Boktan is a small outpost and research centre controlled by the Qil'Soran Empire. It was the first known outreach of the Qil'Soran Empire beyond its normal borders.
Description
Qil'Sora refers to Boktan as a "great expedition to gather large amounts of resources from the ages before". However, this is not the case, it has become a prison outpost keeping large numbers of people to pay of their debts to the crown. Boktan is entirely run by members of the Qil'Soran military and arcane schooling, however several organisations inlcuding the Obsidian Forge and Shade Cloaks have managed to inflitrate the camp.
Despite its prison-like atmosphere, the outpost is designed to be a small town, with the majority of the riches being held within the Imperial Palace, including a large crystal called the Moonstriver. The Moonstriver creates and arcane ward around the outpost keeping it from being attacked without the correct permissions to enter the city. The crystal is said to have originated in a ruin within the Slycol Desert from a time before The Shatter, making the Moonstriver one of the oldest working arcane machines in Nonvyrox.
There is no formal inn or tavern within Boktan, so many homes around the Imperial Palance remain empty allowing visiting guests to have safe and assured accommodation during their visit. In the central pub, The Sun's Smile, there are constant nights of gambling, followed by the brewings of drunken fights.
Points of Interest
Hiradal's Laboratory
In the northen part of the outpost lies a small laboratory owned by the Arcanologist Hiradal Uvali. Many notable figures visit with the intention of discovering more about the artefacts that have been gathered throughout the world. Arcanologist Uvali are commonly considered the foremost expert on Shatter based artefacts and their usages.
Imperial Palace
In the centre of Boktan is the Imperial Palace, a large building which is the official home of the empire appointed leader of Boktan. The palace is also home to several magicians who work closely with the General to produce accurate arcane maps in the Slycol Desert surrounding the ruins within and around Void's Death.
Society
There are two aspects of those who live in Boktan, the nobility who are often mages and soldiers working on behalf of the Empire's orders. The other part of Boktan society is a group of workers and commonly prisoners who are working off debts they owe to the Empire through exploring and charting much of the Slycol Desert.
Demographics
Boktan is a small outpost, totalling around 325 people in 743 AR, consisting of Qil'soran generals, mages, and prisoners, with a small contingent of Ank'heal citizens who negotiate trade. Most residents are Human (69%),but there are also a number of Halflings (11%), Dwarves (7%), Elves (5%), and Gnomes (5%).
Notable People
| Name |
Type |
Description |
| General Bruno Silversteel |
NPC |
Overseer of Boktan, appointed by Commander-at-Arms Yldran Ulicaris. |
| Arcanologist Hiradal Uvali |
NPC |
World reknown Arcanologist. Highest scholar on the events leading to the creation of the Slycol Desert and Void's Death. |
| Maester Gurdan Lightseek |
NPC |
Clerical Leader. Blessed by the light of Yggdrin, healer and spiritualist. |
History
Boktan was constructed in 702 AR by the guiding council on behalf of the Qil'Soran Empire to scour the Slycol Desert for remains and ruins after the shatter. Expedition crews who gather relics or information about ruins are rewarded. The many expedtions that return empty handed are not paid for their efforts instead having to fend for themselves as best they can in the expansive desert.
The Obsidian Forge and the Shade Cloaks are both keen to gather information and relics for their own purposes. Whilst the Qil'Soran Empire has primary control of Boktan, a large number of spies and theives have been placed in the outpost to gather relics, information, and support for their respective organizations,
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Art Credits
Boktan Main Image created with MidJourney
Boktan Map created with Inkarnate
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