Mezrillia
Mezrillia is the center of trade for a popular local commodity, Sapient Pearwood, and is known for its political intrigue. The races live together mostly in harmony.
Political Intrigue:
Mezrillia is known for its political intrigue, especially in the upper-class residential district of Three Shades. The city's ruler, Altho Goldfound, is on his deathbed, and claimants are competing for power, adding an air of uncertainty and tension to the city's political landscape. Mezrillia is a city rich in culture, trade, and political intrigue. Its diverse population, economic strengths, and strategic location make it a pivotal hub on the continent of Eagos. The city's future is uncertain, with political challenges and the impending succession of a new ruler, adding layers of complexity to its dynamic landscape.Demographics
The city has a diverse population, with Halflings being the majority (56%). Other notable races include Dwarves (20%), Half-Orcs (10%), Half-Elves (5%), Gnomes (2%), Humans (2%), Tieflings (2%), Kobolds (1%), Elves (1%), and other races making up the remaining 1%.
Government
The ruler (Altho Goldfound, Male Halfling) is on their death bed, with claimants competing for power.
Defences
Mezrillia is surrounded by stone walls, and its defense is supported by a force of 394 trained warriors. In case of an attack, a militia of 6,846 can be mustered. Ulblyn Porridgepot, a male Halfling, serves as the sheriff.
Industry & Trade
The city's economy thrives on trade, particularly in Sapient Pearwood, a valuable commodity. Mezrillia's port is a busy center of maritime commerce, and the Trade District is the main hub for crafts and goods. Additionally, the expertise of local families, such as the Emberforge House in blacksmithing and the Thundertower Clan in engineering, contributes significantly to Mezrillia's economic prosperity.
Infrastructure
Tavern: The Grey Brewery
Owner: Emen Weld, Female Half-Orc
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside is unusually full of carriages.
Description: The tavern is a adobe two-storey building, with a black shingled roof and softly blowing chimes by the door. It contains a large open floor with pillars and a small stage for performers.
Specials:
Duck Pie with Nutmeg and Leek and a Coffee (5 sp)
Lamb Sandwich with Cake and a Glass of Whiskey (5 sp)
Drake Burger and a Glass of Wine (4 sp) Blacksmith: Blackwing Outfitter
Owner: Georgina Underbough, Female Halfling
Location: In a temple district. The street outside ominously quiet and empty.
Description: The blacksmith is a wooden cabin, with a brown shingled roof and dead hedges. It is well-lit by a few magical torches. It contains a high vaulted ceiling and an unfinished set of armor on a stand near the forge.
Specials:
Sun Blade (11,867 gp)
Ammunition, +1 (25 gp)
Weapon, +1 (947 gp) Alchemist: Thodris's Potions
Owner: Thodris Thrahak, Female Dwarf
Location: In a market district. The street outside is filled with the smell of damp earth. A crumb trail leads to an alley and into a crude cage trap.
Description: The alchemist is a timber and brick and large single storey building, with a white shingled roof and a large cellar. It contains a small wood oven and a preserved salamander hanging from the ceiling.
Specials:
Potion of Clairvoyance (924 gp)
Potion of Fire Breath (143 gp)
Potion of Healing (48 gp) Jeweler: Diamond Amulet
Owner: Thorpe Porridgepot, Male Halfling
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is next to a grand hall. A child presents a player with a flower and nervously says they're cute before running away giggling.
Description: The jeweler is a stucco tower, with large windows and a small enclosed deck. It was once a barracks, and has a collection of arms and armor. It contains religious paraphernalia on the walls and a leather bound bag with hundreds of compartments on the counter.
Specials:
Exquisite Ring (3 gp)
Ring of Regeneration (11,985 gp)
Ring of the Ram (4,870 gp) Enchanter: The Coven of Clarvoiance
Owner: Maegan Nimblefingers, Female Halfling
Location: In an adventurer's district. The street outside is next to a grand hall. Someone bursts through the entrance bruised and battered. They brought their trouble with them!
Description: The enchanter is a timber framed tower, with a green tile roof and a koi pond. It contains a small bell over the door and a chest of drawers full of components.
Specials:
Boots of Speed (3,825 gp)
Periapt of Health (4,901 gp)
Slippers of Spider Climbing (4,846 gp) General Store: Whurdred's
Owner: Whurdred Bigtoe, Female Dwarf
Location: In a well-lit avenue with guard towers. The street outside is a covered walkway with many twinkling lights. They walk in to find the owner curled up on the floor while thugs pour lamp oil over everything.
Description: The general store is a marble simple building, with several shuttered windows and vines covering the walls and roof. A number of hunting trophies line the walls. It contains a number of pots and miscellaneous supplies hanging from the ceiling and barrels full of bulk food.
Specials:
Rope, Silk (50 feet) (10 gp)
Smith's Tools (19 gp)
Woodcarver's Tools (1 gp) Church: Church of Lliira
Owner: Myev Rutherford, Female Half-Orc
Location: In the middle of the slums. The street outside has a weird smell and is filled with the smell of damp earth. A snowball (or mud/food) fight breaks out.
Description: The church is a brick single storey building, with a blue tile roof and a smooth stone floor. It contains curtains draped over the walls and a large altar.
Owner: Emen Weld, Female Half-Orc
Location: In a temple ward. The street outside is unusually full of carriages.
Description: The tavern is a adobe two-storey building, with a black shingled roof and softly blowing chimes by the door. It contains a large open floor with pillars and a small stage for performers.
Specials:
Duck Pie with Nutmeg and Leek and a Coffee (5 sp)
Lamb Sandwich with Cake and a Glass of Whiskey (5 sp)
Drake Burger and a Glass of Wine (4 sp) Blacksmith: Blackwing Outfitter
Owner: Georgina Underbough, Female Halfling
Location: In a temple district. The street outside ominously quiet and empty.
Description: The blacksmith is a wooden cabin, with a brown shingled roof and dead hedges. It is well-lit by a few magical torches. It contains a high vaulted ceiling and an unfinished set of armor on a stand near the forge.
Specials:
Sun Blade (11,867 gp)
Ammunition, +1 (25 gp)
Weapon, +1 (947 gp) Alchemist: Thodris's Potions
Owner: Thodris Thrahak, Female Dwarf
Location: In a market district. The street outside is filled with the smell of damp earth. A crumb trail leads to an alley and into a crude cage trap.
Description: The alchemist is a timber and brick and large single storey building, with a white shingled roof and a large cellar. It contains a small wood oven and a preserved salamander hanging from the ceiling.
Specials:
Potion of Clairvoyance (924 gp)
Potion of Fire Breath (143 gp)
Potion of Healing (48 gp) Jeweler: Diamond Amulet
Owner: Thorpe Porridgepot, Male Halfling
Location: In a side street near the town gate. The street outside is next to a grand hall. A child presents a player with a flower and nervously says they're cute before running away giggling.
Description: The jeweler is a stucco tower, with large windows and a small enclosed deck. It was once a barracks, and has a collection of arms and armor. It contains religious paraphernalia on the walls and a leather bound bag with hundreds of compartments on the counter.
Specials:
Exquisite Ring (3 gp)
Ring of Regeneration (11,985 gp)
Ring of the Ram (4,870 gp) Enchanter: The Coven of Clarvoiance
Owner: Maegan Nimblefingers, Female Halfling
Location: In an adventurer's district. The street outside is next to a grand hall. Someone bursts through the entrance bruised and battered. They brought their trouble with them!
Description: The enchanter is a timber framed tower, with a green tile roof and a koi pond. It contains a small bell over the door and a chest of drawers full of components.
Specials:
Boots of Speed (3,825 gp)
Periapt of Health (4,901 gp)
Slippers of Spider Climbing (4,846 gp) General Store: Whurdred's
Owner: Whurdred Bigtoe, Female Dwarf
Location: In a well-lit avenue with guard towers. The street outside is a covered walkway with many twinkling lights. They walk in to find the owner curled up on the floor while thugs pour lamp oil over everything.
Description: The general store is a marble simple building, with several shuttered windows and vines covering the walls and roof. A number of hunting trophies line the walls. It contains a number of pots and miscellaneous supplies hanging from the ceiling and barrels full of bulk food.
Specials:
Rope, Silk (50 feet) (10 gp)
Smith's Tools (19 gp)
Woodcarver's Tools (1 gp) Church: Church of Lliira
Owner: Myev Rutherford, Female Half-Orc
Location: In the middle of the slums. The street outside has a weird smell and is filled with the smell of damp earth. A snowball (or mud/food) fight breaks out.
Description: The church is a brick single storey building, with a blue tile roof and a smooth stone floor. It contains curtains draped over the walls and a large altar.
Districts
Mezrillia, being a vibrant city on the Western coast of Eagos, is divided into several districts, each with its own character, purpose, and atmosphere
The Port District:
The bustling Port District is Mezrillia's gateway to trade and commerce. It's a hub of activity with busy docks, warehouses, and merchant stalls. Sailors, traders, and travelers from distant lands converge here, bringing goods and cultural influences to the city. The Trade District:
As the economic heart of Mezrillia, the Trade District is a vibrant marketplace where artisans, craftsmen, and traders come together. Shops line the narrow streets, selling a variety of goods, including the renowned Sapient Pearwood products. It's a lively area where negotiations and business transactions take place. The Military Ward:
The Military Ward is home to the city's defense forces, including barracks, training grounds, and the formidable Keep. It serves as the nerve center for the city guard, where warriors train to protect Mezrillia from external threats. The Keep, a formidable fortress, stands as a symbol of the city's resilience. Cattletown:
Cattletown is the main lower-class residential district, characterized by modest homes and narrow alleys. Families of laborers, farmers, and service workers live here, contributing to the city's daily functions. It's a close-knit community where neighbors often rely on each other for support. Fisher's Wood:
Fisher's Wood is the primary middle-class residential district, known for its comfortable homes surrounded by greenery. The district is home to professionals, skilled workers, and artisans. It provides a balance between the bustling Trade District and the more serene Upper-class residential areas. Three Shades:
Three Shades is the main Upper-class residential district, featuring elegant mansions, spacious gardens, and luxurious amenities. Wealthy merchants, influential politicians, and prominent figures in Mezrillia call Three Shades home. The district is a showcase of affluence and social status. Greenhall:
Greenhall is a small farming district on the outskirts of Mezrillia. It provides the city with fresh produce and contributes to its self-sustainability. The district is characterized by farmland, orchards, and the residences of farmers dedicated to providing nourishment to the city. Church Hill:
Church Hill is a small shanty town that has developed around religious institutions or places of worship. The district is known for its spiritual atmosphere, with various temples, shrines, and humble residences of religious devotees.
The bustling Port District is Mezrillia's gateway to trade and commerce. It's a hub of activity with busy docks, warehouses, and merchant stalls. Sailors, traders, and travelers from distant lands converge here, bringing goods and cultural influences to the city. The Trade District:
As the economic heart of Mezrillia, the Trade District is a vibrant marketplace where artisans, craftsmen, and traders come together. Shops line the narrow streets, selling a variety of goods, including the renowned Sapient Pearwood products. It's a lively area where negotiations and business transactions take place. The Military Ward:
The Military Ward is home to the city's defense forces, including barracks, training grounds, and the formidable Keep. It serves as the nerve center for the city guard, where warriors train to protect Mezrillia from external threats. The Keep, a formidable fortress, stands as a symbol of the city's resilience. Cattletown:
Cattletown is the main lower-class residential district, characterized by modest homes and narrow alleys. Families of laborers, farmers, and service workers live here, contributing to the city's daily functions. It's a close-knit community where neighbors often rely on each other for support. Fisher's Wood:
Fisher's Wood is the primary middle-class residential district, known for its comfortable homes surrounded by greenery. The district is home to professionals, skilled workers, and artisans. It provides a balance between the bustling Trade District and the more serene Upper-class residential areas. Three Shades:
Three Shades is the main Upper-class residential district, featuring elegant mansions, spacious gardens, and luxurious amenities. Wealthy merchants, influential politicians, and prominent figures in Mezrillia call Three Shades home. The district is a showcase of affluence and social status. Greenhall:
Greenhall is a small farming district on the outskirts of Mezrillia. It provides the city with fresh produce and contributes to its self-sustainability. The district is characterized by farmland, orchards, and the residences of farmers dedicated to providing nourishment to the city. Church Hill:
Church Hill is a small shanty town that has developed around religious institutions or places of worship. The district is known for its spiritual atmosphere, with various temples, shrines, and humble residences of religious devotees.
Assets
Wealth: 308,070,000 gp. Max value for sale: 20,333 gp. Max pawn value: 107,825 gp
Guilds and Factions
trade guilds, various families
Religious Order:
The main religious order in Mezrillia is the Order of Gilded Disciples, further contributing to the cultural and spiritual fabric of the city.
The main religious order in Mezrillia is the Order of Gilded Disciples, further contributing to the cultural and spiritual fabric of the city.
Architecture
Primarily occupied by Halflings and Dwarves, the city is built of stone with low, squat buildings built partially underground.
Geography
Mezrillia is a bustling city located on the tip of the Western coast of the Eagos continent. Its strategic location makes it a hub for trade and commerce, with access to both land and sea routes. The city is surrounded by stone walls, providing a strong defense against potential threats.
Climate
Due to its position on the Eagos continent, Mezrillia experiences cool summers and cold winters. The climate is influenced by its proximity to the Western coast, offering both a maritime influence and the potential for trade routes with neighboring regions.
Natural Resources
The nearby Tennuruc Woods are known for their high population of the magical Sapient Pearwood tree, hunted and harvested by specialized lumberjacks. This resource is a key factor in Mezrillia's economic prosperity.
Maps
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Mezrillia
Type
Capital
Population
41,614
Inhabitant Demonym
Mezrillites
Location under
Included Locations
Owner/Ruler
Related Tradition (Primary)
Characters in Location
Tomi Reedfellow, Male Halfling
Fargas Sunmeadow, Male Halfling
Suhnae Ariessus, Male Elf
Chenna Glenfellow, Female Halfling
Bella Tosscobble, Female Halfling
Wella Stoutbridge, Female Halfling
Sarai Appleblossom, Female Halfling
Travok Torevir, Male Dwarf
Tomph Sharps, Female Half-Orc
Ulblyn Underfoot, Male Halfling
Shaena Greenbottle, Female Halfling
Pirithin Hogcollar, Male Halfling
Rangrim Rakankrak, Male Dwarf
Vonana Broodfist, Female Dwarf
Silvo Bigheart, Male Halfling
Jasmine Bigheart, Female Halfling
Bundrigo Whispermouse, Male Halfling
Uraim Goblinbane, Male Dwarf
Foxilon Cherrycheeks, Male Halfling
Delg Trueanvil, Male Dwarf
Chenna Wildcloak, Female Halfling
Philomena High-hill, Female Halfling
Olivia Sunmeadow, Female Halfling
Watson Bigheart, Male Halfling
Kithri Sunmeadow, Female Halfling
Audhild Strakeln, Female Dwarf
