Genneth
Welcome to Genneth, the illustrious City of Gold, where wealth and decadence meet the shadows of intrigue and corruption. Located to the west of New Avocath, Genneth stands as the kingdom’s primary gateway for imports and exports, its prosperity evident in the opulent architecture and the bustling, vibrant markets that attract merchants from across the seas.
The city is under the vigilant governance of Duchess Marisol Antonia, known affectionately as the Duchess of Gold. Her leadership has brought much prosperity to Genneth, yet the city’s wealth has also fostered a complex underbelly of crime and corruption. Despite the Duchess's relentless efforts to uphold the law, Genneth’s streets are rife with black marketeers, a thriving Thieves Guild, and even corruption among the Knights of Gold, the regional defenders tasked with maintaining order.
Adventurers find Genneth’s gates wide open, with the city’s leadership welcoming those who can aid in curbing its problems. The Duchess herself is known to grant audiences freely to those who show promise in tackling the city’s issues. Adventurers who navigate these challenges successfully often find themselves rewarded handsomely, gaining both wealth and influence within the city.
Among the unique institutions of Genneth is the Duchess' Chosen, an elite group of adventurers who not only partake in quests but are also involved in the city’s legal machinations. Members of this faction have the rare privilege to sit in on and influence legal proceedings involving the notoriously corrupt Merchants Guild. Mastery of the intricate political and economic games played within Genneth’s halls of power can lead to significant changes in the city’s laws and fortunes, impacting both the opulent nobles and the calculating merchants.
While the citizens within Genneth generally hold the Duchess in high regard, celebrating her for maintaining a relatively small wealth gap in the urban center, sentiment is mixed in the outlying towns. Here, the working poor view the city’s extravagance with a critical eye, feeling neglected by a leadership they perceive as distant and disinterested in their struggles. These contrasting perspectives add to the complex social fabric of Genneth, presenting a city of golden opportunities shadowed by equally substantial challenges.
Founding Date
003 AA
Alternative Name(s)
City of Gold
Population
~13,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Gilded
Location under
Owning Organization
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