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Welcome to Great Darkbert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 240
  • Children: 23.33% (56)
  • Elderly: 16.25% (39)

Racial Breakdown

  • 159 troglodyte (66.2%)
  • 44 kobold (18.3%)
  • 22 orc (9.1%)
  • 14 minotaur (5.8%)
  • 1 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 3 Businesses
  • 3 Specialists
  • 26 Residences

Summary [-]

Great Darkbert is a hamlet in the Capbordia Province with a monster population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This desolate hamlet is sparsely populated (430/sq km), covers 0.56 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 844 meters.

Climate [-]

Great Darkbert has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is heavy, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Great Darkbert sees a single star overhead: Najub, an average orange star. Great Darkbert also has no moons. In the night sky, you see a celestial object: an imposing galaxy that has been around for millenia.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

No walls currently surround the city.

Streets [-]

There are 4 roads leading to Great Darkbert; no roads are major. The city is lined with muddy cobblestone paths in a fragmented parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: trade, slums, and civic.

Government [-]

Great Darkbert is governed through an ecclesiastical government, where the government administrated by a church.. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Great Darkbert are often seen as virtuous and the policies are despised. The political influence of Great Darkbert in the region is maturing due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population cowers in fear.

Leader [-]

Great Darkbert is ruled by Bishop Ghaduk Bearclaw. The Bishop has been in power for mere days and is loved by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Bishop and policies. The right to rule was granted by election, and that power is maintained through a fair and just legal system.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being torture.

Crime [-]

Crime is unheard of. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.83% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Great Darkbert has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 33 citizens (14%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 17 (7.25%). Of the active duty military, 1 (4%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and lack of defensible wall, Great Darkbert is tolerably fortified. Great Darkbert fighters are respected for their use of throwing daggers in battle. They are revered for their rigid formations and are considered poorly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Great Darkbert is currently crumbling.

Resources [-]

Great Darkbert is known for the following resources:

  • Magical ancient clay deposits that are feared by travelers. Dones Davman said the locals speak of a chest containing copper in a dungeon.
  • Woodpecker descents that are frequented by vampires. Somoeone said someone found piles of small lyres in a nearby pit.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago, a Pooka frequented the streets when the wind blows from the south and was drawn towards those that wronged others. Commoners say that the Pooka will ask for your help, then steal your soul.
  • Way back when, a serial killer named Kik roamed the fields and was drawn towards those that wronged others. People say that if you hear her, you will be driven mad.
  • Legends tell of Brokon's Lasso, a unique lasso with the ability to dominate others. It mysteriously disappeared.
  • In times gone by, the townsfolk of Wardar Creek lived in harmony. Things were peaceful, but one day Bap the demon destroyed a nearby village. The townsfolk tried to stop the demon, but didn't get close. Along came Dones Chaewicz the half-orc, who was a sneaky thief. Dones had a plan to trick the demon by killing the demon while he slept. When Dones Chaewicz faced the demon, Dones Chaewicz banished Bap.

Events [-]

Great Darkbert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • sewing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact S'heral ahn Khalssen.
  • Help Wanted: Want to earn some quick coin? I have darkmantles in my basement, plz halp! Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Darhiassa Norrefeather.
  • Needed: Want to earn some quick coin? Hearty souls needed to recover stolen magic candle. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Ilartlleu Blueblade to learn more.
  • Required: Rogue seeks apprentice. Must be a quick learner. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Joic Petrliffe.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome lizards required. Reward available. References required. Contact Jo Gilson.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Must not smell. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Rxkasr Damnrender if interested.
  • Required: Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Will owe you a huge favor. Mild danger may be involved. Contact Daves Simonett for further details.

People [-]

The people in Great Darkbert accept outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Rap is a female kobold who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled sage. She appears cowed.
  • Surpka is a female troglodyte who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled rugmaker. She appears authoritarian.
  • Ceeka is an androgynous troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a gifted chandler. It appears homesick.
  • Datz Backcracker is a male orc who is known in the world as being a mocked herbalist. He appears exhausted.
  • Ghrira is a female troglodyte who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled dyer. She appears patronizing.
  • Porzer is a male troglodyte who is known in the city as being a laughably skilled coach driver. He appears apologetic.
  • Tilraz is a female troglodyte who is known in the city as being a mediocre social worker. She appears prejudiced.
  • Tera Mistthorn is a male minotaur who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled tinker. He appears embittered.
  • Zol is a male kobold who is known in that part of town as being a reasonably skilled interpreter. He appears unreliable.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Alaelllas Evensing, a smitten female drow. She is a fighter who is here to destroy a rumor.
  • Rap, a skeptical female kobold. She is a commoner who is finding a long-lost sibling.
  • Joe Clayling, an egotistical female half-elf. She is a commoner who is on a mission to capture someone.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Great Darkbert:

  • The Bottomless Kettles Leatherworks [+]
  • The Red Days Correctional Centre [+]
  • The Drinking Alicorn Arena [+]
  • The Rusty Cloak Inc. [+]
  • The Happy Thug Mill [+]
  • The Dry Flame Shop [+]
  • The Dancing Demon Inc. [+]
  • The Drowned Dragon Jewelers [+]
  • The Ruby Elves Chop House [+]