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Welcome to Banvista!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 45
  • Children: 8.89% (4)
  • Elderly: 24.44% (11)

Racial Breakdown

  • 22 kobold (48.8%)
  • 19 elf (42.2%)
  • 2 gnome (4.4%)
  • 1 deep dwarf (2.2%)
  • 1 other (2.2%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 0 Businesses
  • 0 Specialists
  • 8 Residences

Summary [-]

Banvista is a settlement in the Kinranish Province with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate settlement is sparsely populated (36/sq km), covers 1.25 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 1261 meters.

Climate [-]

Banvista has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are mild and the temperature is generally mild with moderate variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Banvista sees a single star overhead: Ton, a large white star. Banvista also has a double moon: Modi, a large briliant silver moon and Spola, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: a tiny pulsar that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 6 roads leading to Banvista; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with filthy dirt tracks in a wheel and spoke pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, shops, and slums.

Government [-]

Banvista is governed through a commonwealth, where state authority is founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. The government as a whole is seen as satisfactory. Officials in Banvista are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are hated. The political influence of Banvista in the region is lasting due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population gives up their freedom in exchange for security.

Leader [-]

Banvista is ruled by Steward Haavarai Duskingoak. The Steward has been in power for mere hours and is feared by the people. There is no visible opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a racketeers, but are rarely enforced. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being stoning.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 0.00% of the population (0 adults).

Military [-]

Banvista has a negative attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 6 citizens (13.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 3 (7%). Of the active duty military, 0 (4.75%) are special forces. Due to their negative attitude and lack of defensible wall, Banvista is poorly fortified. Banvista fighters are much loved for their use of daggers in battle. They are respected for their hoarde tactics and are considered abysmally skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Banvista is currently calm.

Resources [-]

Banvista is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant caterpillar nests that are visited frequently by kittens. Rumors tell of a chest containing silver in a nearby pit.
  • Rubber plantations that are hunted by travelers.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Once upon a time, the constable of LeGeoduk lived in peace. Things were always nice, but one day Tekrath Youngrangli the dragon kidnapped a princess. The constable tried to stop the dragon, but didn't get close. Along came Davic Southll the half-orc, who was an expert bowman. Davic had the thought to slay the dragon by making a wager with Tekrath Youngrangli. When Davic Southll faced the dragon, Davic Southll tricked Tekrath Youngrangli and was killed in the process.
  • Years ago, a cyclops named Tudegd wandered the streets and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Villagers say that if you caught her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Long ago, the townsfolk of Bondburg Town lived in harmony. Things were always nice, but one day an evil cyclops named Tean took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The townsfolk tried to stop the cyclops, but failed miserably. Along came a kobold named Nop, who was a sneaky thief. Nop had a plan to trick the cyclops by causing a distraction while others struck. When Nop faced the cyclops, Nop banished Tean.
  • Way back when, the villagers of Hawkget thrived. Things were good, but one day a cyclops named Porkaro took over the town. The villagers tried to stop the cyclops, but were caught. Along came a hero named Oshak Legripper The Red, who was a valiant knight. Oshak had an idea to slay the cyclops by making a wager with Porkaro. When Oshak Legripper The Red faced the cyclops, Oshak Legripper The Red tricked Porkaro.
  • Legends tell of S'hoorzin's Hat, a legendary hat with the power to solve any riddle. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Banvista is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen potato. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Gwaellthil Bladebough to learn more.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Will pay in gold. Contact Glaboz Headnor The Brave to learn more.
  • Wanted: A passing Commoner is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Mickes Brostone.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Mild danger may be involved. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Throgar Goodstream for more details.
  • Require an instructor learned in horseback riding to tutor my child. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Abakon Shinybellows.
  • Required: Want to earn some quick coin? Bounty for cockatrices, dead or alive. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact DeDaney Roseford for more details.

People [-]

The people in Banvista hate outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Chalentel Arkeneaseeker is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled hatmaker. She appears clumsy.
  • Skarun Holysword is a female deep dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre navigator. She appears guilty.
  • Rop is a female kobold who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled tanner. She appears fatalistic.
  • Adabul Dwarfsmasher is a male deep dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled glovemaker. He appears scattered.
  • Elalanaen Blackears is a male elf who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled baker. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Balgar Darkankle is a male deep dwarf who is known in the region as being a mocked good samaritan. He appears healthy.
  • Allirette Gyrobun is a female gnome who is known in that part of town as being a decent librarian. She appears worrying.
  • Jenley Wobbtonk is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a mediocre soldier. He appears giddy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Morgan Smarthelm, a worrying female deep dwarf. She is an expert who is cleaning out a slum.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Banvista:

  • The Dry Hops Shop [+]
  • The Vulgar Swagger Furs [+]
  • The Knotted Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Blue Baiter Shop [+]
  • The Horny Peddler Shoppe [+]
  • The Golden Pipe Inc. [+]
  • The Grumbling Bunk Inc. [+]
  • The Slaughtered Paladin Charity [+]