Skystead

The town of Skystead was built atop emerald hills of grass, surrounded by cherry blossoms and is truly a place of peace in a land known only for war and terror. Its beauty is matched by the backdrop of ever expanding water that surrounds the island on all sides, making the Cervaria Empire one of the most accessible trading routes for both air and sea in the land.

Demographics

In Skystead, the demographics reflect a rich tapestry of species including humans, elves, dwarves, and aasimar, each contributing to the city's cultural and architectural diversity.

Industry & Trade

Industries:

• Airship Engineers and Crew:

  Many residents are involved in the building, maintenance, and manning of airships. These range from engineers who design new airship models or improve existing ones to the crews who pilot and manage these vessels on their voyages.

• Traders and Merchants:

  As a hub for airship travel, Skystead boasts a bustling market sector. Traders and merchants deal in goods from across the world, including exotic spices, magical components, and foreign luxuries that are hard to find elsewhere.

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Imports:

• Raw Materials:

  Although the city manufactures many of its goods, it must import raw materials such as metals for airship construction and exotic ingredients for alchemical and magical concoctions.

• Food Supplies:

  While some food is grown locally in magical rooftop gardens or small greenhouse ships, the city imports a significant amount of its food, especially staples like grains and proteins.

• Magical Artifacts and Texts:

  Given Brudenia’s focus on the study of arcane, there is a high demand for ancient artifacts, rare magical texts, and unique enchanted items, which are often sourced from distant lands or uncovered in dangerous ruins.

History

Originally founded as a beacon of innovation and freedom, the floating city of Skystead thrived on its advancements in airship technology and arcane studies, attracting scholars, traders, and adventurers from across Freyna. However, its prosperity and autonomy came to an abrupt halt when the expansive Cervarian Empire seized control of the surface ports and imposed stringent restrictions on airship transit, limiting it to Cervarian military personnel only. This power move effectively severed Skystead's vital trade routes and supply lines, leaving its local economy in shambles and ultimately at the mercy of the government's coin. Stripped of its independence and economic vitality, Skystead was forcibly integrated into the Cervarian Empire, its skies once filled with vibrant commerce and scholarly pursuit, now overshadowed by military airships and the stifling grip of imperial control.

Architecture

The city of Skystead showcases a distinctive architectural style that blends the elegance of Elven curves, the practicality of human designs, the sturdiness of Dwarven stone, and the ornate grandeur of Aasimar motifs. The primary building materials are aerowood, a buoyant and durable timber, and cloudstone, a lightweight yet strong mineral, ensuring the city's structures remain both majestic and airborne. Traditional adornments include brightly colored doors symbolizing human warmth, Elven lattice woodwork featuring natural motifs, Dwarven angular stone bases, and Aasimar gilded accents with celestial symbols, making Skystead a vibrant tapestry of cultural harmony and architectural innovation.

Alternative Name(s)

Cherry Cliffs

Type

Town

Population

4000

Location under

Brudenia

Included Locations

• The Old Pig Tavern

Owning Organization

Cevaria Empire

Related Reports (Primary)

• Session 2: Through Fire and Flame Report

Related Reports (Secondary)

• Session 1: Unite Report