Tantlin

Districts

District of Secrets
Home to the most influential devils within all of Tantlin, including Levistus himself. This is where the secrets of Stygia are discussed. Whether in the Citadel of Ice or all the way to the seats of the Frosted Flagon, whispers travel far within this district. If there's any information you want to buy or sell, this is the place to do so.
District of Souls
Nestled along the edge of the River Styx, this area is where a significant portion of the merchants from various realms meet to sell and buy wares. It is also home to The Pit, which is a massive arena which holds all kinds of events and festivals within Tantlin.
District of Sabotage
These are the areas on the furthest edges of Tantlin, home to the weakest and lowest status devils within Stygia. Usually they start their lives here or are subject to sabotage and end up here. This tends to be the area where the most unruly devils reside and travelers ought to tread carefuly if they pass through.
District of Seniority
This section of Tantlin borders the Citadel of Ice and is home to the wealthiest and strongest devils in Stygia. This area also houses some of the most high end establishments for trade, usually exclusive to all but the high end clientele.

Purpose / Function

Tantlin has become a hub for trade in all of the known realms of Timeuria with portals extending to every inch of its expanse. It is home to the Lord of the Nine Hells, Levistus who rules the realm and the Nine hells with an ice cold fist.

Architecture

Tantlin has a ranging architecture, mirroring the range of the status of the devils within the city. The Citadel of Ice extends as high as you can see. The walls surrounding it are made of a beautiful blue ice that is translucent and seems to glow in certain areas. The buildings nearest the citadel tend to be elegant and enormous in size, showing the station of the devils that own them. As you get further from the center of the capital you begin to see smaller and smaller homes and shops, and at the furthest reaches of Tantlin the structures tend to be in disarray or completely in shambles.

Defenses

The River Styx runs through and surrounds Tantlin on all sides providing a treachorous landing point for any army bold enough to lay siege to the capital of the 5th level of hell. Large mountains of ice dot the edges of the river and create funnel points making attacks that much more difficult. Fulnerra Academy of the Arcane provides some of the strongest warlocks and sorcerers in all of the realms that offer their services to the Lord of the Nine Hells. The walls of the city are lined with many battlements and watch towers manned with troops.
The city has a massive military with legions of devils of all variety. It is the largest army of fiends within all of the nine hells. The Glacial Bastion nearby provides auxilary troops in the form of souls imprisoned by Levistus's Bladereavers.

History

Tantlin started out under the rule of Levistus when he became an Archdevil and was under his control until the Realmswar when he was imprisoned for his role in the planning of the war. In its early days the city was a collection point of his army and blade reavers as well as any souls they had imprisoned on his behalf. This was in an attempt to grow his power to contest the throne of the Nine Hells.
After his confinement the city was put under command of a pit fiend known as The Governess who had a different vision for Tantlin. She established trade among the realms with a document known as the Nexus Pact. This launched Stygia and Tantlin into a new age of unprecedented wealth. She imposed strict laws within the city to ensure all travelers would be protected within the walls of Tantlin. Anyone breaking the laws would be subject to immediate lashings and a trial to determine their fate. The Governess maintained rule of Tantlin and Stygia for a little over three centuries before Levistus was able to work his influence and break free of his prison.
Levistus regained control of Tantlin and was finally able to enact his plan to ascend to the throne of the Nine Hells, becoming Lord of the Nine and God of Swordsmanship, Betrayal and Vengeance. Under his rule he upheld the Nexus Pact as it benefited him more than he could have ever imagined. Fresh souls traveling to his domain of their own free will with no tricks or contracts needed...

Tourism

As the major hub for trade in all of the realms, Tantlin is likely the busiest city within all of Timeuria. You can find all races within its walls, merchants at every corner and several yearly festivals to attract even more indivuals to its icy interior.

Founding Date

Unknown

Parent Location

Nine Hells

Owner

Levistus