Zilargo

The nation of Zilargo is the gnomes' home. It is famous for its vast stores of knowledge and prestigious schools. Its architecture is beautiful. Its streets are full of color and cheer. Zilargo accepts outsiders. The people are friendly and helpful. In fact, the gnomes make time to talk to strangers because they think that even what seems to be trivial information will someday have value. Zil gnomes make money from exporting many goods and services. The jewel mines of Zalanberg provide mineral wealth for the economy. The gnomes of Zilargo have mastered magical artisanship. They specialize in elemental binding and alchemy. They build the airships and elemental galleons used by House Lyrandar. Seafarers from across the continent commission ships from Zil shipwrights. The most published newspaper in Khorvaire, the Korranberg Chronicle, comes from Zilargo. People across the continent read the Korranberg Chronicle, cementing the gnomes'' status as information experts.