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Welcome to Bagstein!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 567
  • Children: 29.45% (167)
  • Elderly: 11.99% (68)

Racial Breakdown

  • 470 human (82.8%)
  • 47 dwarf (8.2%)
  • 34 elf (5.9%)
  • 11 half-elf (1.9%)
  • 5 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 2 Districts
  • 23 Businesses
  • 33 Specialists
  • 71 Residences

Summary [-]

Bagstein is a small village in the Calaman County with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest small village is lightly populated (916/sq km), covers 0.62 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 888 meters.

Climate [-]

Bagstein has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has prevernal, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter seasons. Winds in the region are soft and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Bagstein sees a single star overhead: Mer, an average yellow star. Bagstein also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing supernova that has been around for only a few years and an imposing nebula that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a battered mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.54 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 3 roads leading to Bagstein; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken dirt tracks in a grid pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Bagstein is governed through a parliamentary government, where members are nominated to their positions by a parliament and can be dissolved by the parliament if it can no longer function. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Bagstein are often seen as underhanded and the policies are honored. The political influence of Bagstein in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Bagstein is ruled by Steward Mick Danley. The Steward has been in power for many years and is hated by the people. There is forceful opposition to the Steward and policies. The right to rule was granted by divine will, and that power is maintained through vague promises and a constant state of hope.

Laws [-]

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

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is treason. The imprisonment rate is 1.06% of the population (6 adults).

Military [-]

Bagstein has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 80 citizens (14.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 31 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 3 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and battered embankment, Bagstein is moderately fortified. Bagstein fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered tolerably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Bagstein is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Bagstein is known for the following resources:

  • Abundant guano banks that are visited frequently by magic users. The locals speak of a stash of platinum in a well.
  • Endangered old peat bogs that are hunted by vampires. Adanir Lumberchisel said rumors tell of bags of platinum in a dungeon.
  • Magical beaver colonies that are visited frequently by zombies. Rumors tell of a stash of small lyres in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, a lich named Bit haunted the swamps at dusk and was drawn towards those that have killed innocents. They say that if you face her, you will be killed.
  • Some time ago, a hag wandered the countryside. Commoners say that the hag will sneeze three times, then steal your soul.
  • Legends tell of Trellide's Apple, a unique apple with the power to find any item. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Bagstein is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Need a change of pace? I'm looking for rare mephits, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Belrigaen Everoak if interested.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Bruk Rantkill.
  • Needed: Need a change of pace? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Must be a quick learner. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Hil Fatone for more information.
  • Looking for something new? Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather medical supplies due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. May include some hazards. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Grumrin Forgecask.
  • Bored? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Prior experience required. Contact Kunk Greatstomach.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will pay in gold. Contact Ghriraz for more details.
  • Needed: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Xrurm Ironslay.
  • Someone stole my valuables. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Must be quick on your feet. Contact Danry Rosenman.

People [-]

The people in Bagstein are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jory Antongan is a female human who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled butcher. She appears greedy.
  • Abagan Brandycutter is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre woodcarver. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Chatinne Farsky is a male elf who is known in the region as being a gifted tavern. He appears jaded.
  • Gwahiaaen Whitesinger is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled social worker. She appears conspirational.
  • Alaelllas Cyredrose is a female elf who is known in the world as being a decent dyer. She appears lonely.
  • Mickry Jackield is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled salter. She appears gluttonous.
  • Jo Bererley is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent sculptor. She appears mopey.
  • Falnir Uglyfighter is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled baker. She appears insecure.
  • Grimdor Brasscloak is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a renowned entertainer. He appears trusting.
  • Morbin Stoneknee is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre timberwright. She appears quiet.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Khonsh Legcrusher, an apologetic female half-orc. She is an expert who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Drodal Talonkeep, a cowed male dwarf. He is a fighter who is finding work as a healer.
  • Mick Staman, a gambling male half-orc. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Alli Tiddlygadget, a jesterly female gnome. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a peasant.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Bagstein:

  • The Frozen Bag Shrine [+]
  • The Worn Frog Worship House [+]
  • The Rusty Axe Inc. [+]
  • The Victorious Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Royal Peacock Chop House [+]
  • The Knotted Urchin Inc. [+]
  • The Great Flask Sheath Store [+]
  • The Black Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Ruby Octopus Fine Forks [+]
  • The Whirling Imps Meat Handlers [+]