Tarn

"Tarn is where those strange metal people live."
"Strange metal people? That's how you call the titanforged?"
"Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone."

Nestled high in the mountains of Magramine, Tarn is an ancient city steeped in mystery and dark magic. It was founded by dwarves thousands of years ago (~ 2300 years) as a place to experiment with steam-powered and magical robotics called titanforged. The dwarves created the robots to be their servants, but these eventually became sentient beings. Most of them, who were used as tools or workforce elsewhere, moved back to Tarn, the city of their creation.

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Today, Tarn has become a bustling hub for all kinds of creatures - titanforged, dwarves, humans, gnomes, and more - who come together to trade goods and services among each other as well as with visitors from afar. The city itself is divided into several districts, such as the Marketplace District, where merchants hawk everything from exotic fruits to weapons forged by master blacksmiths; the Clockwork District, where powerful tinkerers practise their craft under watchful eyes, creating gadgets of all kinds; and the Spa District, which houses recreational businesses of all kinds, especially for the titanforged: here they can get rust removal, fresh oil, replacements of bodyparts like lenses, screws, and bolts, and a fresh coat of paint.

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Tarn is a city shrouded in secrets. Its inhabitants are usually polite and welcoming, but underneath the surface lies a darker side to this industrial metropolis. The dark secrets of Tarn include:

• Corrupt Government Officials: Despite being known for its justice system and fairness, many government officials have been found to be involved in deceitful activities such as bribery, extortion, and even murder. These officials use their positions of power to take advantage of citizens who don’t have the means or influence to stop them.
• Organized Crime Syndicates: Criminal syndicates operate within Tarn’s shadows with impunity, controlling everything from illegal gambling rings to smuggling operations. They often try to scare away people who try to stop them or tell the truth about them.
• Gang Violence: Rival gangs fight over control of territories all over the city, which leads to violence that can easily get out of hand if the police don't step in.
• Unfair Labor Practices: Many businesses treat non-titanforged workers unfairly by refusing to pay a living wage or subjecting them to hazardous working conditions with inadequate safety precautions. This has led to a lot of deaths among those workers, who are mostly ignored by the public because they are seen as resources that can be thrown away instead of as people who deserve respect and dignity.

Government

A cartel of titanforged who rose to power by corrupt means (bribery, intimidation, extortion, and even murder) run the city. They are among the wealthiest individuals in Magramine and possess the majority of the city's industrial zones. Their security forces often patrol the streets, and a significant number of the exploited laborers have been convicted of criminal offences for very small infractions.

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Defences

Walls: Reinforced Wall
Natural Defences: Mountain Range and River

Infrastructure

Road Construction: Stone Paved Roads
Main Irrigation: Sprinkler Irrigation
Number of Districts: 7

Districts

Residential structures that are maintained in pristine condition flank the major thoroughfares, creating the appearance that the city is always spotless and well-kept. In contrast, only a few steps into the darker side streets, structures begin to break apart, and rubbish, filth, and seeping fluids are covering the ground.

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Assets

Stone Quarries

Quarry

• Gathers Alabaster
• 175 workers

Quarry

• Gathers Limestone
• 329 workers

Quarry

• Gathers Slate
• 327 workers

Quarry

• Gathers Chalk
• 171 workers

Rock Pit

• Gathers Granite
• 489 workers

Ore Mines

Drift Mine

• Gathers Sulfur
• 587 workers

Shaft Mine

• Gathers Iron
• 725 workers

Shaft Mine

• Gathers Tin
• 320 workers

Shaft Mine

• Gathers Copper
• 540 workers

Points of interest

• Amber Encased Creatures: 14.64 km northeast
• Diseased Wood: 10.76 km southeast
• Castle Ruins: 11.18 km southeast

Architecture

• Primary Building Style: Stone
• Secondary Building Styles: Adobe, Clay Lined Fiber, and Brick
• Aesthetics: Normal
• Cleanliness: dirty
• Upkeep: Handsom

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Geography

Tectonic Mountain Range
Elevation: 1.07 km above sea level
Rainshadow Effect: On the leeward side of the Mountain Range
Ground Cover: 28%

Water Features

River

• Salinity: fresh
• Depth: 3 m
• Width: 16 m
• Navigable: No
• Aquatic Animals: Catfish, and Bass

Climate

Cool Temperate Scrubland
Avg. Annual Temperature: -2C
Avg. Annual Precipitation: 480 mm
Avg. Annual Snowfall: 1.66 m
Seasons: Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring
Prevailing Winds: southwest to northeast

Natural Resources

Stones

• Igneous: Granite
• Metamorphic: Slate
• Sedimentary: Alabaster, Chalk, and Limestone

Ores

• Minerals: Sulfur, Iron, Tin, and Copper

Gems

• Precious: Emerald

Grains

• Cool Seasons: Kaniwa and Quinoa
• Food: Kaniwa and Quinoa

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Demographics

• Total Population: 27011
• Primary Species: Titanforged
• Other Species: Gnomes, Goblins, Humans
• General Attitude: Suspicious and Sophisticated

Breakdown

• Children: 3293
• Adults: 18747
• Elderly: 4971
• Ill/Infirm: 4886
• Known Criminals: 4367
• Urban Population: 23835
• Rural Population: 3176

Type

Capital

Location under

Magramine

Owning Organization

Technocracy of Magramine

Related Historical Events

• 501 PB
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District 1

• Type: Administration
• Population: 1090
• Primary Building Style: Brick
• Secondary Building Styles: Concrete
• Aesthetics: Ornate
• Cleanliness: Impeccable
• Upkeep: Well-Kept

District 2

• Type: Residential
• Population: 4903
• Primary Building Style: Stone
• Secondary Building Styles: Brick
• Aesthetics: Tasteful
• Cleanliness: Orderly
• Upkeep: Impeccable

District 3

• Type: Merchant
• Population: 1367
• Primary Building Style: Adobe
• Secondary Building Styles: Clay Lined Fiber and Stone
• Aesthetics: Tasteful
• Cleanliness: Orderly
• Upkeep: Well-appointed

District 4

• Type: Craftsmen
• Population: 1231
• Primary Building Style: Stone
• Secondary Building Styles: Clay Lined Fiber and Brick
• Aesthetics: Normal
• Cleanliness: Disorderly
• Upkeep: Well-Kept

District 5

• Type: Industrial
• Population: 1072
• Primary Building Style: Stone
• Secondary Building Styles: Concrete and Adobe
• Aesthetics: Functional
• Cleanliness: Disorderly
• Upkeep: Neglected

District 6

• Type: Shanty Town
• Population: 5961
• Primary Building Style: Adobe
• Secondary Building Styles: None
• Aesthetics: Functional
• Cleanliness: Filthy
• Upkeep: Neglected

District 7

• Type: Slum
• Population: 8211
• Primary Building Style: Clay Lined Fiber
• Secondary Building Styles: None
• Aesthetics: Rough
• Cleanliness: Polluted
• Upkeep: Neglected