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Welcome to Badenhead!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,377
  • Children: 32.03% (441)
  • Elderly: 10.24% (141)

Racial Breakdown

  • 1,353 half-elf (98.2%)
  • 24 other (1.7%)

Misc.

  • 1 Districts
  • 69 Businesses
  • 146 Specialists
  • 163 Residences

Summary [-]

Badenhead is a small town in the Umbkiloupe Domain with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is nominally populated (3,207/sq km), covers 0.43 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 739 meters.

Climate [-]

Badenhead 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 mild and the temperature is generally cool with high variation. Precipitation is massive, and the sky is continually overcast.

Astronomy [-]

Badenhead sees a binary star overhead: Luj, a large orange star and Sij, a massive white star. Badenhead also has a single moon: Himame, an average dull brown moon. In the night sky, you see two celestial objects: a massive supernova that has been around for only a few years and an imposing nebula that has been around for time immemorial.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a weather-beaten mud brick embankment that is 3 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 3.09 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Badenhead; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with irregular cobblestone paths in a warped parallel pattern.

Districts [-]

The city includes a professional district.

Government [-]

Badenhead is governed through an absolute monarchy, where the monarch rules unhindered. The government as a whole is seen as inept and inadequate. Officials in Badenhead are often seen as unethical and the policies are honored. The political influence of Badenhead in the region is maturing due to riots in the region. In times of crisis, the population overcomes their differences.

Leader [-]

Badenhead is ruled by Raja Faelanlas Bladewind. The Raja has been in power for mere hours and is feared by the people. There is secret opposition to the Raja and policies. The right to rule was granted by appointment, and that power is maintained through the writ of law.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being indentured servitude.

Crime [-]

Crime is common. The most common crime is petty theft. The imprisonment rate is 1.45% of the population (20 adults).

Military [-]

Badenhead has a laid back attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 203 citizens (14.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 79 (5.75%). Of the active duty military, 8 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their laid back attitude and weather-beaten embankment, Badenhead is reasonably well fortified. Badenhead fighters are despised for their use of martial arts in battle. They are much maligned for their frenzied fighting and are considered moderately skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Badenhead is currently stable.

Resources [-]

Badenhead is known for the following resources:

  • A haunted battle field inhabited by carnivorous clams that are visited frequently by magic users. Kzok Greatbeast said the locals speak of a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.
  • Primal coffee fields that are visited frequently by locals. The locals speak of piles of saphires in a dungeon.
  • A magical battle field inhabited by wild quails that are feared by travelers. Zubg Headripper said somoeone said someone found a chest containing copper hidden around somewhere.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times past, the villagers of Cushers lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day an evil minotaur named Helaron Plaintalon stole a priceless heirloom. The villagers tried to stop the minotaur, but were caught. Along came a sick ogre named Guk Oxmane, who was an expert bowman. Guk had the thought to slay the minotaur by making a wager with Helaron Plaintalon. When Guk Oxmane faced the minotaur, Guk Oxmane banished Helaron Plaintalon.
  • Legends tell of Dave's Amulet, a possessed amulet with the knack to grant wishes. It hasn't reappeared in years.

Events [-]

Badenhead is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Someone stole my family heirloom. Find the louse, dead or alive. Mild danger may be involved. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Dak Eaglefang.
  • Looking for work? Mercenaries wanted for caravan protection. Reward is a secret. Contact Jamry Brownand to learn more.
  • Need a change of pace? onion eating contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. Reward is a secret. Contact Rbemt Rockdeath.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Danic Francworth for more details.
  • Missing jewel. We suspect feral cats are the culprit. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Git for more details.
  • Bounty for rabbits, dead or alive. Must be clean. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jamic Burville for further details.
  • Looking for something new? Require an instructor learned in sorcery to tutor my child. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Khalzor fe S'hoorzin.
  • Bored? Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Be Ashwanderer for more information.
  • Help Wanted: Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward available. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Contact Ugan Oakroot if intrigued.
  • Wanted: Adept seeks apprentice. Must be quick on your feet. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Chtupne.
  • Merchant seeks caravan master, cartographer, navigator, and experienced mercenaries for trade expedition. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Ulril Sunplate for further details.

People [-]

The people in Badenhead ignore outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Jo Stoville is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent adventurer. He appears attentive.
  • Chatlas Morningears is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a mocked shipwright. He appears intimidated.
  • Jo Berham is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a mediocre sculptor. He appears lonely.
  • Jam Kleinord is a female half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a skilled tanner. She appears egotistical.
  • Dav Shegan is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent cartwright. She appears patriotic.
  • Jamry Southham is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a decent weaponsmith. He appears pious.
  • Gwalentel Kindheart is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a decent timberwright. It appears jesterly.
  • Filnallas Moonsong is an androgynous half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled seamstress. It appears jesterly.
  • Alanaliyn Silentglow is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled spicemerchant. She appears resentful.
  • Faeellthil Brightwaker is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a reasonably skilled collier. He appears homesick.
  • Jo Morinson is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a decent rugmaker. He appears gosipy.
  • DeDoney Peternson is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a poorly skilled magic dealer. He appears clumsy.
  • Aleellaen Leafseeker is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a mediocre collier. She appears forgetful.
  • Illeninne Darknight is a female half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a skilled brewer. She appears clumsy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Donry Braon, a patronizing female half-orc. She is a fighter who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Hewvin Wizzfiz, a treasure-obsessed male gnome. He is a wizard who is finding a missing artifact.
  • James Franham, a skeptical female half-dwarf. She is a commoner who is here to destroy an artifact.
  • Garril Brandyvault, a jolly male dwarf. He is a warrior who is on a mission for diplomacy.
  • Tolda Tighwax, a lovelorn male halfling. He is a commoner who is here to secretly assassinate a ruler.
  • Tol Marleaf, a jaded male halfling. He is an aristocrat who is seeking dishonest work.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Badenhead:

  • The Empty Hole Brewery [+]
  • The Frozen Dungeon Book Smith [+]
  • The Ruby Peacock Fine Forks [+]
  • The Red Friends Prison [+]
  • The Blind Road Inc. [+]
  • The Whistling Goblins Inc. [+]
  • The Strangled Cup General Store [+]
  • The Eastern Kraken Wares [+]
  • The Worn Flame Worship House [+]
  • The Oiled Elf Bags [+]
  • The Burly Toad Package Delivery [+]
  • The Murdered Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Naughty Darkroot [+]
  • The Olde Snake Fine Bows [+]