Sanguisilva (CIty)
The gem set in the great mountains of the Palisade is called Sanguisilva, the most beautiful city on Vatur. It is the home of the King of the Blood Dominion, the Kingdom's greatest temples, and a cosmopolitan array of shops.
-Sanguisliva, a History by Professor Julius Invictus
Demographics
Race Sangiusilva is similar to the rest of the Blood Dominion in that it has a large population of humans and a smaller cadre of vampires calling the shots, so to speak. A strict apartheid exists between to the two races, although for vampires relative equality exists.
Wealth While strict divides exist between the rich and poor, no vampire goes hungry or is homeless. The welfare of all (vampiric) citizens is certianly cared for by the state. For those who keep their heads down and work, life can be quite attractive in the Dominion.
Government
Structure The state of the Blood Dominion could be best described as an absolute, theocratic, aristocratic monarchy. Taxes are high, but so are benefits.
Aristocracy There is one Archbishop of the Cult of Bhine in Sanguisliva, presiding over the entire Sanguisilvian region from the city. There is one Duke, two Archbarons, four Barons, and 200 Blood Knights.
Defences
Sanguisilva is defended by a 3 foot thick stone wall, with towers every 250 feet and four gates, one in each cardinal direction from the city's center.
Industry & Trade
Sanguisilva exports primarily silver from the mines to the south and imports mostly food and other necessities.
Infrastructure
Nicely maintianed cobblestone roads and lamps crisscross the streets.
Guilds and Factions
The Bloody Rose The Bloody Rose is an elite group of professional killers, thieves, and agents. They work in the shadows, striking quickly and mercilessly. They are often hired by nobles looking to avenge some perceived wrong or a businessman trying to scare off the competition. Their services come at a steep cost, however: a minimum of 100,000 Rose Skulls, and a debt of favor. This debt can range from telling on an enemy to betraying a friend for the Roses's own interest.
Morningstar Guild The Morningstar Guild is a much larger, less professional version of the selective and elite Bloody Rose. They are cheap to hire, but results may vary. Anyone in the sketchy part of town (near the docks) might well be a Morningstar lookout.
Alchemists Guild The Alchemist's Guild is the group of apothecaries in the Blood Dominion. They produce potions, poisons, and everything in between at standard Guild prices.
FIghters Guild The FIghters Guild is a large group of mercenaries, warriors, and gladiators that all split profits of jobs to keep each other afloat.
Sanguisilva College of Magic and Sciences This seemingly innocent college is the largest place of study in the North, serving as a bastion of enlightenment and a Mecca for the arcanely inclinded. However, the institution's secret is a dark one indeed: underneath the college lies a large coven of necromancers.
History
Sanguisilva was founded as the first city ruled by vampires in 1E 52.
Architecture
A gothic style reigns supreme over the city, with spires piercing the sky as far as each city wall.
Geography
Sanguisilva is a town in the mountains on a large river.
Natural Resources
Iron and Dungeons lay in the hills to the east, west, and south.
Alternative Name(s)
The Red City
Type
Capital
Population
~100,000 Humans and Vampires
Inhabitant Demonym
Sanguisilvian
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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