Arcanix

The fishing village of Arcanix has much more than meets the eye, and all you have to do is look up. The first settlers of the region found it perfect for the plentiful fishing areas in Scion's Inlet, but this was just the catalyst for much more. The discovery of a snarl floating high in the sky prompted the building of the floating wizard towers that Arcanix is better known for. Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn founded the Arcane Congress here which evolved to create Arcanix University. Under the flag of Aundair, Arcanix University is one of the greatest magical schools and research centers in all of Noyatu, competing directly with Strixhaven University to the southwest.

Districts of Arcanix

Arcanix has four distinct districts; Scion's Edge, The Tenements, Civic Square, and Arcanix University. The village itself is centered by Civic Square where many municipal buildings are located, including a courthouse, the Zharena center, and a jailhouse. Scion's Walk, the main marketplace, is also located off of Civic Square. A temple to Melora also sits in Civic Square as a place of worship for good weather and plentiful catches in Scion's Inlet. The smell of fresh fish permeates Scion's Edge, the dock ward of Arcanix. Located on the eastern edge of the village, buildings here are under poor repair and most shops are relegated to stalls or wagons. However, a temple to Keranos is located in this district. The Tenements is the main residential district of Arcanix, located to the west of the village. Most of the population lives here in various sized homes because of the significant halfling and gnome populations. The few taverns and inns of reputation exist here, where the district meets Scion's Edge and Civic Square. North of the city is mostly wide lots where the few wealthier citizens live and where the Zharena's keep is located. Of all the districts, Arcanix University is the most unique. Floating half a mile above the city, the university is a series of wizard towers and great halls sitting upon chunks of earth. In the center of this airborne school sits the Arcanix snarl, a greenish glowing orb of concentrated arcane energy from an entanglement of the Weave.

Religion in Arcanix

Given the high arcane presence in the village, there isn't a lot of religious involvement. The little that exists comes from the sailors and fisherman who pray to Melora and Keranos, each of whom has a temple in the village. The Melora temple is a beautiful public park with a crystal clear pond in the center. Towards the front of the park is a small central building for bureaucratic dealings and the living quarters of the head priest Virion Craob (Female Gnome). On the other hand, Keranos's temple in Scion's Edge is a large stone brick building with stained glass presenting Keranos in full might. There is a large central chamber for worship with small side rooms where patrons can come to work on projects of any kind. The temple is extremely musty given its proximity to the water and its common patronage. Its head priest, Trenton Mariache (Male Human), was a fisherman who, in his later years, came to pray and participate in the faith.

People of Interest

Zharena George Stacy

George Stacy (Male Human) rose through the ranks in the political spectrum of Arcanix and eventually became the Zharena, a local leader who answers back to Fairhaven. A male human in his mid-40s, Stacy has grey hair with a receding hairline and is slightly overweight but still as quick as he was in his youth. As Zharena, he has ruling power over Arcanix and is advised by a council of citizens democratically elected. He is an excellent shot with a crossbow and has one of the sharpest minds in Arcanix who isn't affiliated with the university. Zharena Stacy holds above all else truth and justice, which makes him excellent at his job. The tragedy of his life is the loss of his wife right after their daughter Gwen was born. Gwen now attends Arcanix University studying transmutation magic.

Econospeaker Quinpher Tossspirit

Crafty, cunning, and coin-smart, Quinpher Tossspirit (Male Halfing) is the elected econospeaker for the advisement council. He was the standing president of the Fishermen of Scion, the local fishing guild, before being elected as econospeaker for his money smarts and financial luck. He is credited with revitalizing Scion's Walk and lowering the fees for fishing in Scion's Inlet near Arcanix. He is one of Zharena Stacy's most trusted advisors and closest friends.

Ambassador Shabala Darwish

The Ambassador of Acanix University Shabala Darwish (Female Human) is another advisor on the council. She is the only contact besides students that the local government of Arcanix interacts with. She can sometimes be difficult to speak with, but she has been truthful and helpful with the relationship between the village and the university since her appointment. Unlike her other council members, Shabala is not from Arcanix or even Aundair. Instead, she hails from the distant land of Calimshan and was graciously offered a place at the university for her work with elemental forces and the elemental planes of existence.

Government

Like other settlements in Aundair, Queen Aurala ir'Wynarn appoints a Zharena to lead and from there they are able to structure their local government how they see fit. Zharena Stacy decided to continue the tradition of Arcanix where he leads absolutely and a council of elected citizens advises his decisions. The council is made up of 5 members; the Econospeaker, the University Ambassador, the City Planner, Lawmaster, and one of the head priests of either the Melora or Keranos temple. The Econospeaker, the University Ambassador, the City Planner, and the Lawmaster are elected positions. Every 5 years citizens of Arcanix vote for a set of esteemed citizens who have shown an interest in supporting the community. The head priest is the only non-elected official, instead, the temples alternate every 5 years during the election cycle of the other positions. These 5 council members advise the Zharena on city policy and issues concerning the community.

Population: 23,830 (66% humans, 15% halflings, 15% gnomes, 4% other races)
Government: Zharena George Stacy (Male Human) works alongside an elected council of Arcanetians. The Arcane Congress is in charge of Arcanix University.
Defense: Magical defenses provided by the mages of the university.
Hallmarks: Fishing trade, Arcanix University

Current Council Members

City Planner: Cato Russo (Male Human)
Econospeaker: Quinpher Tossspirit (Male Halfing)
Melora Priest: Virion Craob (Female Gnome)
Lawmaster: Franklin Garrison (Male Human)
University Ambassador: Shabala Darwish (Female Human)

Type

Large town

Included Locations

• The Prancing Dolphin

Owning Organization

Aundair

Characters in Location

• Cardel Kumalo

Places of Interest

Guildhall: The guildhall of Arcanix is located in Scion's Edge, rather than Civic Square, and is home to the small guilds in town. Both the Fishermen of Scion and the Artificer Workers Union have their headquarters here. 
The Prancing Dolphin: An infamous inn in the Tenements known for its rowdy crowds and even rowdier musicians. A large tank of water sits in the center of the tavern holds a dolphin named Lucky. 
Scion's Walk: A large marketplace known for its fresh fish and strange magic items made by locals