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Welcome to Baldna!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,038
  • Children: 19.79% (799)
  • Elderly: 18.99% (767)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,123 gnome (27.8%)
  • 1,054 human (26.1%)
  • 550 halfling (13.6%)
  • 513 elf (12.7%)
  • 441 half-orc (10.9%)
  • 344 half-dwarf (8.5%)
  • 13 other (0.3%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 129 Businesses
  • 585 Specialists
  • 517 Residences

Summary [-]

Baldna is a large town in the Markilat Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is densely populated (8,259/sq km), covers 0.49 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 789 meters.

Climate [-]

Baldna 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 strong and the temperature is generally cold with minor variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Baldna sees a single star overhead: Bej, a small orange star. Baldna also has a single moon: Chata, an average pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a destroyed basalt partition that is 7 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.66 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There is 1 road leading to Baldna; no roads are major. The city is lined with crude cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, poor, military, arena, middleclass, trade, and slums.

Government [-]

Baldna is governed through an oligarchy, where control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power. The government as a whole is seen as the pinnacle of inefficiency. Officials in Baldna are often seen as virtuous and the policies are mocked. The political influence of Baldna in the region is shrinking due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population turns against itself.

Leader [-]

Baldna is ruled by President Elattars Arkeneafeather. The President has been in power for several decades and is loved by the people. There is public opposition to the President and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained by draconian laws and underpaid guards.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a neighborhood watch, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.25% of the population (10 adults).

Military [-]

Baldna has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 524 citizens (13%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 292 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 18 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and destroyed partition, Baldna is spectacularly fortified. Baldna fighters are ridiculed for their use of light crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered admirably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Baldna is currently growing.

Resources [-]

Baldna is known for the following resources:

  • An old tower inhabited by wild chinchillas that are frequented by zombies. One might find a stash of kitten mittens in a well.
  • Dangerous cobra quivers that are hunted by travelers. Somoeone said someone found bags of silver in a nearby pit.
  • Bountiful poisonous cormorant flights that are frequented by zombies. The locals speak of a chest containing platinum buried near there.
  • Unlimited tame elephant parades that are hunted by zombies.
  • An ancient castle inhabited by wild crows that are feared by vampires. The locals speak of a stash of silver in a well.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Years ago, an old woman roamed the field. Folks say that the old woman will ask a favor of you, then steal your soul.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a ghoul named Flurrl hunted the region on gloomy days. Folks say that if you touch her, you will be eaten alive.
  • Many years ago, a cyclops named Not hunted the world every six years and was drawn towards thieves. People say that if you touch him, you will be killed.
  • Way back when, a witch hunted the region. They say that the witch will offer you sweets, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Baldna is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Jam Peterter.
  • hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Khalal heh Ghezin.
  • Help Needed: Require an instructor learned in local lore to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Kods Greatkill.
  • quazits-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Will owe you a huge favor. Must submit to background check. Contact Tret Rantgloom.
  • Looking for work? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen tiara. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Khalzor seh Khalzor.
  • Needed: Missing lucky stone. We suspect derros are the culprit. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Illelllas Hlaedrake to learn more.
  • Help! Looking for work? Shagl Skullripper has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. May include some hazards. Contact Ilule Whiterunner.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jo Davman.
  • Bored? Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. Will owe you a huge favor. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Zhaglug Legcracker The Black.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. May include some hazards. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Joes Francett for more details.
  • Bored? A passing Fighter is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Gavmida Wobbbolt.
  • Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Must not smell. Length of job expected to be short. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Mods Oozemouth for more details.
  • Jam Carore has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Aletaen Keenriver.

People [-]

The people in Baldna accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tullita Gearbun is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a skilled cobbler. He appears egotistical.
  • Jame Andrston is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled baker. He appears deluded.
  • Boneno Cobblebun is a male gnome who is known in the region as being a gifted barber. He appears lovelorn.
  • Gorbor Greaseyhall is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent laborer. She appears quiet.
  • Davry Casman is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted harness maker. She appears nosy.
  • Carxie Cogglescope is a male gnome who is known in the city as being a legendary bather. He appears nervous.
  • Rus Headkiller The Brave is a female half-orc who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled mason. She appears xenophobic.
  • Dave Stoston is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre carpenter. She appears solemn.
  • Be Leawick is a male halfling who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled fishmonger. He appears nihilistic.
  • Dan Andreord is a female human who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled miller. She appears lonely.
  • Danry Smithgton is a female human who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre specialty smith. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Davry Ferstone is a male human who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled doctor. He appears mocking.
  • Elalenava Dirthborne is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted salter. She appears violent.
  • Begrimine Shortbot is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a gifted blacksmith. She appears chatty.
  • Ummuzg Backcrusher is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked apothecary. She appears healthy.
  • Elcobdo Gamwax is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted scabbardmaker. She appears nosy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Ghadzog Skullcrusher, a mopey female orc. She is a bard who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Tmoten Oozeshadow, a gambling female goblin. She is a sorcerer who is following rediscovered ancient lore.
  • Babeno Gyrobit, a nosy female gnome. She is a sorcerer who is finding a missing map.
  • Daves Whiterough, a homesick female human. She is an adept who is fleeing from forced labor.
  • S'hoorzor ahn S'hoorzin, a lovelorn androgynous lizardfolk. It is an expert who is finding a missing sibling.
  • Mogok Stronghoof, a guilty female minotaur. She is a commoner who is traveling with an acting troupe.
  • Throbin Rubychisel, a nihilistic female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Hecarial Longkos, a nosy male minotaur. He is a warrior who is fleeing the law.
  • S'hooral se S'hoorssen, a clumsy female lizardfolk. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Anka, an intimidating male troglodyte. He is a fighter who is fleeing the law.
  • Khalssen ahn Ghezor, an efficient female oddball. She is a commoner who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Baldna:

  • The Weary Octopus Rugs [+]
  • The Singing Badger Dock Company [+]
  • The Punchin' Lotus Locksmith [+]
  • The Grumbling Crate Inc. [+]
  • The Yellow Heart Pile [+]
  • The Fermented Cesspit Inc. [+]
  • The Deadly Hops Temple [+]
  • The Highlighted Dragon Star Gazers [+]
  • The Forsaken Wench Shop [+]
  • The Musty Well [+]
  • The Singing Cloak Dock Company [+]
  • The Fumbling Octopus Book Smith [+]
  • The Singing Dungeon Bindary [+]
  • The Stowaway Harpoon Color Shop [+]
  • The Robber Axehandle Inc. [+]
  • The Gritty Monk Docs [+]