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Welcome to Iobin Branch!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 3,093
  • Children: 25.02% (774)
  • Elderly: 15.23% (471)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,575 half-dwarf (50.9%)
  • 529 elf (17.1%)
  • 514 halfling (16.6%)
  • 285 human (9.2%)
  • 146 half-orc (4.7%)
  • 31 dwarf (1%)
  • 13 other (0.4%)

Misc.

  • 5 Districts
  • 115 Businesses
  • 430 Specialists
  • 325 Residences

Summary [-]

Iobin Branch is a town in the Burloonia District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile town is moderately populated (6,483/sq km), covers 0.48 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 781 meters.

Climate [-]

Iobin Branch has a Tropical Rainforest climate, which is characterized by constant high temperatures, continual rain year-round, and has minimal natural seasons, and has negligible seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally pleasant with little variation. Precipitation is continual, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Iobin Branch sees a binary star overhead: Abaxor, a small yellow star and Uucek, an average blue star. Iobin Branch also has a single moon: Thedisto, a small light blue moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a flimsy stone rampart that is 5 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.78 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Iobin Branch; 2 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy dirt roads in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, fine shops, warehouse, wealthy, and trade.

Government [-]

Iobin Branch is governed through an authoritarian government, where state authority is imposed onto many aspects of citizens' lives. The government as a whole is seen as incapable of even simple tasks. Officials in Iobin Branch are often seen as disreputable and the policies are feared. The political influence of Iobin Branch in the region is negligible due to racial tensions. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Iobin Branch is ruled by Lord Khalzin se Khalzor. The Lord has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is loved by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Lord and policies. The right to rule was granted by revolution, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is unusual. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.06% of the population (2 adults).

Military [-]

Iobin Branch has a positive attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 394 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 185 (6%). Of the active duty military, 14 (3.75%) are special forces. Due to their positive attitude and flimsy rampart, Iobin Branch is greatly fortified. Iobin Branch fighters are much maligned for their use of composite bows in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Iobin Branch is currently failing.

Resources [-]

Iobin Branch is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy grave yard inhabited by poisonous bats that are avoided by witches.
  • A new gazebo inhabited by defenseless spiders that are avoided by wenches. Rumors tell of a stash of kitten mittens in a dungeon.
  • Abundant chinchilla colonies that are frequented by wenches.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Many years ago, a dragon named Grinpair roamed the swamps. Some say that if you hear her, you will never be seen again unless you offer your most valued possession.
  • Many years ago, a serial killer named Blore haunted the swamps once a year and was drawn towards thieves. Folks say that if you hear him, you will be killed.
  • Once upon a time, the constable of Earlywood lived in peace. Things were peaceful, but one day a wizard named Yap slayed a local hero. The constable tried to stop the wizard, but failed miserably. Along came Rbunk Dreadkill the hobgoblin, who was an expert bowman. Rbunk had the thought to slay the wizard by using magic to banish it. When Rbunk Dreadkill faced the wizard, Rbunk Dreadkill defeated Yap and was killed in the process.

Events [-]

Iobin Branch is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Looking for something new? Someone stole my magic candle. Find the louse, dead or alive. Must submit to background check. Reward is a priceless heirloom. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Klonpair.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Reward is a secret. Contact Xtoten Greatrot.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Dush Rockmane.
  • Help! I have quazits in my basement, plz halp! Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Yerzor teh Khalssen if intrigued.
  • Laborer required to bring stones to the castle. Wagon provided. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Safety not guaranteed. Contact Ada Horndrum for further details.
  • Help! I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Will owe you a huge favor. Must not smell. Contact Momd Oozerender.
  • I'm looking for rare toads, both live and dead. I have a list of the ones I need. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Waere.
  • hotdog eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Will pay in gold. Contact Anlak.
  • Someone stole my chalice. Find the louse, dead or alive. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Nbadr Brainhand.
  • Bounty for darkmantles, dead or alive. Will pay in gold. No pay until task is completed successfully. Contact Delleniyn Evenwing if interested.
  • Missing tiara. We suspect gremlins are the culprit. Opportunity to earn a title. Must be clean. Contact Wrapair.
  • Needed: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will pay in gold. Contact Xtuk Oozebasher.

People [-]

The people in Iobin Branch despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Mickey Smithidge is an androgynous human who is known in the neighborhood as being a horribly skilled banker. It appears contrarian.
  • Ilartlas Aleagazer is a female elf who is known in the city as being a gifted deputy. She appears forgetful.
  • Brobor Honorship is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a decent bleacher. She appears mocking.
  • James Stanliffe is a female half-orc who is known in the city as being a gifted copyist. She appears pious.
  • Grunrim Forgeblood is a female dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a gifted collier. She appears gambling.
  • Jam Barcombe is a male half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a decent interpreter. He appears lonely.
  • Abarin Broadcloak is a male dwarf who is known in the city as being a skilled woodseller. He appears skeptical.
  • Illlanava Fireriver is a male elf who is known in the world as being a decent woodworker. He appears lovelorn.
  • Malne Hotlot is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled beer seller. He appears unreliable.
  • Alavarinne Killestride is a male elf who is known in the region as being a gifted leatherworker. He appears impatient.
  • Aesvarinne Baequidrake is a female elf who is known in that part of town as being a gifted tinker. She appears treasure-obsessed.
  • Dav Staleton is a male human who is known in that part of town as being a gifted ostler. He appears clumsy.
  • Bedo Glittertender is a male halfling who is known in that part of town as being a poorly skilled vintner. He appears idealistic.
  • Im Legcracker is a male half-orc who is known in the region as being a skilled scabbardmaker. He appears gluttonous.
  • Amabardne Manymaker is a female halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a laughably skilled mercenary. She appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Logan Doughbattler, a gluttonous female dwarf. She is a sorcerer who is traveling with an important person.
  • Adatssa Longcloak, a worrying female elf. She is an expert who is here to buy slaves.
  • Belartlas Earthweaver, a patriotic female elf. She is a wizard who is traveling with an important person.
  • Malborn Heathertoe, an impatient male halfling. He is a wizard who is here to secretly assassinate a scholar.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Iobin Branch:

  • The Fallen Devil Inc. [+]
  • The Open Helix Bows R Us [+]
  • The Worn Wolfhound Shrine [+]
  • The Hanging Boar Millers [+]
  • The Laughing Wine Hats Shop [+]
  • The Tattered Thug Legion [+]
  • The Beefy Skull Shoppe [+]
  • The Grimy Dragon Pottery House [+]
  • The Stinking Kettles Studio [+]
  • The Punchin' Cup Locksmith [+]
  • The Empty Halflings Tap House [+]
  • The Golden Iron Inc. [+]
  • The Ever-full Cavern Brewery [+]
  • The Guinea Frog Leather Goods [+]
  • The Twisted Monk Shop [+]