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Berleben is a city 70 miles northeast of Zadash in the Dwendalian Empire.[4] The city borders the Ounterloch to the northeast and is surrounded by the Labenda Swamps, where a howling attacker resided.[5][6] Leading to this city are the Bromkiln Byway, Rillway Road and the subterranean tunnels from Zadash.
Berleben was built at the time of the founding of the Dwendalian Empire, almost three centuries ago.[7]
City Description
Berleben is a city Empire. It is built on haphazard, varying levels, in response to the rising swamp. Whole areas stand on stilts and raised platforms connected by bridges, while the eastern side sits in several inches of water. The people of Berleben tend to dress in clothing in colors that blend into their surroundings.[8]
The roads are made of a mixture of construction materials, mostly stone, which appear to have been scavenged from previous repairs to the main road.[10]
The Puddles
Almost half of the city is the Puddles. This district is the original town of Berleben, and is partly slowly sinking into the marsh.[11]
The Puddles consist of small huts and hovels, mostly made of stone. Algae and other swamp plants grow from the bases of these buildings up the sides, where the water reaches.[12] This section also contains a collapsed fountain that likely dates from Berleben's earlier, more successful days.[13]
- The Keystone Pub, owned by Dent Barnswallow[14]
- The Fungal Fount[15], owned by Smithe Durban[16]
The Midway Docks
The Midway Docks serves as a business district, as well as where the stables are located and where many locals go for drinks and entertainment.[17][1] The docks themselves extend out into the swamp; many small boats are moored there and are guarded by Crownsguard to prevent theft.[18]
The Stilts
The Stilts is so named for the stilts that prop up the homes of Berleben's more affluent residents above the waterline.[1] It contains the Summit House, where the Starosta of Berleben lives, and the Mossmire Temple, home of the druid who keeps the swamp.[20]
Society
Demographics
The swamp town of Berleben has a population of 3,230 people as of 835 PD. 63% are human, 17% are halflings, and 12% are gnomes.[1]
Notable People
Name | Type | Description |
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Febron Keyes | NPC | The Gentleman's local contact |
Dent Barnswallow | NPC | Owner of The Keystone Pub. |
Smithe Durban | NPC | Owner of The Fungal Fount. |
Uma Cole | NPC | Owner of The Drowned Nest. |
Horris Thrym | NPC | Refugee from Zadash during the war |
History
Background
"Labenda Awaits" (2x20)
When the Mighty Nein first visited, the water level was around 2-3 inches on the street.
"Have Bird, Will Travel" (2x23)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 80.
- ↑ Early in the Empire's expansion. See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 80. The Empire was founded in 539 PD (see p. 15).
- ↑ "Since the Empire started, almost three centuries," per Dent Bonswallow in 835 PD. See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:58:33.
- ↑ As shown on the official map of Wildemount from Deven Rue.
- ↑ See "The Gentleman's Path" (2x19) at 38:09.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 3:07:36. Febron notes that something howling in the marsh probably killed the Gentleman's previous envoys.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:58:33. Told by Dent Bonswallow.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:39:46.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:57:48.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:40:32.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:44:37.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:45:28.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:45:54.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:54:49.
- ↑ See "Have Bird, Will Travel" (2x23) at 1:27:58.
- ↑ See "Have Bird, Will Travel" (2x23) at 1:32:31.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:59:00.
- ↑ See "Have Bird, Will Travel" (2x23) from 1:33:45 through 1:34:06.
- ↑ See "Have Bird, Will Travel" (2x23) at 1:33:48.
- ↑ See "Labenda Awaits" (2x20) at 2:59:12.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of Berleben at sunset, by PryingBlackbird (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Official map of Berleben and surrounding areas, by Deven Rue from Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. This file is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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