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The Faerie city of Abaino sometimes manifests itself in the material plane, appearing on the horizon or on mountaintops at dusk. In some observers, its cinnabar spires provoke a nameless sense of...
Achelats are pseudo-crustacean creatures native to the planet of Magrith. They frequently seem to live in hive structures, with several different castes of creatures. The Workers reach three yards...
The half-elves of Tuvareen are taught from birth that they are the inheritors of the magic of the eldar - and that humans are only good for giving birth to people of eldar blood, a mere temporary...
This district is near the center of the city and is home to the most powerful organizations in Praxus. Its borders are easily distinguished from adjacent districts by the tall, beautiful wrought...
Adult daresh have fully transformed their host body into something capable of housing their vast intellect. The brain case is visibly swollen to twice its size, which makes it impossible to...
Population: 734,130
Also called "The City of Last Rest", this city-state - ruled by vampires, lichs, and other undead - is infamous for its hunger for life energy. Its agents constantly roam the...
Population: 278,613
The southernmost city remaining in dwarven hands, Akthûl is a city under constant siege. Young dwarves are constantly sent of to this city to fight on the front lines, but the...
Alande is one of the most infamous Eldar pirates, and despite being declared renegade by the Royal Court and having a huge bounty placed on her head by various coastal cities, she remains at large...
Population: 357,550
During the day, this city looks rather shabby - most citizens live in poor huts made out of straw, stones, and mud, and while a certain rustic charm cannot be denied, visitors...
Population: 1,642,921
Alassia used to be a moderately wealthy, if otherwise unremarkable city thriving on trade until the city fathers agreed to build a railway through the Grand Road, a vast...
Initially, the "Alliance Army" simply consisted of the militias of the individual city-states, with each city having its separate standards, chain of command (though they all ultimately answer to...
"While the inhabitants of this regions are as diverse in thought and behavior as can be imagined, in general I found them distrustful of outsiders, as they commonly believe that spies from the...
The Alraunenhain is the world's only known plantation which grows and harvests mandrakes. Mandrakes are a potent component for many forms of ritual magic, but upon harvesting they emit a psychic...
Many of the names and concepts used in Urbis are closely tied to D&D. This page lists some alternative names and alternative explanations for other game systems:
Azoth: Residuum
Cambion:...
"Anarchist" is a generic term applied to anyone who wants to overthrow the current social order and/or system of government. The goal of anarchists is to change the system, and not just replacing...
These surathi eschew the trappings of civilization, instead making their homes in the deep jungle. Traveling in small bands differing by what animals they resemble the most (and patterning their...
Not to be confused with the profession of architects (though there tends to be significant overlap), the Architects originated from the guilds of masons, stone cutters, and other professions who...
Often referred to pejoratively as Dwarftown in other places in the city, this neighborhood is effectively a self sufficient village built inside Praxus and according to the Praxus Standards....
Population: 18,452
A new competitor to Neubodenwald, this city was only founded three years ago and has been growing rapidly ever since. It was founded as a way station to support the colonial...
Lord of Warfare, Supreme Strategist, The Last Victor
While Argannon is the god of war, his portfolio doesn't include mindless slaughter. It is not the deaths that are important in war, but the...
Population: 3,129, 372
The political center of this region, Armach has become rich and powerful thanks to the rapid growth of the League. Armach used to be a large but poor city-state with a...
Population: 171,275
Armand is build into the site of Mount Armand, the largest volcano (and highest mountain) of Gol Algor. It serves as the center of the Flamekeepers cult, which dominates the...
While city guard and military compounds have a small number of weapons sufficient for everyday use, the truly dangerous weapons are usually safely locked away in the city armory. Magic weapons and...
Said to be run by an old eldar woman, this organization sponsors many smaller gangs throughout the city, but links to these smaller gangs are so covert, the association is even debated by the...
This beautiful mansion is surrounded by iron wrought in the elven style, and features beautiful landscaping and fountains. Under the carved wooden front portico, an "Enque Norn" six-wheeled...
Invented by Praxus' premier gnomish inventor, Zook Brokenshoe, the Aroma Disseminator is hailed as "the end to all cities' offensive odor problems". Located prominently in the more popular areas...
Closely aligned with the Hogenrood Museum of Art, the Art & Artifacts Collection Agency (AACA) is dedicated to collecting works of art and unique Artifacts however they can. In the Flannish...
Artifacts are powerful, rare or even unique magic items which are not created by standard enchantment rituals, but through more unique methods. They are extremely hard to destroy - in fact, some...
Population: 2,134,520
Aruges is probably the most regulated city in the Known Lands. All buildings, streets, and public places are built according to strict regulations, and all buildings of the...
Population: 734,221
This city is known for its unusual caste structure. At young ages, children are put through a series of tests (scholastic and physical) to determine their aptitudes. The most...
Population: 534,221
The surathi overlords of Ashtar have a peculiar obsession with the game of chess. They fight each other in regular tournaments and irregular one-on-one games, and the greatest...
This is the tallest of the hills of Atalus, and it boasts the tallest nexus tower of the city as well. For this reason, it serves as the main center of the city's magical community, and numerous...
Population: 25,143
The final redoubt of the White Surathi, Astarra is a fortress city unequaled in the world. Its location is unknown to the outside world - the few non-natives who have been...
It is well known that some mighty rituals can peer into the future, though the accuracy of these visions is always in doubt - they only show possible futures, not certain ones, and if the diviner...
This long structure, whose remains stretch from about 50 miles south of Svardholm on the coast of the Great Lake to the sea coast 100 miles south of Gorok-kar, once defended the Atalan Empire...
Population: 5,643,730 (humans 67%, halflings 12%, dwarves 9%, gnomes 5%, hobgoblins 4%, elves 2%) (Protectorate: 8,354,260)
Import: Pretty much everything
Exports: Financial services, all kinds...
Immortality has been a dream as old as humanity. Many people have tried to cheat death, but few have succeeded. But the members of the Athanatos Club are determined to reach this goal, no matter...
Population: 75,326
This small city close to the Old Road follows an unusual custom: Transactions of money or even ordinary barter are forbidden. Instead, people get what they need through gifts,...
The Eldar of Avareen like to think themselves as the masters of all they survey. Yet there is one group that even they are afraid of, and to which they will bow their heads - the Autumn Court....
"To this day I do not know why my request to visit Avareen and write about my experiences was granted, though I suspect that the main reason was that it amused the noble granting me hospitality to...
These creatures are created in secret by the Flamekeepers from especially worthy dwarves (unfortunately for the cult, no gnome has ever survived the transformation ritual). They are secretly...
Population: 1,347,931
The only port city of the Dominions, Azgúra serves as an entry and exit point for most trade and travel from the west. The city has significant minority populations of...
Azoth is raw magical energy condensed into physical form. It was first discovered by alchemists when it leaked out of enchanted items whose enchantments had imperfections causing the power of the...
Population: 12,470
This town has several hot springs renowned for their curative power. While this would be nothing extraordinary in a world where divine magic is commonplace, it is said that the...
Population: 56,335
This unique city is located directly on the acid waters of the Molten Lake. It consists of a large number of floating metal barges that are connected by walkways and rope...
Population: 60,451
As the fortunes of Timlorin have fallen, so have the fortunes of Balerian risen. The Eldar houses who have chosen to ally themselves with their Avareen counterparts have their...
Population: 523,117
The capital of Gol Murak, Barandul still stands proud and defiant against the invaders, even though its gargantuan halls seem increasingly empty as more and more of the...
Population: 1,349,772
The citizens of Bargeto mostly live an easy and carefree life, for its mages have rediscovered ancient rituals which allow them to create a race of homunculi - so-called...
One a fairly remote and sleepy borough in the northern part of Dartmouth, Barslow is currently the center of much activity. It was chosen to host the World Magic Exhibition, and many old buildings...
Originally, basilisks hailed from the planet Surtus.
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Basilis Niland has been hailed as a genius, a visionary, and a fanatic and megalomaniac. The chief architect and city planner of Praxus is all this and more - his goal is nothing less than the...
Basram, the fabled City of Glass, was a wondrous place to behold in its prime. Its mages had become adept at growing a special type of crystal to enormous sizes. They used this crystal to create...
Housing the railroad station in Praxus, Batsbridge is named for the huge bat-inhabited bridge the station is housed under. While the train runs primarily above ground through the city, a huge...
The planet Surtus is home to a vast number of large beetle-like creatures, some of which have escaped to Rothea.
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3 years ago, in a move that mortified many citizens of Praxus, the city parliament approved the purchase of the R. Belle Memorial Necropolis and the surrounding area by the Rubtennor Housing...
Population: 721,332
A renowned center of learning, Bemyne joined the League two years ago after both strong external pressure and internal sympathies from large parts of the population. While the...
This mountain is said to be the realm of a powerful fey entity called "Der blaue König'', or the "Blue King". At night he wanders the Siebenbund in the guise of a lonely traveler. Those who are...
Regarded as a myth by most explorers, this small and remote mountain valley actually shifts position with similar locales on other planets. The schedule of this effect is unpredictable, but it...
This organization was founded to spy on non-League cities and countries, and if necessary sabotage them and remove all opposition to the agenda of the League Council. They are a relatively new...
Population: 1,837,284
In Bodenwald, the Astromantic Society was founded, and the city still serves as its headquarters. Thus, Bodenwald serves as the center of most activities involving the...
In contrast to the modernity and wealth of Bodenwald, the region surrounding it is far more conservative, even "backwards", than usual for the rural regions of the Flannish Cities. While there are...
The Boreal Wind is an odd meteorological phenomenon that exists at high altitudes - a permanent storm that constantly circles around the world in an East-West direction. On the surface, the wind...
This sparsely inhabited island off the coast has no large cities, and only brave merchants and several groups of pirates that make their home here brave its rocky shores. The inhabitants mostly...
These range from cheap whorehouses where the poor are parted from their last copper pieces to elegant saloons where the rich and powerful are assured of absolute discretion during their visits....
A local cult of the Horned Man, the Brotherhood of the Goat is known to be active in Fogsend. Its male cultists supposedly wear goat masks during cult rituals, which allegedly involve orgies with...
The Civilizer, The Trailblazer, He Who Tames The Beasts
Poets might wax philosophically about the beauty of the pristine wilderness, but those who have actually been there knows that the...
These creatures originally hail from Surtus, although they now have spread to many arid regions of Rothea.
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While other hobgoblins train themselves for individual combat, Clan Burakh perfects their members' ability to build and use siege engines and other machines of war. On the battlefield, their...
Burallux is the ruler of Ardraxal. That Tallanggarul has chosen him to found this critical colony - the first dragon-founded city outside of the Desert of Thunder - despite his young age speaks...
Population: 63,217
When the humans triumphed over their elven overlords, they killed most of them. Those they did not kill, they marched into this city and forbade them to leave it. The elves had...
This organized crime ring started in Grüngarten, where it runs so-called "meat parlors", where customers can eat various meat products - which are outlawed in Grüngarten. To get meat, it has...
Population: 23,120
Possibly the oldest permanent settlement in the Siebenbund, the remote mountain town and monastery of Byblos has the largest concentration of scholars in the Known Lands. Their...
Population: 320,521
Cadriculan is dominated by the sprawling Temple of the Nameless God, where veiled and hooded priests pray day and night, without ceasing their prayers. However, these prayers...
Population: 73,227
The center of power for the Vanir, Calaviel has seen a strong population boom recently as most of the half-elven children of the realm are raised and educated here - and since...
The official calendar used in most of the Known Lands originated with the Atalan Empire, and counts the years since the first nexus tower was erected. This calendar starts with Year 1 of the Nexus...
Population: 1,753,488
The largest city of the Alliance, Calessio sits near the center of its territory and in the middle of its most fertile farmlands. The city is sprawling across a large...
The outermost planet in the solar system, Calturus presents a cold, airless surface to the observer. Its interior is still heated by volcanic activity, however, and all kinds of loathsome and...
Bad Seeds. That's what most humans consider cambions, and this view is not entirely without justification.
Mostly born to human mothers, cambions have a variety of origins. Often they are the...
The Canael, or "River of Flowers" derives its name from the many enchanted trees growing along its length. They produce a large variety of many-hued flowers throughout the year, and when these...
Not all cities are blessed with rivers wide enough for large ships - but it is sometimes possible to create what nature neglected to do. These gigantic structures allow for cheap bulk trade...
Population: 378,391
Formerly an independent city flourishing under the Cult of Dahla, Cantoria was conquered by the Fortress Home more than a century ago. The followers of Argannon hold all...
This long canyon features the only running water in the whole Desert of Thunder, the river at its bottom of the same name. Consequently, a large part of the desert's sapient population live in the...
Carsus was the largest Atalan city in the region before the Eternal Storm broke loose. Approximately 20,000 people lived here, but they were instantly petrified by a storm flare and subsequently...
Population: 1,307,465
The largest city within the Great Southern Chaos, and possibly the biggest hive of villainy in the Known Lands. The slave trade is practiced openly here, and many stolen...
This large ruin was once the headquarters of Negroth the Doombringer, who a long time ago conquered the Norfjell Wastes and many neighboring regions. Fell creatures still dwell there today....
A housing district on the south side of the river and against the outer city wall, livestock entering Praxus come into Cattlesend to be slaughtered. A special gate has been built on the city wall...
This railroad network used to be part of the Western Network, but the Alliance of the Pantheon cut all links to the League of Armach when the latter started to expand in their direction - and...
Cerulean Blue is a carbonated beverage sold in bottled form by Flamel Supplies, and which has proven immensely profitable ever since it was invented five years ago. It takes it name from its deep...
This secret society counts some of the most skilled wizards and architects of the region among its members. They are studying the ancient ley lines that once criss-crossed the land and that ancient...
One of the oldest parts of the city, Chafring still has has many intact buildings dating back to feudal times. This has traditionally been a neighborhood where craftsmen have plied their trades,...
Population: 637,543
Chanes is famed for its musicians, singers, and composers. Its people started with the systematic exploration of all facets of music centuries ago, and now excel in it. Many of...
This is the region immediately surrounding the Stormheart. Storm flares occur on a daily basis, and once the flare recedes, it often leaves a variety of noxious liquids behind which react strongly...
Charles Boberth was the first successful dressmaker in Praxus, becoming more than a garment maker and more of an artist in the eyes of the local nobility. Instead of allowing his patrons control...
Charles Shend is the founder and majority owner of the Shend Mercantile Company. Even at the venerable age of 76, Charles Shend seems both physically and mentally adroit and there are no major...
Population: 356,223
This city controls some of the most profitable gold mines in the Known Lands. These mines are also famous for their miners - specially-bred giant ants, which seem to be able to...
Too often, children wind up as orphans. Perhaps the father is unknown or dead, and the mother dies during childbirth (still fairly common among the lower classes), or the parents simply cannot...
The Children of the Night are an organization (in the loosest sense) of young people consisting mainly of children from good families and of artists - most of them do not need to pursue a normal...
This is the largest expanse of water in the Great Southern Chaos, and seems to be shaped like some sort of impact crater. The flora and fauna of this lake tends toward giant growth - which is...
Citizens are regarded by the local government as the most "valued" people living in a city-state. They have the full set of rights available to individuals, and they can vote if the city-state in...
The Citizen's Constabulary of Praxus (CPP) is the "interior guard" of the city and maintains law anywhere inside of the city's gates. Their use of reach weapons to disarm troublemakers combined...
The Headquarters of the Citizen's Constabulary of Praxus is an architectural marvel of its own. Effectively a tower raised 15 feet off the ground by a large central column and a dozen smaller...
Passports or citizenship papers identify the owner as a citizen of a particular city-state. They will afford him greater rights and more courtesy by officials within that city. Additionally, he...
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The generally accepted modern definition of a city encompasses any community with more than 10,000 inhabitants. Especially large cities are either called a metropolis or a megalopolis.
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Since ancient times, city gates have been used to regulate access to a city. This is still true in theory even today, but the rapid growth of cities has it made next to impossible to enclose cities...
The city hall is the official seat of the city government. Since the city hall is intended to showcase the splendor and power of the city, little effort and money are spared to make these buildings...
Population: 1,652,923
Dartmouth is divided into a number of administrative districts, or boroughs, that have evolved over time.
List of Boroughs of the City of...
A "city-state" is considered to be a sovereign city - that is to say, a city that is not subordinate to any larger political entity.
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While the feudal order of old still exists in some places in the Known Lands, it has gone into steady decline in recent centuries. This is most evident in the Flannish Cities, where most of the...
Close to the Stormheart there are few truly locations that could be considered stable, thanks to the chaotic shifting of the elements. The Cloud Pillar is one of them - but it doesn't mean it is...
A small valley located at the headwaters of the Clearspring river, Cloven Vale provides sanctuary for all who reach it with peaceful intent. Ruled over by a mysterious, powerful, and seemingly...
It is unknown when, in the distant mists of time, the first language was developed. All scholars know today is that a vast number of different languages sprang up all over the world, and that...
A former farming village turned artists' colony, this borough on the outskirts of the city is rapidly swallowed up by new housing developments of solidly middle-class citizens, especially...
This large parkland was intended as a refuge for the young people of the upper classes, as well as families of all ages. There are always all sorts of amusements to be had, and open air dances...
These surathi focus on exploring psionic powers. Master psionics, they say, and master of the world will follow soon thereafter. A commonly held belief is that if they become sufficiently...
One of the hills overlooking the harbor, this borough is the site of the oldest, pre-Atalan settlements in the Dartmouth region. While these ruins have long since been paved over and built upon,...
An equal mixture of forest and swamp, the Corrun Forest is crisscrossed by a multitude of waterways. It is mostly inhabited by goblins and a few groups of humans who, while poor, seem to survive...
The known planes of existence include:
Astral Plane
Faerie
Great Beyond
The Maelstrom
Material Plane
Qlippoth
Plane of Shadows
Road to Nowhere
Sheol
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Population: 20,311
Always a relative backwater in the politics and society of Turaveen, Cothiel lost most of its remaining Eldar rulers as they drifted to the other factions. But now more and more...
Population: 7,214
The central hub of the farming communities along the Dart river agricultural belt, Cott's Point serves as a way station for both food and people that need to be transported to...
This rocky isle far to the west is visited by millions of birds during their annual migration. It is said that powerful spirits live there who protect the birds from all humans who would hunt...
This page lists the various creatures existing in the world of Urbis.
Angel
Archon
Azer
Basilisk
Bulette
Cambion
Dark Elf
Daresh
Demon
Devil
Imp
Lesser Devil
Devil of Envy
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This lake has a permanent blood red tinge. Legends credit this coloration to a massive monster at the Lake's bottom that bleeds from a would that doesn't heal. Many surathi warriors drink the water...
The Ghost Mother, Queen of the Underworld, She Who Rules The Night
An ancient mystery cult that spread far and wide during the time of the Atalan Empire, the Cult of Cryelis offers continued...
Crymras Ibrunel is the Blue Legion spymaster for the territory of the Alliance of the Pantheon. He leads the various cells of spies and saboteurs from a number of safe houses in Calessio. He is...
The world is home to an astoundingly large number of bizarre creatures, and more varieties are discovered every year. The Cryptozoological Society is dedicated to finding and cataloging all of...
When the Eternal Storm broke loose, a section of the forest of Turaveen was engulfed by it. When the storm flare receded, the entire forest had been turned into crystal - the trees, the animals,...
Crystal Skulls are a type of artifact which strongly resemble crystallized skulls of one of the humanoid races. Most of the skulls discovered so far seem to resemble the skulls of humans (though...
Worshippers of Sarush can be found in every region, and befitting a deity of deception, its cults can take many forms.
But in the Snake Kingdoms, the Cult of Sarush has become the state religion,...
In much of the Known Lands, currency has been standardized ever since the times of the Atalan Empire - thanks to rituals and magic items which could identify whether gold, silver, and copper coins...
The Caregiver, The Provider, Our Lady of Mercy
There have been many self-proclaimed benefactors throughout history - people who have given large gifts to other people in need. However, often their...
Population: 53,218
Founded by a retired adventuring group and their families 150 years ago, Danaan's Hope sits on the western end of a major pass through the Shieldwall Mountains, its buildings...
Built in 1419 to take care of the Praxus dead after the R. Belle Memorial Necropolis was declared full, the massive Darcel Crematorium has been busy ever since. Rightfully so, as Praxus law...
Daresh are a species of loathsome creatures which have been created as scouts by powerful, ancient alien intelligences dwelling on Calturus. They have been seeded on various worlds and formed...
"…When my ship entered the harbor, I was nearly overwhelmed by the smell. More than a million humans - a number I could barely imagine - breathed the same air, with hardly a tree between them...
It is here where most of those in Dartmouth who are mentally disturbed and a threat to either society or themselves are locked up. Conditions are abysmal - many are locked up like animals and...
The Dartmouth Royal Opera House was opened in 1152 NA by Roland Sandler, a wizard who had become rich by selling healing potions made from water from a special spring he discovered near Dartmouth....
Like most cities, Dartmouth cannot exist on its own, but is dependent on the resources of its protectorate - no matter how much some of its citizens might try to pretend otherwise. It is dependent...
This stately open air memorial commemorates the dead of the wars Dartmouth has fought in, as well as glorifying its victories. The names of those who have died in the more recent wars have been...
Demons are extraplanar creatures hailing from the various emanations of the Qlippoth. They are utterly alien creatures, whose overwhelming desire seems to be to destroy - creatures, objects, even...
"In history, there have been numerous instances of extremely long-lived beings ruling over mortal humans. Elves, undead, even creatures from different planes of existence - they all have gained...
Devils are extraplanar parasites and predators from the plane of Sheol who prey on repressed emotions and dark desires of mortals and are even sometimes capable of devouring the souls of their...
Devil lords are the most powerful of the devils and the undisputed rulers of Sheol. Even the weakest among their number has swallowed more than a thousand mortal souls, and they dominate the...
Population: 931,231
The city only agreed to joining the League of Armach when the League military was practically on its doorsteps, and thus was only able to negotiate very unfavorable terms for...
A district is a political or administrative subdivision of either a city or a protectorate. Individual city-states may use different terms - such as the "boroughs" of Dartmouth - but these fulfill...
In a reflection of the detailed city planning efforts of the city itself, the farming district of Shend is heavily controlled by the Agricultural Society. The Agricultural Society is a body of...
Considered among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world by those who have seen them, the Dragon Falls form where the waters of the Lake of Dragons come crashing down into the low foothills...
When the dragonkin were purged from the Desert of Thunder, a small group eventually reached Avareen and petitioned its ruler for protection. The queen at the time agreed, on the condition that...
When the Desert of Thunder came into its own as a true nation, its founder, the blue dragon matriarch Thurangax decided that humans were not good enough as her most favored servants. Instead, she...
Population: 231,423
While most communities of the Alliance were founded by religious refugees, the founders of the older town of Dragonmoot fled from a different kind of persecution. Many groups...
Population: 2,312,746
The heart of the dragons' power and the seat of the matriarch of the clan, Draxal is a vast and majestic city of dark splendor. Tallanggarul herself lairs in a palace...
The dwarves of Gol Murak did not always dwell exclusively underground. In old times, there were many settlements built mostly on the surface of the mountains, and Dundulir was the greatest of...
Durbir, the head of the Ardin Hold security force, is very handsome even by the standards of other races. He has black braided hair and a beard styled in the same way and his blue eyes stand out...
Like the District, Duriam regards itself as the center of Dartmouth - but not of finance or politics, but of the social life of the city. It is here where the rich and powerful go shopping, have...
Dwarves who live in human cities tend to congregate in their own neighborhoods - ghettos that are often walled from the outside world, where non-dwarves are seen with suspicion and all wealth is...
Consisting entirely of volunteers, the Eagle Eyes are the newly created spy agency of the Alliance who have taken up the challenge of infiltrating League territory and detecting League spies...
The youngest and sparsest of the railroad networks, the Eastern Network is almost solely limited to the Verdant Coast, with a single spur reaching up to the Gawaris Desert (with the eventual goal...
The literal translation of the elvish word "eldar" is "noble". And thus, to non-elves, that's what eldar are - the nobles of the elves. But while this is undoubtedly true, it is not the whole of...
The brain cases of elder daresh have swollen so much that their bodies have great difficulties in supporting their weight, and as a result they prefer to spend most of their time sitting, with...
Elves have a lot of advantages over humans and other shorter-lived beings - and they know it. They are longer-lived, usually more attractive, don’t need to sleep, are very dexterous, and the...
Strange trails wind themselves through the Lands of the Dead, reaching from the Turaveen in the east to the Norfjell Wastes in the west and beyond. They don't follow straight routes and often seem...
Population: 63,621
The center of the faith of Mara, if there can be said to be such a thing, the inhabitants of this remote mountain commune have kept to themselves over the years. Since this...
Population: 78,735
Located on the westernmost island, Eluvanar is the capital of Narevoreen. Its location symbolized the realm's detachment from the affairs of the continent, and by implication,...
Most mutually friendly city-states - and quite a few unfriendly ones - have established diplomatic missions in each other's city. These are usually headed by an ambassador, though the actual title...
Population: 55,823
This town on the shores of the Great Lake is home to those who wish to get away from the wild abandon and intrigue of mainstream elven society - or who fear for their continued...
To some Eldar houses, the idea of the end of Eldar rulership over Tuvareen was intolerable - but the idea of mingling their blood with mere humans for the sake of survival was even more...
Population: 70,442
High over the center of the Lake of Dreams a huge cloud permanently hangs in the sky. This is Epholos, a solid cloud settled by giants long ago and permanently anchored here....
Population: 1,562,133
One of the largest cities in the Desert of Thunder, Eridan was until recently wisely and competently governed by Assuranx, one of the most powerful and intelligent dragons of...
The progressive faction currently dominates the Royal Court, and have strongly pushed the "modernization" of Narevoreen ahead - with visible results in some of the major cities. However, first...
Population: 63,431
A small city-state at the northeastern end of the Great Lake, Estenheim has never really recovered after it was razed by Negroth more than 250 years ago. While it does see some...
"…The nodule was recovered from the region known as 'Merrigan's Field' approximately 50 miles south of Virdan's Folly. It was pulsating with a strange, yellow light. […] We exposed two rabbits...
Population: 177,221
This used to be a small, sleepy border town, but with the rise of the League of Armach Eunorites has become the center of a lot of attention. In recent years many refugees...
Home to some of the largest herds of centaurs in the Known Lands, the Eustilia Plains have been underdeveloped until recently—which was just as the centaurs liked it. But now the plains threaten...
This former mixture of wood and farmland was chosen as the site of the World Magic Exhibition, and the changes in the last year have been dramatic. Now it has been transformed into a vast...
Currently the dominant faction, the Expansionists argue that the surathi are now strong enough to expand their rule through force of arms. They have led the charge against the dwarves of Gol...
Home of the Fair Folk, Faerie goes by many names in many cultures. It has many portals to the material world, called trods, which take many forms - ancient monoliths, circles of mushrooms, strange...
While others seek external solutions to the shattering of the Compact, there are those who still haven't given up on reestablishing it. The Faerngal consist of Eldar and their allies who still...
The Fair Folk are the most powerful of the fey, and represent the nobility of the plane of Faerie. Unlike their lesser cousins, they cannot be divided into distinct races - each is an individual...
A hot and humid continent far to the southwest of the Flannish Cities. Ancient pyramids dot the jungle, with inscriptions that seem to point at human inhabitants, but no trace of living human...
To scholars interested in matters of the arcane, it is well known that there are entities of supernatural Evil such as demons and devils. Some go further and claim that Evil is a cosmic force, a...
This hill houses the major centers of government, such as the Palatio (the residence of the Doge), the Council Hall, and numerous embassies from other city-states. Also noteworthy is the Plaza, an...
This forest covers an isolated valley, and is mostly populated by elves and fey creatures. Non-elves mostly stay away, and the elves only occasionally leave the woods to trade for...
The Festival of Lights place on Ungol 15th - the Winter Solstice. As it is the longest night of the year, various customs have established themselves throughout many lands to drive the darkness...
"Fey" is the catch-all term for all beings who either originated from the plane of Faerie, or who have been strongly altered by its energies (as it is the case with Eldar and gnomes). Most fey can...
Fey Day is a holiday celebrated on Jorune 13th. On this day, the Seelie Court traditionally allows its members to play pranks on mortals as long as they do not inflict permanent harm. Many mortals...
This dismal swamp is the site of the battle where the combined armies of the Flannish cities were soundly defeated by the hordes of Negroth the Doombringer. The region still seems to echo the many...
A worm-like species (or possibly multiple species - classification has been difficult) normally ranging in diameter from two to six yards that normally lives in the molten core of the planet....
While actual nobles have been rare in Dartmouth since the collapse of the monarchy, the First Families fulfill a similar function. Consisting of a dozen different bloodlines, these families are...
Below the deepest caves of the world there is an immense ocean of liquid stone reaching all the way down to the planet's core. And though few surface dwellers can even imagine it, life exists...
Flamel Supplies is a Dartmouth-based company which originally specialized in selling alchemical supplies, both raw ingredients and specialized tools of the profession. However, this changed five...
"While it cannot be denied that the architecture of the Parginian Rim and other regions to the south and east have their own unique charms, the Flannish Cities remain the place to watch if you are...
Most people in the modern Flannish cities regard the city-state as the very pinnacle of civilization. Not the members of this society - for them, the city-state is a historical aberration on the...
Flight as a mode of transportation is fairly rare, and can be divided into two categories. Flight via flying creatures, and flight via magic.
There are quite a few creatures capable of both flying...
While Dartmouth in general has a reputation for being plagued by frequent fogs, Fogsend takes this to an extreme: It is covered by a thick, soupy fog at almost all times, whatever the season or...
Elves are not the sole inhabitants of Narevoreen, though they certainly are the most prominent in most regions. Not so in the Forest of Fomoraig, where satyrs, centaurs, and a multitude of other...
This forest is shunned by the barbarian tribes, and for good reason - numerous will'o'wisps make their home here. Some bold explorers have discovered that they seem to congregate at strange...
Strange, unearthly sounds constantly emanate from this forest. Elves and other sylvan creatures may enter freely, but many humans who try the same never return, and those who do return have no...
The northernmost outpost of the League, Fort Nilatus serves as a buffer against any aggression from the Sunset Province… or as a source of aggression if the League should decide to use the...
Population: 641,772
This city was founded by followers of Argannon and expanded rapidly after the construction of the original fortress. The city has gone through regular periods of expansion and...
It is said that somewhere in the Forest of Avareen is a spring that is the source of the famous longevity of the elves and Eldar - and it is also said that any human who baths within it becomes...
Formerly an area housing artists of all types, Fredricksworth is quickly becoming the "Fashion District of Praxus". With fashion's popularity on the rise due to the impression of Praxus as being...
Located just behind the harbor, Gailsbreath has long attracted all those immigrants who have arrived by sea - and that's many. The largest number come from the Parginian Rim, but people from...
The area north and south of the Galbinus river in Praxus is known as the Riverwalk. This Riverwalk area is further divided up between the West Bank, also known as the Warehouse District, and the...
Population: 231,331
The "Gateway to Gol Grungor", Garad-Zhakûl is the only city of the realm that non-dwarves are allowed to enter without special dispensations, and as a result, it has the...
Feeding the masses of a city-state is a logistical challenge in the most fertile of regions. In the Desert of Thunder, possibly the most parched wasteland in the known lands, this challenge would...
Population: 1,241,895
The "Halls of Kings" is the heart and soul of the kingdom (or so its inhabitants claim). Here is where the king and the noble families dwell, and they have spared no effort...
This hill is mostly covered by the stately manors of the "old money" families of Atalus, especially those of the patricians. While the district seems peaceful at the surface, the feuds and...
"'You wish to see Khadeen, the Holy City, despite being an unbeliever?' The eyes of the efreet pierced me to my very soul, no doubt guessing my hidden agenda. 'Very well. I shall do so - if you...
The World Architect, The First Scientist, Idiot God of Progress
Gebral represents the spirit of these modern times like few other deities. He is the embodyment of progress in all its form. In his...
A former minor fishing village situated next to the Dart River, Gelberth suffers from the fortification of the river boundaries. In old times, the Dart moved slowly and had lots of land to flood...
Population: 139,412
This city is dominated by the Gemeinschaftsbank and other financial institutions. This community has the only nexus towers in the Siebenbund, for the banks need their magics to...
Run by the gnomish Guldenberg family, the Gemeinschaftsbank is the largest financial institution in the Known Lands. It is famous for its neutrality and its refusal to give out information about...
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This page lists a number of generic locations which in some form can be found in many cities.
Apartment building
Aqueduct
Armory
Bank
Barracks
Bridge
Brothel
Canal
City Gate
City...
Population: 237,772
Dwarves, as a rule, are not very interested in agriculture. As a result, the dwarves of Gol Algor were only too happy to leave the whole business to the gnomes - who founded...
A secret club with invitation-only membership, the "Gentlemen Callers" meet for the sole purpose of watching the erotic illusory shows by the master illusionist only known as "Cardano the...
When the Dartmouth Opera House burned down in 1170 NA, the spirits of the many people who died in the blaze lingered on as mad, but weak phantasms unable to affect the material plane. Eventually,...
Ghouls are the most common among free-willed undead, and exist in the sewers, slums, and caves and tunnels in most cities. While they constantly crave the meat of sapient beings, they can still...
There are many passes through the Star Mountains, though most are inhospitable and difficult to cross in the extreme. But there is only one trail that is large enough to allow giants to walk along...
Best known for having the best ethnic food in Praxus, Gi'Bralir is crowded with market stalls and restaurants specializing in cuisine from all over the continent. Elven, dwarven, Norfjellan,...
Population: 60,312
Two hundred years ago, the shifting sands of the Desert of Thunder revealed the cyclopean ruins of an ancient city of unknown origin. Shortly afterward, several highly...
Giranbazai is the ruler of Samzuu, and generally considered promising by his elders, as well as attractive and wily by his peers. He frequently participates in the mating battles, and is...
As far as the public knows, this street houses numerous shops dealing with minor magic items - potions, talismans and similar items of dubious quality - and the offices of spellcasters willing to...
Some important concepts for the setting:
Anarchist
Calendar
Construct
City
City-state
District
Megalopolis
Metropolis
Nation
Nexus tower
Protectorate
Railroad
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There are two strains of gnolls found in the Known Lands: A southern strain, mainly found along the Verdant Coast, and a northern strain found primarily in the Lands of the Dead and surrounding...
"Trust not the gnome. Do not listen to his witty banter. What he lacks in stature he more than makes up in malice for humankind. Do not take his money, for then he will cast you into debt and...
Counted among the Verminous Races, goblins are small, furred humanoids usually reaching no more than four feet in height. Their fur is usually a mottled green, although other colors are not...
"Goblin markets" generally take place in the worst slums, abandoned parts of the sewer systems, or other remote locations within a city where the authorities are far away and the participants can...
"Don't you see? Don't you UNDERSTAND? The gods are dead! DEAD! The HARVESTER came for them! And soon he will come for ALL of us!"
- Ephram Manguil, former priest of Jorunnos and now an inmate of...
"…The train moved through a multitude of tunnels, only to emerge at dizzying heights and inclinations that made me worry if the tracks could possibly hold the train stable. After some time, I...
"Golem" is a generic term for any magical devices which are able to move themselves or parts of themselves under their own power. Golems range in size from tiny golem watches owned by the wealthy...
"The stream of dwarven refugees arriving via boat is becoming intolerable. If this situation continues, a day will come when dwarves outnumber humans in this city. It must be admitted that the...
"Negotiations with the dwarves proceed exceptionally well. While they are too proud to admit it, their desperation is obvious - the creation of the Grand Road could decide over the survival of...
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Life insurance
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Research Library
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Population: 519,849
This dwarfhold has the distinction of having the only major seaport of the dwarven people. It is located within a long and mountainous fjord, which allows them to both engage...
Population: 372,154
This dwarfhold trades with all non-undead realms of the Lands of the Dead equally, but its surly inhabitants keep to themselves apart from these trade contacts and seem to be...
These plains are inhabited by an enormous number of tiny spiders. At certain days in the spring, these spiders spin long, thin threads of spider silk that fly away in the wind and can drift to...
Gral Guldenberg is the patriarch of the Guldenberg family and the mastermind behind the Gemeinschaftsbank. While few people have heard of him, those who do are also aware of the vast power this...
One of the wealthiest clans, Gramazû's leadership revels in showing off their opulence. Their great wealth comes from their massive slave-trading rings that have flourished even more since Nagrab...
The largest circus in the Known Lands, the Grand Carnival has more than 500 members. Half of them tours around the neighboring regions - the Parginian Rim, Lake of Dreams, League of Armach,...
The Grand Road is a vast underground system spanning much of the Known Lands - it starts near the city of Alassia and ends in the Verdant Coast. It was discovered during the time of the Atalan...
The Grand Road Rail Company (formerly Alassia Rail) is dedicated to exploring the Grand Road and building a railroad line through it all the way to the Verdant Coast. Based in Alassia, they had...
This pit with a diameter of half a mile was discovered twelve years ago. It is filled with myriad bones - mostly of humanoids, but also of animals, beasts, and the occasional giant monsters. It is...
The Gray Hills have long been a homeland for numerous tribes of goblins, many of which are still the direct descendants of the old Goblin Mount Builder Culture and follow their ancient customs....
The "Great Beyond" is a plane or set of planes apparently inaccessible to humans (though stories to the contrary, as always, persist). The Great Beyond is assumed to be the home of the Greater...
Greater devils are lesser devils who have swallowed enough souls of victims to gain tremendous power. They are no longer as fixated on specific sins - while most of them do have certain...
"…My companions were gone, and in my fever I was unable to steer the course of my canoe in any way. Thus, I lay helpless, clutching that strange medallion I had inherited in my left hand, and...
These slabs of green marble dot the Flannish countryside. It is said that they were erected by the fey in ancient times, when the Flannish region was covered with virgin forests. They are covered...
Population: 134,281
A former fishing town sitting near the entrance of a large fjord, Grondholm has grown wealthy through trade with the Flannish cities. Its fleets are catching enormous amounts...
Population: 614,327
During the Liberation War, the city of Holzau was conquered by an eldarin prince of neighboring Avareen after the city's rulers inadvertently insulted him. He became bored of...
List of Grüngarten Protectorate Locations
Alraunenhain
Hetzelsberg
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Victor Carpenter was a minor scion of a wealthy merchant dynasty who never lacked for anything in his life except for one thing: Direction. Mostly ignored by his parents, who handed him over to a...
Traditionally, the members of the old guild families are interred here after their deaths, and those few guild families that remain cling to this tradition. Unknown to all but the caretaker (who...
This widespread, but dying group is made up mostly of old men, dwarves and gnomes who were powerful craftsmen, architects and stonemasons in their prime, but now represent the decaying opposition...
Long ago, the Siebenbund mountains were the home of the fourth dwarven kingdom Gol-Tabur, which rivaled the others in size and might. Its people were masters in the arts of arcane magic, and its...
Named after Gurion, a famed mystic who preached the group's basic tenets in the Gawaris Desert more than a millennium ago, this society believes that the whole world is nothing more than a...
This remote monastery is the location where the famed mystic Gurion was last seen among the living. His followers, the Gurions, built a monastery on the spot and use it as their headquarters - as...
Population: 16,376
Hardly more than a large military encampment, this town serves as a spearhead for the ambitions of the Hobgoblin Dominion in this region. The hobgoblin soldiers have started to...
Population: 175,390
The capital city of the Siebenbund and the seat of the Rat, Hagenzell does its best to present a friendly face to foreigners - wealthy foreigners who aren't out to make...
Half-elves are rare, and thus only rarely create a significant subculture of their own. Most common are half-elves who are the offspring of elven or Eldar fathers from Avareen who “rough it”...
Halflings are opportunists. For them, this is a survival strategy - whenever an extended family moves to a city, they usually take jobs in industries that few people pay attention to, but which...
"…The monks calmly accepted my presence, almost as if my arrival in this remote mountain valley had been preordained instead of being the result of blind chance. And soon, I began to adhere to...
Population: 67,331
Thanks to the chaotic magical energies permeating the region, all kinds of deformities are distressingly common among newborn children - anything ranging from dwarfism and...
Even landlocked cities will usually be situated next to a river, and thus have small harbors, while cities built next to the ocean will have vast port facilities. Since ships are still the cheapest...
While not as large as the one in Rondhaven, the harbor of Dartmouth sees a large amount of traffic, with ships setting sail for other regions or even continents on an hourly schedule.
Adventure...
Population: 56,792
The largest city in the Norfjell Wastes in terms of sheer physical size, this mountain top city serves as the center of Northern giant society. Its inhabitants marched at...
Population: 4,396
A fairly isolated coastal village, Harrowhill is the site of the Harrowhill Public School (also often referred to as "Harrowhill" - despite its name, the Harrowhill Public School...
The Harrow Horse is a native creature of the world of Magrith. It has a similar build and stature as the Rothean horse, except for the following differences: Instead of hooves, it has powerful,...
The waters from the Eternal Storm mostly drain through this region, which might account for some of the oddities of both the land and the local people. Vegetation is often sickly or slightly...
The Survivor, The Deliverer from Pain, Last Hope of the Hopeless
There are those who claim to make their own luck. That their own skills and plans will give them whatever it is they desire. But...
Population: 832,745
When the humans of the Verdant Coast threw off their elvish oppressors, many of the elves fled to other elven realms around the world. Their half-elven offspring, who were...
The largest forest in the League, the Helyswood has now become the refuge for a large number of half-elven rebels trying to fight the occupiers of Helystis. In response, the League has now begun...
The former center of the Dartmouth high society before they relocated to Duriam to the west, Hennigswoade still boasts many architecturally impressive buildings, even if they are beginning to...
While Duriam is where the upper classes go to play, Hensington is where they live. Here, stately avenues are flanked by opulent family mansions, and the only thing you see on the streets are the...
The Hetzelsberg is a small mountain which was the location of an iron mine during the Feudal Ages. For a long time, it was assumed that most of the iron ore had been mined out and that the...
A vast pinnacle of rock with a height in excess of 2,000 feet towers over the landscape here. In earlier times a clan of hobgoblins lived in a castle on the top of the pinnacle and dominated the...
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Creation of the World
Most religions have creation myths that claim that their patron deity created the world, or at least played a significant part in its creation. However,...
Hobgoblins are known for their skill in warfare, their iron discipline, their codes of honor, and their cruelty towards those they deem their inferiors. Their fortress cities are a testament to...
"Of course I had heard all sorts of stories about the lands of the hobgoblins. They were supposed to be a barbarous people - strong warriors maybe, but without arts or culture, or indeed anything...
Population: 1,863,715
This city is famous for its Museum of Art, a gigantic structure several miles in diameter and more than two hundred yards tall at its highest point. Strange objects, pieces...
This fort has been built around a large cave complex several miles away from the city and is protected by some of the best soldiers in the Flannish Cities. Technically a part of the Praxus...
This mountain pass was where Negroth the Doombringer was defeated in single combat by Sir Calabrim, a mighty paladin. This ended his reign of terror, and peace was restored throughout the...
Population: 213,416
By day, this fog shrouded community seems to be a typical Flannish city, if perhaps even more ordered and disciplined than most. By night, this impression changes radically,...
Lord of Faerie, King of the Woods, The Great Stag
Co-ruler of the Fair Folk, the Seelie Court, and the plane of Faerie together with his consort, the Silver Lady, the Horned Man is the patron of...
Bitter rivals to Cordall Hill to the south of the Dart River, Horngate Hill is a residential area home to many of the people who work in the Harbor. The social status of its inhabitants rises...
Where once nobles discussed laws and taxes with their peers, now the merchant princes of the Dartmouth region hold court. Only the very richest and well-connected people have a seat in the Board...
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Humans are the most numerous of all the sapient races of the Known Lands, and as such feel that they have a special destiny to lead the world into the future. They may lack the elves’ long life...
Population: 120,423
This unusual city is inhabited by women only, and men are prohibited entry. Hyra maintains its population thanks to a spring with mystical powers - any woman who drinks from...
Population: 52,973
Located close to the Hobgoblin Dominions, Iasril is the most martial settlement of Avareen. Its inhabitants constantly train themselves in the arts of warfare, and prestige is...
Population: 17,744
Long a city of scholars and wizards, this city now boasts several schools and universities dedicated to studying human technology and magic. Most of the elves who leave for the...
Despite the best efforts of the Astromantic Society, no human has ever visited the world of Ilsur and survived. After a series of experiments with frequently catastrophic results, they were at...
Imps are the innumerable "least devils" that spring up on the plane of Sheol whenever a member of one of the sapient races thinks an impure or "sinful" thought or impulse. They are rarely taller...
Below the Harvel Hills a powerful demonic entity slumbers. It can be contacted by those who know the right rituals, and it is willing to grant immortality to those who contact it - but for a...
Population: 723,521
Irda is infamous for how its draconic ruler Amarask controls its citizens, for she has instituted a breeding program where her subjects are paired off in ways that she deems...
It is a well known fact that turtles continue to grow throughout their lives. A certain species of ocean dwelling turtle takes this to its logical extreme - they do not die of old age, but just...
This island off the coast is shrouded in rumors. Eerie lights can be seen at times at night, and fishermen who get too close to it (something which most take care to avoid at all costs) swear that...
This small island is reputed to be the home of a powerful and apparently immortal sorcerer, who allegedly turns every visitor into a talking animal. Oddly enough, according to some anecdotes these...
Many commoner elves have lost the respect for the Eldar nobles after the Compact shattered, and especially for the plans of the Vanir to sire half-elves to maintain their lines. Such mongrels, as...
Population: 712,321
Home of most of the loremasters of Gol Grungor, Izdûl houses the all-important archives of the kingdom. The laws, family lines, and histories are carved in the walls of its...
Full of foul-smelling factories, and within range of the oppressive Spelsburg nexus tower, most people who live in Jillie's Bend are too poor to move elsewhere in the city. Most of the employees...
The vampire Jocarnos has wormed his way into high society in order to further the interests of the Triumvirate, easily dispensing favors and building a network of people depending on him. While...
If you spend enough time at the right taverns or shops around Praxus, whispers of a monthly brawling contest will be heard. These illegal brawls are organized not for prizes or gold, but to settle...
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Population: 51,443
Though its mines are relatively poor when compared to other regions, the mining town of Joro provides most of the ore needed by the inhabitants of the Verdant Coast. But with...
The Seeker, The Quester, Lord of New Beginnings
It is said that Jorunnos was once a mortal scholar. He wanted to learn everything there is to know, but was frustrated by the limitations of the...
Population: 392,845
Built into a large, white cliff that dominates the local coastline, Judario is a spectacular sight when seen from the sea. Its many-hued buildings shimmer like a rainbow in the...
Population: 60,341
Thirty years ago Millian Hedwell, an ambitious wizard from Dartmouth, developed the theory that it should be possible to build a large surface settlement very close to the...
Juvenile daresh are daresh that have recently (within the last two years) found a host body and eaten its brain. They have attained complete access to the host's memories and control the body like...
Population: 1,253,769
Kalab lies close to the border to the Hobgoblin Dominions, and has a large minority of hobgoblins who live here. The High War Council has frequently commented that the...
Population: 439,224
A large and prosperous city-state on the east coast of the Great Lake, Kaltengrad has grown wealthy through trade with the dwarves and the Lands of the Dead further to the...
Population: 193,745
This city serves as the main agricultural center of Gol Murak, and its gigantic subterranean mushroom farms feed much of the kingdom. However, these days the mushrooms are...
This large expanse of woodland close to Nolvia is known to be the home of numerous tribes of lycanthropes. As of late, the loggers from Nolvia have been cutting into their territories, and...
Population: 150,726
The former provincial capital of the Atalan Empire, Karlach still has a strategic position within the Siebenbund. Most rail lines connect here, and the largest river of the...
Population: 1,227,975
Also known as the "Gateway to the Snake Kingdoms", Karos does its best to present a friendly face for the world. Its architecture is light and airy (if somewhat alien in...
Population: 732,492
The League of Armach easily conquered this city by instigating strife between various ethnic and religious groups that had peacefully co-existed in this city for centuries and...
The captain of the Dragon Guard, Karsas Goldenscale is deeply troubled by the madness affecting the Royal Court of Avareen in general and Queen Arwanna in particular. He is torn between his deep...
Population: 763,783
This western coastal city was long the favorite residence of the czars, and over the years, they have done their best to make this city look much more like a "modern",...
Population: 2,579,220
Many surathi are obsessed with breeding programs. The ruling Zeshkel family of Kelzech just takes this obsession further than most.
Each year, a series of games is held in...
Population: 834,551
Khadeen is considered to be the holiest of cities among the inhabitants of the Gawaris Desert, and all of the Faithful are supposed to do a pilgrimage to this city at least...
Population: 72,538
The second largest city of the Hamajan Mountains, Kharatse controls the eastern approach to the Central Plateau. It has long been contested between Rikhasa and the Tsan Empire...
The Gawaris Desert has long been home to several dwarven clans that have lived together with the humans for countless generation, and who owe no allegiance to the main dwarven kingdoms. They do...
Population: 2,130
This village is unusual in that it does not actually produce anything for Dartmouth. Instead, it caters to the many mansions surrounding the village where members of the high...
A large island far to the north of the mainland, this place is covered by snow for almost the entire year. No humans live there, as the climate is just too inhospitable. A few groups have tried to...
Population: 121,323
The single largest known settlement of kobolds, Kikuluk is ruled with an iron fist and powerful magics by Queen Mulukki. She constantly plots and schemes against the gnomish...
King Belorian has succumbed to despair while Tuvareen crumbles around him. His refusal to give his daughter to the Horned Man sealed the doom of the Eldar noble houses, and when his daughter...
Population: 123,334
This city is considered one of the grandest architectonic marvels in the world. While other cities boast more inhabitants or taller buildings, Kiturab is unique in that the...
The Known Lands are a region in the northwest of the largest continent on the planet Rothea. They consist of the following regions:
Alliance of the Pantheon - founded by religious refugees,...
Kobolds are small, reptiloid humanoids rarely standing more than one yard in height. They are believed to have the same evolutionary origin as dragons, as evidenced by the small, vestigal wing...
Population: 180,334
About two hundred years ago, a major flare of the storm reached this region and transformed it beyond recognition - but when the storm retreated, vast mineral wealth was left...
Lord of Grain, Lord of Bounty, the Reaper
Kortus is the deity of agriculture and all plants that human hands cause to grow. He is not a god of nature as a whole - the kind of well ordered and...
Also known as the "Dark Rider", Korzech is the terror of the occupiers and their sympathizers. From dusk to dawn, he rides the vast plains of Gorchov and hunts the soldiers of the Tsan Empire,...
Population: 871,432
Kourama is the largest of the cliff settlements built into the walls of the Canyon of Bhatal. It is located in the region where the canyon reaches further down than anywhere...
A small, but powerful clan, Clan Krenthush has been breeding and training wyverns for centuries. The city of Lamash serves as their base of operations and is well-known for the breeding and...
Population: 21,043
If a daring explorer were to venture in the deepest swamp, past numerous wild kobold tribes, he might find a strange hill with almost bony-looking ridges surrounded by numerous...
Population: 1,746,331
Located at the mouth of the Vuovi river, Kurova is the largest city in the Lands of the Dead. It dominates the Kurova Bay both politically and economically, and has become...
This large bay dominates the geography of the Lands of the Dead. Much warmer than its northern latitudes would suggest, it has permitted the surrounding areas to become fertile agricultural...
This remote valley is largely lifeless, and is reputed to be the lair of the Tatzelwurm, a terrible many-legged serpent. According to the stories, this creature kills all trespassers.
Adventure...
The Lakefolk are several extended clans of halflings who travel the waters of the Great Lake and the rivers connected to it on large barges on which entire families live. Unlike their Siebenbund...
The second largest freshwater lake in the Known Lands after the Lake of Dreams, this is generally considered to be the southern border of the Snake Kingdoms by default, since several dragons make...
"While I lived in squalor in a lice-infested hovel during the day, I was a Prince of Men in my dreams - and the other people of Alanthos were the most valiant knights and the most beautiful of...
This lake sits at the center of the largest island, and is considered to be the heart and soul of the elven people. Two unique kinds of trees with silver and golden bark and leaves are found on...
63 years ago, the single biggest recorded manifestation of Shaprat, the Last City, ocurred here - and Sculla Hill, the Sixth Hill of Atalus and a residential area for the upper middle classes, was...
Population: 512,372
Nestled in an outlier of the Gol Grungor mountain range, Lamash provides much of the ore required by the forges of the Dominions, though in the end the Domnions remains...
"The ghoul the children had discovered in the moor must have been stuck in its hole for a long time, judging by its emancipated appearance. Only the thinnest layer of skin stretched over its...
As the consort of the previous queen, it was expected of Langorn Erethaur that he retired to Enegorn and removed himself from the intrigues of the Royal Court. And despite the suspicions of Queen...
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Larval daresh look like tiny, slimy grey worms 2 inches in length with a large mouth filled with sharp teeth.
The larval stage of the daresh have only one goal: The acquisition of a host body. To...
While sometimes larva mages are created deliberately, they most often arise spontaneously when a powerful wizard died in close proximity to many other people. The spiritual residue of the people...
Generally hailed as the heroes of the League of Armach, morale is high among the armed forces of the League. They have what are generally considered the best trained and equipped troops in the...
"The streets, so bustling during the day, were eerily silent during the night. There was no curfew I was aware of, but only a few people were moving around, and they kept to well-lit areas and...
Recognizing the power and importance of arcane magic to both modern society and any military endeavor, the founders of the League made sure that the arcane spellcasters of the League were...
Population: 314,228
After the final defeat of Negroth the Doombringer, public opinion in many cities of the Flannish people turned against the ruling nobility, who had proven themselves to be...
As with the imps they originally were, lesser devils embody specific "impure" thoughts or "sins", and they strive to become stronger by encouraging and feeding on such thoughts and emotions. Like...
It is a sad fact of life that sooner or later it will end. However, this end need not be final, if there is skilled ritual spellcaster available who can cast rituals capable of raising the dead....
Located against the wall of the city in the north side, this is the only district in Praxus that has buildings remaining from before the Liberation War. The area is mostly home to the working...
Demolition of one of the buildings in this area has revealed a long-forgotten and paved-over stairwell descending into the undercity. Preliminary reports, referring to the discovery as "The...
Lord Amrast, to the surprise of many, is the War Leader of the Alliance Council despite being a paladin of Thenos - a faith that is still widely reviled throughout the Alliance because of past...
Population: 613,243
The capital of Avareen, legions of elven craftsmen work here to make Lorendur a city unsurpassed in grace and beauty. It is said that all humans who visit Lorendur become so...
Lumpen are the great unwashed masses of the urban poor. They rarely have a steady source of income, and may be exiled from the city-state with little provocation. They have few rights, and tend...
"Magic" is a catch-all term for supernatural powers. The following types are known to exist:
Arcane Magic
Divine Magic
Psionics
Ritual Magic
Furthermore, there are a number of magic-related...
This gigantic ash tree reaches more than a mile into the sky, though strictly speaking it doesn't end there - its many branches reach directly into the realms of Faerie, and many fey live in its...
Magreth used to be a powerful and wealthy hobgoblin city-state until the year 1365 NA, when the entire city vanished into a sphere (underground expeditions have shown that it extends below the...
A hot and wet world covered by dense jungles and deep oceans. Known inhabitants include:
Achelat
Harrow Horse
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Originally an underground, secretive clan that other hobgoblins refused to recognize, the development of the nexus towers has caused Clan Mak to rise to an important place in Dominionite society....
The city of Malmessis is a thing of legend. Once a thriving city of the Atalan Empire, the people here did something to offend the gods. Some stories state that the people merely neglected to give...
"…Once we set off from the coast and paddled into the interior, Durnsten never stopped complaining. It was too hot, too humid, there were too many insects and the food was disagreeable. It was...
The Dream-Giver, She Who Is Bliss, Our Lady of Dreams
Mara holds sway over both the dreams and nightmares that all humans have to face every time they go to sleep. Many people plagued by...
Population: 261,227
Facing the eastern shore of the Great Lake, Maraduk is a city that most dwarves pretend doesn't exist, for its inhabitants farm the fertile surface of the mountain slopes. It...
Population: 341,782
This city is famous for its glass blowers. Its glasses, lenses, and colored window plates are renowned the world over, and always fetch high prices.
To the citizens of Markub,...
Population: 531,273
Formerly an unimportant border town, Marsata has become the hub of most traffic between the Sunset Province and the rest of the Tsan Empire. Troops often move in either...
Like Gelberth, Marvensgate has a reputation for crime - but unlike in Gelberth, it tends to be exiting and fashionable crime which sells newspaper rather than the depressing varieties that polite...
While this can be argued, the Material Plane is generally regarded by scholars as the "center" of the cosmos - the "axis mundi" around which all other planes of existence orbit. It is possible to...
The "Mating Grounds of the Gods" is how the nearby tribes call this ancient crater, and they have all sorts of tales of alleged eyewitness accounts of amorous exploits of various divine entities....
Dwarves, as a rule, are not prone to giving up in the face of adversity as humans would understand it. When are have committed to a task, there is little save death that will prevent them from...
Population: 562,932
This ancient city was the center of several death and funeral cults in the days of the Atalan Empire. Therefore it had sprawling underground catacombs when the Eternal Storm...
A metropolis is generally considered to be a city with 2,000,000 inhabitants or more. Only few cities in the Known Lands have reached this size, though their number will likely increase in the...
Population: 834,795
The inhabitants of this city have preserved some of the crystal growing skills of old Basram. Mercytos is famous for its crystal gardens, where trees grow that look like...
Population: 21,778
A town in a fairly remote eastern region of the Siebenbund which is primarily inhabited by religious refugees from Thenares. Until recently this town was mostly ignored by both...
Population: 237,459
Mergoda is unusual for a predominantly human city because many of its buildings are on gigantic, magically shaped trees - similar to the communities that can be found in the...
A metropolis is generally considered to be a city with 500,000 inhabitants or more.
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Population: 1,917.882
This city was carved into a small mountain range through a rather unusual method: The city's priesthood possess the power to create (or gather - exactly how they attain it is...
The Siebenbund maintains numerous shelters and secret storages of supplies in the old mine shafts (as well as newer excavations) riddling the Siebenbund Alps. These are seen as vital for...
These surathi argue for a change to a more modern form of society, as seen in more northern regions. This would allow the surathi better access to all sorts of modern comforts and also allow them...
Close to the Eternal Storm, this lake seems to have been affected by a storm flare hundreds of years ago. Thanks to large mineral deposits at its bottom, the lake acts as a strong acid that...
This large island off the coast is only sparsely settled. Most of it is covered by dense jungle full of savage animals. The only noteworthy inhabitants are the numerous pirate gangs that have...
Monument Park Gardens is another popular destination for tourists, lovers, and families and includes not only large grassy areas for games and events, but statues, fountains, and even magical...
The tallest mountain in the range, Kayode is covered by a huge glacier. Explorers who flew to the top with magic reported encounters with a strange species of fey inhabiting it, although it is...
One of the taller mountains in the range (so tall that it is actually topped with snow, despite the equatorial temperatures), Uzuma hides several entrances to a cave system terminating in a vast...
The Horse Clan provides most of the cavalry of the Dominion. They breed a variety of horse types for a variety of roles, from fast scouts to heavy warhorses, and while the horses might not look...
Population: 476,227
This city, renowned for its high-quality wine, has been ruled by a long line of monarchs for centuries. Or at least, that's the official story - for only the city's nobles and...
Population: 837,653
Annurax, the ruler of this city-state, is unusual for his hands-off style of managing her city. She doesn't make any decrees. She doesn't punish lawbreakers. She doesn't even...
Neither the largest clan, nor the most famous for its military training and discipline, Clan Nagrab has nevertheless risen to a position of prominence by outsmarting their competition. While other...
A small continent far to the northwest of the Flannish Cities. The habitable southern shores were colonized by settlers from the Norfjell Wastes centuries ago, but the frozen interior is largely...
"The Isles of the Immortals. The Lands of Youth. A beautiful and unchanging country where elves could seek respite from the toils and troubles of this world. I still remember all the stories about...
Population: 117,822
The main religious center and necopolis of Gol Murak. Most dwarves want to be buried in Narûl if at all possible. If their body is irretrievable (usually because they have...
Population: 593,931
Build on a cluster of mesas connected by gigantic stone bridges, Nas is a sight to behold. The city has attracted a large number of mystics, gamblers, eccentrics and other...
The only surviving child of Boris III, Natasha Ivara was smuggled out of Toskava as an infant and has lived in exile ever since. She has traveled the Known Lands in search of support for taking...
A nation is defined as a political and geographical entity which consists of several large cities. This is distinct from city-states, as while there may be once city in a nation which dominates...
he traditionalist faction has mostly been removed from the Royal Court, though some members still remain there - either by hiding their true allegiance, or by having enough blackmail material on...
Population: 13,423
The only city in Narevoreen open to humans until very recently, and still the only port open to human ships, this port serves as a popular way station for ships wishing to...
Population: 375,221
This city is ruled by several large clans of efreet, who were bound to this place in the Material Plane long ago by ancient wizards. Despite their magics, they were unable to...
The Nebelhöhlen are a vast series of cave complexes straddling the border between the Siebenbund and Avareen. Many of these caves have hot springs that make the area permanently mist-shrouded. A...
Negroth the Doombringer was a powerful and evil mage and warlord who arose in the Norfjell Wastes and conquered them and many surrounding regions - including the Flannish Cities. His hordes of...
This large clan of Eldar is famous for its smiths and enchanters, and the most potent artifacts in the history of Narevoreen were created by them. After the opening of Narevoreen to the world, an...
Population: 751,334
Located in the middle of an especially sandy region of desert, Nemuta is protected from both the sun and the frequent sandstorms by a vast, moveable scaffolding covered with...
Population: 422,331
Located in the agricultural heartland of Thenares, the city and the surrounding area feed much of the realm's population. Nengis is known beyond Thenares for the many varieties...
Population: 153,216
A border town facing the Gawaris Desert, Nesef has prospered on the trade between the craftsmen of Gol Algor and the far-ranging merchant caravans of the desert nomads. The...
Population: 633,217
Where the Gawaris River flows out of the Lake of Dreams, a fertile river valley sits in the middle of the scorching desert. Here civilization thrives in the shadows of...
Population: 34,572
This heavily defended town serves as a major way station for the Astromantic Society. Many prospective off-world colonists spend some time here before being transported to their...
Population: 16,442
Sitting next to the northern border, Neuburg attracts numerous would-be immigrants from the Flannish Cities who search for a better life in the Siebenbund. The prospect of...
Population: 643,625
Nevak used to be a wealthy and prosperous city until one Midsummer's Eve 43 years ago. Since then, the city and all who live in it have been under a curse of ill fortune,...
New Carsus is a fairly faithful replica of parts of an old Atalan town - to be specific, that of Carsus in the Eternal Storm region. Populated with the revived Atalans Professor Stanley Newmark...
Nexus towers draw upon the life force of living beings and use this energy to create azoth in large quantities. It could be argued that it is the nexus tower that is primarily responsible for...
Population: 723,510
This city is infamous for surrendering to the invading armies of Negroth the Doombringer without a fight, and is still hated by the citizens of the other Flannish cities as a...
Population: 688,617
Many religions have odd notions about the afterlife, but the state religion of Nimur has surely one of the strangest. It holds that the afterlife for the city's inhabitants is...
Population: 1,231,639
A city openly ruled by a cabal of liches, Nkala is a city where the dead are held in higher regarded than the living. The citizens are taught that life is just a transient...
Population: 337,030
This community, which mostly supports itself through its thriving timber businesses, looks normal and even pleasant enough during the day, for its streets are well maintained...
"From these lands, the hordes of Negroth swarmed out and overran our cities. And though these days are long gone, a shroud of gloom and doom still seems to hang over these lands. Not at all...
Kortus has also gained followers among bureaucrats, accountants, and others who keep things running by ensuring that the right processes and cycles are adhered to at all times.
Lord of the Vine,...
The main industrial district of Dartmouth, Norrigan's Field is almost constantly shrouded by ashes and fumes from its many furnaces and factories. Their output is enormous, and helps Dartmouth...
The Hobgoblin Dominions might not have invented the railroad, but its leaders know something useful when they see it. Their own rail network now covers almost all of the Dominions and is now...
Rather than renovating parts of the old city for their domiciles, many members of the merchant class preferred to raise entirely new islands out of the water when they became rich. To be sure,...
A gorge deep in the Varcomo Mountains which connects to a vast cave system. This gap has been the center of the Cult of Cryelis since the time of the Atalan Empire, and thus connects to a vast...
It is widely known that the people of Thenares widely see magic as a crutch best to be avoided, and thus the theocracy lags behind in magical research when compared to other regions.
However, it...
Population: 56,891
The end point for the Grand Road project, Nuovo Alassia has grown rapidly in the few years of its existence. After the railhead to Tsiaro was completed, work started on...
These foothills of Gol Algor are home to numerous halfling and gnome settlements. Unlike the people of Gol Algor, these settlements are less open to visitors. Founded by halfling refugees from the...
Kortus has also gained followers among bureaucrats, accountants, and others who keep things running by ensuring that the right processes and cycles are adhered to at all times.
Lord of Disease,...
Population: 348,232
Ever since this city's merchant council slighted a powerful wizard more than three centuries ago, its inhabitants have suffered under a terrible curse: If they don't talk for...
Dating back to Atalan Times, "Old Faithful" is the oldest nexus tower in Dartmouth and, since it is located at the top of Horngate Hill, a prominent landmark. There is an annual public holiday...
Protected by ancient pacts, the Old Road is the only road that passes through the entire length of the Forest of Avareen. By tradition, anyone who travels on this road is safe from the inhabitants...
Population: 513,411
This city is unique in all the known lands, for it is located on top of a gargantuan plant growing many miles above the surface. Its origin has long been a mystery, but it has...
For those parts of the city not covered by the tram network, omnibuses are a frequent substitute. These are large carriages which multiple passengers can enter and sit in, and which travel a fixed...
Population: 74,386
At the center of a hilly region filled with vineyards, Omphos is famous for producing the best wine in the Known Lands. An important secondary industry is the creation of...
One location kept secret from most outsiders, the Orchard of Tears is where punishment is dished out to those who have earned the special hatred of the ruling monarch of Avareen. The offenders are...
According to the legends, Oreanor was the first city of all, and is thus often referred to as "The First City". In this ancient metropolis, all civilized races lived together in harmony, the...
Each nation, each city, even each neighborhood in the Known Lands has its own organizations influencing the local politics, culture, and society. Some might ally themselves with adventurers, and...
Population: 2,533,186
The first city to join with Armach to found the League, Oscimote has used its central position to profit tremendously from its expansion. It serves as the central rail hub...
The Lawgiver, The Just Lord, Ruler of All He Surveys
Ouneiros claims the city of Ouneirotur as his domain, and has ruled it personally for many millenniums. He promises his worshipers peace,...
Population: 1,531,785
Most cities have powerful rulers - after all, the weak rarely survive for long in this job. But Ouneirotur is the only known city that is ruled in person by an actual deity -...
Outsiders are intelligent beings who live in city-states without any legal rights at all. Anyone may assault and kill them, rob them, or treat them as slaves - although in the latter case, they...
The concept of ownership is usually a legal term, designating who has the legal rights to control any given property. However, a related concept exists regarding magic as well - in particular,...
These swamps have long been the home of small tribes of goblins. Inexperienced military units are often sent to fight them so that they can learn how to act as a team, work systematically, and...
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Population: 437,846
A land-locked and dry city, Palerna is unusual for its large population of minotaurs which are accepted as citizens. It is famous for its annual "The Chase of the Bulls"...
The Sunracer, The Eternal Nomad, He Who Soars
Many creatures travel large distances over the course of their lives. From tiny birds who fly across the whole world during the changing of the...
"The people of the Parginian Rim consider their lands to be the cradle of civilization, and they will never let you forget it. Never mind that the Atalan Empire has gone for a thousand years -...
Clan Pargrath is best known for their ability to mass-produce high-quality weaponry using a small assembly line process. Instead of a single blacksmith working on a single weapon, Clan Pargrath...
Population: 791,822
This city houses the famous College of White Wizardry, where young and aspiring mages receive training in both spellcasting and theology. Its graduates, the White Wizards, are...
The ultimate cause of suffering is random chance. Every time a person is subject to Chance there are a large number of possible outcomes - but there is only one “best case outcome”. During a...
One of the biggest mountains in the Siebenbund. It is famous for a large, subterranean lake in its center in which a gargantuan fish lives - the so-called "Alter Peter" ("Old Peter"). This fish...
Population: 2,341,354
Pharsus was founded as the eastern capital of the Atalan Empire, and served in that function for many centuries. Its many monuments and public buildings still serve a...
Population: 11,231
This community—which is more of a monastery for the followers of Jorunnos than a true town—sits atop Mount Ilvo, the tallest peak in the Varcomo Mountains. The trail to it...
To the far west, if one sails beyond both Nardhome and the Far Coast, there are two titanic pillars raging out of the deepest ocean which are made out of an unknown material. They are half a mile...
While the very real and present cities of Rothea would take many lifetimes to explore, there are other places whose names are frequently mentioned in the tales of bards—yet whose very existence...
This region of the desert is crawling with insects of all kinds, especially ants and termites, some of which reach prodigious sizes. When viewed from the air, it sometimes seems as if their hives...
Originally, the Plane of Shadows was a formless, dark void with neither shape nor substance. Then the god Tekel made the plane his domain, gave it illumination (to have something to contrast the...
By day, this plateau in the middle of the jungle seems in no way exceptional - it has the usual jungle flora and fauna. By night, however, ghosts of animals prowl the land and hunt each other as...
Population: 445,312
The Atalan Empire did not only try to expand to the north and east, but also to the south, but the high humidity and the hostile jungle made it extremely difficult for them to...
Although this Library is technically open to the public, the Library staff carefully watches those who enter its premises, ejecting those who look like "troublemakers". In addition, many of the...
Population: 3,245,844
Ever since a major city renovation program ended approximately a hundred years ago, Praxus is generally considered the best planned city in the world. Its streets are clean,...
As one of the most powerful government entities in the city, the Praxus Beautification Department ensures that all building, landscaping, and decorating adheres to the strict "Praxus Standards"....
The headquarters of the Praxus Beautification Department is constantly under construction. Those who visit daily can usually find their way around, but anyone who visits rarely will have to...
The Praxus Militia is ever vigilant for outside attacks on the city and any of the areas in the Praxus protectorate, but the organization does not concern itself with enforcing city laws. Based in...
The Protectorate of Praxus is the area of countryside that produces much of the food and other raw materials that the city uses. Several merchant companies control much of the resources, goods and...
The Praxus University is well-known across the Flannish Cities and the continent for being the most advanced learning center for architecture. Much research goes on in the university on the...
Like most boroughs of Dartmouth, Cordall Hill has its own crime rings that buy or sell illegal goods, organize prostitution and gambling, and demand protection money from local businesses. The...
In old times, punishment for crimes was usual maiming, exile, or death. In these times of readily available restorative or even resurrection magic, all three have become problematic. Instead,...
This district is named for the two main streets that intersect here - Procus Street and Harvey Road. A huge, ancient, but modern-looking temple of Gebral is constantly under construction here, and...
Population: 522,781
Prosius is one of the cities which didn't join the League of Armach out of its own will, and thus was made an object lesson by the League Army. Much of its infrastructure was...
A protectorate is a region which is dominated politically and economically by a particular city-state. Protectorates tend to be mostly rural or even outright wilderness, and most city-states see...
Psychic powers do not occur naturally among the natural creatures of Rothea. But this does not mean that they don’t occur at all. Instead, all such displays of the powers of the mind can be...
"He wears no mask!"
- Last words of Charles Sullivan, one of Pumpkin Jack's victims, before he died of his wounds.
Pumpkin Jack is a mysterious creature that stalks Dartmouth during the night. He...
Population: 193,221
Unlike many parts of the Lands of the Dead, the countryside around Pyarekat is not dominated by powerful monsters. However, many travelers claim that this is not much of an...
Population: 215,278
Those who follow the latest trend in magical artifice agree on few things. But one of the things they agree upon is this: The very best and most advanced golems were developed...
The Qlippoth are the abodes of demons which sprang into existence when the Eternal Storm broke loose. They consist of a number of "shells", or sub-planes connected with each other, each of which...
Queen Arwanna of Avareen is beautiful, charming, intelligent - and utterly without any morals. Spoiled from birth and adored by her people, she is utterly convinced that the world and its...
Queen Meeral was an extremely intelligent and charismatic women, and highly qualified to rule her realm even apart from her birth into the royal family. But most of the job of governing her realm...
This is the theater and entertainment district - the part of Atalus where both the rich and the poor go to see, be seen, and be entertained. From glamorous opera houses to tiny theaters, from vast...
"Race" is a complicated subject in Urbis, at least from the perspective of the inhabitants of Rothea. While some non-human races are easy to identify, whether or not humans themselves constitute a...
One of the great symbols of the modern age, possibly even more so than the nexus towers, railroads are quickly spreading across the continent. The basic principle of a railroad is simple: Several...
Vast fields of many-hued flowers that can grow nowhere else dot these plains. In late spring, their seeds are scattered by the wind and shimmer like all the colors of the rainbow. They are...
The main reason why Rikhasa has never been conquered by the Tsan Empire (despite numerous attempts), the Rampart Valley starts just west of Kharatse and represents the only true pass reaching the...
A large realm east of the Gawaris Desert where a multitude of sapient beings live together in a complex caste system. Each race represents a distinct caste with different rights, obligations, and...
Normally a quiet, middle-class neighborhood, reports of strange magical happenings have started to emerge out of Redborough. Rumors of lamps and hairbrushes attacking residents, lights...
Named this way for more than just the color of the leaves on its trees, this part of the borough could be considered the red-light district of Serenwode by unkind tongues - although the Mistresses...
This chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Malundi used to be uninhabited for a long time, since the volcanoes frequently omit noxious fumes that cover the land which can ultimately lead to...
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The majority of people in the Known Lands are polytheistic - they worship more than one god at the same time, and even if they favor one god above all others, they accept that other gods exist and...
These papers identify the owner as a legal resident of a particular city-state, and usually protect him from being arbitrarily exiled from the city for minor legal infractions or flimsy pretexts...
A resident is someone who has a legal right to live and work in a particular city-state without being a full-fledged citizen. Residents usually live under more onerous restrictions than citizens -...
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Population: 132,450
The ruler of this realm, the Kazang, has achieved an odd form of immortality: Whenever he dies, he is reincarnated as a newborn baby somewhere within the realm. The locals...
Population: 453,032
This mostly gnomish community is home to a large number of followers of Gebral, and the outlandish architecture, constant sound of hammering (and the occasional sound of...
Population: 23,472
All across the world, many people flee their homes. Often it is children running away from their parents, but it can also be criminals running away from the law when their...
This seems to be the afterlife for all those thinking beings whose souls aren’t claimed by one deity or another after their deaths. These souls appear on a long, winding road in a body that...
Rods are strange creatures dwelling in the atmosphere of Rothea. They have only been identified as a distinct species in recent years, as they are immaterial and invisible in their natural state...
Roland Sandler always wanted the respect that he considered his due, and he was willing to work long and hard for it. First, he became a mighty wizard who used his powers to defend his native...
Population: 2,538,757
Much of this wealthy coastal city lies at or below the sea level. Its neighborhoods are protected by several dikes of titanic proportions. Rondhaven is considered to be...
The home world of humanity and many other intelligent races besides. It has a solitary moon named Uluth. Furthermore, two large rocks with a length of approximately one hundred miles each are...
The various Eldar and other members of the vast and sprawling Royal Court of Avareen represent a significant portion of the population of the capital of Lorendur. Most of them are constantly...
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Population: 124,221
Salit is one of the youngest and smallest cities of the Desert of Thunder, and somehow never managed to find its own niche. It didn't receive enough trade and didn't develop...
Population: 673,221
The southernmost settlement in the Desert of Thunder, this city serves as a neutral ground between the dragon-ruled cities, the Serpent Kingdoms, and the humans of the Verdant...
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Sarah, the Ferry Lady
A well-known old woman in rags, Sarah operates a small ferry in the Galbinus Riverwalk district. Mostly, she makes her living shuttling passengers and occasionally small...
Population: 173,558
The craftsmen of Sargoth have taken on an usual challenge: The conquest of the air. While there are numerous spells that allow one to fly, they usually work on only one person...
An underground movement within the Thenaran faith, Sartians hold that the physical world is inherently corrupt and ruled over by a powerful evil entity which is the jailer of humanity's souls....
Lord of Snakes, Master of Secrets, Keeper of Hidden Knowledge
Sarush is the snake god of all things hidden. He promises his followers secrets that will make them powerful - if they are willing to...
This large crater was created when Sarush, the creator of the surathi, battled Shargul and subsequently ascended to divinity. It has long since been overgrown with jungle, and serves as the...
Population: 132,274
Sceas is a small city so remote from other civilized regions that its only claim to fame was that it served as a gateway of sorts for people who wanted to enter the region...
King Maximillian III of Bodenwald is currently pouring considerable amounts of his city's new-found wealth into a personal pet project - the construction of his "dream castle", a castle built to...
When the Flannish Liberation War ended, the new city councils proclaimed their citizens liberated from oppression. But while the days of enslavement to the whims of nobles were indeed gone, new...
Named after an obscure phrase of the Cult of Ygreb (the "Highest Mountain" is the final and highest destination of the seeker of divinatory wisdom - the one vantage point in the universe from...
The smallest of the boroughs of Dartmouth, and the least populated, Serenwode nevertheless attracts its fair bit of attention, for it is the home of Dartmouth's elven community. Much of it is an...
Population: 67,423
In the Feudal Age, Seventhford used to be a large market town with nearly half the population of Dartmouth, but it declined in prestige as it became a minor outpost of the...
It is well known by now that garbage and human waste not only smell bad, but are also breeding grounds for diseases. Since major outbreaks of disease would bring commerce and industry in a city to...
Technically a species of octopus, the sewer squid has become a common pest along the western coasts of the Known Lands. It has adapted to the fetid waters of city sewers, and is also capable of...
Some dragonkin, in their desire to escape their dragon tormentors, left the material plane altogether. These formed the nucleus of the Shadow Clans, families of dragonkin who travel as gypsies...
The Shadowmen are a widely rumored "secret department" of the Praxus Beautification Department. According to the rumors, these black-clad people (in some stories, they are actually creatures of...
Lord of Darkness, Shatterer of Oaths, He Who Dwells In Darkness
The elder sibling of both the Horned Man and the Silver Lady, he opposed the formation of the Seelie Court and the rules it burdened...
These large holes in the ground penetrate into the earth for many miles. Fell creatures live in the caves far below, and sensible people stay away from them.
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Population: 739,515
Shago is famous for its birds and bird breeders. A variety of birds are kept as messengers, pets, or even helpers with many jobs, and hurting or even killing one is severely...
"Itis a terrible thinGto Fall itnwo the hanDs of The Living God.
IT is a terRibLe thinG to fall iNto the HANDS of the living God.
itis a terribLe hTing to fall into the hands of the living doG.
It...
Population: 723,551
The ruling Marzukh Clan of Sharakh was long in decline, since its leaders became ever more feeble and the clan had not brought forth any notable warriors or military commanders...
Population: 673,112
During succession crisis and a short civil war, Sharal was the center of a rebellion against the rule of Gathal-Nur. The rebellion was eventually suppressed, but many dwarves...
Population: 1,784,321
This city is ruled by a matriarchy of surathi, whose leaders frequently grow to enormous sizes. Males - of both humans and surathi - are enslaved and in most cases are...
The town of Shend developed around the headquarters of the Shend Mercantile Company as the company grew and required more resources. As such, the Shend Mercantile Company's headquarters is at the...
It is said that the plane of Sheol first sprang into existence when the first human had his first impure thought. Now Sheol is an impossibly vast mountain floating in the Astral Plane. Its...
This short but towering mountain range is fairly close to the Stormheart, and it is constantly buffeted by elemental effects. Still, the side of the mountains that faces away from the Storm is...
In theory, ships are one of the cheapest ways of moving large amounts of goods long distances. However, they also have the significant drawback that they can only go where there is large amount of...
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"13th of Kort: The Siebenbund seems like the halflings. Nice, cheerful, peaceful, if a bit staid. Favorite vacation spot for rich city people who want to get away from it all.
But the halflings -...
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Basic formal training in Martial Arts from Isle of the Cliffs Monastery, which specializes in Defensive techniques,...
Queen of Fairy, Mistress of Spring, The Fairest Lady
Co-ruler of the Fair Folk, the Seelie Court, and the plane of Faerie together with her consort, the Horned Man, the Silver Lady acts as the...
This lonely rock has long been reputed to be the home of "sirens", beautiful maidens who lure sailors to their doom with their song. A recent expedition has discovered that the sirens are actually...
Population: 1,823,521
This city prides itself on its many universities and colleges, and some of the finest scholars outside of Byblos can be found here. Many young nobles and members of wealthy...
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Population: 2,137,883
Ruled by the powerful Ashin clan, Slendar is known for being a haven for those who are in trouble with the Cult of Sarush. While the Ashin do worship Sarush in their own way...
"I had laughed at the tales that many people of the Snake Kingdoms had both men and snakes among their ancestors. Why, there have even been cases of rural peasants in our own backwater villages...
A number of topics which explain the society of the Known Lands.
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Most well known throughout the world for putting out the "Architectural Review", the Society of Architects recently moved their headquarters to Praxus from Atalus in 1412, most likely due to their...
Other planets can be seen circling in the night sky above. Sometimes, mighty archmages - and now, the members of the Astromantic Society and others following in their footsteps - have visited...
Population: 80,311
This city boasts some of the elves' best experts on illusions, or glamours, as they call them. When these elves are not busy defending the realm by obfuscating the entrances to...
Referred to as the Prison District by many visitors and some residents of Praxus, city officials downplay this name as often as possible. In fact, they even refuse to use the word "prison" when...
The Spring Seeds - or more formally, "The Seeds of Spring" - are a splinter group of halfling worshipers of Kortus. Emphasizing his aspect of fertility deity, they believe that halflings are...
Population: 123,276
The daresh who rule this subterranean city are known to experiment with the creation of new species - and the modification of old ones. They use the easy access to other...
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"I arrived in Neubodenwald after midnight. When I stepped out of the teleportation circle, the thin air made my ears pop. It took me some time to get used to this unpleasant sensation, and after...
A fief owned directly by the Church of Thenos in feudal times, worshipers of Thenos still constitute the vast majority of the inhabitants of this borough, and unbelievers are only barely...
One of the largest buildings in the city, the Cathedral dates back to feudal times - in fact, the kings of old were crowned here. Even today, the bishop of St. Conroy's wields tremendous...
A few scholars versed in oceanography know that there are active volcanoes in the middle of the ocean, in places where the very continents clash and hot magma wells up from the planet’s core....
Population: 2,072,985
The city of Stercia has suffered from severe storms throughout history, and these have been worsening in recent decades, causing large-scale devastation in many...
This Thenaran church has long been the only real source of help for the inhabitants of this suffering neighborhood, and even then their soup kitchen and other activities have only been able to do...
This stretch of coast was the location of an earlier invasion attempt by the Atalan Empire. Several legions of Atalan soldiers landed here, only to turn to stone to a man once the sorcerous...
The center of the Eternal Storm, where the gates to the elemental planes and the Qlippoth are located. Here, elemental forces rage on continually, and demons pour out of the gate in massive...
Population: 135,387
The city of Strozny was where the armies of Gorchov made their last stand in their attempt to prevent occupation. They tenaciously fought the army of the Tsan Empire almost to...
Population: 710,758
One of the most famous centers of learning in the Known Lands, Sudilar serves as the headquarters of the Cult of Ygreb. It regularly sends out its scholars and clerics to...
"Is it not enough that the people of the Desert of Thunder have been subjugated by cruel and tyrannical beasts? The answer, I am afraid, is no - as can be seen in how golden-hued snakes have...
The Surathi (singular Surat) are the mortal progeny of the deity Sarush. Able to interbreed with any terrestrial creature, they have infiltrated many bloodlines and given them psychic powers and...
Favored ones are clearly marked by their tainted blood. Unless disguised, it will be obvious that they are no longer a normal member of the base creature's species - there is at least one, and...
Lesser brethen are the most common of the "true surathi". They have been blessed with some of the powers of the blood of Sarush, but not enough to make them truly powerful. While at first glance...
The pure ones are the obvious inheritors of Sarush's might. Their appearance incorporates traits of many species, though the traits of one will usually predominate. Lesser surathi, let alone...
Thin-blooded usually have the lowest status among surathi communities, though individuals who show exceptional promise might be elevated in the eyes of their betters. Since they are...
A large, cool and dry world without any major bodies of water. Its wind-swept surface has a high content of iron, which gives the entire planet a rust red color.
Bodenwald has established several...
Population: 430,383
This northern city-state is built on multiple small islands scattered along the coast. Svardholm is generally considered to be the last outpost of civilization before heading...
Tagash Firetongue, a male dragonkin has gained widespread recognition - or notoriety, depending on whom you as - through the publication of his book "The Dragonkin Nation". In it, he claimed that...
Tallanggarul is (for now) the undisputed ruler of blue dragonkind. Wise and powerful, she keeps careful track of all threats to her family, and her schemes and stratagems often take decades to...
Population: 12,381
When the elves of the Crystal Forest were abandoned by Tuvareen because of their transformation, they had to build a new way of life for themselves despite their new forms. So...
Population: 350,271
Originally the refuge of followers of Hatramo, who ended up in this spot after a long and aimless journey away from Thenares, Taras has now mostly become a fairly secular town...
Population: 270,912
Located on the southern shores of the Lake of Dreams, Taris represents an unofficial gateway to the Desert of Thunder. Despite not being part of their territory, the blue...
This inhospitable region was widely avoided by the humans who lived nearby. However, in the last few decades, strange, lizard-like creatures have been pouring out of the swamp, many of which...
The magical industrial revolution currently sweeping the Known Lands produces new innovations every day, and every generation society changes as new technologies affect everyday life....
A number of essays which explain the general technological level of the setting. Note that in the Known Lands, the boundary between technology is generally regarded as somewhat fluid. Generally,...
The Hidden Terror, Most Feared One, He Who Stalks The Night
Some scholars have noted that fear is one of the oldest and most primal human emotions. Given this, it is not surprising that the god of...
In theory, teleportation seems to be the best mode of long-distant transportation. The speed of teleportation rituals cannot be beat, and the component costs for the ritual aren't very expensive...
These come in all sizes and shapes, from the grand cathedrals of Thenos to the small shrines of Jorunnos. Frequently, temples of unpopular faiths are hidden within more mundane buildings. This is...
"The Most Holy Defenders of the Temple", as the Temple Knights are called in official documents, have a checkered past. They are charged to go into lands where the Church of Thenos doesn't hold...
The Terracotta Army is the army of the Tsan Empire as a whole, as opposed to the (mostly human) provincial armies. Its units consist of a staggering number of golems of various types (commanded by...
Sometimes called the "Lands Below", "Underworld" (which often is confused with the regions of the Plane of Shadows of the same name) or "Underdark", the most commonly accepted term among scholars...
Once, this depression in the desert was nothing more than a vast stretch of unremarkable desert. But now Tabashar, the relatively young dragon overlord of Salit has claimed it for a very special...
First Councilor Theaniros Antires is riding a tiger, and he knows it. First Councilors only stay in office as long as they are successful, and "success"means acquiring new territories for the...
One of the casualties of the ancient wars, it seems like parts of this city were simply erased from existence. This should be taken literally, as large parts of many buildings are simply missing,...
The Caprice is where the rich and powerful go to indulge in their gambling habit. Status and respect here are measured less in how much money you win, but how much you can afford to lose and still...
This gigantic structure, nearly a mile in diameter, dates back to the height of the Atalan Empire, when gladiatorial battles were held in it. While the days of legalized blood sports are long past...
Population: 945
Arcane spellcasters are a vital part of the power structure of most cities. They operate the nexus towers, keep the city's magical defenses running, and create magical items for...
Originally a small, fringe anarchist group of less than a dozen members operating under the name The Committee of Chaos, this organization has recently expanded their membership with the...
This inn and tavern has been built over a large living oak tree and features nightly entertainment of a dryad named Ah’ronna, who performs two or three nights a week by singing and dancing for...
Sitting on a peninsula of the Dart river at the center of Dartmouth, the District is where its banks, stock exchange, and other financial institutions are located. This district is ruled directly...
This hill serves as the main center of worship for the city. Temples and cathedrals from all major faiths of the Known Lands - and quite a few from minor religions - sit on the slopes of the hill...
As one of the most fertile regions of the world, there is certainly no shortage of ants in the forests of Malundi. Some ants even pose a threats to humans, from "ordinary" swarms of millions of...
Last year, the League of Armach tested a terrible new magical weapon at this site. By all accounts, a sphere of about ten miles in diameter centered on the surface of the earth simply vanished...
Possibly the most famous pub in Dartmouth, the Lady is the favorite gathering spot of bards and musicians of all kinds. Songs and music are performed every evening by different performers, and...
Once upon a time, the elemental planes of air, fire, water, and earth orbited the Material Plane around Rothea. But then, in 510 NA, the experiments of the Atalan Empire opened a gateway to the...
This region is permanently shrouded by a thick, toxic mist which humans cannot survive unaided for long. Communities near the Miasma are able to brew herbal potions which counteract the poison and...
"As the sun set behind the mountains, the signal towers shifted to night operation. One by one, the beacons flared and the messages were passed on. Rivers of light were racing through the...
Population: 534,221
The capital of a small kingdom with the same name, the city (and the surrounding countryside) joined the League of Armach peacefully two decades ago when its ruler, the canny...
Creator of the World, Lord of All, The Light that Guides
The faith of Thenos is unusual in that it is a monotheistic one - the Church of Thenos holds that Thenos is the only true deity, and that...
A gang originally founded by early dragonkin immigrants, this racially diverse group occasionally brings about solutions to problems that the local government does not have the resources to deal...
Commonly known as just "The Coils", The Serpent's Coils are a gang which has established itself in Gailsbreath. Recruiting their members from the children of poor immigrants, they finance their...
While officially the abode of the Black Dragon has no name, unofficially everyone who believes himself out of the earshot of Venthirax calls it "the Terrarium". Actually, Venthirax does not mind,...
Population: 1,314,220
This city was founded in 966 NA by a group of wizards fleeing persecution in Dartmouth after the eruption of the Shambling Plague. It has been ruled by arcane spellcasters -...
When the Alliance Council was reestablished and Calessio joined the war effort, many priests of Kortus protested against this violation of the traditional neutrality of their city. Threne Arumbal...
This high mountain is perpetually wreathed in a thunderstorm. It is said that a gargantuan bird of prey lairs at its top.
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This page lists the various events in the history of the setting.
ca. -2600: Goblin tribes migrate to the Flannish region and clash with the local Henge Culture of humans.
-2522: Elves of...
Population: 53,442
The capital of Tuvareen, Timlorin is only a shadow of its former self. After the Compact shattered, the population plummeted as the Eldar houses with different agendas scattered...
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Population: 2,167,529
This city seems to be determined to beat Rondhaven as the premier naval power among the Flannish cities. Its city council council has commissioned the creation of a fleet of...
The name of the "official" secret police of the League of Armach derives from that they are supposed to shine their light into every shadow to ferret out dissent. This is highly ironic, as it is...
Population: 6,442
A small island facing the continent to the East, Toressea was the impregnable fortress that guarded access to the islands. Its mythos of invulnerability vanished when the...
Population: 732,592
Also known as the "City of Mirrors", this city reputedly has the best glassblowers in the world, and its goods are highly sought after in many lands. Its artists aren't afraid...
Population: 1,753,237
The old capital of Gorchov, Toskava now serves as the administrative center of the Sunset Province. The city has undergone a steady restructuring of streets and building...
The tallest building in the known world, many who see its silhouette from afar first mistake the Tower of Horag for a mountain until they can discern its regular shape. It reaches a full five...
Trams are a type of light railroad used exclusively within city limits. The wagons are not intended for long-term stays and thus tend to be rather cramped. Nevertheless, they usually represent the...
Effective transportation systems are one of the pillars upon which the modern system of trade rests. No city is entirely self-sufficient - they all depend on a steady influx of food, raw...
Population: 1,537,331
This city boasts the finest academies of psionics in the entire world, and many those who wish to train their psychic abilities - and not just those from the Snake Kingdoms,...
Population: 7,342
he home and headquarters of the Perfect World Sect, the Tri'Gung Monastery can only be reached by the truly dedicated. A postulant needs to ascend from the forlorn Valley of the...
An early experiment in magical architecture and city planning, Tripropugna failed miserably. Laid out in an equilateral triangle, the city has a tower at each corner that is linked to the center...
After Negroth the Doombringer met his fate and his dark empire collapsed, three of his surviving lieutenants met in secret to discuss just where his ambitions had gone wrong.
After intense...
A vast realm to the East of the Known Lands, the Tsan Empire still remains an enigma to most Westerners. Even though more and more explorers set out to travel to its center, their reports remain...
Population: 521,357
The second largest city along the Verdant Coast is now poised to become the largest, since it is the closest large coastal city to Nuovo Alassia, and its harbor is large...
Population: 133,575
The Thenaran faith states that all thinking beings can accept the grace of Thenos. When the city of Tulukka fell to Thenares during a civil war in the Hobgoblin Dominions 30...
The wight Tulzarr commands the military arm of the Triumvirate. He has organized a large number of militias in numerous cities, almost all of which are unaware for whom they work. These groups...
These marshlands are famous for their large will'o'wisp population which move through the swamp's boundaries every night. There are several resorts on the mountains surrounding the swamps where...
"The villagers were obviously in a state of distress. The women were wailing, and the men had an angry yet resigned stare.
When I asked one of the men about the source of their distress, he...
Population: 63,221
A city located in the easternmost outliers of the Siebenbund Alps, Tyaril serves as the breadbasket of Avareen. Thanks to the powers of the Autumn Court, it is eternally autumn...
The old family mansion of a noble line that seems to be extinct, Tybald Mansion is the most famous haunted house of Dartmouth, with moans that can be heard and apparitions that can be seen from...
Frequently looked down upon by the others, Clan Ufthak nevertheless thrives by providing a service often overlooked by others: Farming. The armies of the Dominion need to be fed and otherwise...
Uluth, the solitary moon of Rothea, appears lifeless to the naked eye, but explorers who braved its airless surface tell of creatures of elemental earth who have made their home there. Some tales...
A large rock with a length of approximately one hundred miles that is located at the point where the gravitational pull of Rothea and Uluth cancel each other out. It is called "Uluth's Herald" (or...
A large rock with a length of approximately one hundred miles that is located at the point where the gravitational pull of Rothea and Uluth cancel each other out. It is called "Uluth's Servant"...
The dark elves have always been a tempting alternative to those common elves who were resentful of the blessings received by their Eldar lords. The Unseelie Court, they say, are willing to grant...
Keeper of Secrets, Guardian of the Black Ocean, Lord of the Wave
Live is a journey into the Unknown. Except for those who stay in the village they were born in in their whole life - and in these...
This district is home to the acclaimed Praxus University - which has possibly the most famous School of Architecture in the whole world - and everything else in the district reflects its...
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Population: 422,135
The main weapons producer of the kingdom, Ushmin has thrived from selling its products to the League of Armach, where the quality of its goods are greatly appreciated. Sympathy...
Population: 1,143,223
This city, more than any other in the Dominions, prides itself in the art of warfare. War is not just something where people attempt to hit each other with weapons - no, war...
Population: 52,892
The site of the most abundant gem stone mines in the Known Lands, the name of the city is known to jewelers far and wide, and its products can still command premium prices....
Population: 30,221
This city serves as the northern terminus of the Giants' Trail. From here, the goods traded by the giants are shipped down the river to Chikwase and beyond. Much of the local...
This remote mountain valley is shrouded in mists every time night falls. One of the caves found in it has an extraordinary property: When someone stays in it for an entire night and meditates on...
This remote mountain valley is protected (or oppressed) by the Silent Wind, a mysterious entity that moves so fast that he cannot be clearly seen by human eyes. He seems to have his eyes and ears...
This valley in the southern foothills of the Hamajan Mountains is known for its perfect echo - when standing at just the right position and using just the right frequencies, an echo will be...
The Snake Kingdoms are built on slave labor. The life of a slave is harsh, and they tend to be worked to near death by their surathi masters - and once they cannot work any longer, their life...
The Vanir comprise those Eldar houses who have have decided that there is no other way of preserving themselves than breeding with humans. It is they who have abducted human children, and unlike...
This mountain range is generally regarded as the border between the Alliance of the Pantheon the Parginian Rim. While less towering than the Siebenbund Alps, they are still quite hard to navigate....
Many people - especially followers of Argannon - were surprised when Varnas Ardenes, the high priest of Argannon, ceded the position of War Leader to Lord Amrast so willingly. And in truth, he has...
Vartegos, the Devil Lord of slaughter, takes pleasure in and feeds on the emotions caused by indiscriminate killing. Not for him is the relatively calm atmosphere of a legally ordered execution or...
To the south of the Star Mountains, the mountains gradually make way to a verdant jungle, which in turn give way to still fertile scrublands. This is the Veldtland, and here numerous tribes and...
Population: 13,314
This town near Sirenzo was founded two decades ago by one Agnomo Elvilla, a rich heir from an old patrician family. In his youth, he was a wastrel and seemingly without a...
Simply known as "The Black Dragon" to most people in Dartmouth, Venthirax is the city's most prominent draconic inhabitant - and possibly its only one, since he regards Dartmouth as his territory...
"A herd of cattle was grazing on the tracks. Again.
With much difficulty, I managed to find the leader of the herders. I explained to him the importance of the railroad - how, once completed, it...
Members of some species are generally considered among the "Verminous Races" - creatures which, while intelligent, are allegedly generally incapable of living in civilized society and are...
Population: 1,623,887
An open magocracy, Viderio has a rather unusual way of choosing its ruler, who is also known as the "Magister". Every five years, the city holds what is commonly known as...
Population: 55,213
The oldest and largest of the settlements protected by stone domes, Virdan's Folly was named after the wizard who started it and was not expected to survive as long as it did -...
The major waterway winding through the Lands of the Dead, the Vuovi is a vital artery for trade. It is a far cry from the straightened Flannish rivers that almost look like canals; instead, it is...
The worst part of a bad neighborhood, the Warrens are a slum area covered in filth. An extended clan of wererats lives in many of the buildings close to the river. They oppress and extort the...
Wealdston is home to the Wealdman and Son's Lumber Collection Company and its employees. One of the worst examples of a company that takes advantage of its employees, the Wealdman and Son's Lumber...
The largest and oldest of all railroad networks, the Western Network covers the Flannish Cities, the Siebenbund, the Parginian Rim, Thenares and the Alliance of the Pantheon (although there is no...
When the human-animal hybrids among the surathi purged the Snake Kingdoms of the non-hybrids during the War of the Snake, the few survivors among the latter fled to the most remote corners of the...
This remote mountain in the northern tundra is regarded as a holy site by the orc tribes. Shamans frequently go there to experience vision questions. From time to time, orc warriors in search of...
These are home to the Umgazû, or wolf clan. Consisting of a large number of goblin worg riders with a few families of ruling hobgoblins who ride dire wolves, they feel bitter to the rest of the...
Wraiths are possibly the single most feared monster in the Known Lands. While there are more powerful monsters in the world, what makes wraiths so dangerous is their ability to turn those they kill...
A member of a vast clan of eastern dragons serving the Tsan Empire, Wuanlong is the most senior dragon in the Sunset Province, and thus the other dragons defer to him. He is genuinely convinced...
A coastal neighborhood in the north of the city, Wyvern's Cliff is inhabited mostly by those who wish to have some peace and quiet from the bustle of the city, while still living close enough to...
An upscale asylum catering to those suffering from mental illnesses. Only the wealthy can afford its care, and its patients include two main groups: Those who cannot deal with the pressures of...
The lich Yaragol is the intellect behind the Triumvirate. He observes the ebbs, flows, and changes of human society, and coldly calculates where to interfere next in the pursuit of their ultimate...
Population: 631,736
Located in the center of the last great forest ranges of the Dominions (which are now carefully cultivated to serve as a constant source of timber), Yarolg is famous for the...
Named for its yellow-clad monks, this locale serves as a safe haven for travelers. As long as they come in peace, anyone is allowed to stay for three days, after which he must either join the...
A wet world with a dense atmosphere, Yethrod is perpetually shrouded in mist. Yethrod has almost no natural elevations like mountains that break through its dense cloud cover. Instead, it has...
Lord of Divinations, Whisperer of Truths, Opener of the Way
Seers, prophets, visionaries - all of these can be counted among the followers of Ygreb. His greatest clerics are said to have accurate...
Population: 763,498
As the premier factory city of the Lands of the Dead, Ylentos tries to present a welcoming face to immigrants. Indeed, it gives newcomers places in dormitories where they can...
Population: 844,761
This city built on the sides of Sarush's Bowl is the "Holy City" of the Cult of Sarush. Most surathi priests travel there to receive their initiation into the mysteries of the...
Population: 314,753
This subterranean city was once part of Gol Murak, but the surathi conquered it 65 years ago. Now the city serves as the Snake Kingdoms' biggest supplier of iron ore. The mines...
A nephew of the current Emperor and one of the possible contenders for the throne, Prince Zhao Roh was exiled to this barbaric western frontier in one of the capital's many courtly intrigues and...
Many merchants of Gol Grungor are frustrated with their low status in dwarven society. Since most dwarves still are law-abiding, even if the laws might be unfair, most do not do more about this...
When Negroth the Doombringer gathered his forces to invade the Flannish Kingdoms, Zirvash was one of his most loyal and powerful servants. Negroth only had to point him at an enemy, and the orcish...
Population: 1,852,798
This city was in a severe economic depression until recently, but a newly installed merchant council has changed that with its aggressive policies. Its forces have started to...
Population: 175,331
The northermost city of Gol Murak, Zunal has long served as a trading outpost with other races. In old times it was responsible for much of the wealth of the realm as traders...
Population: 39,560
This dwarfhold is the largest community of dwarves in the Siebenbund and thus serves as their political center. Visits by non-dwarven traders are frequent, and there are...
