K'Theras

K'Theras is a large settlement to the south of the Djeris Desert, along the Aesteran Sea and on the Western shore of the Spellbay. It is one of the youngest independent city-states in the Realm, having only been formally recognized within the last decade towards the end of the Ordjenni Expansion War. K'Therrans are largely good-natured, though competitive and excitable.

Demographics

K'Theras has the most varied and eclectic population in the Realm, with nearly every species and race represented.

Government

Still attempting to get their bearings as a true city, K'Therrans participate in a direct democracy where every citizen votes on issues put forth by a body called the K'Therran League.

Industry & Trade

K'Therrans salvage the rubble of their city, which is sold as raw materials or as objects of study. K'Therran Scavengers are renowned for their expertise and skill at repurposing resources and clearing debris. This industry is lucrative for the K'Therrans, but it's their adventuring guilds that are the real resource. K'Therran adventurers are numerous and cheap, but of various degrees of quality.

Guilds and Factions

There are hundreds of aspiring adventuring guilds and lodges in the city, each vying for gold and glory. Sometimes these organizations butt heads over territory and jobs, but most of this tension is released during monthly arena-combat events between the guilds.

History

K'Theras (like its twin, K'Thralas) is made of the ruins of a colossal ancient structure of unknown arcane origin. It is theorized that this structure was cleaved in half in antiquity, and in the remains of the western portion arose the city of K'Theras. A hundred years ago when explorers discovered the ruins they set up large camps in the structure as a base of operations, and soon others followed suit. Over time, these loose camps grew in size and population until they merged into one large settlement. The mercenaries and other hirelings that accompanied the researchers and explorers eventually settled here as well, forming their own guilds and companies.

Architecture

The architecture of K'Theras is unlike that of any other city of the Realm. Large cyclopean arches and massive beams of bent steel litter the city, serving as the groundwork for newer structures. The city is built on a soft incline that terminates in a huge stonework dome that lays sideways in the sand, only it's upper half accessible.

Geography

The area around K'Theras is hot, craggy, and sandy. Numerous canyons and fissures dot the landscape.

Population

30,000

Inhabitant Demonym

K'Therran