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Welcome to Ballron!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,067
  • Children: 37.58% (401)
  • Elderly: 6.19% (66)

Racial Breakdown

  • 959 half-orc (89.8%)
  • 57 human (5.3%)
  • 20 elf (1.8%)
  • 11 halfling (1%)
  • 11 half-dwarf (1%)
  • 9 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 59 Businesses
  • 111 Specialists
  • 139 Residences

Summary [-]

Ballron is a small town in the Umbdin Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,631/sq km), covers 0.29 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 607 meters.

Climate [-]

Ballron 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 mild and the temperature is generally cold with moderate variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Ballron sees a binary star overhead: Uur, an average white star and Sir, an average yellow star. Ballron also has a single moon: Elado, a small bone white moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive black hole that has been around for generations and a massive supernova that has been around for decades.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a fortified Iron barrier that is 9 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.06 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Ballron; no roads are major. The city is lined with smooth dirt tracks in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, middleclass, entertainment, professional, and civic.

Government [-]

Ballron is governed through a democracy, where the supreme power is retained by the people, but is exercised through a system of representation. The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Ballron are often seen as resolute and the policies are loved. The political influence of Ballron in the region is lasting due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Ballron is ruled by Prime Minister S'hoorzin heh Khalzor. The Prime Minister has been in power for mere days and is ridiculed by the people. There is public opposition to the Prime Minister and policies. The right to rule was granted by consensus, and that power is maintained through vague threats and a constant state of fear.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a crime mobs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by a kangaroo court, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.59% of the population (17 adults).

Military [-]

Ballron has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 160 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 72 (6.75%). Of the active duty military, 8 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and fortified barrier, Ballron is properly fortified. Ballron fighters are despised for their use of unique axes in battle. They are much maligned for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Ballron is currently lively.

Resources [-]

Ballron is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed shrine inhabited by vampire spiders that are avoided by kittens.
  • Crow murders that are feared by kittens. Rbegd Cleaverhowl said one might find piles of copper in a nearby pit.
  • Rich kitten glarings that are feared by kittens. The locals speak of bags of silver in a nearby pit.
  • Scant primal cork bushes that are feared by travelers.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Falcob's Fiddle, a special fiddle with the knack to grant wishes. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In the days of yore, a Pooka roamed the woods. Some say that the Pooka will sneeze three times, then turn you into a mouse.

Events [-]

Ballron is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my tiara. Find the louse, dead or alive. Reward is a priceless heirloom. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Adariganae Blueears.
  • A passing Aristocrat is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Micke Colridge.
  • Looking for something new? I have homuncului in my basement, plz halp! Reward available. Contact Hruina Longgath if interested.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Must submit to background check. Contact Enrrl.
  • Help Wanted: Missing artifact. We suspect carniverous butterflies are the culprit. Reward is a secret. Contact Elhs if intrigued.
  • Need a change of pace? Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Serious inquiries only. Contact Jam Rosenhews.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Falcob Silverbottom if intrigued.
  • derros-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Accidental Death insurance required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Alaartlas Orlemight.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Prior experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Dellenava Aleanweaver for more details.
  • Help! Gosh Oxmane has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Prior experience required. Will reward you with a land deed. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Burunose Earthganthi for more information.
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen puppy. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Wizeno Tinkerbun.

People [-]

The people in Ballron accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Adamaine Hornbottle is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled potter. She appears exhausted.
  • Mickes Ferwell is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled woodworker. She appears nervous.
  • Codo Scatterhearth is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a skilled mason. She appears helpful.
  • Doney Bartowood is a male human who is known in the world as being a renowned blacksmith. He appears attentive.
  • Durond Onyxfounder is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre miller. She appears jolly.
  • Dellanssa Bladespear is a male elf who is known in the world as being a skilled librarian. He appears insecure.
  • Adador Drumsmelter is a male half-dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre scabbardmaker. He appears clumsy.
  • Jam Smithill is a female half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a decent tanner. She appears trusting.
  • Mickey Chaster is a female human who is known in the world as being a renowned prostitute. She appears mocking.
  • Dav Greenling is a male human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned jailer. He appears easily offended.
  • Don Antonster is a male half-dwarf who is known in the city as being a mediocre woodworker. He appears prejudiced.
  • Done Rosensone is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled jeweler. She appears impatient.
  • Joes Bursone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled seamstress. She appears territorial.
  • Joes Rosetone is a female half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a skilled astrologer. She appears fatalistic.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ilyartava Farwing, a chatty female drow. She is a warrior who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • Serdiine Wetskin, an intimidating male halfling. He is a commoner who is seeking revenge.
  • Thzz'toor, a conspirational male mindflayer. He is a commoner who is delivering a message to a thug.
  • Jory Mororth, an insecure female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is finding a missing nemesis.
  • Jamic Robertcroft, a worrying male half-elf. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a peasant.
  • Rap, a worrying female oddball. She is a barbarian who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Mal Sunstoat, a cautious female halfling. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost distant relative.
  • Gok Eagleroot, a cowed female ogre. She is a barbarian who is doing something secret.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Ballron:

  • The Fat Swagger Inc. [+]
  • The Master Silver Inc. [+]
  • The Lost Widowers Translations [+]
  • The Desert Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Cloven Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Stowaway Dwarves Color Shop [+]
  • The Happy Kettles Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Wanton Swagger Grave Diggers [+]
  • The Squalid Toad Shoes [+]
  • The Forsaken Monkey General Store [+]
  • The Mended Hen Coop Hoop [+]
  • The Furious Kraken Elementary School [+]
  • The Mad Hammer Translations [+]
  • The Robber Dungeon Inc. [+]