The city of Nibis has a population of roughly 850, and was founded about 300 years ago in the year 1143 AE. The major industry of Nibis is facilitating trade between other cities. In addition to this, Nibis has access to a large quantity of base materials from which the many of Nibis' craftsmen create more valuable trade goods. Nibis is renown for its fine metal smiths, though it has no mines of its own.

Every three years a mayor is elected by those in the city who own either a home and property or a business with salable merchandise roughly of equal value of a home with property. The current mayor is named Fredric Dalden, and has been so for about 16 years. Under Mayor Dalden, Nibis has also developed a courthouse, prison, and well organized town guard headed by the sheriff. Nibis is one of the few towns that is large enough to afford to incarcerate prisoners. Though it need not always resort to execution, banishment, or the removing of a felon's hand, it does in some cases still resort to these punishments. Most of those held in jail are such because they posses skills that the city makes use of in it's development for the duration of their sentence.

Mayor Dalden has always been exceptionally successful and liked because he is a remarkable capitalist and businessman. Dalden is very cunning in his administrating of the town, and he is always looking to facilitate and negotiate deals between businesses and organizations which will encourage more prosperity. Dalden is very much of the belief that there is enough demand to go around that supply would be hard pressed to ever meet it in nearly any industry. As such, nearly any new business venture or cooperative effort is a winning situation. He has however shown to be a heavy handed dictator at cracking down on "unfair" business practices such as monopolies that abuse their position and queer business scams. He has a vision for the future of Nibis as the capital of all Tzmyth. To further this goal, he relentlessly peruses options to increase trade, population and industry. The purchase of a first home in Nibis is exceptionally easy. Dalden has many of the construction companies under contract to make more housing available. The city itself owns these homes, and sells them at a lower cost and offers financing to encourage immigration. A First home for an individual or family costs as little as 100 gold, and may be paid for at no interest over 10-20 years. The starting of any sort of business that provides goods is equally as easy. Individuals are offered tax incentives to run a business out of their homes. Service and entertainment businesses are not discouraged, though they are not nearly as encouraged.

The Primary defense of the city is that fact that it can mobilize and arm an army of guard and militia forces in excess of 200 men in times of crisis. Though these are not professional soldiers, they are relatively well organized, and of impressive number relative to it's surroundings. Nibis also is a partially walled town, having a barrier of sorts around it formed by sturdy outer buildings with strong wooden walls between them. This "wall" has served excellently to keep wild beasts at bay and should be adequate against small assaults by armed forces of most kinds. Like all of the towns of Keverton, the city of Nibis rests under the protection of both the Order of Thaton and Renwell Keep.

• 1 The Norbuck merchant's office-office for area merchants- a small storehouse too
• 2 The Lonely Tankard Tavern- a nice place that caters to travelers
• 3 Nibis Barber- cuts hair, pulls teeth and does minor surgery
• 4 Public Agency- where private contractors may be found and hired
• 5 Trusty Lock and Key- Jasper Belden makes good locks for a price
• 6 The Nibis School- children ages 5-15 are educated in reading, writing and math
• 7 Deldes the Carpenter- Generally contracts to make parts for other products
• 8 Nibis Coffee Mill- beans from all around are ground into various blends for sale
• 9 Nibis Leather Goods- makes all manner of leather product, mostly by request
• 10 Nibis Textile Mill- wool from local farms is spun and woven into cloth for sale
• 11 Fabric Dyer- does work for local cloth mills and leather shops, little private work.
• 12 Nibis Leather Tannery- processes leather from bull and whale hide
• 13 The West Bank Inn- Moderate quality inn for travelers. 5 sp a night
• 14 Kaldeous Blackwind's house/tower- private residence, yet a landmark (Mage of Thaton)
• 15 Nibis Construction Company Carpentry Building- woodwork for construction
• 16 Nibis Construction Company Storage Building- stores building materials
• 17 Nibis Construction Company Office Building- contracts and records
• 18 Nibis Construction Company Stone Masonry Building- stone work done here
• 19 Nibis Town Guard Barracks- center for town guard activities and organization
• 20 The Running Mare Stables- decent horses, fairly trained
• 21 The Webber School- free school funded by donation that teaches the young
• 22 Town Hall- were all official town business is conducted
• 23 Nibis Courthouse- judge Preses presides, all legal matters handled here
• 24 Nibis Prison- where criminals are incarnated, normally 5 at a time, up to 8
• 25 Dapref's Shoes and Boots- old Depref and his wife make/repair shoes and boots.
• 26 The Lion's Den Restaurant- fair restaurant, quick service and table turnover
• 27 Perfect Edge Weapon Smithy- most weapons custom made. a few in stock to sell
• 28 Handen's Cakes; a confectioner known for his cakes, tarts, and fruit pastries
• 29 The Jess Bakery- makes large quantities of all sorts of fresh bread twice daily
• 30 Bonafec's Glass; makes items from glass such as drinking glasses, flasks, etc.
• 31 Melik's Clothery- large clothier that has many garments ready for sale at any time
• 32 The Grand Nibis Inn- best inn in town, large rooms, good food, baths. 2 gp a night
• 33 The Lost Griffon Inn- nice inn, good food. baths. lively entertainment 1 gp a night
• 34 Janet's Bread- small quantities of varied breeds all day long. generally still warm
• 35 Nibis Laundry Service- does laundry you drop off. 3sp
• 36 The Waren Tailor- good clothing, merchant class garments. custom work common
• 37 The Nibis Bath House- clean place. private bath 5 sp by appointment, common 1sp
• 38 Rary's Farm Implements- Rary sells and repairs all manner of farm implements
• 39 Longwick Candles- lots of candles made here, most shipped elsewhere
• 40 Delen's Tool Smithy- all manner of construction and farming tool made well
• 41 Old Leather Shop- mostly things like saddles, reins and straps
• 42 Tan's Fine Jewelry- Tan makes and sell good stuff, he buys at only a low price
• 43 Red Forge Smiths- custom work primarily. if you want it, they'll try it. fair work
• 44 Tadrick's Weapon Shop- tadrick pumps out a good number of basic weapons
• 45 Nibis Tent Maker- tents are of good quality and expensive. mostly custom work
• 46 Roland's Tinsmithery- mostly custom work, yet he does distribute lots of fishhooks
• 47 Black Shield Armory- lots of stuff waiting to be fitted. decent quality.
• 48 Jaden's Rare Herbs- decent selection and an quantity. Jaden is often dazed.
• 49 Jeao's Bower and Fletchery- nice long and short bows. plenty of arrows
• 50 Tea and Coffee Shop- all manner of mixes. Telessa is an expert in mixing
• 51 The Bountiful Harvest Restaurant- good food, no meat though
• 52 Nibis Wine Shop- lots of great wines. prices are kinda high. some spirits too
• 53 The Arms of Nibis Weapon Shop- low quantity, good quality, low inventory
• 54 Darak's Book Store- perhaps 30 books at any time. Expensive. Darak reads a lot
• 55 Fine Spices and Seasonings- salt, pepper cinnamon, and all the other necessities
• 56 Fine Metal Smiths- Does much architectural metal working, lamps, frames, etc.
• 57 Nibis Lumber Mill- mills lumber from the north west
• 58 Funeral Services- funeral director, undertaker and grounds keeper all in one
• 59 Nibis Wagonwrite- makes nice wagons for local sale and export
• 60 Laurel's Clay Work- makes plates, cups, mugs, pitchers etc. nice married girl
• 61 Helm of Valor Armorers- all but shields custom made, long wait. great quality
• 62 Taben's Apothecary- taben treats anything, or at least tries to. 1 gold a visit
• 63 Jarten's Seafood Place- the envy of the land. cheap (4 sp), excellent and plentiful
• 64 The Parker Merchant Offices- office for area merchants- a small storehouse too
• 65 Tedra's General Store- sells practically anything
• 66 Nibis Nail Smith- makes nails by the score. exports most of them
• 67 Troden's Metal Shope - Generally contracts out. excellent at making chain
• 68 Contract Blacksmithing - Generally contracts to make parts for other products
• 69 Trada's Art Supplies- Trada makes a living making paints and selling supplies
• 70 The Local Lute Music Shop- nice musical instruments made by 2 brothers
• 71 Nibis Public Works- town employees offices and supply rooms
• 72 Perfect Carpentry- does work by individual hire
• 73 Talen's Garments- The clothier of the upper class.
• 74 The House of Nibis Restaurant- an upper class sort of place. pay for atmosphere
• 75 Nibis Money Lenders- lend you money if they want 1% daily interest.
• 76 The Royal Nibis Stables- a few decent riding horses. mostly draft ones
• 77 Victoria's Academy of Academic Study- an expensive school for all ages
• 78 Paladorn's Place- a pretty good restaurant, expensive, but huge portions
• 79 Gorge Furniture Shop- you want it, they'll make it.
• 80 Warehouse Space for Rent- well guarded, rooms and boxes available
• 81 Warehouse Space for Rent- well guarded, only large rooms rented by merchants
• 82 Nibis Teamster Station- teamsters organize as well as store/repair the wagons
• 83 Warehouse space for Rent- fairly well guarded, available space fluctuates
• 84 Nibis Barrelwrite and Crate Maker- makes barrels, crates and caskets too
• 85 Windsand Boatwrite Carpentry Shop- makes wooden boat parts
• 86 Windsand Boatwrite Sail House- makes sails for company and sale
• 87 Windsand Boatwrite Building Yard- constructs boats for sale. repairs done too
• 88 Windsand Boatwrite Rope Rigger and Smith- makes ropes and metal boat parts
• 89 The Black Knife Tavern- not the nicest place. a sailor hang out
• 90 Roney's Ropes and Riggings- makes ropes and things for export. also repairs boats
• 91 The Blue Sea Tavern- a fair tavern for the primarily non local sailors
• 92 Jaden's Carpentry- Generally contracts to make parts for other products
• 93 Nibis Toolmaker- Lots of tools made here for export
• 94 Nibis Tinsmithey- makes, sells and exports, needles, whistles, bells, buckles, etc
• 95 Nibis Pawn Shop- will buy practically anything for a low price. quick turnaround
• 96 The Fenston Mechant Offices- office for area merchants- a small storehouse too
• 97 Nails, Hinges and Hooks- metalsmith that makes boat and construction pieces
• 98 World Bound Wagons- makes wagons that can be easily packed and assembled
• 99 Marten's General Store- lots of items for relativloy cheap
• 100 Topor's Glass- primarily does bottles and pane glass windows. likes to stain glass
• 101 Perfect Pottery- primarily makes pots, but does some art work and nice plates

• The Plaques of Nibis- All homes and buildings have an strange plaque predominantly displayed above their doors that are all identical and brightly colored. Most locals agree that these plaques are town crests and that represent a number of things, especially that their buildings have been inspected and are safe as well as that the resident is up to date with all taxes and other civil obligations. Not having a plaque displayed is said to be a great source of shame. Some rumor exists about these plaques having some sort of magical significance. On occasion some of these plaques have said to have been stolen, and those caught were dealt with harshly. Their creation however is no mystery, anybody can watch them be made and painted at Laurel's Clay Work, and are sold for about 5 silver.

• The Jabawak- Tales say that something stalks the woods around Nibis at night. In the colder months at night, it's not uncommon to hear the odd cry at night of an inhuman thing calling out of the woods. This has been going on for a long time and even the oldest citizens of Nibis recall it from their childhood. This is a howl unknown to any sage or expert of animals and monsters who has ever visited Nibis, but a cry the locals of Nibis are all familiar with. Despite past attempts, the stalking of the fabled Jabawak have never been successful. As might otherwise be suspected, there have never been any stories by locals about mutilated corpses found etc.

• Not a family kind of town- Families who are considering moving into Nibis are often confronted by locals of Nibis who suggest that Nibis may not be the right place for them. Attempts are subtly made to them about it not being a good place for young children and perhaps it might be better to come once the children are a bit older. When pressed, they often explain that adults here generally find themselves far too busy to adequately care for young children, and that with all the construction going on, curious children often find themselves injured, maimed or dead from being where they shouldn't be. The warnings against moving here often seem more serious than the explanation warrants

• The Unseen Bell- Sitting in front of the Town Hall is a small bell tower shuddered closed. Four guards are always posted here along with a horn ( like other posts.). This appears to be a response unit of sorts to come to the aid of other alarms. This place is interesting in that the bell within has seldom been seen. Stories claim that the bell is a historical monument that goes back to the beginning of the city, and is now very fragile. Those showing interest in seeing the bell are strongly discouraged. Those caught being too noisy have seen the guard drastically over react.

• The Nibis Cold- It's a well known fact that Nibis seems to be subject to an annual illness unlike any known elsewhere.Though it's symptoms and effects are none too serious, what is curious is it's timing. Like Clockwork, It always seems to begin within days of the 12th of Rhine. When it occurs, it strikes a large percentage of the population and visitors. Nobody seems to know the source of this illness, though it is a common gripe in the weeks awaiting before.

( Nibis does have a rather dark secret. About a half a mile north east of the city is a strange tomb both large and old. The tomb is roughly 50 ft on a side, and is 10 ft tall. The tomb has three separate entrances on the east, south and west sides. These entrances are large stone slabs that are said to open only from the inside. Lurking within this tomb is said to be a group of mummy like creatures known as the "Resting Lords of Nibis". Every years on the 6th of the Rhine, for as long as anybody can remember, a young boy is chosen from the town and chained to a rock beside the tomb. That boy is never seen again. Legend has it that long ago, this was the demand bythe Lords, and the town has upheld to these demands to this day. Generally a week or so after this event, the town is hit with a brief rash of illnesses similar to the common cold. All of this is not without it's benefit. Within a tall bell tower in the center of town there is an ancient and supposedly magical bell. Legend has it that if this bell is rung, the Lords will exit their tomb, descend upon the town and lay destruction upon any living thing not within a house with a closed door marked with the seal of the lords. This is said to have happened some 20 years ago when the town was attacked by an army of skeletons and zombies. Few are still alive today that were around for that and that saw very much. The Seal of the Lords is a small round wooden disk found on all exterior doors in town that are red and white with strange black letters upon them. It is said a lord will not pass through a door marked in such a way. The real purpose of these Seals and the existence of the tomb or the lords is a closely guarded secret by the locals. The Seal is generally explained away as being symbol of the town, displayed in much the same way as a flag would be. )