Post by Valalerin on Dec 20, 2007 21:40:12 GMT
Deity’s Grip is an area of land that stretches out into the sea. It is found at the Northern end of the Eastern Land Mass.
The area is one gigantic town, made primarily of wood taken from the nearby forest. The town used to import all food from the Northern Land Mass population of Elves, but since the Elves were forced out of their home they have been forced to import it from a much smaller port on the Eastern side of the Eastern Land Mass.
The main exports of this port include fish, all manner of spices and herbs taken from the nearby woodland, a variety of animals, scrolls, magic objects and boats, large and small.
Living in Deity’s Grip is a large population made up primarily of Duke Stronghelm’s Humans, it is because of this that the outer perimeter of the town is constantly being patrolled by knights or warships. Most warships are under the control of the great Captain Greb.
The town is very active with most of the people living their seeking out things to buy or people to sell to, only a quarter of all trade taking place in the city is actual done in a shop, most trade is done by wandering around until you find someone. And it is because of this reason that Deity’s Grip is often avoided by the apparently rich and wealthy in fear of being bugged so much by desperate traders that they won’t be able to so much as take a step.
The general weather of Deity’s grip is either a damp wind or overcast. Houses are built to withstand the damp, as is clothing. Important residents of the town include Captain Greb himself, Duke Stronghelm on occasion and Valalerin Melenthius.
The town is also home to a group of Anja that have broken off from tribal living and instead have chosen to live as humans do. There are well over five hundred Anja living in the town and they have become a natural part of the town now, with their culture intermingling with the Human culture. The group that live their still hold to the Wind as their teller, and chose to move their specifically because of how the wind sings on quiet nights through the winding wooden streets.
Deity’s Grip is actually not set on the ground, it is an incredible feat of engineering where the whole town is suspended above a river that runs into the sea. The large wooden walkways have many wells attached for people to get fresh water from the river.
The river comes from underground, and the precise location of its origin is estimated to be from the large lake in the middle of Children of Aliadore Forest.
A few quotes on the town from various people include:
King Emmanuel: “This town is the most remarkable thing we as Humans have done. It is built as though Aeiseth herself is holding it above the river... So I shall name this place... Deity’s Grip!!”
Captain Greb: “YARR!! If thar ever be a more fine place tar be... Err... Thar ain’t. This place be by the sea... And the sea be me home. Well, aside from here, y’see?”
Valalerin Melenthius: “This town is home to more wretched and twisted tradesmen than there are in a million Troglodyte hives... Walking through town is nothing more than a slow crawl through a sea of beggars.”
A Shop Owner: “Business only picks up in Deity’s Grip after you set up a shop. Before you’ve got a building with your business in, you’ll earn no luxury money!”
A Tradesman: “This place is a competition for me. A place to show my potions and scrolls... Sure, you’ve got your bad eggs, I should know! But this place is still home.”
Gregory the Chicken Farmer: “My business is the biggest in the town! People want eggs? I’m the sole supplier! People want meat? I’m the sole supplier! I can buy anything I want, in whatever colour I want... Life here is at the greatest level it could be.”
Restaurant Owner: “It’s the diner strings that own the food, my friend. All imported goods are taken straight to diners like this one. And all the eggs and chicken from Gregory are auctioned at prices too high for the common man. If you want to eat, you’ll have to eat in a diner.”
It can easily be said that life in Deity’s Grip is a cruel melee of business. Unless you’re rich you’re poor, there is no middle ground, but the second you stop being poor you’re rich. It’s make or break.
The area is one gigantic town, made primarily of wood taken from the nearby forest. The town used to import all food from the Northern Land Mass population of Elves, but since the Elves were forced out of their home they have been forced to import it from a much smaller port on the Eastern side of the Eastern Land Mass.
The main exports of this port include fish, all manner of spices and herbs taken from the nearby woodland, a variety of animals, scrolls, magic objects and boats, large and small.
Living in Deity’s Grip is a large population made up primarily of Duke Stronghelm’s Humans, it is because of this that the outer perimeter of the town is constantly being patrolled by knights or warships. Most warships are under the control of the great Captain Greb.
The town is very active with most of the people living their seeking out things to buy or people to sell to, only a quarter of all trade taking place in the city is actual done in a shop, most trade is done by wandering around until you find someone. And it is because of this reason that Deity’s Grip is often avoided by the apparently rich and wealthy in fear of being bugged so much by desperate traders that they won’t be able to so much as take a step.
The general weather of Deity’s grip is either a damp wind or overcast. Houses are built to withstand the damp, as is clothing. Important residents of the town include Captain Greb himself, Duke Stronghelm on occasion and Valalerin Melenthius.
The town is also home to a group of Anja that have broken off from tribal living and instead have chosen to live as humans do. There are well over five hundred Anja living in the town and they have become a natural part of the town now, with their culture intermingling with the Human culture. The group that live their still hold to the Wind as their teller, and chose to move their specifically because of how the wind sings on quiet nights through the winding wooden streets.
Deity’s Grip is actually not set on the ground, it is an incredible feat of engineering where the whole town is suspended above a river that runs into the sea. The large wooden walkways have many wells attached for people to get fresh water from the river.
The river comes from underground, and the precise location of its origin is estimated to be from the large lake in the middle of Children of Aliadore Forest.
A few quotes on the town from various people include:
King Emmanuel: “This town is the most remarkable thing we as Humans have done. It is built as though Aeiseth herself is holding it above the river... So I shall name this place... Deity’s Grip!!”
Captain Greb: “YARR!! If thar ever be a more fine place tar be... Err... Thar ain’t. This place be by the sea... And the sea be me home. Well, aside from here, y’see?”
Valalerin Melenthius: “This town is home to more wretched and twisted tradesmen than there are in a million Troglodyte hives... Walking through town is nothing more than a slow crawl through a sea of beggars.”
A Shop Owner: “Business only picks up in Deity’s Grip after you set up a shop. Before you’ve got a building with your business in, you’ll earn no luxury money!”
A Tradesman: “This place is a competition for me. A place to show my potions and scrolls... Sure, you’ve got your bad eggs, I should know! But this place is still home.”
Gregory the Chicken Farmer: “My business is the biggest in the town! People want eggs? I’m the sole supplier! People want meat? I’m the sole supplier! I can buy anything I want, in whatever colour I want... Life here is at the greatest level it could be.”
Restaurant Owner: “It’s the diner strings that own the food, my friend. All imported goods are taken straight to diners like this one. And all the eggs and chicken from Gregory are auctioned at prices too high for the common man. If you want to eat, you’ll have to eat in a diner.”
It can easily be said that life in Deity’s Grip is a cruel melee of business. Unless you’re rich you’re poor, there is no middle ground, but the second you stop being poor you’re rich. It’s make or break.
