Ridwan
| Ridwan | |
|---|---|
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| (City) | |
| Nation | Nidal |
| Size | Large city |
| Population | 11,400 |
| Demographics | 9,700 humans, 1,300 caligni, 200 fetchlings, 200 other |
| Government | Autocracy |
| Alignment | Lawful evil |
| Ruler | Hierarch Itherine of the Shadowflame Midnight General Kyvicir of Ridwan |
| Images of Ridwan | |
Source: Nidal, Land of Shadows, pg(s). 30 | |
Situated in the foothills of the Menador Mountains, Ridwan sits on a hostile volcanic plain. The city is the religious center for the faithful of Zon-Kuthon, as it is said that the Midnight Lord first emerged upon Golarion from the smokey Shadowflame Rift that dominates the city's central square. The rift itself is believed to be a gateway to a particularly unpleasant chasm on the Plane of Shadow known as the Deeping Darkness. Apart from being a religious center, Ridwan is also home to the training camps of Nidal's military,[1] who hone their skills to spread the word of Zon-Kuthon through guile or force throughout the world.[2]
History
In the year 4200 AR, Kuthonites began construction of a shrine to their master on the Weeping Fields, the place where the chiefs of the local tribes had sworn their eternal vow to the Dark Prince. A settlement grew up around the shrine in the following years, eventually becoming the city of Ridwan.[3]
Economy
Nothing grows on the blasted, volcanic hills and plains surrounding the city, and even water is scarce. All life-sustaining food and drink is brought forth solely by the divine will of the Midnight Lord and his servants. Priests and mages devoted to Zon-Kuthon bring shadowy creatures through the rift at the city's center. After breaking their will, these creatures are then trained to serve Nidal, either domestically or abroad (generally in Cheliax).[2]
References
Paizo published an article about Ridwan in Nidal, Land of Shadows.
For additional resources, see the Meta page.
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 111. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 137. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ Liane Merciel, Lyz Liddell, Ron Lundeen, and Mark Moreland. (2018). Nidal, Land of Shadows, p. 11. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-64078-033-0
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