Nerosyan

The capital of the crusader state of Mendev, Nerosyan is designed first and foremost as a defensive fortification to hold back the endless demonic hordes of the Worldwound.

Demographics

62,000 humans, 1,000 half-elves, 500 dwarves, 500 halflings, 700 other

Government

As the capital, Nerosyan is ruled by Queen Galfrey, who uses her considerable authority to maintain the peace.

Defences

The city is laid out in a diamond pattern between the two rivers in order to maximize their defensive potential. The outer walls are topped with crenelations and dozens of towers, ensuring that the defenders can pour fire into any attacking force. The top of the walls are covered in sloped roofs cut with arrow slits, which allow the defenders to ward off flying horrors. At the center of the city sits the Cruciform Cathedral, which allows the defenders to easily sally out to any part of the city.

Guilds and Factions

The Pathfinder Society also has a hidden lodge here named Starrise Spire. Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury sends Pathfinders into the Worldwound on dangerous expeditions, always in the guise of mercenaries to hide their allegiance. Although the Society's presence in Nerosyan is not known to the general public, they are well known to Queen Galfrey and her government; it was the Queen herself who bequeathed Starrise Spire to the Pathfinders. The Spire acts as a symbol of hope to the crusaders and a warning to attacking demons — a ball of light floats above the tower all day and all night. The resident Pathfinders have been charged with the duty of maintaining it.

History

Before the opening of the Worldwound, Nerosyan was a wilderness town consisting of run-down buildings. The First Mendevian Crusade changed it drastically. It expanded rapidly to accommodate the massive influx of warriors, it's streets were widened, and fortifications were built to protect it.
Despite its role as the head of the crusader effort in Mendev, there are still subtle reminders of the original piratical origins of the city. Despite this, the city is generally law-abiding and beautiful in design and clear in its sacred purpose.

Geography

Nerosyan is located at a valuable strategic location, guarding the junction where the Egelsee River flowing from the east meets the northern-most branch of the Sellen River. The city itself is laid out in a diamond pattern between the two rivers, in order to maximize their defensive potential. The outer walls are topped with crenelations, and dozens of towers rise from the walls, ensuring that the defenders can pour fire into any attacking force. The top of the walls are covered in sloped roofs cut with arrow slits, which allow the defenders to ward off the flying horrors that attack it. At the center of the city sits the Cruciform Cathedral which allows the defenders to easily sally out to any part of the city. Despite its role as the head of the crusader effort in Mendev, there are still subtle reminders of the original piratical origins of the city. Despite this, the city is generally law-abiding and beautiful in design, and clear in its sacred purpose.
Districts The city is divided into four distinct districts:
Districts Battle District Egelsee District Confluence District Woundward District

Type

Metropolis

Population

64,700