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Welcome to Burtbon!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 694
  • Children: 22.19% (154)
  • Elderly: 17.15% (119)

Racial Breakdown

  • 587 human (84.5%)
  • 60 dwarf (8.6%)
  • 46 half-orc (6.6%)
  • 1 other (0.1%)

Misc.

  • 4 Districts
  • 30 Businesses
  • 46 Specialists
  • 76 Residences

Summary [-]

Burtbon is a village in the Britmoudia Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This modest village is lightly populated (1,212/sq km), covers 0.57 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 851 meters.

Climate [-]

Burtbon 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 non-existent and the temperature is generally mild with high variation. Precipitation is strong, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Burtbon sees a single star overhead: Mec, a large yellow star. Burtbon also has no moons. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: an imposing black hole that has been around for all eternity and an imposing supernova that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a cracking rubble barrier that is 1 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.32 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Burtbon; no roads are major. The city is lined with broken cobblestone paths in a linear pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, military, wealthy, and professional.

Government [-]

Burtbon is governed through a dictatorship, where the ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws). The government as a whole is seen as mostly sufficient. Officials in Burtbon are often seen as on the take and the policies are respected. The political influence of Burtbon in the region is flourishing due to a thwarted assassination attempt. In times of crisis, the population stages ineffective protests.

Leader [-]

Burtbon is ruled by Lord Cavuna Thunderstalker. The Lord has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is despised by the people. There is hostile opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, 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 maiming.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.15% of the population (8 adults).

Military [-]

Burtbon has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 100 citizens (14.5%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 38 (5.5%). Of the active duty military, 5 (5%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and cracking barrier, Burtbon is moderately fortified. Burtbon fighters are revered for their use of tridents in battle. They are hated for their frenzied fighting and are considered suitably skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Burtbon is currently uncertain.

Resources [-]

Burtbon is known for the following resources:

  • Scarce fruit plantations that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • Cobra quivers that are visited frequently by townspeople.
  • Crow murders that are hunted by magic users. One might find bags of rubies hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In olden times, a hag haunted the world and was drawn towards misbehaving children. Folks say that the hag will ask a favor of you, then turn you into a mouse.
  • Many years ago, a witch hunted the streets. They say that the witch will offer you sweets, then sell you into slavery.
  • In days gone by, the townsfolk of Leddew City thrived. Things were peaceful, but one day an evil ghoul named Git destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the ghoul, but didn't get close. Along came Drobin Coralankle the deep dwarf, who was a valiant knight. Drobin had an idea to slay the ghoul by making a wager with Git. When Drobin Coralankle faced the ghoul, Drobin Coralankle killed the ghoul.
  • Legends tell of Daney's Deck of cards, a legendary deck of cards with the power to find any item. It was never recovered.

Events [-]

Burtbon is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Khalal seh Yerzor.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Darlanssa Duskriver.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Mild danger may be involved. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Abarigssa Wolfhelm for further details.
  • Davry Ferford has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Safety not guaranteed. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Xuun Ironcutter.
  • Help Wanted: Looking for something new? co-ed mud-wrestling contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Jam Broon.
  • Need a change of pace? carniverous butterflies-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Belnaliyn Stillstride.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Drorin Platinumthrone for more information.
  • Required: Looking for something new? I'm looking for rare homuncului, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ghrizer to learn more.
  • Bored? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Uovest Mistsinger.

People [-]

The people in Burtbon accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Don Bartoerson is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled ostler. He appears impatient.
  • Davic Colland is a male human who is known in the world as being a mediocre harness maker. He appears skeptical.
  • Oggtrog Headsnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled jeweler. He appears helpful.
  • Ardor Slateankle is a female dwarf who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled cheesemaker. She appears self-obsessed.
  • Dan Tramston is a female half-orc who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled soldier. She appears prejudiced.
  • Balbin Armorsword is an androgynous dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled specialty smith. It appears gosipy.
  • Daves Changham is a female human who is known in the neighborhood as being a renowned cutler. She appears contrarian.
  • Grimrin Bluesmelter is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled social worker. She appears melancholy.
  • Grungan Coralbeard is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent coach driver. She appears drunken.
  • Gorbin Warmill is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a decent shipwright. He appears self-obsessed.
  • Lodor Stronggoblet is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent butcher. He appears worrying.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Beruer Rainstalker, a conspirational androgynous minotaur. It is a commoner who is seeing the city.
  • Elhkaro, a clumsy male troglodyte. He is an adept who is here to destroy a misconception.
  • Gabtsy Thermocog, a gambling female gnome. She is a barbarian who is on a mission to capture someone.
  • Fot, an embittered female kobold. She is a commoner who is traveling the world as a pilgrim.
  • Car, a violent male kobold. He is a cleric who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Grimnir Uglykeg, an accusatory male dwarf. He is an expert who is delivering a message to a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Burtbon:

  • The Sleeping Rock Inc. [+]
  • The Grumbling Ulcer Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Crate Harnesses [+]
  • The Black Kraken Inc. [+]
  • The Guinea Flame Harnesses [+]
  • The Hungry Bunch House of Law [+]
  • The Lecherous Three Blowers [+]
  • The Sloppy Yawning Public Library [+]
  • The Blue Ulcer Scribe [+]
  • The Dew Pony Inc. [+]
  • The Rampaging Alicorn Amory [+]