Mortem Settlement in Tritum | World Anvil

Mortem

Hidden beneath deadly waters lies the most mysterious of capital cities. Very few know its location, especially if you are not from Tenebris at all. It is the oldest and one of the two most magical capital settlements. This dark place is known to be full of worshippers of the dark god Tharizdun, but not much is known beyond that, not even who rules the powerful kingdom.    City Breakdown:
  • Pantheon: Loose Religion
  • Primary Religion: Worshippers of Tharizdun
  • Other deities commonly acknowledged:
  • Size: Approximately 30 × 40 km
  • Government: Monarchy
  • Age: 15,497
  • Key races: Drow, tielfling, changeling, duergar, vampires
  • Key languages: Undercommon, common, abyssal
  • Reputation: Powerful, hideous magic
  • Fun Flair: This quadrant funnily had the most life and beauty before Kallana's reign.
  Stats provided:  If from Mortem, you gain proficiency in the stealth skill, and trait called From the Darkness. You can sense if a particular place is full of death as it has always surrounded you, and you can cast the speak with dead spell once a day before taking a long rest.

Demographics

The type of people in Mortem are dark, powerful, and diverse. No one who lives there is poor, or has no reputation as most people only know of the city through invitation.

Defences

  • Army of 100,000 soldiers
  • well hidden
  • The enchanted forest

Infrastructure

The city had castlevanian-like black building. Fine edges and point are on roofs, fences, and doors. Nothing is half built or lacking character.

Assets

If you are looking for something dark and powerful, the queen's personal library is impressive. There are often interesting potion ingredients and magical items to be found in the small cart stores across this city of death.  Stores and locations:
  • Castle of the Weeping
  • Dragomir Estate
  • Church of Tharizdun
  • Liluana's Cottage
  • Poinsoner's Cup
  • Body Bits
  • Chemist
  • Mines
  • Royal Armory
  • Magical Gems
  • Jewelers

History

Timeline: Key: (1 Di-Light = Year 1) - Founded in 98,001 IL by an ancient worshipper of Tharizdun -13,498 DL- (Current Day)

Geography

The undergrounds city has rocky cave walls. It's lit up by the occasional luminescence of gems. The trees are dark, and gloomy.
Founding Date
98,001 IL
Alternative Name(s)
City of Tears
Type
Capital
Population
100, 192
Inhabitant Demonym
Mortems
Ruling/Owning Rank

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