The capital of
Geigerport is one of the smallest of the great cities of
Chronan, in part due to the fact that many of the state's major institutions are located elsewhere. The main base of the
Origo Fleet as well as the Metropolite's palace are in Blitzeng, and even the cathedral dedicated to
Aegias-Meteo far south on Barambu Island, making Geigerport the only capital to have only seven temples.
The city was built on the delta of several rivers leading into the Bablitz Riverlands. The rivers were in time directed into canals, between which the seven districts or "quarters" of the city were connected by bridges. The society there greatly enjoys arts, music, balls and masquerades. These two facts have earned it its nicknames, "the City of Bridges" and "the City of Grace".
Because of the canals, the streets are too narrow for steam wagons, so much of the transportation in the city is made by boats. Since there is no
air brigade in the state, the city has only a small aerodrome dedicated to Kreusstross, the god of technology. There is a rail track leading out of the aerodrome towards Tungsten Hills, and there are plans to connect it with the railway system of
Parcivale.
Most of its population are humans, with a decent amount of
hill dwarves,
halflings and half-orcs present. There is even a quarter inhabited mostly by full
orcs and goblinoids. The current Metropolite of Geigerport is the first half-orc to rule a state after Saint Zuut, one of
the Eight Prophets that founded the Eight States. Her influence is why orcs have gained legal recognizition in the capital. Lately, the harbor has also brought in many immigrants from
the Freeisles returning to their roots after many generations in exile after the Great War Between Order and Chaos.
Notable Locations
Dancing Quarters
A rioutous district decorated with flags and lanterns where there are parties throughout the week. The college of bards attracts all kinds of artists and their enjoyers there.
1. Bardic College of the Graces (trains bards in especially dancing)
2. Celestial Ballroom (temple of Manadis, venue for many events for the high society)
3. Garden of Lanterns (park known for its colorful paper lanterns hung on every tree)
4. The Speakeasy Inn (5 silver/night; popular with bard students and prostitutes)
Grey Quarters
The poor southern district has a high concentration of denizens from minority species, especially orcs and goblinoids. The houses are made from cheap ashwood, that's why there are frequent fires.
5. Falk's Woodworks (orc-owned company that employs many kinsmen and transports its lumber via the rivers)
6. The Almshouse (temple of Tritiana Mater, dedicated to taking care of the sick, the poor and the orphaned)
7. The Bug & The Bear (rowdy tavern frequented by orcs and goblinoids)
Hillside Quarters
The outermost district reaching the western end of Tungsten Hills is a waygate to the city.
8. Central Way Station (the only aerodrome in the state and the railway terminus combined into the temple of Kreusstross)
9. Martenburg Hotel (2 gold/night, a well-run and popular hotel serving travellers near the station)
10. The Artificers' Guildhouse (lead by the half-orc, half-dwarf Guildmaster Humdinger Hertzoon)
11. Tollhouse Barracks (headquarters of the local Polis Watch, "the Masked Men")
Noble Quarters
The houses of the wealthy are located in the middle of the city.
12. B. Barnold & Sons Smithy (maker of armaments)
13. House of Questions (temple of Zaumaturge and the headquarters of the local inquisitors)
14. The Falconers' Clubhouse (lead by the werebear Lord Heimlich Underbär)
15. Vangelis Place (named after the local warhero, Jaeger Vangelis, whose colossal statue guards the square)
Portside Quarters
The canals pour into Mare Ardere here, forming an extensive harbor.
16. Deepwater Boneyard (temple of Elethrain, where the deceased are sunk into the seabed)
17. Fort Branden (secondary base to the Origo Fleet)
18. Sunken Palace of Praxis (half-submerged palace of the nigh-extinct noble house of Praxis)
19. The Aboleth's Maw (5 copper/night; a dark and damp cellar tavern popular among sailors, known for its automaton band playing metallic music)
Saintly Quarters
The most calm of the districts is located to the north, and houses most of the working class citizens.
20. Mimi's Masks (manufacturer of masks for high-end clientele such as the watchmen)
21. Lilac Park Inn (2 gold/night; a serene establishment at the edge of a park)
22. Saint Rahel's Cloister (temple of Politia Palladion and the seat of the city council, named after the prophet from Geigerport)
23. Tranquil Mandrake's Apothecary (owned by the elderly Trang couple, parents to Prometech Institute's leader Liris Trang)
Scented Quarters
A busy district near the harbor, named after the variety of smells one can encounter there.
24. Botanical Flower Garden (a vast collection of flowers from all across Chronan are grown here)
25. Bridge To Arvandor (temple of Philomelo and a library built on a bridge)
26. Canal Market (canal full of merchant ships selling their goods)
27. Charlemain's Chocolate Factory (procurer of confections and pastries)
28. Parlor of Perfumes (a high-end brothel)
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