The City of Vicentia
Setting dead center of the Evermyst Sea on the East coast of Corsiponia Island is the City of Vicentia. Vicentia is Caressed by cool winds blowing down from the Arimar coast and swirling with warmer winds from the Forgotten Sea and Emerald Ocean. They Come together to make the climate of Corsiponia Isle and its Capital Vicentia an enjoyable one almost year-round. Vicentia has Mild Winters, near-perfect springs, and summers that are pleasurably warm with light rainfall usually during the Fall and winter.
Vicentia is a Melting pot of Cultures it first developed as a resupply hub for Nautical Explorers of Evermyst but finding the climate Ideal the Rolling Hills Countryside saw colonists flocking here to set up homesteads and farmlands. The Fertile lands of Coseponia proved so bountiful it was only natural that a trade port below the Limestone Cliffs was built.
The City was Founded and established by a Merchant Lord by the Name of Zylorin Vilihame From Waymark Isle who loved the port and its crystal blue waters he named it after his Eldest Daughter Vicentia Vilihame as they reminded him of her calming and comforting eyes.
The Port City within the first 50 years Rapidly grew as Nautical Travelers spoke of it as a beautiful anchorage and a free trade location and, a diverse cultural variety of trade goods could be found there without making longer journeys through less hospitable waters. The City also became a clearing house for Pirates and Marauders to pose as honest merchants and unload their ill-gotten goods. The Vilihame family overseeing the Port often looked the other way to such actions and kept port fees and taxation very low as to bring more trade than other growing coastal cities.
With the low Taxation and the embrace of more liberal philosophies combined with diverse cultural interactions, Vicentia became known as a City of Pleasure. It became a Retreat for Nobles from many of the nations of Evermyst seeking escape or something exotic. Traders looking to find new and different goods and common folk looking to break free of more rigid living under some feudal lord's rule could have a shot at more freedom and prosperity in Vicentia.
Despite being known as Pleasure City Vicentia is also a City of Entertainment to keep itself at the forefront in these areas meant turning a blind eye to things such as Slavery, along with the Slave Trade, and Gladitorial entertainment for the masses both are fairly common and bring in considerable money to the coffers of the City in addition to being a tourism destination for Evermyst.
Demographics
76% Human 8% Gnome, 8% Elf, 4% Halfling, 2% Dwarf, 2% Other Races
Government
Vicentia is ruled by a Plutocracy the Wealthiest of Citizens holding
Defences
The Earl's Vicnetia Marines, The City Watch & Garrison, The Red Guard Several Battleemt Walls, Towers, Block Houses, HarborJetty Walls, Vicentia Royal Navy, Fortress Lighthouse.
Industry & Trade
Sea Trade is the big Moneymaker in Vicentia, Agriculture comes in from inland Costiponia and the hillside farmlands, Fishing is a popular common man's trade as well as Carpentry and Shipbuilding. Slave trade also goes go on Primarily in and around the Colesium in the way of Gladiator Slaves and over in the Red Lantern District.
Infrastructure
Harbor, Lighthouse/Fort, 2x Shipyards, Docks, Windmills, 3 Blacksmiths, 3 Weaponsmiths, 5 Inns, Prison, Library, 2 Magic Guilds, 3 Jewelers, Gladiator Arena, 5 Gladiator Schools, 3 Stables, 4 Tannery/Leatherworkers, 2 Alchemists, 2 Scribes, Wheelwright, 3 Carpenters, 6 Weavers, 4 Public Markets, North & South Catacombs, Sewers, 3 Stone Masons, 2 Bowyers, 2 watermills
Districts
- Acacia Hill District
- High Top District
- Coloseiem District
- Cliff Wall Shanties District
- Sand Bar Shanties District
- Lord's Park District
- Northside District
- Warfside District
- Two Bridges District
- Red Lantern District
- Peninsula District
- Promenade District
Guilds and Factions
Vicentia has Several guilds and factions that have influence and power over certain areas within the City of Vicentia they are listed below:
The Red Guard
Vicentia City Watch
Vicentia Marines
Vicentia Merchants League
Artisans of Vicentia
Longshoremens Guild
Arcane Guild of Ibris
League of Troubadors
Warf Rats (Thieves Guild)
High Tops (Thieves Guild)
Coffin Kickers (Thieves Guild)
Pefima's School of Sorcery
Purple Legion League of Gladiators
Vicentia House of Lords
Points of interest
Vicentia Coliseum
One must certainly visit the Coliseum and see Spectacles of Gladiatorial Combat. The Coliseum is the Highlight of those who follow the bloodsport as only the best of the best debut here in Vicentia.The Bathhouse of Vicentia
Combining hot mineral Spring Waters with cool fresh water or with tidal sea waters the Bathhoue of Vicentia is one of its many wonders for visitors of all strife. Come in the late evening hours or book a private bath and the pleasure is all yours with whomever and how many you hear and beating loins desires.Vicentia Lighthouse and Fort
A once-in-a-lifetime vision when coming into the city via ship is the white Limestone Fortifications surrounding the Lighthouse with Gargantuan 80-foot tall statues of Vicentia Marine Guards flanking the Harbor Entrance.The Earl's Castle
On the Cliffs above the Vicentia Bathhouse is the Earls Castle and Family Stronghold housing a majority of his personal Guard the Vicentia Marines and home for many in his extended Family.Guilds of the Arcane Arts
Several Magical Guilds have their Schools in Vicentia Seeking to learn the magic arts? Perhaps you have a hereditary line known for magic. Never has one city housed this many Guilds of the Arcane.Gladiatorial Houses Abound
Have a certain talent in the Bloodsport known as Gladitorial Combat? Want to learn how to Fight Like a Gladiator? Several Gladitorial houses are here in the Coliseum District of Vicentia.Trade and Artisan Shops
Looking for something for that special someone or perhaps yourself Vicentia is home to many Artisans, Craftsmen, and even Craftswomen you can most certainly have it made here or buy it here in Vicentia. Stroll the Two Bridges District, Look for fresh off-the-boat goods in the Wharfside District. Get that perfect blade for the one you want to stick it to from one of our many Weaponsmiths. Looking for something cheap maybe second or third hand don't be afraid to look for it in the Cliffside or Sand Bar Shanties Districts.Red Lantern District
If your shopping desires are more of the Flesh and Carnal kind take a stroll down to the Red Lantern District you are most certain to satisfy your needs there. All the pleasure and entertainment of the flesh One can see, if they can afford it.Master Shipbuilders
Vicentia's Shipyards work Night and Day to produce some of the most well-made ships in Vicentia, Speak with the Master Shipwrights, and take in the sites of their master craft. Granted there is a waiting list to get a Ship Built in Vicentia be they a Simple Fishing Smack to a Galleon Ships from Vicentia are some of the most seaworthy and beautiful.Gastronomical Delights
From simple food carts to smokehouse meats, Fresh Seafood, Fresh fruits, Vegetables, and Artisan bread. Vicentia has it Being a Trade hub port visitors to Vicentia will experience food from all over evermyst bringing Gastronomical delight.Education and Knowledge
Visentia has its own College University and Library People come from all over Evermyst not only for the Climate but its availability to seekers of knowledge from its Extensive Library in the Northside District and its College University in the High-top District. Study Like and with Social Elites at Vicentias University.Good Spirits
Vicentia has several Reputable Breweries, Wine Makers, and Mead Halls. We are talking Outstanding establishments where the social classes mingle but, if you Drink alone or on the down low most certainly Vicentia has those too nice quiet discrete places to handle all sorts of private affairs.Architecture
Many of the Buildings in Vicentia are made of White Limestone and most are 200 to 300 years old. As the city Embraced the settlement of different races across Evermyst, you will most certainly see building styles from other regions. For the most part the Builings are whitewashed Limestone or Brick, Wood, and Plaster Structures some with colorful domes and mosaic tiles.
Geography
Fertile Hills of Rolling Grassland serves as the farmland around Vicentia. Hills and Cliffs of Limestone overlook the Natural Deepwater harbor and the Vantage point is the home of the wealthier residents of Vicentia. A cool running stream runs into the harbor servers to power two mills and supplies the city's Cisterns with Freshwater. A Natural Mineral hot spring bubbles beneath the cliffs on the south end of the city, and is harnessed by the infamous Vicentia Bathhouse. The Harbor was a relatively safe deepwater port but it has been augmented with a large Limestone Breakwater wall and fortified lighthouse.
Climate
- Mild winters with some cool Rain
- Fresh Trade Wind Springs
- Comfortable Warm Summers
- Moderate Temperature Fall Season with light Rains.
Natural Resources
Limestone, Marble, Fish, Shellfish, Grapes, wheat, barley, olives, figs, Citrus Fruits, Wildberries, Acacia Tree Medicinals, Exotic Fowl
Founding Date
2490
Type
Large city
Population
11,873
Inhabitant Demonym
Vicentians
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