Egorian
| Egorian | |
|---|---|
| (City) | |
| Titles | City of Thorns |
| Nation | Cheliax |
| Size | Metropolis |
| Population | 82,100 |
| Demographics | 87% human, 9% halfling, 2% tiefling, 2% other |
| Government | Standard (imperial government) |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Ruler | Lord Mayor Grachius Alazario |
| Source: Cheliax, Empire of Devils, pg(s). 14-15 | |
Egorian (pronounced eh-GOR-ee-an)[1] became the capital of Cheliax upon the Thrune Ascendancy in 4640 AR, replacing the city of Westcrown. House Thrune wished to create a new imperial capital to honor its new allegiances far from the nobles and history of Westcrown.[2] It is also known as the City of Thorns.[3]
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Geography
The imperial capital sits on the southern banks of Lake Sorrow, where the Adivian River continues its meandering course to the south. Its position on the lake grants it access to the connecting inland waterways of the Sedna, Tomarsulk, and Jeni Rivers, and the cities of Kantaria, and Dekarium.[4]
The city itself is a mismatching combination of two distinct architectural and design styles: the older, organic of Imperial Cheliax, and the newer, inflexible and autocratic philosophy of the infernal House of Thrune.[5]
The newer sections of the city are most obvious for Gothic architectural styles, such as towers and minarets which are barbed or capped with sharply pointed conical roofs. The favoured construction material is a red-veined black marble imported from Arcadia. The expense of importing such material has been one of factors inhibiting further city development.
Old Egorian appears far more welcoming to foreign traders and visitors. Temples not dedicated to Asmodeus are usually found in these districts.[6]
Inhabitants
- For a complete list, please see: Category:Egorian/Inhabitants
Egorian is one of the main halfling settlements in the Inner Sea region, where they are the favoured slave race, especially by Egorian nobles, and derisively called slips by their owners. Halfling culture in the city is often dark and this is reflected in the nature of the community: much tougher, less happy and less warm than other halfling communities, not afraid to take advantage of their masters where they can.[7]
Religion
As the capital of Cheliax, Egorian is the heart of the faith of Asmodeus. As such, the largest concentration of his worshipers can be found here. They are led by Aspexia Rugatonn, Grand High Priestess of Asmodeus.[8] The Midnight Temple in Egorian is dedicated to Asmodeus, and human sacrifices are made there upon the Black Altar.[9]
Places of Interest
References
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 246. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 203. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 57. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 69. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Jonathan H. Keith, Colin McComb, Steven E. Schend, Leandra Christine Schneider, and Amber E. Scott. (2009). Cheliax, Empire of Devils, p. 14. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 57. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Hal Maclean and Amber E. Scott. (2010). Halflings of Golarion, p. 15. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-278-4
- ↑ Jonathan H. Keith, Colin McComb, Steven E. Schend, Leandra Christine Schneider, and Amber E. Scott. (2009). Cheliax, Empire of Devils, p. 15. Paizo Publishing, LLC.
- ↑ Adam Daigle, F. Wesley Schneider, Neil Spicer, and Hank Woon. (2010). Bestiary. The Twice-Damned Prince, p. 83. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-226-5
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