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Welcome to Elberdef!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 19,294
  • Children: 19.10% (3,685)
  • Elderly: 19.50% (3,762)

Racial Breakdown

  • 8,027 mindflayer (41.6%)
  • 6,232 goblin (32.3%)
  • 4,863 halfling (25.2%)
  • 172 other (0.8%)

Misc.

  • 6 Districts
  • 371 Businesses
  • 2,957 Specialists
  • 2,439 Residences

Summary [-]

Elberdef is a large city in the Mardin Region with a mixed population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate large city is densely populated (26,951/sq km), covers 0.72 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 957 meters.

Climate [-]

Elberdef has a Tropical Savanna climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures and a pronounced dry season, and has rainy and dry seasons. Winds in the region are non-existent and the temperature is generally hot with high variation. Precipitation is minor, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Elberdef sees a single star overhead: Krox, an average white star. Elberdef also has a double moon: Prodipe, a large rusty red moon and Chado, an average light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking limestone barrier that is 8 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.22 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 8 roads leading to Elberdef; 4 roads are major. The city is lined with well-maintained dirt roads in a looped pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, shops, entertainment, trade, and civic.

Government [-]

Elberdef 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 satisfactory. Officials in Elberdef are often seen as on the take and the policies are hated. The political influence of Elberdef in the region is growing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population is eager to point fingers.

Leader [-]

Elberdef is ruled by Governor Mick Goodon. The Governor has been in power for mere hours and is despised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Governor and policies. The right to rule was granted by foreign imposition, and that power is maintained through the tip of a sword.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local thugs, who can be bribed. Justice is served by jurors, with a common punishment being hard labor.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 0.51% of the population (98 adults).

Military [-]

Elberdef has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 2556 citizens (13.25%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 1061 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 127 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and cracking barrier, Elberdef is terribly fortified. Elberdef fighters are mocked for their use of bastard swords in battle. They are praised for their hoarde tactics and are considered spectacularly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Elberdef is currently healthy.

Resources [-]

Elberdef is known for the following resources:

  • Substantial bee hives that are frequented by unicorns. One might dig up a chest containing kitten mittens hidden around somewhere.
  • A haunted mine inhabited by defenseless peacocks that are visited frequently by vampires. Toshdu Athganthi said one might find a chest containing silver in a dungeon.
  • An ancient cave inhabited by dangerous woodpeckers that are feared by zombies.
  • Dangerous chinchilla colonies that are feared by unicorns. James Kleinrough said one might dig up a chest containing copper hidden around somewhere.
  • An old fort inhabited by carnivorous peacocks that are frequented by vampires. Dones Martiill said somoeone said someone found a chest containing emeralds in a well.
  • A new mine inhabited by tame parrots that are visited frequently by vampires.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Tbot's Hat, a legendary hat with the power to speak for itself. It was stolen from a locked vault.
  • Legends tell of Merrc's Hat, a possessed hat with the knack to move on its own accord. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Years ago, a minotaur named Vor roamed the swamps. They say that if you touch her, you will never be seen again.
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, a Boogyman stalked the field on gloomy days and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Folks say that the Boogyman will offer you sweets, then carry you away.

Events [-]

Elberdef is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Required: cheese tester wanted. Experienced professionals only. Reward available. Contact Surplak.
  • Looking for work? Commoner seeks apprentice. Length of job expected to be short. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xtoten Greatdamn.
  • Looking for work? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. Contact Jat.
  • Help Needed: Dav Caston has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Larvarssa Kennyroak.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Serious inquiries only. Length of job expected to be short. Reward available. Contact Rop.
  • Required: Looking for work? Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. May include some hazards. Reward available. Contact Daap Rockbranch.
  • grog tester wanted. Must not smell. Will pay in gold. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Ghaap Oxtooth.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward available. May include some hazards. Special attire required. Contact Jot.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? I have giant spiders in my basement, plz halp! Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Zhabbzog Skullbreaker for further details.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact James Chaston.
  • I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Must submit to magical scrutiny. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Guduk Boarfang.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome cockatrices required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yeral ahn S'hooral to learn more.
  • Help Needed: I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome giant spiders required. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Enter.
  • A passing Sorcerer is needed for a small security job on the 3rd of the month. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Danic Braerton.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather rare lichen due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward is a secret. Contact Thrukog Backsnapper.
  • arm wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Narok Metalshredder.
  • artifact tester wanted. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Daap Oxbranch.
  • Wanted: I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Reward available. Contact Halhiaai Summerwhisper.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. No pay until task is completed successfully. Opportunity to earn a title. Special attire required. Contact Prarm.

People [-]

The people in Elberdef are neutral towards outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Bloide is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled tinker. She appears attentive.
  • Eldo Linbee is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a mocked sculptor. She appears impatient.
  • Harril is a male mindflayer who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled potter. He appears drunken.
  • Gkutog Ogremaw is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled trader. He appears boastful.
  • Nbub Laughstomach is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a laughably skilled wagoneer. He appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Falmira Leaheart is a male halfling who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled actor. He appears patronizing.
  • Tmods Rantbone is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a skilled salter. He appears easily offended.
  • Tolbardly Hotmidas is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled hatmaker. He appears patriotic.
  • Amagrim Tallpipe is a female halfling who is known in the region as being a gifted specialty smith. She appears grieving.
  • Tolne Bunceghost is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned brewer. He appears melancholy.
  • Ilixpne is a female mindflayer who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears prejudiced.
  • Rbet Ranthost is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a gifted plasterer. He appears sick.
  • Troten Oozeshadow is a female goblin who is known in that part of town as being a mocked roofer. She appears contrarian.
  • Malborn Greatman is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled entertainer. He appears nosy.
  • Po Swiftmidas is a female halfling who is known in the world as being a decent weaponsmith. She appears nihilistic.
  • Tromn Oozefury is a female goblin who is known in the city as being a mocked jailer. She appears smug.
  • Malnellda Montabrother is a female halfling who is known in that part of town as being a mediocre fishmonger. She appears jolly.
  • Kzods Rantshredder is a male goblin who is known in the region as being a gifted lumberjack. He appears conspirational.
  • Xueb Darkdeath is a male goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled professor. He appears clumsy.
  • Tmomn Rockslay is a female goblin who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled illuminator. She appears jaded.
  • Elmaiine Scatterfox is a male halfling who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled sculptor. He appears egotistical.
  • Xtezn Bladebone is a male goblin who is known in the world as being a mocked forester. He appears jesterly.
  • Kilrc is a female mindflayer who is known in that part of town as being a mocked bleacher. She appears accusatory.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Rbun Dreadslay, a thick female goblin. She is an expert who is seeking honest work.
  • Bab Tiddlyblast, an intimidated female gnome. She is a cleric who is traveling with a diplomat.
  • Elda Tosstender, a lovelorn male halfling. He is a commoner who is finding a missing friend.
  • Grimrin Armorcavern, a trusting female deep dwarf. She is a cleric who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Ardin Moonbarrel, a deluded female deep dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to buy spices.
  • S'herzor teh Gheal, a treasure-obsessed male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is fleeing an abusive lover.
  • Kiaxie Greasesprocket, a conspirational female gnome. She is a bard who is finding work as a healer.
  • Davry Burtone, a boastful female human. She is a fighter who is finding a missing artifact.
  • Jenxie Electrocog, a contrarian male gnome. He is a wizard who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Shaman Mibgor Neckkiller, a lovelorn female half-orc. She is a fighter who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Sekuul Stonesoult, an intimidated male minotaur. He is an adept who is on a mission to collect a debt.
  • Shabdak Headsnapper, a skeptical male bugbear. He is a druid who is seeing the city.
  • Dat, an attentive female kobold. She is a fighter who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Tudemt Nightbeast, a patronizing female goblin. She is a cleric who is traveling the world as a missionary.
  • S'hoorzor seh S'herzor, an apologetic male lizardfolk. He is a commoner who is here to buy spices.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Elberdef:

  • The Warm Jade Rug Shop [+]
  • The Gelded Rouge Inc. [+]
  • The Drunken Clowns Jewelers [+]
  • The Laughing Well Cart Repairs [+]
  • The Purple Elf Arena [+]
  • The Warm Priest Rug Shop [+]
  • The Deepwater Hearthstone House of Ill Repute [+]
  • The Highlighted Hen Magic Eye Piece [+]
  • The Crazy Hearthstone General Mechandise [+]
  • The Murdered Helix Inc. [+]
  • The Sleepy Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Desert Bill Inc. [+]
  • The Empty Turkey Ale House [+]
  • The Fermented Friends Shop [+]
  • The Prancing Crow Our Motto Is the Buckle Stops Here [+]
  • The Noisy Bull Inc. [+]
  • The Bottomless Cock Fish House [+]
  • The Furious Wand Military School [+]
  • The Flying Hall Inc. [+]
  • The Warm Iron Rugs [+]
  • The Old Horse Bows R Us [+]
  • The Snoring Pig Healers [+]
  • The Furious Kraken Middle School [+]