Gladsia

Type: Empire Appointed Official

Ruler: Lord Lawda Duranas

Capital: Gladsia

An island built on opulence, its difficult to describe Gladsia as anything but excessive. Gem encrusted mansions line the streets, which are themselves made of a pure white marble. Gladsia serves little purpose in the greater scheme of things except as a place for the fabulously rich to flaunt their money and spend it in abundant amounts. While technically independent, the control of Gladsia largely falls upon the Noble Houses of Tyrathel, who carefully select the officials who will ensure Gladsia remains just the way they like it. A place away from the careful control of the Empire it is a city where anyone with the coin can escape for a few days of excessive, unmonitored revelry.

Despite the excessive opulence lining every street, the island is incredibly beautiful. During the Godfall many of the gods hid here from the dangers of being mortal, and the island is still dotted with the remains of their time.

Notable Landmarks

-       Gardens of Chanteua

o Beautiful ornate gardens, littered with obscure and rare flowers, fruits and crops. It is widely accepted that the fruits plucked from these trees cannot be matched anywhere else in the world, and the fruits and animals of the gardens are jeleously guarded.

-       The Observatory of Seluné

o A huge cave, built into the top of the dormant volcano which makes up the island, with a gorgeous, panoramic view of the night sky.

-       The Casino

o More legend than known fact, supposedly there is an entire city, even more opulent than the one on the surface built into a cave below the island. This is where only the most famed and richest Nobles can enter, and it whispered to hold secrets and delights undreamed of even in Gladsia.

Notable Factions

-       The Duranas Merchants

o The wealthy Merchant family which controls much of the island. The ruling official is always selected from this family, and they control the trade and movement of people visiting the island. It falls upon this family to ensure the right people are at the right times, and the island is always running smoothly, and in exchange they profit from all trade on the island, obtaining the taxes collected from any businesses allowed to set up on the island.