A feast for the senses, a balm for the soul...so long as you have the coin!
One of The Free Cities, Nevarr is a destination for the richest and most glamorous individuals on the continent. It is filled with casinos, brothels, and the greatest racetrack on the continent. Nevarr is a city dominated by wealth, and not by birth. Your title means nothing if you don't have the coin to back it up. But that means even the most obscure individual can be celebrated as royalty if they have the gold. In fact, trade is considered to be more honorable than strength of arms.
Geography
Nevarr is situated on the Vermillion Coast in western Eressea. It has a warm to temperate climate with a distinct rainy season. The surrounding countryside is densely wooded. The actual city is built on a series of rocky hills and outcroppings that stretch from the mountains down to the sea. There is an excellent deep water harbor (Xolabar Bay) that is always full of ships. Nevarr is made up of the Lower City and the Upper City.
Lower City
The lower city consists of the following areas and locations:
- The Docks
- Trade Quarter
- Neptune's Circuit
- Great Canal - neatly bisecting the city, the canal is a direct waterway to the Inner Harbor
- White Cloaks Headquarters - Commander Kareema el Noor
- Stoneforge Inn
- The Dancing Pig - Tavern
- Envy's Loft - Inn
- Blackstaff Tower - the unassuming headquarters of the Blackstaff Guild
Upper City
The upper city consists of the following areas and locations:
- Inner Harbor - Private anchorage for the vessels of the rich and powerful. The inner harbor is fed by the Great Canal
- Pleasure District - Where the finest brothels and pleasure houses can be found
- The Courtier's Arms - Fine spirits
- The Sickle & Sage Inn
- The Armando - Hotel
- The Piazza - Hotel
- Prospects - Restaurant
- Incognito - Restaurant (Everyone wears blindfolds)
Government
Nevarr is run by a council of magisters, made up of representatives from the three largest trade guilds of Nevarr. Those magisters are:
The law is enforced by mercenaries hired by the city. The mercenaries are known as White Cloaks due to their distinctive uniforms.
Economy
The economy of Nevarr is reliant primarily on arbitrage and tourism based industries like the pleasure houses and gambling. Nevarr also exports excellent white wines and exquisite perfumes. The economy is controlled by three large guilds: The Blackstaff Guild, The Halcyon Collective, and the Consortium.
Entertainment
Chariot Racing
The chariot races that take place at Neptune's Circuit are a highlight of the city. Many individuals travel from very far away to witness the dangerous spectacle. There are four primary factions which participate in the races, identified by the colors they wear: Purple, Gold, Red, and Blue. Each faction has a number of racers, including a champion who gets top billing and is venerated as a hero. The current champions are:
- Falx - Purple
- Kruguur - Red
- Jaqys Aneraar - Gold
- S'dahna - Blue
Currently the Purple and Red factions are the most successful with their champions expected to bring home the victory each race.