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Welcome to Burlbert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,427
  • Children: 41.50% (1,837)
  • Elderly: 3.48% (154)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,426 gnome (32.2%)
  • 1,152 dwarf (26%)
  • 1,121 elf (25.3%)
  • 249 other (5.6%)
  • 244 human (5.5%)
  • 173 half-elf (3.9%)
  • 62 halfling (1.4%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 135 Businesses
  • 630 Specialists
  • 551 Residences

Summary [-]

Burlbert is a large town in the Cenmou County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is sparsely populated (8,077/sq km), covers 0.55 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 836 meters.

Climate [-]

Burlbert has a Tropical Seasonal Forest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and seasonal torrential rains, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally pleasant with minor variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Burlbert sees a trinary star overhead: Bej, an average red star; Abaj, a large yellow star; and Lul, a large orange star. Burlbert also has a single moon: Chame, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered basalt stockade that is 19 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 94% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.79 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Burlbert; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Burlbert 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 horribly inefficient. Officials in Burlbert are often seen as on the take and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Burlbert in the region is consistent due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Burlbert is ruled by Chancellor Eddanu Longbash. The Chancellor has been in power for several decades and is feared by the people. There is secret opposition to the Chancellor and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 0.23% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Burlbert has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 575 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 243 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 23 (4%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and battered stockade, Burlbert is spectacularly fortified. Burlbert fighters are ridiculed for their use of repeating crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Burlbert is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Burlbert is known for the following resources:

  • A magical grave yard inhabited by wild clams that are avoided by gru. One might find a stash of platinum in a nearby pit.
  • Scarce primal pigment banks that are frequented by zombies.
  • A new gazebo inhabited by defenseless spiders that are avoided by kittens.
  • Cocoa bean plantations that are hunted by townspeople.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In days gone by, the villagers of Gurndale lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day Harth the dragon took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The villagers tried to kill Harth, but were caught. Along came a goblin named Xodegd Cleaverkill, who was a valiant knight. Xodegd had a plan to trick the dragon by causing a distraction while others struck. When Xodegd Cleaverkill faced the dragon, Xodegd Cleaverkill banished Harth and rescued the hostages.

Events [-]

Burlbert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will pay in gold. Contact Siknorgath Swiftnon.
  • Help! Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather owlbear beak due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Must be clean. Reward available. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Hilde Ashsleep.
  • I'm looking for rare lizards, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Zezn Rantslay.
  • Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Kods Metalrender.
  • Need a change of pace? grigs-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward is a secret. Contact Serdily Sproutward.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward available. Contact James Whitston.
  • Require an instructor learned in juggling to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Keb Darkmurder.
  • Wanted: grog tester wanted. Length of job expected to be short. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jedsil Cloudkos.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward available. Contact Dav Whitewood to learn more.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? unknown potion tester wanted. Accidental Death insurance required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Rxkasr Evilslay.
  • I have toads in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Elartai Eythermist.
  • Bored? Sorcerer seeks apprentice. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jame Simoney.
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare rats, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Safety not guaranteed. Reward available. Contact Vothraz if interested.

People [-]

The people in Burlbert despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Darrigtars Shadeweave is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled chickenbutcher. She appears apologetic.
  • Gaelenlleu Swiftstalker is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked armorer. He appears patriotic.
  • Fally Overbones is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a decent shoemaker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Delvaranae Evenwaker is a male elf who is known in the world as being a renowned woodworker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Lodor Shinybreaker is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent harness maker. He appears accusatory.
  • Davry Martian is a female human who is known in the city as being a skilled baker. She appears exhausted.
  • Gordor Icebelly is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent weaver. She appears apologetic.
  • Dan Simongton is a female human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled laborer. She appears patronizing.
  • Amanelldo Ashbough is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a mocked navigator. He appears attentive.
  • Beco Sunmind is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre mercenary. He appears melancholy.
  • Jenwan Rocketbit is a male gnome who is known in that part of town as being a skilled bounty hunter. He appears vengeful.
  • Danry Broinson is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a mediocre roofer. She appears unreliable.
  • Danes Francand is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent maidservant. She appears accusatory.
  • Hew Rocketbit is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a decent tailor. He appears worrying.
  • Adaine Dudbottom is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled fishmonger. She appears homesick.
  • Dellanssa Fareye is a female elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre locksmith. She appears efficient.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Arn Cobblebun, a guilty female gnome. She is a warrior who is fleeing the law.
  • Malborndo Oldbones, a xenophobic female halfling. She is a commoner who is finding work as a spy.
  • Adason Thermoblast, a guarded male gnome. He is a fighter who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Grimond Sunfoot, a healthy male dwarf. He is a rogue who is seeking honest work.
  • Filnalai Kindoak, a flirtatious female elf. She is a druid who is seeking honest work.
  • Illtinne Jadebough, a pacifistic male elf. He is an expert who is doing something nefarious.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Burlbert:

  • The Naughty Horse Glove Shop [+]
  • The Whistling Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Screaming Heart Timberyard [+]
  • The Six Iron Dock Company [+]
  • The Hanging Jane Millers [+]
  • The Forsaken Lotus General Store [+]
  • The Wet Jade Butchers [+]
  • The Drifting Hops House [+]
  • The Happy Halfling Millers [+]
  • The Blue Whisper Scribe [+]
  • The Blabbering Hatchet Magic Shop [+]
  • The Drifting Pig Arena [+]
  • The Belching Peddler Shoppe [+]
  • The Stinking Hall Studio [+]
  • The Strangled Mead General Merchandise [+]
  • The Flaming Mug Inc. [+]