Altavire

In Altavire, the concept of class is entirely redefined. This city is one of absolute opulence, a place where the concept of "rich" and "poor" doesn't exist, at least not in the way that it does in the rest of Muster Province. There are no poor here because wealth is not measured by currency, but by control over conjured beings, elemental forces, and arcane knowledge. The inhabitants of Altavire, all of them noble or magical elites, are united by their shared mastery of magic and the summoned creatures they command. These summoned entities fill every role imaginable in Altavire’s society, from servants to laborers to political figures. For the people of Altavire, their summoned servants are more than just tools; they are integral parts of their lives, performing work that would be unimaginable in the other cities.

The elite here live without concern for labor, free from the shackles of mundane existence. Their lives revolve around the pursuit of arcane perfection, with each district of Altavire built on magical ley-lines that allow the city to float above the land. The magical infrastructure of the city is unparalleled, with crystal towers, obsidian spires, and floating gardens dotting the skyline. The Primordial Assembly of Muster, located in the massive volcanic peak of The Crucible, serves as the academic heart of Altavire, training the next generation of noble conjurers in advanced elemental diplomacy and magical theory.

But while the nobles live in grandeur, there is a technocratic air to the city. Every action, every ritual, every political move is informed by logic, science, and magic. The elite of Altavire are not just aristocrats; they are technocrats, using magic as a tool to maintain and expand their power. The Vault of Echoed Will, a private club where elite conjurers gather to debate and shape magical policy, is the seat of much of Altavire’s arcane governance. Here, the elite do not just rule—they experiment with reality itself, using summoned spirits to explore ancient knowledge and reshape the world around them.

Altavire’s strict stratification means that wealth and status are inseparable from arcane ability. Those who can summon the most powerful beings or craft the most intricate constructs are revered above all. Everyone here lives in the certainty that magic is the ultimate form of power and that those without magic have no place in their society. Unlike the other cities, there is no hidden underbelly of poverty—there are no beggars or criminals because no one without magic could ever dream of reaching Altavire. There is no black market, no slums, only an eternal cycle of privilege and arcane prowess.