Neolantin
Though they are regarded as Meletians, the people of Neolantin view themselves as citizens of Olantin—a coastal polis that long ago vanished into the sea. According to legend, an angry Heliod smote the polis with his spear, sinking it in punishment for its people’s utter hubris. The fact that the Neolantians were spared this fate, they say, is evidence of their humility, and they take special care in their sacrifices to Heliod.
Demographics
pretty varied, does tend to show more humans, and there are some tritons living at the coast.
Government
There is a mayor that works as a liaison with Meletis to ensure they get what they need and to encourage proper trading of Neolantin resources.
Defences
a guard has been sent out by Meletis to protect the town from large outside threats- Thassa’s Spear. They protect the coast from Neolantin to Altrisos. Because the town is larger they employ their own local guard- the Spears of Heliod- who protect the people and look for threats within the city and at the sea.
Industry & Trade
They trade fish and sea resources, including access to the docks, with the people of Meletis. They have a large temple to Heliod which takes donations to help support it and they have several market stalls and long-term businesses to support the people and keep the circulation of wealth going inside the city.
Infrastructure
Stone walls, white, and thatch or stone roofs. Aqueducts, watermills, rough stone roads, shipyard, major dock for those going in and out of the Siren Sea. Huge temple to Heliod and one to Thassa.
Assets
fishing grounds, fertile ground, docks and access to the sea, place of reverence to Heliod
History
MYTH OF THE SINKING OF OLANTIN
In ancient days, Olantin was a wealthy coastal polis along the Siren Sea. Because it was the westernmost of the great poleis of old, it became associated with the sunset, and therefore, with Heliod. A magnificent shrine to the sun god rose within the polis, and its priests, a group known as the Triarchy, grew wealthy and powerful. Details about what came next are unclear, but records tell of a veil of darkness that engulfed the coast. People believed that Heliod had abandoned them, and many fled the polis. In a panic, the Triarchy raised an enormous ball of light into the sky as a replacement sun. When the darkness cleared, Heliod saw the fake sun and grew furious. With his spear, he struck Olantin, shattering the city and casting its ruins into the depths of the sea. The darkness was in reality caused by Erebos as an act of defiance against his brother and out of hatred for the followers of Heliod. He held up above the city an enormous piece of his robe and it engulfed the sunlight, showing only the dark skies of the Underworld instead. The people of Olantin knew none of this and only panicked that something might be wrong in the heavens. Their magical light, the only time a group of wizards and sorcerers came together to create the highest of magic, was an incredible 10th-level feat. Such strong magic has never been used again, especially not in Neolantin, for fear of the gods' retribution. The people of Olantin were wrongly struck down but even if the truth were revealed it is too late and Heliod still stands by his decision. The ruin of Olantin still lies beneath the waves and many tritons and merfolk make their homes in the now underwater city. See Olantin page for details. It is the home of the lost Bident, Deepdelver.Tourism
Many come to the town to become a sailor and make their way at sea or to visit the large temple of Heliod in a bit of a pilgrimage.
Geography
Perched against one of the remaining rocky outcroppings that were leftover from Olantin and bridging that gap between the water and sea with an expansive network of buildings the town is extremely coastal with most of it dealing with water and storms regularly. The Temple is set on the hill overlooking the town from the Meletian side. There is lush greenery, abundant sea/coastal life, and the soil is very sandy.
Natural Resources
sealife and resources from the water, coral, fishing grounds
Type
Town
Inhabitant Demonym
Neolantins
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