Shadizar the Wicked

Shadizar the Wicked lies on the Ancient Highway of Kings and is an important waypoint for caravans transporting goods across Jakkah - Continent. It also has the distintion of being one of the few places on dunia with multiple portals to Hell, which open when specific planar alignment is achieved. Perhaps fortunately, these portals open to citadels in Avernus and are controlled by minions of Asmodeus, Sovereign of Hell and have been (thus far) used by the infernals for trade rather than invasion.

Demographics

Shadizar has a diverse population of majority humans, followed by half-orcs, gnomes, tabaxi, and tieflings. Other races are present as infernalists from across dunia are drawn to Shadizar.

Abject poverty is common in Shadizar, with a minority of super-rich providing handouts to the poor to improve their popularity and prevent food riots. Taxes are collected from property owners and business which go towards public works and feeding the poor but rampant graft dilutes the effectiveness of any government programs.

Government

The Dominion has placed a satrap over the city. The Githyanki's involvement is erratic and the city is run by a disfunctional kleptocracy /bureaucracy underneath the satrap.

Infrastructure

Shadizar is a city of eye-watering contrasts. High-walled palaces are adjacent to slums. The city has a history of building grand public works and then letting them fall to ruin by neglect.

Natural Resources

Shadizar has several locations where portals to Avernus and other infernal domains can be opened under the correct planar alignment or with the precise rituals. These interactions with the denizens of Hell offer immense wealth at great risk, there is no shortage of individuals willing to take those risks.

Type

Large city

Location under

Jakkah - Continent

Owner/Ruler

Ez'alez the Elder of Clan Vundral

Owning Organization

The Dominion