Talk:Rak'Than
| Rak'Than | |
|---|---|
| Administration | |
| Country | Democratia tis Patrias |
| Governing Body | Paragon of Rak'Than (Mageocracy |
| Acting Leader | Aos the Blind, Grand Paragon of Rak'Than |
| Statistics | |
| Land Area | 2.5 mi2 |
Rak'Than, along with her sister city Rak'Thul, rests inside the caldera of a dormant volcano. The two cities are split by the river that flows out of the Mirrored Sea. The city itself is a mageocracy, governed by the five Paragons.
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History
Rak'Than was established in the year 500 by an Archmagus who ordered the citizens of Riverhelm to relocate to the caldera in order to provide a "defense from the loss of tranquility in the world" caused by the First Goddess War.
This Archmagus drew up a city plan spanning both sides of the caldera. The first plans were that of an oddly efficient city laid out in a grid. Streets that ran northwest to southeast were given the names of locally grown alchemical ingredients, and the streets that ran northeast to southwest were numbered beginning with northernmost street. Construction began on the west side of the river, establishing the dock and nearby residential area. A quarter of the residents of Riverhelm moved immediately.
Within the span of a year, there was a surge in animal and beast attacks. The events culminated in a wort attack that claimed the lives of three families with small children. The Archmagus, along with his personal guard, dispatched the menace and implored those still residing there to leave with him.
The particular speech endeared the Archmagus to the populous and cemented his position as the leader of the newly founded Rak'Than. The office was called the Paragon and was appointed state duties along with a personal guard called the Guardians. At the Archmagus's death, the office of the Paragon was made an elected office in accordance with his last wishes.
In six generations, the Paragon had become an officially hereditary position. The Paragon was demonstrated to be to be corrupt, the people rebelled and many broke off to create their own city in the unfinished area in the caldera, establishing Rak'Thul. The existing government was redistricted and separated the Paragon into the system that exists, more or less, today.
Geography
On the edge of the eastern coast of Silice at the northmost point in Democratia tis Patrias.
Cityscape
The city is broken into eleven Tiers and forty-seven Districts.
- Dam's Watch: The largest buildings in this district and tier are the watch stations and energy conversion stations. These are augmented by a handful of personal gardens, the multi-family housing units of the docksmen, the few merchants catering to their needs, and a few local government centers.
- Wrightman's End: If you're looking for a tradesman, this is the place to do it. Guilds, skilled crafters, foreign dignitaries, and the establishments that cater to such individuals can be found here in the second and third. The hospital and temple can be found in the fourth district. Gardens are the bulk of the area.
- Merchant's Run: Containing districts 5 through 11, this is where you'll find most of your shops. You'll also find a few local party destinations and guild halls associated with merchants. Magical craftsman can be located here, as well. Inns can also be found in the 11th district.
- Guardian's Watch: This area contains politicians, banks and bankers, and various trades associated with these individuals can be found in the districts 12 through 21.
- Green Run: Districts 22 through 31 contain low income housing, middle income housing, student housing, and alternative trades.
- Crow's Nest: Districts 32, 33, 34, and 35 are warehouses and smellier tradesman can be found here. Low income housing can also be found here.
- Beggar's Run: Combined into two districts (36 and 37), Beggar's Run contains the low income housing. Sustenance shops for those individuals can also be found.
- Rose District: High priced shops, quality goods, and upper-middle class housing can be found here. This area also has the largest number of parks, secondary only to the Wrightsman's End. You can find most of the magical supplies here.
- Gold Quarter: Districts 42, 43, and 44 contain the individuals of significant means and a few establishments intended to cater to their desires that wouldn't fare well elsewhere in the city.
- University District: Libromancers and the buildings where they do their learning and experiments can be found here. There is some student housing, but it is dormitory in nature.
- City Seat: Known as the Education Seat for most of the city's history, district 47 contains the private locations where the Paragon does its business.
Culture & Contemporary Life
Rak'Than boasts a rich, multi-ethnic culture that reflects both the long term inhabitants and the new immigrants. The beauty can be found in the gold bricks. Establishments don't often changes names, and new owners often keep the establishment of the old name. Libromancers often dictate the pace of things and what becomes popular, however.
Economy
Law & Government
The heads of government are the five Paragons, headed up by the Grand Paragon.
Demographics
Most of the population is human, with the exceptions being typically either half-elf or Ra'drani. A smattering of dwarves, halflings, and gnomes can also be found.
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