Vesicule - Revision history

KrystGM at 22:32, 31 March 2015

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‎The Queen's District

KrystGM: /* Beacon's Point */

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KrystGM: /* Alabaster District */

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KrystGM at 22:38, 22 March 2015

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KrystGM at 20:11, 22 March 2015

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KrystGM at 15:05, 22 March 2015

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KrystGM at 21:51, 15 January 2015

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KrystGM at 02:41, 15 January 2015

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 ====Underbridge====
 Under the Irespan one finds the worst of the city. Seedy taverns, diseased brothels, rat-infested gambling dens, salt-blasted tenement buildings and cheap flophouses. Criminal organizations use the unmonitored docks under the Irespan for smuggling and those who wish to be lost tumble into Underbridge. Despite the squalor, the people of Underbridge are proud, declaring themselves free - from empire, government and faith.
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 ====The Queen's District====
-The blocks that surround the Irespan ring with the noisy work of sculptures, jewelers, carvers and enchanters. Further away from the Irespan lays the royal palace, official home for the Queen of the Empire should she visit and the seat of her influence in Onyx. The Lord-Governor of the district technically governs Onyx from here but rarely leaves his estate outside the city. The day to day operations of the city are ruled by the Council of Ushers who meet in the House of Usher next to the palace.
+The blocks that surround the Irespan ring with the noisy work of sculptures, jewelers, carvers and enchanters. Further away from the Irespan lays the royal palace, official home for the Queen of the Empire should she visit and the seat of her influence in Onyx. The Lord-Governor of the district technically governs Onyx from here but rarely leaves his estate outside the city. The day to day operations of the city are ruled by the Council of Ushers who meet in the House of Usher next to the palace.<br>
 ====Hydra's Way====
 As a trade city, Vesicule owes its prosperity to the many foreign merchants who use the port of Hydra's Way. The district has salt-blasted storefronts and cramped businesses which cater to the rough and tumble seafolk while more exotic inns and taverns serve as a welcome to visitors from afar.

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 '''1. The Wyvernwatch''': The tallest structure in Beacon's Point. The towering lighthouse, 82 feet tall, stands on a 20-foot bluff. The tower is stone and the light immense an crafted from bronze and glass. The top of the lighthouse in carved into the shape of a wyvern's head and the light shines out from the mouth.<br>
 '''2. Jaijarko Castle''': A massive collection of seemingly shabby shanties and tenements, all owned by a slumlord named Rassimeri Jaijarko. Rumors suggest all the buildings are well-fortified, interconnected and plushly appointed inside.<br>
-'''3. Battle of the Charda''': A large statue that depicts Vesicule's first naval battle against a group of pirates who attacked with tamed monsters known as Charda. The statue shows four of the Charda, each 30-feet tall, surrounding a much smaller ship. ''Monument Boon'': Practice weaponplay for 10 minutes before the Battle of the Charda and make a successful DC 20 Intimidate check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all attack rolls made with melee weapons for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 10 points by which you exceed the initial check.
+'''3. Battle of the Charda''': A large statue that depicts Vesicule's first naval battle against a group of pirates who attacked with tamed monsters known as Charda. The statue shows four of the Charda, each 30-feet tall, surrounding a much smaller ship.<br>''Monument Boon'': Practice weaponplay for 10 minutes before the Battle of the Charda and make a successful DC 20 Intimidate check to gain a +1 morale bonus on all attack rolls made with melee weapons for 24 hours. This bonus increases by +1 for each 10 points by which you exceed the initial check.
 ====The Queen's District====

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 ====Beacon's Point====
-Beacon's Point is a raucous home to traders, sailors and hardworking families of all sorts. There are numerous warehouses, shipping concerns, brothels and taverns in the district. The further from the district's borders one travels, however, the more closely packed and poorly maintained the buildings get. The core of Beacon's Point is a slum known as Rag's End, a mazelike knot of alleys where the poorest make their home.
+Beacon's Point is a raucous home to traders, sailors and hardworking families of all sorts. There are numerous warehouses, shipping concerns, brothels and taverns in the district. The further from the district's borders one travels, however, the more closely packed and poorly maintained the buildings get. The core of Beacon's Point is a slum known as Rag's End, a mazelike knot of alleys where the poorest make their home.<br>
 ====The Queen's District====
 The blocks that surround the Irespan ring with the noisy work of sculptures, jewelers, carvers and enchanters. Further away from the Irespan lays the royal palace, official home for the Queen of the Empire should she visit and the seat of her influence in Onyx. The Lord-Governor of the district technically governs Onyx from here but rarely leaves his estate outside the city. The day to day operations of the city are ruled by the Council of Ushers who meet in the House of Usher next to the palace.

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 ===Locations===
 ====Alabaster District====
-Home to Vesicule's richest and most affluent citizens. Aristocrats, nobles, guild masters and anyone rich enough to afford such a lifestyle dwell in the villas and mansions that line the district's streets. Shops and taverns are rare here but salons and private clubs thrive. The Alabaster District is also home to the Serpent's Run, a sprawling hippodrome. It is the city's most popular public venue.
+Home to Vesicule's richest and most affluent citizens. Aristocrats, nobles, guild masters and anyone rich enough to afford such a lifestyle dwell in the villas and mansions that line the district's streets. Shops and taverns are rare here but salons and private clubs thrive. The Alabaster District is also home to the Serpent's Run, a sprawling hippodrome. It is the city's most popular public venue.<br>
-'''1. Alabaster Park''': This beautiful and well-maintained park is open to the public and a short distance from Serpent's Run, making it a popular spot for picnics.
+'''1. Alabaster Park''': This beautiful and well-maintained park is open to the public and a short distance from Serpent's Run, making it a popular spot for picnics. <br>
-'''2. Serpent's Run''': A massive complex centered on a colosseum capable of seating 5,000 spectators in seats ranging from expensive private balconies to "copper benches" for the masses. Serpent's Run hosts sporting events, circus performances, mock-gladiatorial battles and, on rare occasion, small-scale naval battles.
+'''2. Serpent's Run''': A massive complex centered on a colosseum capable of seating 5,000 spectators in seats ranging from expensive private balconies to "copper benches" for the masses. Serpent's Run hosts sporting events, circus performances, mock-gladiatorial battles and, on rare occasion, small-scale naval battles. <br>
 '''3. House of Lords''': Build entirely out of stone, the House of Lords serves as offices for the noble families who live in the area. Most members of the House of Usher keep offices here.
 ====Beacon's Point====
 Beacon's Point is a raucous home to traders, sailors and hardworking families of all sorts. There are numerous warehouses, shipping concerns, brothels and taverns in the district. The further from the district's borders one travels, however, the more closely packed and poorly maintained the buildings get. The core of Beacon's Point is a slum known as Rag's End, a mazelike knot of alleys where the poorest make their home.

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 ====Ophelia====
 Separated from the main city by deep waters, Ophelia is a city within a city. Here one can find ex-patriots from other parts of the empire, each gathered in their own little conclaves. Often, they want as little to do with Vesicule and the Onyxish population as possible.
-====Underbride====
+====Underbridge====
 Under the Irespan one finds the worst of the city. Seedy taverns, diseased brothels, rat-infested gambling dens, salt-blasted tenement buildings and cheap flophouses. Criminal organizations use the unmonitored docks under the Irespan for smuggling and those who wish to be lost tumble into Underbridge. Despite the squalor, the people of Underbridge are proud, declaring themselves free - from empire, government and faith.
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	Today, there are few pure blooded Mhzyt left. Despite their unique beliefs, the Mhzyt are a gregarious people. Over time many have interbred with the Onyxish humans of Vesicule. Most Mhzyt are half-elves (or close enough to it that it make no difference) while a rare few are either pure elven or human.		Today, there are few pure blooded Mhzyt left. Despite their unique beliefs, the Mhzyt are a gregarious people. Over time many have interbred with the Onyxish humans of Vesicule. Most Mhzyt are half-elves (or close enough to it that it make no difference) while a rare few are either pure elven or human.
		+	===Locations===
		+	====Alabaster District====
		+	Home to Vesicule's richest and most affluent citizens. Aristocrats, nobles, guild masters and anyone rich enough to afford such a lifestyle dwell in the villas and mansions that line the district's streets. Shops and taverns are rare here but salons and private clubs thrive. The Alabaster District is also home to the Serpent's Run, a sprawling hippodrome. It is the city's most popular public venue.
		+	====Beacon's Point====
		+	Beacon's Point is a raucous home to traders, sailors and hardworking families of all sorts. There are numerous warehouses, shipping concerns, brothels and taverns in the district. The further from the district's borders one travels, however, the more closely packed and poorly maintained the buildings get. The core of Beacon's Point is a slum known as Rag's End, a mazelike knot of alleys where the poorest make their home.
		+	====The Queen's District====
		+	The blocks that surround the Irespan ring with the noisy work of sculptures, jewelers, carvers and enchanters. Further away from the Irespan lays the royal palace, official home for the Queen of the Empire should she visit and the seat of her influence in Onyx. The Lord-Governor of the district technically governs Onyx from here but rarely leaves his estate outside the city. The day to day operations of the city are ruled by the Council of Ushers who meet in the House of Usher next to the palace.
		+	====Hydra's Way====
		+	As a trade city, Vesicule owes its prosperity to the many foreign merchants who use the port of Hydra's Way. The district has salt-blasted storefronts and cramped businesses which cater to the rough and tumble seafolk while more exotic inns and taverns serve as a welcome to visitors from afar.
		+	====The Key====
		+	The Key serves as the center of the city. It is home to the middle class, ranging from artisans to merchants. the Key is also home to more temples to the Totems than any other district in Vesicule.
		+	====Skull's Shadow====
		+	Skull's Shadow lays at the base of the Skullcleft, the large cliff that divides Vesicule in twain. It is the city's most vibrant district and home to playhouses, pubs, brothels, hookah bars, dance halls and a wide variety of other entertainments. As a result, Skull's Shadow is home to many of the city's artists, bards and entertainers. Subversive entertainment and anti-establishment rhetoric and wild social experimentation are the norm here.
		+	====Muerte====
		+	Membership in the Amethystish Empire has created a new class of citizens in Vesicule: those with money but without traditional social status. These "new money" rich have moved to the Muerte district. Once home to the poor, it has been gentrified over the years. Now Muerte is a district of high-class shops, restaurants, businesses, and offices. The largest neighborhood in Muerte is Black Arch, home to those merchants and shop owners who make enough money to live a comfortable life. Many foreigners also keep homes in the Black Arch for the rare occasions when business brings them to Vesicule.
		+	====Ophelia====
		+	Separated from the main city by deep waters, Ophelia is a city within a city. Here one can find ex-patriots from other parts of the empire, each gathered in their own little conclaves. Often, they want as little to do with Vesicule and the Onyxish population as possible.
		+	====Underbride====
		+	Under the Irespan one finds the worst of the city. Seedy taverns, diseased brothels, rat-infested gambling dens, salt-blasted tenement buildings and cheap flophouses. Criminal organizations use the unmonitored docks under the Irespan for smuggling and those who wish to be lost tumble into Underbridge. Despite the squalor, the people of Underbridge are proud, declaring themselves free - from empire, government and faith.

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 * '''Danger''': +10
 * '''Government''': Autocracy (Lord-Mayor)
-* '''Population''': 16,428
+* '''Population''': 16,428 (12,307 humans' ; 2,122 half-elves; 821 dwarves; 526 gnomes; 398 kobolds; 129 elves; 78 halflings; 47 other)
 ===History===
 During the Age of Constant War, the Scapolite Empire continued to expand. After conquering the Citrine Kingdom by guile, the Emperor of Scapolite turned his gaze to the strange land of Onyx. A land invasion was out of the question. The terrain between Scapolite and Onyx was either steep with mountains or treacherous with bogs and moors. A navy was formed and sailed out of both the Scapolite homeland and the Citrine Wastes. The naval pincer strategy took the Onyxish forces by surprise and, in short order, the capital city of Acertijo was conquered.