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Thalis
Population: Large
Elven 80% Eladrin 15% Other 5% Information
Laws Strict Wealth Comfortable Government Council Civil Unrest Medium Aligned Almera Resources High Magic Medium Danger Medium
Hundreds of miles away from the Capital lies the city of Thalis, a key settlement within the Kingdom of Almera. Thalis was established as a strategic hub to harvest the abundant resources of the rich islands off the coast, making it a vital center for trade and wealth. The city itself is a marvel of advanced architecture and civilization, standing in stark contrast to the surrounding land, where vast encampments of tents house desperate tribes and outcasts hoping to gain entry. Outside the city’s walls, thousands of people beg for food or permission to enter, only to be met with indifference or cold rejection.
Thalis is a haven for opportunists, researchers, and those looking to capitalize on the city’s thriving economy. Its markets are bustling with exotic goods, and its scholars study the mysteries of the surrounding lands. Yet, beneath its polished exterior lies a dark and painful history. The city’s foundation is built upon the suffering and deaths of the native peoples who once inhabited the region. When Thalis was established, many of the indigenous tribes were driven out or slaughtered to make way for the growing city.
This grim past is a closely guarded secret, hidden from the public eye by the elite of Almera, who are eager to maintain an image of virtue and progress in the eyes of the other kingdoms. The Kingdom of Almera goes to great lengths to protect Thalis’ reputation, presenting it as a shining example of elven civilization and a testament to the greatness of the kingdom. However, the truth of the city’s origins is buried deep, known only to a few. Despite the city’s outward appearance of prosperity and enlightenment, the legacy of violence and conquest still lingers in the shadows, a stain on Almera’s history that many would prefer to forget.