The City Under the Bridge

The Faded Undercity

"This city's name? Well... there cannot be one. Rejected as we are, we have tried many names before. None would resonate, nor unite us all. There cannot be a name made for us, for we live in the shadows of giants that move without our own whim.

-A local Rejected

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Culture

A no-named land that is occupied by many refugees that were refused entry into the Aliech Kingdom. The general layman who does his labor in Grehearth does not know of the undercity, nor do they ever interact with it.
While the occasional hoodlum from The Backstreet Rats may cause trouble in the streets, many find them to be nothing more than hoodlums. Rumors have been spread regarding the undercity's existence, but few know of its true purpose to support the lives above.
Separated into 4 cardinal pillars with a central pillar in the middle, each retains small organizations that keep to themselves, and do their part to keep the undercity running.
The vast population that are not within these organizations are called Rejected. Individuals who were refused entry to Grehearth now do their labor in the undercity in exchange for safety and permission to reside temporarily/ 

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People of the City Under the Bridge

Central Pillar

The Overseers

Overseers are those from Grehearth tasked to overview and maintain the 5 pillars, maintain the undercity, and protect its assets. While many are normal guardsmen from The Protectorate Ward, there are some rumors of frightening individuals who guard the central Pillar that boasts powers from the Age of Divinity.

Western Pillar

The Rakyuza

Ysoki/Ratkins who are refugees from the lands of Shinano. They are a proud faction that resides in the First Core Pillar. Occupying a small piece of the region, it is often closed off for their society. Few people interact with them, save for the occasional traders. Much of their style and culture follows those from the Council of Xin.

The Black Hand

An organization that dabbles in Blackpowder. Most people cannot communicate with these individuals as they cannot speak the common tongue. All of them seem to be humanoid and bear weapons of unknown origins. They are known to have ties with the Aristocracy of Grehearth, and their leader is rumored to have met Queen Aimil Siosal Aliech on occasion.

The Phantom Raiders

A group of pirates who work under Captain Silverhook. While many aren't actual pirates, many look up to the Captain for his tales of glory and his charismatic energy. 

Bone Shakers

A mishmash of Orcs and Goblins known for their love of music and combat. They are known to combat the creatures within the underground, and can be seen displaying their music through a style known as "Rock n Roll." Some of their members are former dedicated followers of Wiz. 

Eastern Pillar

Northern Pillar
Southern Pillar

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History

Built upon the rubble from Battle of Mo'ra, the region is known to be a vast cavernous system surrounded by large support pillars, which are considered to be home to a population of Rejected.
Descending from the many paths from Grehearth Many wooden bridges and buildings wrap around inscribed pillars of stones named Core Pillars. These etchings bear a semblance of light and heat that resonates from within.
These Pillars were once made long ago by ancient gnomish magic, crafted from a material known as Solaris Crystals. An extensive collection of them would be integrated into these pillars, etched with magical runes, and function as a lighthouse to deter creatures, and to provide light within the underground. The Rejected would find themselves flocking to the cardinal pillars for safety.
While the land seems uninhabitable, but there are occasional specks of light as one walks through the region. As the region became more populated and infrastructure was built with steam technology, it made living within these lands easier. However, the sound can be highly deafening at times as loud pistons clang and ring from turning cogs and machinery.
Rebellions that have occurred in the past were often dismantled before they ever truly gained traction. Many of the organizations know not to interfere with the daily lives of the upper lands, nor to reach these lands without permission.

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Government

Governed by The Aliech Kingdom and the Aristocracy of Grehearth.

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Tech Level

Society and Technology

• 2: Basic Society.

Weaponry

• 2-7: Basic Metals weapons, Improved Firearms

Transportation

• 1: Foot Travel.

Magic

• 2:Shamanistic and Tribal.

Faith

• 3:Simple Beliefs in God.

Medicial

• 2: Simple Plants and Herbs.

Power

• 1-6:Manpower-Steam Engines (Not theirs).

Wealth

• 1: Simple Trade.