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Welcome to Baxtop!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,128
  • Children: 24.65% (278)
  • Elderly: 15.43% (174)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,103 half-elf (97.7%)
  • 13 other (1.1%)
  • 12 half-dwarf (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 129 Residences

Summary [-]

Baxtop is a small town in the Capsak County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small town is nominally populated (3,179/sq km), covers 0.35 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 667 meters.

Climate [-]

Baxtop 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 breezy and the temperature is generally freezing with minor variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Baxtop sees a binary star overhead: Lucub, an average blue star and Mejor, an average yellow star. Baxtop also has a single moon: Himaditheus, an average rusty red moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive pulsar that has been around for millenia and an imposing galaxy that has been around for centuries.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished rubble wall that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.14 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 2 roads leading to Baxtop; no roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, fine shops, wealthy, shops, trade, and professional.

Government [-]

Baxtop is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as somwhat capable. Officials in Baxtop are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are respected. The political influence of Baxtop in the region is consistent due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Baxtop is ruled by Shah Surpzer. The Shah has been in power for several decades and is praised by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Shah and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a grifters, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.42% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Baxtop has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 166 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 78 (7%). Of the active duty military, 7 (4.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and newly finished wall, Baxtop is reasonably well fortified. Baxtop fighters are hated for their use of unarmed combat in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Baxtop is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Baxtop is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient mine inhabited by carnivorous quails that are frequented by children.
  • An old gazebo inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are frequented by witches. Mub Ironfury said one might dig up a chest containing platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Bountiful old rock salt fields that are visited frequently by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • A long time ago, the townsfolk of Airax lived in harmony. Things were quiet, but one day an evil lich named Gheal seh Gheal slayed a local hero. The townsfolk tried to kill Gheal seh Gheal, but failed miserably. Along came a hero named Gkutus Oozehowl, who was a sneaky thief. Gkutus had the thought to slay the lich by killing the lich while he slept. When Gkutus Oozehowl faced the lich, Gkutus Oozehowl tricked Gheal seh Gheal and rescued Airax.
  • Legends tell of Serne's Jug, a special jug with the knack to disappear on its own. It was never recovered.
  • In times past, the villagers of Arthurwell Mound lived in harmony. Things were good, but one day a lich named Chtupne slayed a local hero. The villagers tried to kill Chtupne, but didn't get close. Along came a hero named S'herzin se S'herzor, who was a skilled storyteller. S'herzin had the thought to slay the lich by making a wager with Chtupne. When S'herzin se S'herzor faced the lich, S'herzin se S'herzor tricked Chtupne.

Events [-]

Baxtop is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Vothzer.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Karina Miststrider.
  • Wanted: Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Will reward you with valuable information. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Kroddig Moknor.
  • Help Needed: Missing keg. We suspect grigs are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Hewtsy Wobbtonk.
  • Bored? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Mild danger may be involved. Opportunity to earn a title. Experienced professionals only. Contact Garrim Suntunnel.
  • Doney Simonstone has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Waeril.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. No pay until task is completed successfully. Will pay in gold. Contact Barorin Saltcairn.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for work? Missing cerimonial knife. We suspect darkmantles are the culprit. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Brogar Thudboot.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will pay in gold. Contact Rhazgzog Necknor The Black.
  • Someone stole my ring of wishes. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Wrare for further details.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Must be clean. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Don Beney.

People [-]

The people in Baxtop love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Aleartssa Norrehand is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mocked tavern. She appears mopey.
  • Larhialas Eythersong is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent prostitute. She appears gambling.
  • Charigaen Duskwatch is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted laborer. He appears intimidated.
  • Dan Rosenworth is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent smith. She appears accusatory.
  • Aesrigaen Gysseriver is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent innkeeper. She appears jolly.
  • Mororin Granitegem is a female half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled roofer. She appears guilty.
  • Jamry Chainson is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent lumberjack. He appears resentful.
  • Done MacCasten is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bookseller. He appears forgetful.
  • Barbor Smartstone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mocked woodworker. She appears insecure.
  • Mickic Jacksone is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a gifted astrologer. He appears apologetic.
  • Doney Claywell is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent weaponsmith. She appears gambling.
  • Belhiaaen Gyssegazer is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled lawyer. She appears fatalistic.
  • Abaellai Wishdew is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled professor. She appears exhausted.
  • Falgar Honorcavern is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled tanner. He appears resentful.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Raasra Lagranmist, a flirtatious male minotaur. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Mickes Goodgan, a nihilistic male half-orc. He is a wizard who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Jam Matidge, a chatty male half-orc. He is a rogue who is seeking thrills and adventure.
  • Ham Thermoblast, a patronizing female oddball. She is a druid who is finding a missing parent.
  • Balgan Ivorynose, a smug female dwarf. She is a cleric who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Daney Whitbrook, a shifty female human. She is a ranger who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Klaglurz Backkiller, an accusatory male orc. He is a warrior who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Yerzin seh Khalzor, a smitten female oddball. She is an expert who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Trunk Damnwiser, a boastful female oddball. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Co Shadowfox, a homesick male halfling. He is a ranger who is traveling with a circus.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Baxtop:

  • The Slippery Wench Cloth [+]
  • The Blue Troll Shop [+]
  • The Strangled Wig General Merchandise [+]
  • The Crippled Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Flabby Alicorn [+]
  • The Greasy Bunk Sheath Store [+]
  • The Raging Frog Arena [+]
  • The Gray Wolfhound Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Frog Inc. [+]
  • The Musty Fig Inc. [+]
  • The Belching Hammer Magic Shop [+]
  • The Wobblin' Dead Construction [+]
  • The Puking Troll Locksmith [+]
  • The Grizzly Ivy Wharf [+]