[center] [b][u]Nyhem Seat of Power[/u][/b] Nyhem is the capital city of Formaroth, making it the seat of power across the entire continent. Nyhem is the oldest known city in Formaroth as well as the largest. Nyhem is located within the 'Sypius Plains' which is currently under control by the Du Paraquette family who inherited it long before the death of late King John Remonnet. The city has various districts within the city’s wall, as well as a substantial population that lives outside of the walls. Most of the Nyhem’s buildings are made out of a mixture of wood, wattle and daub with grey stone tiles for the roofs. The city is governed by the High Council which is made up of five of the king’s closest advisors. The High Council is also responsible for the ruling of Formaroth. The rulers of Formaroth live within Miserth Keep. The city has various places of interest located inside including the ‘Grand Arena’, and the Bazaar, a vast market-place where any citizen can find almost any item they are in search of. Nyhem hosts various different types of tournaments within the Grand Arena ranging from Archery, Jousting, and bloody fights to the death, where combatants fight against the Nyhem’s Champion, and even against wild beasts that were captured across Formaroth, and brought to the arena. Nyhem is also home to the famed, Alchemist’s Guild, and to the Grand Temple. Since Formaroth is under an imperial rule, all other "kingdoms" and the Houses that rule them, obey the laws that are set in Nyhem. If Formaroth proposes a law to outlaw slavery, for example, the other kingdoms would have to follow the same law. Of course, attempts to refute the laws Nyhem has passed occurs, but any sign or show of rebellion is quickly remedied. Nyhem also houses the Royal Army, and the Royal Naval Fleet. Conscripts are taken in during their teenage years so as to allow sufficient training and education for their troops. Most conscripts serve seven years with the Army or Navy before being released from military duty. After seven years, the conscripts may rejoin as soldiers or sailors if they desire. Life in the army and the navy are lucrative places for a poor man to be, as both areas of the military offer high paying positions for which a man can provide a modest lifestyle for his family. [u][b]Places of Interest in Nyhem[/b][/u] [hider=Alchemist Guild] [u][b]Alchemist Guild[/b][/u] [img]http://www.uklotterydraw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/View-Of-Door-Into-Medieval-Manor-House.jpg[/img] Located in the Garden District, the Alchemist Guild is a grand building made of grey stone with wooden trim. There are several wings to the main building, two of the wings are dedicated to the apprentices and the journeyman living quarters. The other wing is used for alchemical experimentations, where the apprentices and journeymen alike are under the watchful gaze of the other master alchemists. The last wing of the building is used as a mess hall, and has its own library located in the same wing. [/hider] [hider=Grand Arena] [u][b]Grand Arena[/b][/u] [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8fbpbFn6MYc/VPtXpWtV2XI/AAAAAAAACH0/Uxmhydbu1iU/s1600/P1020460.JPG[/img] In the Stone District, the Grand Arena is a marvel of craftsmanship, built of white blocks of stone, the arena can hold at least five-thousand people at any given point in time. There are multiple rows of seating, and the arena is shaped like a horseshoe, with one end of the arena open. A great dirt field holds several tournaments and games of strength. Below the arena, are several cells in which the beasts for the fights are held captive. There is also a training room for the combatants to ready themselves in. [/hider] [hider=Bazaar] [u][b]Bazaar[/b][/u] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/fc/1f/1cfc1fe893a59da516ae76cc847243f3.jpg[/img] Found in the [b][color=c4df9b]Stone District[/color][/b], the [b][color=c4df9b]Bazaar[/color][/b] is a large market square where various vendors set up for shop. This area is also home to several store fronts as well, such as [i][color=c4df9b]Green Leaf Apothecary[/color][/i], a well-known apothecary, operated and owned by [b][color=c4df9b]Leiliana Greenleaf[/color][/b] and her husband, [b][color=c4df9b]Theron[/color][/b];[i][color=c4df9b] Black Iron Smithy[/color][/i], one of the best armories in all of Nyhem, the forge is run and operated by [b][color=c4df9b]Reinold Aldus[/color][/b], he carries various types of weapons and armor, all forged by himself. He has two apprentices that help run the shop, and make minor things such as arrows. There is also a seamstress by the name of [b][color=c4df9b]Abitha Redstone[/color][/b], that runs a small shop called, [i][color=c4df9b]The Pointed Needl[/color]e[/i]. Many common folks go to her to have their shirts and trousers mended, and she is well-known for obtaining new types of fabrics on a weekly basis. There is a shop for general goods called, [i][color=c4df9b]The Journeyman’s Way[/color][/i]. It is owned and operated by [b][color=c4df9b]Gervais Andras[/color][/b]. Last but not least, there is a store where adventurers can sell the items they find on their adventures called, [i][color=c4df9b]The Hidden Door[/color][/i], it is run by [b][color=c4df9b]Pylenor[/color][/b] and [b][color=c4df9b]Sibella Bartholos[/color][/b]. [/hider] [hider=Nyhem Bank] [u][b]Nyhem Bank[/b][/u] [img]http://www.italymagazine.com/sites/default/files/feature-story/gallery/battistero.jpg[/img] The Nyhem Bank is a simple, dark grey stone building with a rounded exterior. It is run and operated by the renowned couple, Davos and Sarah Ironbark. The bank is located on the outer edges of the Stone District, but just outside the walls of the Garden District. [/hider] [hider=Field District] [u][b]Field District[/b][/u] [img]http://cookit.e2bn.org/library/1241981355/100_3923.original.jpg[/img] The Field District is comprised of the area on the outskirts of Nyhem, outside of the city walls. Here, many of the farmers live here. There are no shops, so the citizens outside the walls must travel into the city to purchase their needed goods. Most of the citizens here are poor people, and live in simple wooden, or mudbrick houses. [/hider] [hider=Stone District] [u][b]Stone District[/b][/u] [img]http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfftzs7Hc61qfg4oyo1_1280.jpg[/img] The Stone District lies within the city walls of Nyhem, here the citizens that reside here are better off than those in the Field District. They can afford to live in better built homes, constructed out of grey stone, wood, and daub. Many of the common folk here find plenty of work in the docks. Nyhem Port is located in the lower end of the Stone District, outside the walls where the city meets the waters of the Irman. [/hider] [hider=Garden District] [u][b]Garden District[/b][/u] [img]http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-YK788_x1hodn_HD_20130805102210.jpg[/img] {Picture provided is an example of Noble Homes.} The Library of Nyhem is located in the Garden District. The building is made of grey stone with wood trim, and white-grey daub applied on the upper levels. Here, the Nyhem librarians carefully arrange the books, scrolls by subject, in alphabetical order. Citizens of Nyhem have free access to the library, but only those who live in the Garden District are allowed to check out books from the archives. There are books as old as the first era, though those are kept from common, prying eyes. The majority of the nobles that reside in Nyhem, live within the Garden District. This area is highly patrolled by guards, resulting in a lower crime rate in this area of town. [/hider] [u][b]Important People within Nyhem[/b][/u] [hider=High council] (Details about character's and what their positions entail can be found under 'Old High Council' or on their own character sheet) Name: High King Duncan De Reimer Position: King Name: Marchioness Cerlina Tuania Position: Head advisor - The head advisor is responsible for advising the king on most matters. They are often involved with most political affairs and act as ruler in the Kings absence. Name: Duchess Lanaya Dionisa Position: Magisterial advisor - A magisterial advisor is responsible for advising the king on matters of which he knows very little about. As a result, a Magisterial advisor tends to be a; High magister, Grand Alchemist or scholar. Name: Grand Duchess Isabel De Reimer Position: Economic advisor Name: Claus Rostein (detail in character sheet) Position: Advisor of war Name: Alex (More information bellow) Position: Advisor of Law - The advisor of law is responsible for residing over trials as well as upholding old laws, introducing new ones and upturning obsolete ones. He advises the king in matters of justice and law. Name: Patrick De Reimer Position: Head of Concords military (not officially part of the high council) [/hider] [hider= Old High council] Name: Grand Duke Duncan De Reimer Position: Head advisor (currently acting ruler) – The head advisor is responsible for advising the king on most matters. They are often involved with most political affairs and act as ruler in the Kings absence. (See character sheet for more detail) Name: Aurelia Vyncetta Position: Magisterial advisor – A magisterial advisor is responsible for advising the king on matters of which he knows very little about. As a result, a Magisterial advisor tends to be a; High magister, Grand Alchemist or scholar. (See character sheet for more detail) Name: Grand Duke (Denounced) Edward Du Paraquette Age: 47 Gender: Male Position: Ex-Economic advisor/Prisoner Personality: Greedy, talent for money management, Dubious, Corrupt, Formal and Polite in public Appearance: Fat, wispy moustache, balding grey hair, sweaty, considered un-attractive Background: Edward has served on the council since he was a young man. He was chosen to serve on the council by Queen Victoria for his skill at money management. Despite his façade of being a honest and polite man he is in truth corrupt, and although he always brings in money for the crown, a certain amount always ends up in his own pockets. After Duncan De Reimer took the throne Edward and his wife were imprisoned after their son Charles showed Duncan evidence of his parents money laundering. Skills and traits: Master economist, adept manipulator, expert politician Name: Ser Alice Rallar Age: 41 Gender: Female Position: Advisor of war Personality: Stern, serious, loyal to the crown, chivalrous Appearance: Short ginger hair, muscular, narrow eyes, Background: Alice Rallar fought as a commander on the side of house Remonnet in the ‘Remonnet, Manshrew civil war’. Due to her impressive performance at commanding and inspiring the troops, king John Remonnet made her the new advisor of war. She is good friends with Alex. Skills and traits: Master military commander, champion swordsman, Inspirer, Adept politician Name: Alex Age: 21 Gender: Male Position: Advisor of Law – The advisor of law is responsible for residing over trials as well as upholding old laws, introducing new ones and upturning obsolete ones. He advises the king in matters of justice and law. Personality: Kind, gentle, loyal, naïve, strong sense of justice Appearance: Young, short brown hair, thin, Background: Alex was originally a scholar within the Miserth Keep, however his extensive knowledge in law was noticed by King John Remonnet who added him to the High council to replace the previous advisor of law (Lissana Nahor) who had recently passed away. He is good friends with Alice Rallar. Skills and traits: Extensive knowledge of law, adept politician, apprentice economist. [/hider] [hider=Important figures in Nyhem] Name: Grand Cleric Mildred Age: 72 (Deceased) Gender: Female Position: Grand cleric of Divine church Personality: Corrupt, greedy, polite and spiritual in public. Appearance: Long grey hair, lavish robes, elderly, looks more feeble than she really is. Background: Mildred became the leader of the Divine church nearly twelve years ago. Though she preaches the faith in public she was known for breaking nearly every teaching she preaches. She was known to use her status and power to pay for lavish clothes, rich food, heavy drinking and even breaking the vows of Chasity. However this was not particularly shocking given that many of the previous grand priests and grand clerics have been the exact same way. The church is currently deeply corrupt among it’s high ranking members. Mildred was recently assassinated during one of Lycaon's plots. Skills and traits: Knowledge of the faith, expert deceiver Name: Davos ironbark/Sarah ironbark Age: 47/52 Gender: Male/female Position: Joint heads of the Nyhem bank Personalities: Formal, straight to the point, pragmatic, cold, logical Appearance Davos: Bald, closely trimmed beard, thin man with a long hooked nose Appearance Sarah: Long grey hair, sharp check bones, tall, thin Background: Davos and Sarah are a married couple who currently run the bank of Nyhem. They run the bank in a brutally efficient way; never handing out loans to people who they know can’t pay it back and having no mercy on those who don’t. They are currently the richest individual’s in Nyhem (also one of the richest in Formaroth) and have enough wealth and power to even give entire kingdoms pause. Currently the crown is up to 6 million in debt due to the reign of Helyot Remonnet. Half of which is owed to the bank of Nyhem given both Davos and Sarah a lot of political influence. Name: Harold Age: 83 Gender: Male Position: Head alchemist Personality: Kind, wise, caring, knowledgeable, intelligent Appearance: Elderly, thin white hair, bad eyesight Background: Harold has been with the alchemist’s guild for his entire life. He learned various skills within the alchemist guild and has been responsible for several scientific breakthroughs. He was made the head alchemist when he was sixty and has continued to manage the guild in a kind hearted, fair and logical way. Skills and traits: Master Alchemist, Master scientist, Incredibly wise and intelligent [/hider] [/center]