Summary [-]

Battleville is a town in the Aquikry Region with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,438/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Battleville has a Moist Subtropical climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and wet winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are breezy and the temperature is generally chilly with little variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Battleville sees a binary star overhead: Aban, an average yellow star and Uux, a large orange star. Battleville also has a single moon: Theka, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a miniscule nebula that has been around for decades, a massive nearby planet that has been around for time immemorial, and a massive pulsar that has been around for generations.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy mud brick partition that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.58 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Battleville; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: trade and professional.

Government [-]

Battleville is governed through an emirate, where the supreme power is in the hands of an emir, who may be an absolute overlord with constitutionally limited authority. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Battleville are often seen as disreputable and the policies are honored. The political influence of Battleville in the region is dwindling rapidly due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Battleville is ruled by Lord Dane Stanngton. The Lord has been in power for mere hours and is mocked by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by forgery, and that power is maintained by unwavering supporters.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by an organized crime bosses, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.07% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Battleville has a reverent attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 390 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 183 (6%). Of the active duty military, 13 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their reverent attitude and flimsy partition, Battleville is greatly fortified. Battleville fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Battleville is currently flourishing.

Resources [-]

Battleville is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy tower inhabited by dangerous kittens that are frequented by townspeople. Xainalia Riverthorn said rumors tell of bags of copper in a tomb nearby.
  • Endangered clam beds that are visited frequently by locals. Kramuh Armnor said one might dig up a stash of gold in a tomb nearby.
  • A haunted grave yard inhabited by dangerous chinchillas that are feared by zombies. Tberm Brainfury said one might find a stash of gold buried near there.
  • An old battle field inhabited by poisonous kittens that are feared by witches. Somoeone said someone found piles of saphires in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In the days of yore, a witch wandered the swamps on rainy days. They say that the witch will ask a favor of you, then eat you.
  • In the olden days, the royals of Fruittle lived in peace. Things were good, but one day a spirit named Bastra Darkak took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to stop the spirit, but didn't get close. Along came a quiet bugbear named Khozgarz Bonesnapper, who was a sneaky thief. Khozgarz had a plan to trick the spirit by making a wager with Bastra Darkak. When Khozgarz Bonesnapper faced the spirit, Khozgarz Bonesnapper defeated Bastra Darkak.
  • Way back when, the royals of Elmatow lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Thzzpair the devil took over the town. The royals tried to stop the devil, but failed miserably. Along came a troglodyte named Surpka, who was a valiant knight. Surpka had a plan to trick the devil by making a wager with Thzzpair. When Surpka faced the devil, Surpka banished Thzzpair.
  • In the days of yore, a minotaur named Ceelak wandered the world and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. They say that if you confront him, you will be stricken deaf.

Events [-]

Battleville is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Needed: Bored? taste tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kzezn Bladerender.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Special attire required. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Halelliyn Roothelm.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Adagrim Braceheart.
  • Required: Bored? I'm looking for rare brain moles, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Must submit to background check. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Thzzrrl for more details.
  • Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danry Casne.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jory Briman.
  • Micke Harworth has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. May include some hazards. Contact Aesnalthil Ravenglider.
  • Help! Looking for something new? Someone stole my bracelet. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Chief Zhubdurz Legcrusher The Strong.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? brawling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Po Simplebough for more details.
  • Required: carriage racing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dash Rocknut.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Missing bottle of wine. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Must submit to background check. Contact Jory Stanville.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will reward you with a land deed. Must not smell. Contact Garorin Ratmail.

People [-]

The people in Battleville are critical of outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Carlin Cogglecog is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled vintner. She appears loud.
  • Jenton Gyrobolt is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled sheriff. He appears cowed.
  • Gaeartai Summerhand is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tanner. He appears forbidding.
  • Arnva Tinkerbun is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre wine seller. She appears outlandish.
  • Allian Tiddlybolt is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled rugmaker. He appears jolly.
  • Tomley Electrogadget is a female gnome who is known in the region as being a renowned glassmaker. She appears fatalistic.
  • Joe Kleininson is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a renowned butcher. She appears loud.
  • Fally Runningbread is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a skilled sage. She appears vengeful.
  • Rumug Headbreaker is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled teamster. He appears accusatory.
  • Jo Petrton is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a poorly skilled porter. He appears sick.
  • Mal Greasesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a skilled adventurer. He appears chatty.
  • Poborndo Springdrum is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled doctor. She appears violent.
  • Dav Jackden is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned banker. She appears nosy.
  • Tomson Electrosprocket is a female gnome who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled rugmaker. She appears intimidating.
  • Hilly Sunroarer is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a mediocre chickenbutcher. She appears vengeful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Done Whiteman, a resentful female human. She is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Maldida Bandawanderer, a cautious male halfling. He is a monk who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Elaelltars Fairshine, a battle-ready male elf. He is a commoner who is finding a missing friend.
  • Hilel Waterarrow, an efficient male halfling. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a ruler.
  • Alahiatars Frostrunner, an exhausted male elf. He is a commoner who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Be Highdrum, an efficient male halfling. He is a bard who is following rumors of riches.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Battleville:

  • The Victorious Crow Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Swagger Ale House [+]
  • The Crippled Road Inc. [+]
  • The Vulgar Beer Furs [+]
  • The Naughty Bag Glove Makers [+]
  • The Seven Halfling Candle Maker [+]
  • The Perfumed Greyhound Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Screaming Goblins Timberyard [+]
  • The Shining Dead Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Cloven Bunch Inc. [+]
  • The Dwarven Heart Shoppe [+]
  • The Shining Cavern Book Smith [+]
  • The Seven Crow Candle Maker [+]
  • The Mulled Friends Pub [+]
  • The Shining Frog Bindary [+]