Pantopolis

As I reached the summit of the mountain, I could see the gleaming city beneath me. I saw the Steel District, where I spent most of my teenage years as an apprentice to a blacksmith. I saw the Salt District, where I would go to purchase my daily bread. I saw the famous Prague District and its ever working golem foundries. Rising above it all was the Whitetower, a marble construction that seemed to pierce the very heavens and watch over the city."

Demographics

Like most of Norianne, Pantopolis contains a remarkable amount of highly skilled labor. Blacksmiths, gunsmiths, artificers, and doctors alike flock to Pantopolis for the research grants given by the Wright Institute of Natural Science and the government of Norianne itself. The majority of the city's population is Cieran, though the Hearth and Salt Districts contain vibrant Krel communities.

Government

Pantopolis is governed by House Wright, and the numerous bureaus they help fund. The Whiteguard serve as the city guard, as well as a militia should the city be at risk of invasion. It is a common sight to see them patrolling the city streets in their gleaming white armor.

Defences

Pantopolis itself is located behind a difficult to traverse mountain range, right on the southwestern coast of Norianne. Thanks to its natural barriers, the city has not allocated many resources to the construction of defensive works, though they do keep a Whiteguard division on hand to defend the city, should they receive warning of an incoming Warband.

Industry & Trade

Golems, guns, and metals make up the bulk of Pantopolis' exports. The Steel District boasting the largest blast furnaces and refineries in all the Kingdoms. The famous Prague District churns out golems on a near constant basis, primarily importing them to the outlying mining towns and Grenesse.

Infrastructure

Pantopolis is built in a very clear, distinct ring pattern. There's little need for roads, though the city is unique in that is has a public transit system. A small rail network connects each district, and is frequently used by commuters to reach the district they work in, before commuting back home for the evening. The city is also notable for its role in the sanitation movement, being the first to implement a large-scale sewer system and ensuring that it doesn't taint the underground well supply.

Assets

Pantopolis is divided into five districts, each taking up a quarter of the outer ring of the city.
The Steel District contains the city's refineries, foundries, forges, and workshops, as well as some residential areas. The locale is known for its lack of greenery and the blackish basalt that makes up most of its streets and walls.
The Salt District is the city's port district and contains its most prominent markets. There are also a number of shipyards and warehouses for the import and export of goods.
The Hearth District is the city's main residential district, and where the vast majority of the city's residents reside. It's not wholly without shops but primarily dedicates its space to housing, parks, and recreational facilities. This district also contains the headquarters of the Whiteguard.
The Prague District is one of the most notable locales in all of Norianne. The entire section of the city is dedicated to the construction, manufacture, and maintenance of golems. Artificer's shops line the streets, and many workshops compete to develop new and more practical designs for golems and other magical devices. It is also where the vast majority of gunsmiths are located.
The Tower District is located in the dead center of the city, surrounded by all sides by the other districts. It contains the White Tower, as well as the Wright Institute of Natural Science.

Guilds and Factions

The Whiteguard are a millitary institution led and funded by House Wright that protect the province of Norianne and the city of Pantopolis. Their headquarters are in the center of the Hearth District.
15 major guilds dominate the Prague, Steel, and Salt Districts, controlling commerce in each area. These guilds hold a large amount of sway over local politics, and will frequently employ underhanded tactics to ensure anyone who practices their craft without paying guild dues is swiftly removed from the city.
Nearest to Pantopolis are the outlying towns of Roan, Goldsberg, and Whitestone. These three towns are the primary source of marble, granite, cement, and metals for the city.
Just outside the city limits of Pantopolis is the Mordva monastery of

Architecture

Pantopolis values its grand marble architecture, as well as its use of magically fortified construction materials to build the tallest buildings in the Kingdoms. Pantopolis itself doesn't have much clear land to build on, and thus opts to build up rather than out.

Natural Resources

Due to its location amidst the mountains of Norianne, Pantopolis has excellent access to the surrounding mines, giving it a steady supply of metals and gemstones with which to produce armaments, golems, and a vast array of consumer goods.

Type

Large city

Population

Approximately 121 Thousand

Owning Organization

House Wright