Altamura
Altamura
Arcane power runs deep in the bloodlines of Altamurians. The people here once were a more open and free. They have a history of worshipping magic and revering magical power, from any race or gender. Now, however, the power structure has shifted to the hands of a few powerful wizards lead by the Archmage. Women are no longer permitted to study in any of the arcane or elemental schools, non-humans are seen as second-class citizens. It is now a widespread belief that magic is a masculine ability, and worthy of only human mastery. Women are said to not be strong enough to wield it, or that their touch will corrupt it. It is illegal for women to cast any arcane spell, those who do are arrested and their husband or father fined. As the years go on, women and non-humans are losing more and more power and rights.
This shift in ideals has lead many people to flee Altamura to the surrounding nations. Illisiyn, an elven stronghold, has come to a few physical (and magical) blows with Altamura. Neither nation is willing to risk open confrontaion and a declaration of war. There are rumors swirling about that Illisiyn may enter into an alliance with the Sandarkan Empire against Altamura. However, any aggression against them will be met with the fury of the Archmage.
While they may look down on other races, elven blood is still somewhat respected.
The Archmage Eoghan Hallbjörn, has in recent weeks begun softening his stance on women. Women are no longer considered property. They do not have the same rights as men, but they are slowly gaining some freedoms back. Magic is still a "man's" art, but magically apt woman are now allowed to serve as scribes and secretaries for wizards.
Government Type: Partriarchy
Ruling Body: The Archmage and the council of the arcane (on representative from each school of magic)
Major Alignments: CG, LN, LE
Major Cities: Runestone, Lathmere, Arcanus (capital)
Major Religions: Nethys, Irori, elemental deiteis
Major Races: Human, Elven, Half-elven
*Travel Caution: Females are strongly urged to travel with male companions through this territory. Non-humans are urged to hire male human escorts.
Arcanus - Capital City
Arcanus is a magically infused city which is noted for its floating tiers. The city is host to a house for each school of arcane magic plus a house for sorcerers. The city is lead by the Archmage plus his council of 9 (the house leader for each school plus the sorcerers, universalist wizards join their voice to the sorcerers). Necromancy is not a forbiden art, yet dark rumors do surround the house.
Archmage: Eoghan Hallbjörn (Human)
Council of the Arcane
Abjuration: Amiran René (Human)
Conjuration: Angelino Georg (Human)
Evocation: Artemon Boaz (Half-elven)
Enchantment: Jan Tàmhas (Human)
Illusion: Zelimkhan Kenneth (Half-elven)
Divination: Uthyr Wavecrasher (Undine)
Necromancy: Mikelo Félicien (human)
Transmutation: Hamon Evaristo (human)
Sorcerous Exarch: Thanatos Duilio (Aasimar)
Arcane power runs deep in the bloodlines of Altamurians. The people here once were a more open and free. They have a history of worshipping magic and revering magical power, from any race or gender. Now, however, the power structure has shifted to the hands of a few powerful wizards lead by the Archmage. Women are no longer permitted to study in any of the arcane or elemental schools, non-humans are seen as second-class citizens. It is now a widespread belief that magic is a masculine ability, and worthy of only human mastery. Women are said to not be strong enough to wield it, or that their touch will corrupt it. It is illegal for women to cast any arcane spell, those who do are arrested and their husband or father fined. As the years go on, women and non-humans are losing more and more power and rights.
This shift in ideals has lead many people to flee Altamura to the surrounding nations. Illisiyn, an elven stronghold, has come to a few physical (and magical) blows with Altamura. Neither nation is willing to risk open confrontaion and a declaration of war. There are rumors swirling about that Illisiyn may enter into an alliance with the Sandarkan Empire against Altamura. However, any aggression against them will be met with the fury of the Archmage.
While they may look down on other races, elven blood is still somewhat respected.
The Archmage Eoghan Hallbjörn, has in recent weeks begun softening his stance on women. Women are no longer considered property. They do not have the same rights as men, but they are slowly gaining some freedoms back. Magic is still a "man's" art, but magically apt woman are now allowed to serve as scribes and secretaries for wizards.
Government Type: Partriarchy
Ruling Body: The Archmage and the council of the arcane (on representative from each school of magic)
Major Alignments: CG, LN, LE
Major Cities: Runestone, Lathmere, Arcanus (capital)
Major Religions: Nethys, Irori, elemental deiteis
Major Races: Human, Elven, Half-elven
*Travel Caution: Females are strongly urged to travel with male companions through this territory. Non-humans are urged to hire male human escorts.
Arcanus - Capital City
Arcanus is a magically infused city which is noted for its floating tiers. The city is host to a house for each school of arcane magic plus a house for sorcerers. The city is lead by the Archmage plus his council of 9 (the house leader for each school plus the sorcerers, universalist wizards join their voice to the sorcerers). Necromancy is not a forbiden art, yet dark rumors do surround the house.
Archmage: Eoghan Hallbjörn (Human)
Council of the Arcane
Abjuration: Amiran René (Human)
Conjuration: Angelino Georg (Human)
Evocation: Artemon Boaz (Half-elven)
Enchantment: Jan Tàmhas (Human)
Illusion: Zelimkhan Kenneth (Half-elven)
Divination: Uthyr Wavecrasher (Undine)
Necromancy: Mikelo Félicien (human)
Transmutation: Hamon Evaristo (human)
Sorcerous Exarch: Thanatos Duilio (Aasimar)