Travincall

Travencall is the only bastion of civilization known on the Dark Continent. It was founded by disgruntled citizens of the Treskan Empire, in the year 957 PC. It is home to roughly 10,000 people.

The city houses various races and species that live in relative peace. Though the official caste system has been abolished, there are still prejudices and social class disparity and the population is not well-mixed geographically.

The city was founded on what appeared to be an ancient ruin and has a very unique structure. There is a whole segment of the city that is underground and opens up just above sea level near the shore.

All new construction in the city is 17-18th century styles mixed with some romanesque themes. The streets are cobblestone.

An old cathedral was re-purposed to be the capitol.

History
When a massive blight struck in the heart of the Treskan Empire, the response was a bureaucratic mess. As a result, mass starvation occurred, though the masses were held back military action. Many citizens grew disillusioned, and had heard of the discovery of a new land beyond the horizon. Looking to relieve itself of burden, the Treskan Empire saw an opportunity to send citizens to a new land and send food back.

A company of ships carrying about 4,000 people left for the Dark Continent. Upon reaching the shores, they spied an ancient ruin, surmised to be a port of some kind, that would be an excellent location to found a city and begin settling. The city was named Travencall.

Over the course of the next few years, the inhabitants learned that they could perform magical feats on the Dark Continent, and there was widespread apprehension as to the usage of magic. Some of this changed when the first Dark Ones attacked, where it became clear that magic was an effective tool against them. The Dark Ones were repelled by Michael Darksbane over the course of five years, and peace returned.

Several expeditions were sent from Travencall into the outlying areas of the Dark Continent. They were met with difficulty, and in several instances, none came back.

Government
Travencall is ruled by an elected governor, who answers to a representative assembly. The business of governance is conducted at Statue Hill, in what was originally an ancient cathedral.

Notable Figures
Governor Milfred von Baelric Sanders, III

Michael Darksbane

Allyria Darksbane

Torghud Blueaxe

Hugott Fyllis

Satelle Mortanet

Father Rasquis

Establishments
Adventurer's Guild

Anti-Magic League

Orphanage of Serenrae (run by Dwarven Clerics)

Saint Growther’s Boarding School

Madge’s College of Apothecarial Study

The Forge of Destiny Martial Arts Dojo

The Colliseum

Recent Events
Expansion to outlying areas

Circumnavigation of The Dark Continent by Amerigo Magellin.

Destruction of Tindervale

Departure of Anti-Magic Cult

Missing Persons from Ironvale