Helenon

History

Though today Helenon is the capital of Belkar and the seat of power to House Aquilar, it was not always so.

Helenon started as a fishing village on the edge of Flint Lake in 916 after the new Sultan took over Belkar. There is a legend that says it was founded when a group of travellers spotted a Phoenix on the edge of the lake.

It is unclear if this myth is true, or just fanciful history. What is known is after the eastern invaders defeated the Dwarven High King O’Conner Emberforge, they set up the capital in Helenon in 916. Not wanting to curry favour with any of the old noble houses, the new town was set up as a captial, in the central , and it has grown rapidly in the last 250 years, to now be the largest in Belkar, with those looking to make fame and fortune with the rich and powerfull of the city.

Population

Helenon is home to 75,000 people, with 30% being men, 25% elves, 20% dwarves, 10% gnomes, 10% halflings, and 5% other races.

Economy

The size of Helenon makes it an extremely diverse economy, with nearly all goods bought and sold here. Trade it’s the lifeblood of the city, be it for goods, services or information.

The Dome of Solaris also draws and endless stream of pilgrims to the city; and their coin.