Bachis

Bachis lies in the Bostin Hills, between Holdras and Irnassa.
The surrounding hills are a rich source of metal ores, but banditry is common. Bachis acts as a guardian to the mining settlements scattered throughout the hills, and armed patrols regularly scour the area.
Bachis has a thriving smithing and forging industry, and produces weapons, armour, tools, and other metal goods, and the town is home to a large temple to Piatok in his aspect as god of mining and smithing.

History

Power and politics

Government

As part of the region of Bostin, the town falls within the governance of the Lord Guardian, Lord Ghernon. The Master of Bachis is Badon Trebeth, a cantankerous and officious governor.

Defence and security

The town has high and strong walls to defend against bandits or other threats from the Bostin Hills. The town pays for a sizeable force of guards, and these patrol the surrounding area regularly in addition to guarding the town itself.

Other powers

Geography and environment

Local geography

Design and architecture

Landmarks and key locations

Transport

Demographics

Population

Bachis has a total population of approximately 8,800.

Wealth and class

Education

Economy

Key industries

This town produces the following goods:

• Iron
• Steel
• Coal
• Pottery and ceramics (glazed earthenware)
• Weapons and armour (plate armour)
• Furs
• Wool (sheep)

Trade

The town receives metal ores from mining settlements in the surrounding Bostin Hills, and these are forged into arms and armour, tools, and other metal goods before being sold on to Holdras, Mintrass, and beyond.
The town's craftsmen and merchants have profited significantly from this trade over the years, and the town's large houses and solid infrastructure reflect this.

Key imports

Key exports

Culture

The people of Bachis are often viewed as being gruff and unfriendly, as well as somewhat mean with money.

Notable people

Type

Town

Population

8800

Location under

Great Forbin

Owning Organization

Realm of Forbin