Overview:
Ta Rel is the capital city of Morah. Known for its strong culture and eccentric archetechture, this giant oasis city's unique style makes it popular with everyone from young entrepreneurs to retired soldiers. It is also considered by many to be a safe haven for anyone trying to escape from the many wars plaguing Bethos.
*As the party learns more about Ta Rel, more information will be added*
History:
Ta Rel began when a group of architects from Arctosys decided they wanted to refurbish the ruins of an ancient city in Bethos. The old name of the city was unknown, so the architects gave it the name of Ta Rel. With the help of magic, the architects were able to revive the city with haste and news of the beautiful city began to spread. People from far and wide came to see the oasis town for both its stunning views of the dessert as well as its ancient aesthetic. It also became a popular place for soldiers to retire as it was far away from their past in the west. Over time, new attractions began appearing in Ta Rel such a casino, a theatre, and its coveted colosseum.
Ta Rel had always been a popular city, however its population spiked significantly after the destruction of Sephith. This is because when the Kingdom of Sephith fell, most of its surviving refugees travelled to Ta Rel for safety. In modern day, roughly half of Ta Rel's population is from the Kingdom of Sephith and bear a strong grudge against Kidou and other Aasimars.
Diplomacy:
Leadership:
- Chieftains: Big Simba, Black Dow, Freyja, Demonsbane, Wiseman.
Geography:
Ta Rel is a large oasis city was built in the Ta Desert. Its foundation is on a stump of rock that looks like a mountain was cut in half leaving only its bottom remaining. The stump of rock also sports some lakes and a wide variety of vibrant plants, which is very uncommon in the Ta Desert.
The city itself is in the shape of a square with walls hosting parapets surrounding the whole thing. Inside the walls, the city is defined by a 30 foot wide road that runs directly from the west end of the city to the east end. Along this road, many merchants have set up stalls for selling goods. Behind the stalls, a row of statues runs along each side of the road. At the dead centre of Ta Rel, a medium sized lake with a statue of Deora at its centre can be found. The main road goes around the lake on each side and creates an intersection with roads leading north and south. These roads lead to some of the cities popular attractions such as the casino, the colosseum, and the chieftains meeting room.
Off the main road, behind the row of statues, dozens of tall, pointed, white buildings shoot into the skyline. These buildings are primarily compact housing units that have been carved out of giant white stalagmites. These buildings also create a series of tight alleyways throughout Ta Rel that have become popular spots for criminals to lurk.
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