Korint
| Government |
|---|
| Plutocracy |
| Organizations |
| Bruised But Not Broken, Companions of Elric, Kasarian Embassy, Resa's Rest, Whitemantles |
| Temples |
| Beory, Istus, Lirr, Olidammara, Pholtus |
| Merchant Houses |
| Abraxis Combine, House Ditta, House Revol, Thal Lithel, Thal Sivale. |
The capital of Loveria is home to about 50,000 souls. Officially it is run by a council of 'law keepers' but they are completely in the pocket of the merchant houses. The city is known for its many artists, bon vivants, and junkies, due to the permissive nature of the country.
Korint is famed for its yellow arches that can be found all over the city. These beautifully carved wooden arches are placed in the middle of many streets for purely decorative purposes. Once a year during a special festival all inhabitants paint the arch on their street and then have a feast in the shadow of it.
Locations
Acronon
Home to a large cadre of civil servants who do their utmost to keep the country running. It is said of this old, imposing building that there is not one right angle to be found in it. Though officially (the representatives of) the merchants and remaining nobles are to assemble here regularly to govern the country, in reality, they hardly ever show up for these meetings. Most policy, if one can call it that, is set at lavish dinner parties.
Artists Alley
Don't let the name fool you; this warren of streets and alleyways in the old city is quite sizable and home to all kinds of old masters and hopeful apprentices. The painterly arts are the most favored here but other kinds of art can be found as well.
Myrodia Perfumes
Though the well-to-do in the big cities might not recognize the name, the reality is that if it's an exclusive and expensive perfume, chances are very, very high it comes from here. This bespoke perfumer has been on top of its game for centuries.
Pagoda of Pages
The temple of Lirr is housed in what used to be the mansion of Lord Zorat. The priests here are hard at work trying to preserve all kinds of stories but the climate isn't helping.
Plateia Square
At the center of the old city you'll find a large, daily market bordered by all kinds of eateries and permanent shops selling anything from spices to bric-a-brac. In the middle of the square stands the statue of King Brosef, usually covered in all kinds of unidentifiable substances.
Poledouris Avenue
The main thoroughfare of the city, any business that considers itself of any worth has their shop or offices along this road. It is named for a bard from before the Collapse, Vasilikos Poledouris, who reportedly slew the godling Thcer somewhere around these parts, in a fight that lasted days.
Sly Fox Odds and Ends
Buys and sells anything they can make money on.
Notable People
- Essa Maylin (female human, wizard)
- Dood Kryp (male human, captain of the town guard)
- Kylia Khobbar (female gnome, sage; regional history)
- Pellar Tagon (male human, sage; monsters)
- Lady Tadien Thessaly (female human, landed noble)
- Lord Tirom Duthan (male human, landed noble)
Nearby
Drendeven village
Population: ~900. Known for its Robin clock-tower.
Pefki village
Population: ~600. Birthplace of the famous Ilikan dish; a skewer with mutton, onions, green peppers, served with rice and an aubergine and sheep cheese spread.
Vessa village
Population: ~700. Large sugar cane fields.
Nitiki Woods
An ancient forest. Though monsters are hardly ever seen there, it is considered haunted by many. Sprite members can be found here.
Limnas River
A blackwater branch of the Copis River that links all major cities in Loveria and empties into the Eastern Ocean.
Parga Ruins
The former capital, razed to the ground centuries ago.