Arcanix

The jewel and capital of the independent state, Arcanix is a shining city filled with breathtaking architecture, public art works, lush garden promenades, and a population draped in the latest fashions. Even the laborers live in comfort here and the splendor of the wealthiest citizens in the pristine Sweet Orchard district is astonishing. The dazzling spires, elegant manor houses, and tiled fountains of Arcanix make it the most beautiful and impressive city in the nation. Travelers passing through the Garden Expanse often detour here just to take in the urban beauty. In Arcanix, the best architects enjoy a measure of celebrity usually reserved elsewhere for popular performers, and guided tours from the capital’s most esteemed architects are an outrageously expensive luxury. One particularly in-demand architect is Zena Spirny, an eccentric, excitable, and brilliant Halfling woman who uses her arcane magic to bring her visions to life. Arcanix exemplifies the nation’s ideals and underscores the regimented social structure that reigns in other regions at large. The city’s southeastern portion, called Tradesfolk’s Abode, contains laborers’ housing, public parks, and utilitarian shops, and is accessible to all. Nearest the western gate, the Glittering Plaza contains more high-end shops, and a wide boulevard leads to the central High Market.
The most wondrous sight of the city is the College of Arcanix. Constructed as three massive towers of glittering crystal, the Circle of Eight raised them high above the city. Due to the volatile nature of teaching powerful arcane magic, it was decided it safest to train the students away from the confines of the city. The school itself is the most difficult to attend. Aspiring mages from across Mythris dream of a day that they can walk the halls of the floating towers of crystal.

Government

Arcanix is governed by the most powerful arcane organization in the world, the Circle of Eight. While individually there are some more powerful wizards and sorcerers in the world, together they are unstoppable. Fortunately for the people of Mythris, the Circle retains neutrality, and will only arise to war if the world is in danger. Due to their prowess and unlocking of ancient magics, each of the Circle have attained immortality.

• Mordenkainen
• Bigby
• Robilar
• Riggby
• Tenser
• Serten
• Leomund
• Otto

Defences

Arcanix does not have an encircling wall around the city, it does have a large defensive wall on the sea side.

Alternative Name(s)

City of Splendor, City of the Crystal Towers

Type

Megalopolis

Population

231,500

Included Locations

• Coinville Markets
• Dockside
• Foreign Quarter
• Ivy District
• Oldtown
• Puddletown
• Westgate

Characters in Location

• Lady Elroanna Valette (Bellhammer)
• Sir Darend Bellhammer