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Welcome to Fernden Branch!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,014
  • Children: 34.12% (346)
  • Elderly: 8.68% (88)

Racial Breakdown

  • 791 half-orc (78%)
  • 76 half-elf (7.4%)
  • 72 gnome (7.1%)
  • 53 half-dwarf (5.2%)
  • 11 dwarf (1%)
  • 11 other (1%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 58 Businesses
  • 106 Specialists
  • 127 Residences

Summary [-]

Fernden Branch is a small town in the Eastern Nillbor Province with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,755/sq km), covers 0.27 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 586 meters.

Climate [-]

Fernden Branch 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 breezy and the temperature is generally mild with strong variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Fernden Branch sees a binary star overhead: Uuc, an average orange star and Luj, an average white star. Fernden Branch also has a single moon: Sinole, a large briliant silver moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive asteroid belt that has been around for centuries, a massive nearby planet that has been around for only a few years, and an imposing pulsar that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a recently repaired stone palisade that is 14 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.25 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Fernden Branch; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone paths in a contour-forming pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a market district.

Government [-]

Fernden Branch 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 magnificently organized. Officials in Fernden Branch are often seen as principled and the policies are feared. The political influence of Fernden Branch in the region is improving due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Fernden Branch is ruled by Tyrant Mickey Chaliffe. The Tyrant has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is mocked by the people. There is violent opposition to the Tyrant and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through spying and assassination.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a local gangs, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served without trial, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is occasional. The most common crime is fraud. The imprisonment rate is 1.58% of the population (16 adults).

Military [-]

Fernden Branch has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 152 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 65 (6.5%). Of the active duty military, 5 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and recently repaired palisade, Fernden Branch is properly fortified. Fernden Branch 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 Fernden Branch is currently steadfast.

Resources [-]

Fernden Branch is known for the following resources:

  • A blessed fort inhabited by poisonous crows that are hunted by locals. One might find a stash of emeralds in a well.
  • Wild clam beds that are visited frequently by locals. Kzuk Metalhand said the locals speak of a stash of saphires buried near there.
  • Ape troops that are frequented by zombies. Toldeine Osthead said rumors tell of piles of gold in a nearby pit.
  • Magical new cork bushes that are avoided by townspeople. Lomir Orangeaxe said the locals speak of a chest containing diamonds hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Legends tell of Daap's Painting, a cursed painting with the capability to solve any riddle. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • In the olden days, an old man roamed the world during a full moon and was drawn towards murderers. Some say that the old man will offer you sweets, then imprison you.

Events [-]

Fernden Branch is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Hearty souls needed to recover stolen statue. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Yeral teh Ghezor.
  • Needed: Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will reward you with a land deed. Length of job expected to be short. Contact Thzzter if intrigued.
  • Missing bottle of wine. We suspect quazits are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Danry Dilon for more information.
  • Needed: Bored? non-lethal poison tester wanted. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Tabg Mokcracker to learn more.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will pay in gold. Contact Jamey Francter.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Must submit to background check. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Gheal heh Khalssen.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome brain moles required. No previous experience required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ilixrr.
  • Scholar seeks rare supplies: Scholar unable to gather certain herbs due to age, seeks trustworthy agents to gather materials for research. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Bludosh Mokripper if interested.
  • Help Needed: Missing tiara. We suspect giant spiders are the culprit. Will pay in gold. Contact Dabel Bearfang.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Experienced professionals only. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Bap if intrigued.
  • Monk seeks apprentice. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact S'hooral fe Khalzin.

People [-]

The people in Fernden Branch despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Tom Greasebit is a female gnome who is known in the world as being a reasonably skilled carpenter. She appears idealistic.
  • Jo Jamester is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted salter. He appears scattered.
  • Nintsy Greasebit is a female gnome who is known in the city as being a gifted ostler. She appears giddy.
  • Lobul Steelstaff is a female dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a decent tavern. She appears egotistical.
  • Gil Cobblesprocket is a male gnome who is known in the world as being a mediocre illuminator. He appears gosipy.
  • Jamic Franand is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a horribly skilled sculptor. She appears smitten.
  • Faldin Irontun is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled copyist. He appears easily offended.
  • Thummok Bonesnapper is a male half-orc who is known in the world as being a laughably skilled salter. He appears deluded.
  • Grimbin Slatebreeches is a male dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre pastrycook. He appears gambling.
  • Halelllas Leafhand is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled chickenbutcher. She appears solemn.
  • Joic Petrland is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a mocked saddler. He appears nervous.
  • Ilhiaanae Hawkhelm is a female half-elf who is known in the region as being a legendary armorer. She appears mocking.
  • Done Franon is a male half-dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre woodworker. He appears jesterly.
  • Mormir Clayvault is a male dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent librarian. He appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Abaorin Silverbarrel, a forgetful female half-dwarf. She is an expert who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Arrin Darkvein, a giddy male dwarf. He is a commoner who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Bellentel Tyrsight, an unreliable female half-elf. She is a druid who is finding a long-lost sibling.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Fernden Branch:

  • The Drinking Wand Arena [+]
  • The Fumbling Axehandle Book Smith [+]
  • The Grimy Cavern Pottery House [+]
  • The Old Peacock Bows R Us [+]
  • The Wild Thug Bath House [+]
  • The Whirling Skull Inc. [+]
  • The Cardinal Cock Package Delivery [+]
  • The Warm Hammer Rug Shop [+]
  • The Olde Cat Purse Shop [+]
  • The Boiling Mug Fish Camp [+]
  • The Voluptuous Well Furs [+]
  • The Refuge Rooster Inc. [+]
  • The Oiled Goblins Purse Shop [+]
  • The Wobbling Giant Construction [+]