The Whirling Jewel of the South is a city at the confluence of the Lion and Gazelle Run rivers. The merging rivers divide it into three districts, with a roaring whirlpool at the center. The waters divert into an intermediate ring around this mighty cyclone of water, allowing trade along the circular harbor.
Bella Madre is best known for the Whirlpool Proscenium, a grandiose theater in the city center. It hosts an annual performance by its artists-in-residence, the Vinyot Century Jubilee. These world-famous musicians, poets, and dancers combine their talents to delight audiences from distant lands. Most bards aspire to become part of the Vinyot Century, but only a select few are chosen by its maestro.