Clarion
Clarion, the capital of the Duntaluum province, stands as a testament to both reverence for magic and a deep-seated fear of divine retribution. Once a thriving summer resort, the city now operates under the strict rule of Bres Nuada, known as Unna Maska, whose edicts shape the lives of all who reside within its walls.
Ruled by Unna Maska, the city follows the ancient ways of Fogholt, a system revived by Bres Nuada after he leveraged the Black Fog Plague to seize power from his mother. The mask is both a symbol of protection from divine punishment and a marker of identity, worn by all residents.
In Clarion, identity is sacred and masked in mystery. The ornate masks worn by its citizens denote their station and class, creating a society where anonymity and status intertwine. The city's populace is deeply invested in magic, eschewing traditional deities in favor of arcane reverence. The Tenants of Unna Maska are strictly enforced, prohibiting religious practices, demanding honesty, and mandating masks at all times. Undesirables, stripped of titles and land, are relegated to the fringes of society.
Tenants of Unna Maska:
Do not speak of Magda, the White Raven.
Do not speak out against Unna Maska.
Wear your mask at all times.
Do not practice any religion.
Answer honestly to higher class inquiries.
Taxes are mandatory or must be paid by working the mine.
Undesirables lose all titles and claims to land and are not allowed in the streets.
The economy of Clarion hinges on its role as a trade port and the extraction of Maegon, a rare, magical metal. The largest deposit of Maegon in Galfin lies within the city, tightly controlled by the paranoid Unna Maska. The metal is essential for crafting magical items and has applications in non-magical healing remedies. Despite its troubled past, Clarion’s strategic location and resource wealth ensure its continued significance.
The Grand Plaza of Whispering Veils: The heart of Clarion, where masked figures engage in trade and reverence for magic fills the air.
The Enchanted Market of Masked Faces: A vibrant market where magical artifacts are sold, and identity is hidden behind elaborate masks.
The Serene Gardens of Arcane Reflection: A tranquil sanctuary for contemplation, where magical energy permeates the air.
The Hidden Alley of Forgotten Incantations: A mysterious alley where ancient spells and forgotten knowledge are sought.
The Tower of Silent Echoes: A towering structure dedicated to the study and mastery of magic, its walls adorned with runes and enchanted gargoyles.
Clarion, the City of Traitors, stands as a unique amalgamation of fear, reverence, and magic, where masks conceal identities and the unseen forces of magic shape the destiny of its people.
Province Capital
Influence Level: 16
Leader: Iona Nuada
Title: Unna Maska
Faction: Clarion Aristocracy
Disposition: Negative
Alliance: ???
Allies: ???
Enemies:
Timekeepers
Religion: ???
Wealth: High
Resources: Maegon
Military: Hollow Priests
Ambitions: ???
Family: ???
Secrets: ???
Tenants of Unna Maska.
Do not speak of Magda, the White Raven.
Do not speak out against Unna Maska.
Wear your mask at all times.
Do not practice any religion.
You must answer with honesty anytime a member of a higher class asks a question.
Taxes are mandatory or must be paid by working the mine.
Undesirables are not allowed in the streets.
Undesirables lose all titles and claims to land.
City of Traitors
Government
Ruled by a local Lord, Unna Maska. Use the ancient ways of Fogholt where the civilians were originally from. The mask protects you from death and from the prying eyes of the gods. People, even Undesirables, still follow this tradition due to an erratic fear of the gods. 30 years previous the town was run more like a summer resort until a resurgence of the Black Fog erupted in the Summer Ward. Bres used this tragedy to undermine his mother’s rule and bring back the old ways. In the ways of Fogholt, you didn’t have to live life afraid a god would send a blight upon you.
Defences
Walls and barracks in the Central Ward of Clarion.
Outer Ward has little to no defences besides Hollow Priests patrolling and arresting people who break the Tenants of Unna Maska.
Blighted Ward has no defences.
Clarion's military presence is marked by the Hollow Priests, a secret police force infused with Ancestral Ink, granting them precognition at the cost of their personalities. They enforce the laws of Unna Maska with ruthless efficiency, often preempting crimes before they occur. The Central Ward, housing the city's elite, is well-defended with walls and barracks, while the Outer Ward and Blighted Ward lack substantial defenses, relying solely on the patrols of Hollow Priests.
Military Units:
Hollow Priests: Infused with Ancestral Ink, led by the Hollow Ordinance, they act as the enforcers of Unna Maska’s rule.
Lord's Guard: Led by the Protectorate, Bastien Morrow (currently on leave).
Industry & Trade
Used to have many rich familes vacation there but after a resurgence of the Fogholt Plague swept through the Blighted Ward (Formerly the Summer Ward) most of the economy is driven by Clarion as a trade port and the tightly controlled sale of the rare maegon metal. This sapphire metal is vital to mages who wish to craft magic items. Maegon is also used in many non magical healing remedies.
Infrastructure
Maegon Mine
Shipyard
Assets
Largest deposit of Maegon Metal in Galfin. Closely guarded by the paranoid Unna Maska
Guilds and Factions
Shipyard Union
Aristocrats
Publican - Tax Collectors, led by the former tutor of Lord Bres. Lady Nymmia.
Hollow Priests - Led by the Hollow Ordinance.
Lord's Guard - led by Protectorate, currently on leave of absence due to illness in his family. Bastien Morrow
Emissary Entourage - Follow the Diplomat, Biford Tung.
Seekers. Not many Seekers stay here when no one of importance is doing tests.
Unorthodox Church
Guilds and Factions
Shipyard Union: Manages the city’s shipbuilding and maritime trade.
Aristocrats: Dominating the ranks of the city's elite.
The Publican: Tax collectors, led by Lady Nymmia, a former tutor of Lord Bres.
Geography
Edge of the eastern coast of the Gaulan Plains. Rivers run through the city into the Arid Sea. Central Ward is on a separated island.
Situated on the eastern coast of the Gaulan Plains, Clarion is traversed by rivers flowing into the Arid Sea. The Central Ward, located on a separated island, is the seat of power, flanked by the Outer Ward and the blighted remnants of the Sommer Ward, now known as the Blighted Ward.
Natural Resources
Maegon: A metal with magical properties, vital for crafting enchanted items.
Fish
Lumber
Maps
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Clarion Map
Alternative Name(s)
City of Traitors
Type
Capital
Population
9500~
Inhabitant Demonym
Clarionites
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