City of Semna

Seat of government for the Demesne of Semna and the seat of worship for Ates, the Quiet Night.
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Priestess Lilia Bairnell (F)

• Sage, Halfling, Neutral
• Good relationship with Dinan. (Quest related)
• Likes: Consequential-ist Ethics. The night mother knows that it is the effect of one's actions that matter, not an arbitrary set of rules. Lilia is a firm believer in this mindset, and tries to bring about the best state of being, not necessarily following the rules.
• Dislikes: Public Punishment. Lilia believes you can help more people with a quiet word of warning than public displays of wrongdoing.
• Goal: The path to power and self improvement is through knowledge. Only through careful study of the life and ways of Ates can one live a life that maximizes the good in the world.
• Other:
  

Arcanist Petahay (M)

• Wizard (8), Human, Chaotic Neutral
• Bad Relationship with Lilia. From Petahy's perspective, Lilia took the life of his beloved by refusing to heal her because "it was his time to go."
• Likes: Gossip. Petahay likes to keep his finger on the pulse of the city, and there's no better way to do that than listening to the gossip.
• Dislikes: Those who don't plan. Petahay lost his lover to a plan gone wrong, and can't stand the thought of anyone else losing someone the same way.
• Goal: I fight for those who can't fight for themselves.
• Other: Employees include Nesobe ... 
  

Nesobe the Minstrel (F)

• Bard (7), Aasimar, Chaotic Good
• Unforgivable relationship with Netau. (Magic Related)
• Likes: Confidence. Nesobe is an assertive woman who knows what she likes, and is attracted to those who show the same.
• Dislikes: Surprises. Nesobe grew up on the road, and learned that more often than not surprises are bad news.
• Goals: I help the people who help me.
• Others:
  

Aranum, Paladin of Galadama (M)

• Mercenary, Dragonborn (Gold), Neutral Good
• In debt to Dinan. (Personal Goal related)
• Likes: Those who fight in single combat.
• Dislikes: Order of Eyes. Those lying manipulative bastards have cost the lives of millions.
• Goal: I owe a guild a great debt for turning me into the person I am today.
• Others:
  

Lady Dinan (F)

• Noble, Dwarf, Lawful Neutral
• Good relationship with Zumbalar. Dinan lost an important (Returned something)
• Likes: Authority. Dinan has integrated herself into the hierarchy of the city, and respects and appreciates the power that comes with it.
• Dislikes: Kids. She can't stand them and will never have them, due to unresolved issues from her childhood.
• Goal: Break a mentor or ally out of jail.
• Others:
  

Scout Cirdili (M)

• Ranger (7), Elf, Chaotic Good
• Neutral Relationship with Nesobe. (Magic Related)
• Likes: Same Religious Beliefs. Cirdili is an acolyte of Nylea, one of the old gods of the wilderness.
• Dislikes: Hates Monstrous Races. The monstrous races represent everything that opposes Cirdili.
• Goal: Nothing is more important than family.
• Other: Some family members?
  

Thief Netau (M)

• Arcane Trickster (8), Human, Lawful Evil
• Neutral relationship with Cirdili. (Quest Related)
• Likes: Differing religious beliefs. Netau appreciates those weak-minded fools for their easily exploitable, firmly held beliefs.
• Dislikes: Death. Once you die, the fun stops, so one needs to do everything they can to delay it as long as possible.
• Goal: I would kill to acquire a noble title.
• Other:
  

Druid Zumbalar (M)

• Druid (8), Firbolg, Neutral
• Forgotten Relationship with Aranum. (Stole Something)
• Likes: Deontological Ethics. There are laws that govern nature and as such there should be laws that govern proper behavior.
• Dislikes: Indoors. Zumbalar loves the outdoors and nature, and only comes inside for specific reasons. He's actually slightly claustrophobic.
• Goals: It is my duty to strength the bonds of community and the security of civilization.
• Other:

Demographics

Population	1,992
Hirelings	9
Citizens	1,913
Clergy	13
Law Enforcement	13
Nobles	69
Adventurers	8

Adults	1,566
0 - 9	434
10 - 19	374
20 - 29	334
30 - 39	284
30 - 49	240
50 - 59	182
60 - 69	116
70 - 79	34
80+	2

Workforce Breakdown
Working Adults	1,530
Unskilled	1,121
Semi-Skilled	199
Craftsmen	184
Profession	26

Race
Aasimar	40
Elf	80
Firblog	40
Half-Elf	160
Halfling	560
Hlaf-Orc	20
Human	1,120
Other	20

Government

The City of Semna is a theocracy run by the Order of the Quiet Night. The head priest is XXX

Defences

At the center of the city is a well fortified castle. The city proper is encircled by sandstone walls, which are further encircled by an irrigation canal that doubles as a moat.

Industry & Trade

Daily Food Consumption

Grain (bushels)	50
Wine, tea, beer (gal.)	2,500
Water (q.)	1,200
Cattle	6
Livestock	200

Infrastructure

Buildings
Mansions	11
Churches	4
Businesses	108
Municipal	24
Homes	295
Other	27
Total	469

Notable Businesses
Banks	1
Bathhouses	1
Brothels	1
Bookseller	1
Cartographer	1
Entertainment Halls	2
General Merchants	5
Inns	2
Libraries	1
Magic Item Store	2
Magical Supplies	3
Pawnshops	1
Stables	4
Taverns	5
Police Stations	21
Fire Stations	1

Businesses
Animal Trainers	5	Grocers	3
Apothecaries	5	Jewelers	5
Artists	2	Leatherworkers	4
Bakeries	1	Masonries	4
Blacksmiths	5	Outfitters	3
Brewers	2	Potteries	5
Butcheries	3	Salteries	2
Candlemakers	1	Scribes	1
Carpenters	5	Tailors	8
Dyers	3	Tanneries	2
Engravers	2	Weavers	3
Fletchers	4	Wineries	2
Furriers	8

Assets

TBD

Guilds and Factions

Order of the Quiet Night, Lightguards

History

The death of actual Ates a long ass time ago.

Architecture

Because Semna is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities along the Kervakhen River it also have some of the oldest architecture. While newer homes and farms are still being built of simple mud brick, many of the buildings have been gradually replaced with stone.

Geography

The city of Semna sits along the floodplain of the Kervakhen River. As such the dominant feature of the landscape is the river to west. Immediately surrounding the city are irrigated fields. Spreading further out the land transitions gradually into grassy hills and then scrub-land.

Clergy 12, Priests 1
Ziggurat of the Quiet Night

City Guard
Guardsmen	13
Sergeant	1
Lieutenant	1

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The Silver Chalice

• Good Inn, caters to townsfolk, owned by Petahay
• On east Greentower Street, northeast of a rune-carved monolith. Its neighbors include a Runecarvers Guild and a large public garden.
• The inn is a large building of timber and brick, with finely crafted tables and chairs (each unique). Accommodations consist of several small rooms with beds and woolen mattresses.
  

Menu; 8 sp per night

• Braised Cod with Cinnamon and Blue Cheese, Glass of Rum (3 sp)
• Roasted Hare and Dried Beetroot, Tankard of Beer (10 cp)
• Steamed Trout and Dried Pear, Glass of Cider (2 sp)
• Braised "Dragon" and Dried Dragonfruit, Glass of Cider (4 sp)
  

Patrons

• Aranum
• Cirdili
• Netau
• Zumbalar

Alternative Name(s)

The Mother's Roost

Type

Large city

Population

2000

Inhabitant Demonym

The Holy Children

Location under

Demesne of Semna

Owning Organization

Saisol Awak Empire

Exports

The primary export of Semna are the priests and clergymen. All of the clergy who train in the city implore their congregations to send tithes back to Semna, or to make pilgrimages to the same.

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Imports

The city of Semna imports lumber, gemstones, and metal resources, as well as ceramics and other artwork, primarily for use in the church.