Builder's Lap

"The gates of Builder's Lap are open like the arms of a lover after a long time apart. The guards pay no attention to you, and when you step into the city, you may understand why.
"Here, you do not stand out, but rather, seem boring and mundane in comparison to the horseless carriages rushing through the streets, the tiny mechanical creatures flying through the air, the veterans equipped with exotic-looking prosthetics, and the ornate clocks on nearly every wall. No one immediately reacts to a boom sounding from somewhere nearby: people glance around, looking indifferent, shrug, and when a door opens to let out black smoke and a young woman, whose coppery hair points every which way, all you can hear is good-natured laughter. The woman responds with a wave of her hand and a grin.
"Welcome to Builder's Lap."

- As a group of adventurers enter the city for the first time

Builder's Lap is a city by the mountains in Ager, and often considered as dedicated to the god, Builder. To outsiders, the city seems outlandish and it's inhabitants at the very least slightly unhinged, if harmless, but the locals consider Lap to be the most progressive place in all of the country, and among the best in the world. There is no other place where you might find magic and mechanical so seamlessly combined, and the city draws many curious minds, who are always more than welcome to stay.

Sights

The Clocktower

The highest building in the city, a tower made of cream stone and whose clock rings out every hour to tell the time. During festivals and celebrations, the sound might change from the usual.

The Cannon

No one knows, where this iron tube with two wheels came from, and until this day, no one has learned its secrets. Every day, it is surrounded by learned and curious alike, all hoping to solve the mystery.

Lodgings

Ayaton

A well-kept, clean inn that sees a steady flow of people. Spread over three floors, the highest mainly for private events, second for lodgings, and the lowest for the common space, most who visit there feel welcome at at home.
Ayaton is owned by a human man Arion Goldmast, an ex-mariner who ten years ago, as the mid-age crisis struck, changed from sailing to innkeeping to stay closer to his children, most of whom have a different mother, and whom he does his best to provide for. Of the eleven children, five are grown up, and of the six younger, the eldest, Atia, helps him with the inn.

Lavas'h'tar

A more simple inn located away from the hustle and bustle of the center of the city, this place is great for those who wish to gather rumours. The owner, Nonn'err-ov, a black dragonborn with yellow eyes that glow with curiosity and cunning, knows more than can be gained through just asking from visitors. He's never been caught, but he tends to listen behind the doors of his inn when no one is looking, just out of curiosity.

Stores

Golden Carriage Restaurant

A big, expensive restaurant near the middle of the city, known for its magical golden plates that offer endless food fit for the customer's taste. Owned by a human man, Kegin Rat'hara, who is often present to welcome visitors and to make sure that no plates get stolen.

Suvizdan's Alchemy Boutique

Owned by a half-goblin Suvizda, who sells both tested and experimental drinks and potions. Always on the move, some feel a little confused after stepping out of her store.

Miracles of Westen Capes

A small store that sells all sorts of knicknacks from magical to more mundane. It's owned by a human male Lua Shan, who has a puffy copper hair and small, round glasses. He's tall and on the lanky side, and is easily excited by everything new. He inherited the store from his grandparents, Len Shan and Amira Twinkle-eye.

Clink and Clank

A store that sells weapons and armor from simple and relatively cheap to enchanted and costly. It's owned by a large, slightly socially awkward human man who might have some goliath blood flowing in his veins.

Ruling family
L'Venei

Type

City

Location under

Ager