Maran
The capital city of the Coven of Maran and the largest city in Exorsia.
The city is built below a giant floating city, the last remaining in Exorsia after the Fall of Arcanum, from which the city gets its name.
Maran is a hotspot from magical practice and trade as well as the home to the world's greatest mages. Most of the high and middle class of the city is made up of spellcasters.
Government:
The city is governed by a council of five influential citizens and is supported by the Coven of Maran.Defence:
Maran is defended by the Enforcers, the city guard, nicknamed the Blue Cloaks. The Enforcers act as the local authority. All squadrons are run by mages acting as commanders or captains, known as Overseers. All under the direction of the High Overseer.Commerce:
Maran has many businesses and organisations, and is the manufacturer of many magical items, trading goods across the continent and the world.Geography:
The city is centred around the floating city of Maran which towers above the distant landscape, commonly referred to as Maran City, with the rest of the city expanding out beneath it, commonly referred to as Greater Maran. Greater Maran is split into three districts, all separated by major roads that lead to the centre of the city.Maran City:
The ancient city itself is a cluster of tall spires and towers of polished smooth stone, connected with winding cobbled streets. At the centre is the tallest tower, the Iris, the centre of power in Hepsut and home to the Coven of Maran. Maran City floats above a large metallic bowl which lies at the heart of Greater Maran called the Basin. It commonly acts as a lake called the but can be drained so the floating city lands for annual repairs.North Maran:
The North of Maran houses the majority of the city's industry. Dozens of smaller streets branch off major roads to create a labyrinth of twisting industrial districts and warehouses, descending into a network of neighbourhoods. Here are where many shops, inns, and various forms of entertainment can be found.East Maran:
The commercial heart of the city. East Maran is home to the city's central Bazaar, a large market stretching from the Basin to the outer reaches of the city. Eastern Maran also houses small neighbourhoods, public parks, bath houses, temples to various minor gods and any other business you can imagine.West Maran:
The Western part of Maran is where the majority of the city's housing is located, as well as the Temple District and the Marble Plaza, a walled neighbourhood for the mansions of the commercial elite.Notable Locations:
Inns:
- Daegon’s Tapestry (East) - Middle Class Inn
- Mosaic Manor (West) - High Class Inn
- The Pillow Fort (East) - Middle Class Franchize Inn
- Tilted Towers (East) - Cheap Inn
- Traveller’s Grotto (North) - Affordable Inn
Taverns:
- Amber Slats (East) - Quiet “Hipster” Tavern
- The Bearded Ladies (East) - Lively Tavern
- The Hanging Gardens (West) - High Class Restaurant
- Pluto’s Bar (North) - Cheap Dingy Bar
- The Red Dawn (East) - High Class Saloon
Stores:
- Arcana Emporium (East) - High End Magic Shop
- The Ashen Hound (East) - Bar and Gambling Parlour
- Bearly Wereable (East) - Clothes Shop
- Blood and Iron (East) - Blacksmith and Armoury
- Blue’s Ice Cream (East) - Ice Cream Shop
- Celendra’s Crystalline (East) - Jewellery and Glassware Conglomerate
- Crafts (East) - Leatherworking Shop
- The Crystal Dragon (East) - Spellshards and Repair Shop
- Felicia’s Fabrics (East) - Clothes Shop
- A Fine Thread (East) - High End Clothing
- The Gemstone Artist (East) - Magic Tattoo Parlour
- Jewel of Maran (East) - Jewellers
- Karla’s Florists (East) - Florist
- Little Halfing Patisery (East) - Cake Cafe
- Magpie Winery (North) - Wine Store and Brewery
- The Orphic Theatre (East) - City Theatre
- Paintings in Ember (North) - Moving Paintings
- Petunia's Flower Stall (East) - Flower Stall
- Sailor Tattoos (North) - Tattoo Parlour (Cheap)
- The Silken Scrawl (East) - Inscription Shop
- The Soothing Springs (East) - Public Baths
- Superway (Centre) - Sandwich Boutique
- Sweeties (East) - Confectionary Shop
- Tethys Apothecaries (East) - Potion and Remedies Store
- Trinket Junction (East) - Low-End Magic Shop
- A Touch of Ink (East) - Tattoo Parlour
- Vellichor (East) - Book Store
- Vis’kal Vineyards (East) - Wine Store and Brewery
Public Buildings:
- Caduceus Hospital (Centre) - Public Hospital
- The Council Building (Centre)
- The Public Library (Centre)
- Talaria Delivery (Centre) - Post Office
- The Station (Centre) - Enforcer Base of Operations
- The Hepsut Herald (Centre) - News Agency
Temples:
- Temple of Apollo
- Temple of Ares
- Temple of Artemis
- Temple of Athena
- Temple of Demeter
- Temple of Dionysus (East)
- Temple of the Forge
- Temple of Khronos
- Temple of Light
- Temple of Love
- Temple of the Moon (West)
- The Nameless Temple
- Temple of Poseidon (North)
- Temple of Rhea
- Temple of Zeus
Other:
- The Airship Dock (North)
- The Bloodpit (North) - Combat Arena
- The Conformitorium (North) - High Security Prison
- Cyrus Gardens (West) - Public Botanical Garden
- First Deposit Bank (East)
- Silvermoth Fey-Gate (East) - Portal to the Feywild
- The Great Library of Athena (City)
- The Infinity Bank (North)
- The Iris (City) - Coven Operations
- The Rhean Academy (City) - School of Magic
Founding Date
The Age of Arcanum
Type
Capital
Population
300,000
Location under
Owning Organization
Related Traditions
Maran - Historical
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