Duskwood

Demographics

Duskwood is largely elven. They were the first of the Radiant Domes to let in Arsaki, however, so there is a high level of Arasaki in the city. Scattered dwarves and humans can also be found in the city, but the dwarves hate it and the humans are usually just there to trade, although the human who do live there are usually content.

Government

Duskwood is run by a council of nine. To become a council member, one must undergo a rigorous test called the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet examines a candidate's logical, magical, and physical abilities. The Gauntlet is created when the other council members (it takes a minimum of three) cast a spell upon the candidate, placing him in a temporary demiplane. This demiplane is under the full control of the council members, and they force the candidate to face their fears and test their abilities.

Defences

Duskwood does not have a wall. Instead, they have magical defenses. These defenses are activated by the Council and include a wall of force surrounding the entire city. The ground turns to quicksand under the attacks of the defenses. The air boils with heat. Bolts of sizzling energy plummet out of the sky and onto Duskwood's enemies.

Industry & Trade

Duskwood is known for its knowledge. The wizards of the city produce rare magic items and spellbooks, and the research done there supports the efforts of numerous organizations. In addition to this, Duskwood residents make famous art works such as The Slaying of the Porcupine (a comedic painting produced by the poet Ogmus Morartik) and Wheat Field with Dragon (also by Ogmus Moratik).

Infrastructure

Duskwood is unique among the Radiant Domes. Their Dome malfunctioned, and instead of providing a normal day/night cycle, that function did not work. And so Duskwood is caught in a more natural shade of dusk than outside of the Dome. The Dome still protects against Shadowspawn.

Assets

Duskwood is a center of learning and magic. The books and magic created in Duskwood is renowned throughout the world.

History

Duskwood is the only city in the Radiant Domes that was founded before the Domes were built. Coriander Saffold was born in the city, and used it as a base of operations for constructing the other Domes.

Architecture

The buildings are created to match the surrounding forest. Buildings are usually patterned after trees, blending in so well that an untrained eye would easily miss one.

Geography

Duskwood is located in the Forest of Aisar. This forest is mostly evergreen, with cold winters and cool summers. North of the forest are the Galithan Mountains.

Founding Date

844

Type

Large city

Population

18,000