The City of Equilibrium
The City of Equilibrium is a large trading city located near the Crimson Stream, a river capable of carrying many ships to and from the city.
Equilibrium is the home of the University of Necromantic Studies and the Temple of Vigilance and is ruled by the neutral and just Baron of Balance (simply know as “The Balance“).
Equilibrium is also known for being the home of some of the most lavish parties in the realm due to the wealth and visitors and the city is known for its trade related to the parties including its tailors and finely crafted apparel, its chefs and delicate cuisine and its chemists and their magnificent perfumes.
Places and People at the end of “The Ball” campaign.
- Temple of Helm, The Vigilant One (aka Temple of Vigilance) – home to fanatic anti-necromancy holy cult.
- Keepers of the Balance – local city guards. Dressed in the Coat d’arms of the city. Half black, half white with a circle in the middle with reversed colours.
- University of Necromantic Studies
- Professor Maxima Blackstone, head of the university.
- Gnarlious, a very old professor.
- Oaken (aka “The Oak”) Penny’s old student friend in the dormitory, an Orc with a talent for necromancy.
- Student Fayeth Luxford. Student who framed Penny.Was handed back to the school with evidence and for justice. Hangs with The Leading Ladies, arch-enemies of Pink Ladies.
- The Wave of the Wand, a bohemian tavern doubling as hang out for the local Necromancy students.
- Harmony Hall. Tall and skinny weed smoking halfling owner (and friend of Penny’s) with dreadlocks,
- Pink Mansion fraternity home of the Pink ladies led by Rizzo, who has lost all her hair stolen by our heroes to pay Hag dressmakers.
- Amazin’ Glazin’ Bakery – owned by old Red Dragonborn Carnavix who makes flame-baked, fairydust-sprinkled cupcakes. his flame breath was stolen by our heroes to pay Hag dressmakers.
- Dreamy Dressmakers run by 3 hags:
- Vivienne Westcrumble
- Adele Anthugger
- Shelter of Sekhmet, a secret holy place only streets away known only to the followers of Nemeth. Caretaker of Sekhmet, a very old white Dragonborn.
- The Gossip, A derelict fancy looking tavern, painted in white and gold (now closed)
- Pearl (RIP) – Androgynous Albino Tiefling owner
- The Blitz Ball. Now deserted.
- Evalena Ena (RIP). Founder of the Blitz Ball. Student at School of Necromancy turned Wraith to preserve her looks.
- Steve Strange. Enigmatic doorman.
Cast
- Autumn Emberlynn Half-Elf, Cleric (goddess Sekhmet. Symbol: a Flaming Sun)
- Penny Purplespark Human, Necromancer
History
The birth of Equilibrium
Equilibrium was originally established as a supply harbour during The Great Dispute, war hundreds of years ago between two long forgotten armies.
The Great Dispute was in stalemate for almost 50 years, but ended abruptly, when the increasing size and noise from the war awoke Charsima, the Sapphire Greatwyrm sleeping far below the battlefield. The mighty dragon rose and destroyed boith armies in a matter of minutes before returning to its slumber underground.
Over time, the rust from the armours of the fallen soldiers would colour the local river giving it its name “The Crimson Stream”.
From supply harbour to grand city
The war be over, but the might of Equilibrium had just begun.
The location was perfect for establishing trade routes with far away lands. And with local mines and craft providing export opportunities, the city was heading for a bright future.
Necromancers and their apprentices started to arrive with the ships as the rumours of the abundance of available corpses following the war.
While they were first met with suspicion, the wealth they brought with them, made them soon welcomed and in time they would establish the University of Necromantic Studies.
Trouble brewing
Alas, the rumours of the newly established university, also attracted Paladins and Clerics sworn to battle evil across the world.
Soon a fanatic sect of righteous warriors rose and the Temple of Helm, The Vigilant One, also simply known as Temple of Vigilance, was established.
And it didn’t take long before street brawls between the Necromancers and the followers of the Vigilance broke out.
Street brawls became paramilitary skirmishes. Skirmishes became open war and soon the City of Equilibriumlooked more like a battlefield than a vibrant city.
The Baron of Balance
One day, as if the city itself had had enough of the fighting, the Baron of Balance appeared out of nowhere leading the City Guards (today known as the Keepers of the Balance).
Rumours had it that the Baron had help from a mighty dragon to quel the fight between the Necromancers and the followers of the Vigilance.
Since then, the Baron has ruled the city and kept an uneasy truce between the Necromancers and the followers of the Vigilance.
Some say the Baron is a Captain of City Guards, some say he is a Demon, some say he is Charsima, the Sapphire Greatwyrm himself walking the streets in human form.
Whatever the Baron is, he is more than 150 years by now. Although he often walk among the city dwellers, he is rarely recognised and rarely speaks.