Trealing

Trealing was once the pinnacle of medical innovation, renowned for its scientific approach to healing. The town's healers mastered techniques that infused medicine with minimal magic, using advanced knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, and alchemy. Today, Trealing remains a center of medical expertise, but its influence has waned as the rise of clerics and paladins has led many to seek more profound divine healing over scientific solutions since the fall. Despite this, Trealing is still the place to go for those seeking advanced, non-magical remedies for illness or injury. They still retain some of the best medical professionals in the lands and have the best herbal remedies that money can buy.

Demographics

Trealing's population is a blend of scholars, healers, and artisans, with a strong focus on education and science:

• Humans (65%) – Making up the majority, humans are involved in various professions, from physicians to researchers.
• Gnomes (15%) – Known for their ingenuity, gnomes are often found working on the technological aspects of medical devices.
• Dwarves (10%) – Skilled in crafting advanced tools and alchemical materials, dwarves are essential to the city's infrastructure.
• Elves (5%) – Though fewer in number, elves often provide knowledge in botany and anatomy, with some taking on advisory roles in medicine.
• Other races (5%) – A mix of races, including half-elves, halflings, and tieflings, contribute to the diversity of the town.

Government

Trealing is governed by a Council of Physicians, made up of senior doctors, researchers, and engineers who oversee medical research and civic duties. The Chief Physician, elected from among the council, serves as the head of government. Their responsibilities include the regulation of medical practices, oversight of education, and ensuring public health.

• Chief Physician Miria Kinsor: A renowned surgeon and respected leader, Miria has served as Chief Physician for the last decade, overseeing both research and healthcare policy.
• The Medical Guild: This guild has considerable influence, advising on the production and distribution of medical supplies, treatment standards, and research funding.

Industry & Trade

Trealing’s economy is driven by its medical and alchemical advancements:

• Medical Supplies: Trealing produces advanced non-magical healing equipment such as prosthetics, surgical tools, and diagnostic devices.
• Herbal Remedies: The town is known for its extensive herbal remedies and alchemical treatments, which are exported across the land.
• Alchemical Research: Research into non-magical healing techniques has led to the development of highly specialized alchemical compounds that treat complex ailments.

Infrastructure

Trealing’s infrastructure is built around efficiency and practicality, with specialized facilities for healing and research. The town has:

• The Healing Ward: A state-of-the-art medical complex where patients from all over the region are treated.
• The Anatomical Institute: A renowned center for research and education in anatomy, where new treatments and procedures are developed.
• The Alchemical Foundry: Where medicinal potions, salves, and compounds are produced using a combination of natural ingredients and minimal magic.
• Public Clinics: These smaller facilities provide healthcare to the townspeople and visiting patients, ensuring no one is without treatment.

Districts

• The Healing District: Home to hospitals, clinics, and research centers, this district is the heart of Trealing. The Healing Ward is located here, as well as various apothecaries and surgical workshops.
• The Scholar's Quarter: This district houses the Anatomical Institute, lecture halls, and libraries filled with medical texts. It is the intellectual center of Trealing.
• The Market District: Known for the trade of medicinal supplies, rare herbs, alchemical materials, and advanced medical devices. Artisans, blacksmiths, and suppliers of all kinds can be found here.
• The Lower Ward: A residential area for laborers, artisans, and students, this district is more modest but vital for the town’s functioning.

Guilds and Factions

• The Medical Guild: The most powerful guild in Trealing, controlling the standards of medical care, research funding, and supply distribution. They are the de facto authority on health matters in town.
• The Scholars' League: This faction is dedicated to the advancement of science and knowledge, pushing for research and innovation in the medical field. They often work with the Anatomical Institute on experimental treatments.
• The Apothecaries' Circle: A group of herbalists and alchemists who provide natural remedies and medicinal compounds to the town and beyond.
• The Church of Bhita: Though not as influential as in other regions, this group has started gaining traction due to the rising popularity of divine healing, causing tension between the more scientific factions and the religious elements in Trealing.

History

Trealing was founded several centuries ago by a group of forward-thinking scholars and physicians who sought to break free from the reliance on magic for healing. They wanted to create a place where science could thrive, believing that non-magical solutions would be more sustainable and accessible in the long term. The Abericlase, a rare mineral that was integral to many of Trealing’s medical advancements, was discovered nearby and became the town’s key resource.
The town flourished, with researchers and patients coming from all over to witness its advancements in medicine. However, when the Abericlase went dark the technology that had thrusted them hundreds of years into the future, their dominance waned. Many began turning back to divine healing, and the town had to adapt to maintain its relevance. Today, though no longer at its peak, Trealing is still a respected center for medical treatment, though the shadow of its former glory looms over its streets.

Points of interest

• The Healing Ward: A massive hospital where the town’s finest doctors and surgeons work.
• The Anatomical Institute: The center for research and education in medical science.
• The Apothecaries' Hall: A bustling market for herbal and alchemical goods, known for rare ingredients and remedies.
• The Chapel of Bhita: A small but growing shrine to a healer-saint, where the sick seek divine intervention from the goddess of Art, Commerce, and Modernization.

“In Trealing, they’ll save your life with one hand and sell your soul with the other. The cure always comes with a price, but only the desperate dare ask what it is.”