Bentden
The city of Bentden was built over the remains of a destroyed castle. It serves as a good resting stop for those moving goods from their respective sources on the island to the port in Orzo for export. The city makes most of its revenue from catering to this type of business making transportation-related expenses here rather cheap. The flow of goods also means that the city while small in size has well stocked-shops something that other smaller towns struggle with.
Shops
Tavern: The Burning Lodge Location: In front of the open-air market. Description: The tavern is a plaster and large single-story building, with a red shingled roof and vines covering the walls and roof. Specials: Sausage Soup and a Tankard of Beer Meatballs Sandwich with Oat Bread and a Glass of Vodka Veggies Pie Alchemist: Melissa's Whisper Location: In shop district near the open-air market. Description: The alchemist is a brick and sprawling single-story building, with a red tile roof and moss-covered walls. Specials: Potion of Healing (dmg 187) Potion of Healing (dmg 187) Potion of Fire Breath (dmg 187) General Store: The Jasper Merchant Exchange Location: In a well-lit avenue with guard towers. The street outside is next to a grand hall. Description: The general store is made from timber and brick into a large single-storey building, with a red shingled roof and moss-covered walls. It contains a suit of armor on the back wall and jars of bulk candy on the counter. Specials: Lantern, Hooded (phb 152) Ink (1-ounce bottle) (phb 150) Leatherworker's Tools (phb 154)Demographics
Races:
Human (72%), Elf (12%), Gnome (3%), Half-Elf (3%), Half-Orc (3%), Tiefling (2%), Tabaxi (2%), Halfling (1%), Dwarf (1%), Dragonborn (1%)
Jobs:
70% Shipping, Logistics and Transport/15% Services (Inns, Taverns, Shops)/10% Agriculture Production/3% Tax Collection/2% Education, Healing, Other Governmental Services
Government
This town operates as a Democracy, holding elections every 10 years for Governors that are empowered in a charter with the king. Only those owning property in the inner city can vote. The newly elected governor is Thiala Earhalena, a female elf. The Governor appoints the town Marshall. The town Marshall handles jail and arrests with the Governor handling sentencing directly. Governor oversees the land surrounding the city and pays taxes to the capital.
Defences
The village is surrounded by wooden walls. About 25 trained warriors serve in the village's defense, and a militia of 54 can be mustered in case of attack. The town Marshall is Fred, a Male Elf.
Industry & Trade
Bentden serves as a safe respite from the journey to Orzo. They produce enough crops for most of the inner city. There is a mine nearby that has been privately owned. Bentden generally pays an extremely small premium for basic goods and often does not have stock of more valuable items since their value would be far greater either at Orzo for export or other major cities for import.
Infrastructure
The town is surrounded by sturdy wooden palisades. Within there is a large cathedral, the Governor's mansion, an open-air market, a shopping district, one Tavern which rents out tents in the city.
Assets
Monetary Wealth: Wealth: 4,890,000gp
Governs over 200 acres of property, having sold limited rights for 171 acres.
Enough weapons and armors to equip 100 Men.
Emergency Seige Food Supply, enough to feed every resident of the inner city for half a year.
Ownership of the Pit of Eternal Despair.
Guilds and Factions
Goldfamily- Fairly influential in both politics and the local economy, has a compound for the safekeeping of goods. Publicly supplied money to the newly elected Governor, seeking harsher sentences for those that impede the flow of commerce. Has been buying up land to construct a new church but has encountered local resistance. A major source of jobs in the area, and is paying employees fairly well. Has argued that the Church of the Blessed
Church of the Blessed- No influence there is not even a church in the city.
Tourism
Merchants and those in the transportation industry stop at the city for a rest before heading to Orzo. The experience is acceptable enough for a day but prolonged camping in tents is uncomfortable.
Architecture
The city has buildings made from stone and wood. Stone buildings generally indicate a greater level of wealth. Wood is cheap but often indicates that the structure is serving as apartments for managers, richer residents, or general storage. A building that has black tiles on their rooves are resistant to arrows, siege weapons, etc.
Geography
The city is surrounded by gently sloping plains and is at sea level. Small rivers and creeks provide for most water needs.
Natural Resources
Stone and Timber are not found near the city anymore. Mining remains largely unexplored, Dwarfs that own the mine have done fairly well for themselves.
Alternative Name(s)
The break
Type
Village
Population
489
Inhabitant Demonym
Bentonites
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
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