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Welcome to Larchbert!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 1,128
  • Children: 29.17% (329)
  • Elderly: 12.23% (138)

Racial Breakdown

  • 413 half-orc (36.6%)
  • 322 half-dwarf (28.5%)
  • 122 other (10.8%)
  • 93 halfling (8.2%)
  • 74 half-elf (6.5%)
  • 66 human (5.8%)
  • 38 dwarf (3.3%)

Misc.

  • 3 Districts
  • 61 Businesses
  • 114 Specialists
  • 129 Residences

Summary [-]

Larchbert is a small town in the Nilllak District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile small town is moderately populated (3,802/sq km), covers 0.30 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 618 meters.

Climate [-]

Larchbert has a Moist Continental climate, which is characterized by warm to cool summers and cold winters with severe snow storms, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are continual and the temperature is generally freezing with little variation. Precipitation is moderate, and the sky is clear.

Astronomy [-]

Larchbert sees a binary star overhead: Uul, an average brown star and Luk, an average yellow star. Larchbert also has a single moon: Sinodobos, a large pale yellow moon. In the night sky, you see three celestial objects: a massive nebula that has been around for millenia, a massive nearby planet that has been around for centuries, and an imposing pulsar that has been around for only a few years.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a newly finished mud brick partition that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.37 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 5 roads leading to Larchbert; 1 road is major. The city is lined with smooth cobblestone streets in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

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

Government [-]

Larchbert 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 ruthlessly effective. Officials in Larchbert are often seen as trustworthy and the policies are respected. The political influence of Larchbert in the region is wasting away due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population comes together and fights as one.

Leader [-]

Larchbert is ruled by Chief Filartthil Whitebow. The Chief has been in power far longer than should be allowed and is revered by the people. There is peaceful opposition to the Chief and policies. The right to rule was granted by hereditary succession, and that power is maintained through the ignorance of the plebeian society.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a city guard, but are loosely enforced. Justice is served by a magistrate, with a common punishment being fines.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is domestic disturbance. The imprisonment rate is 1.60% of the population (18 adults).

Military [-]

Larchbert has a disinterested attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 169 citizens (15%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 78 (7%). Of the active duty military, 5 (3.5%) are special forces. Due to their disinterested attitude and newly finished partition, Larchbert is properly fortified. Larchbert fighters are despised for their use of battle axes in battle. They are ridiculed for their phlanyx formations and are considered reasonably well skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Larchbert is currently shaky.

Resources [-]

Larchbert is known for the following resources:

  • An ancient tower inhabited by carnivorous dragons that are hunted by travelers. Somoeone said someone found a chest containing emeralds buried near there.
  • Bee hives that are hunted by children.
  • Scorpion beds that are feared by children. Rumors tell of a chest containing diamonds in a dungeon.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • Long, long ago in a city far, far away, the royals of West Dexberg lived happily. Things were quiet, but one day Porg the vampire slayed a local hero. The royals tried to stop the vampire, but were caught. Along came a hero named Zerm Nightslay, who was a valiant knight. Zerm had a plan to trick the vampire by killing the vampire while he slept. When Zerm Nightslay faced the vampire, Zerm Nightslay defeated Porg.
  • Legends tell of Khalal's Crown, a legendary crown with the ability to grant wishes. It hasn't reappeared in years.
  • Legends tell of Kkasr's Crown, a special crown with the knack to find any item. It was last seen years ago.

Events [-]

Larchbert is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Grimbin Ironchisel has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Khalzin fe Khalzin.
  • Require an instructor learned in herbalism to tutor my child. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Disrall.
  • lizards-catcher needed to keep the beasties away from the sheep and cattle. Reward available. Contact Taz.
  • Aristocrat seeks apprentice. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Jam Marer if intrigued.
  • Wizard seeks apprentice. Reward available. Contact Jo Carill.
  • Want to earn some quick coin? Joey VanColtone has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Discretion required. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Darellssa Wishgrove.
  • Help Wanted: Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. Will owe you a huge favor. No previous experience required. Contact Dan MacWilcroft.
  • I'm looking for investigator to look into someone's references. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jen Fusebit.
  • Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Reward is a secret. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Mickry Bragan.
  • I'm looking for a Negotiator. Prior experience with troublesome stirge required. Reward available. Contact Joes Casterson to learn more.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. May include some hazards. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Lorim Broadboot.

People [-]

The people in Larchbert love outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Perel Waterbridge is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre bather. He appears drunken.
  • Faelanssa Whitesing is a female half-elf who is known in the city as being a skilled copyist. She appears mocking.
  • Gwaellinne Rootshadow is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a horribly skilled fishmonger. He appears insecure.
  • Gorbor Crunchbrooch is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a legendary deputy. He appears greedy.
  • Jam Jackne is a male human who is known in the city as being a horribly skilled rugmaker. He appears greedy.
  • Hilildo Bullbridge is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a reasonably skilled bookseller. She appears grieving.
  • Amanelldo Moondigger is a male halfling who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre messenger. He appears nihilistic.
  • Draglarg Armnor is a male half-orc who is known in the city as being a decent cheesemaker. He appears guilty.
  • Jamry Matnson is a male half-elf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled watercarrier. He appears prejudiced.
  • Joes Greenard is a female human who is known in the region as being a skilled cooper. She appears gosipy.
  • Ilhiaanae Sunrose is a male half-elf who is known in the city as being a decent glassmaker. He appears thick.
  • Cobarddo Siremind is a female halfling who is known in the city as being a renowned bowyer. She appears boastful.
  • Jamry Bernarough is a male human who is known in the region as being a decent cooper. He appears impatient.
  • Illantars Riftbough is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a mocked haymerchant. She appears guilty.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Abanir Bearface, an authoritarian female half-dwarf. She is a monk who is finding work as a merchant.
  • Kiap Oxnut, a smug male ogre. He is an expert who is brokering a truce over escalating tension.
  • Goduk Oxsnout, a cautious female ogre. She is a barbarian who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Yeral fe Ghessen, a fatalistic female lizardfolk. She is a bard who is seeing the city.
  • Kerm Greatgloom, a nosy male hobgoblin. He is an adept who is brokering a truce over a trade war.
  • Falgan Paperarm, a jolly male deep dwarf. He is a fighter who is finding a missing parent.
  • Teb, a loud male oddball. He is a rogue who is doing something amazing.
  • Mbok Bighand, a forbidding male goblin. He is a rogue who is cleaning out a bug infestation.
  • Lat, an idealistic female kobold. She is a paladin who is following a message from an angel.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Larchbert:

  • The Cloven Maiden Inc. [+]
  • The Pink Paladin Wine Shoppe [+]
  • The Flying Wand Inc. [+]
  • The Dry Pot Shop [+]
  • The Blind Hops Shop [+]
  • The Smithy Nomad Healing House [+]
  • The Blue Peacock Scribe [+]
  • The Crazy Cup Inc. [+]
  • The Knotted Cavern Inc. [+]
  • The Raging Snake Arena [+]
  • The Cardinal Axehandle Farms [+]
  • The Colored Crate General Mechandise [+]
  • The Burning Hearthstone Package Delivery [+]
  • The Weary Wig Rug Shop [+]