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Situated atop an island in the centre of the mighty [[Zaphar River]], '''Delos''' is easily the most well-known town in [[Sapience]]. Once the seat of the [[Church]], it has since redefined itself as a mecca for all things martial and mercantile. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Delos | Originally, Delos was the home of the [[Chrysalis Basilica]], and thus the capital of the Church. To support the Church and its endeavours, a thriving community of merchants sprung up upon the island. At the time, the Church was not an organisation devoted to Good, but to all gods. The Church itself professed neutrality - though it leaned unofficially toward Order and Good for many years - and so it was located upon the neutral ground of Delos. Once the Church announced its formal devotion to the causes of light and righteousness, the decision was made to relocate. In the year AF, the Church petitioned [[Sarapis]], the Logos, to move the Basilica to [[Shallam]], the long-standing home of those who would champion the light, and He consented. | ||
Since then, Delos has revamped its image to become arguably the socioeconomic capital of the world. In 193, the [[Matsuhama Arena]] opened its doors to the public - the very first official arena of its kind. This highlighted Delos' newborn status as a haven for all things combative. Much later, in 278, a surplus in funds from the Matsuhama Arena led to the rebuilding of its Eastern Bridge, leading to the discovery of [[Riparium]] in the depths of the [[Eastern Ocean]]. | |||
==Shops== | |||
As originally, Delos' core was composed chiefly of shops surrounding the Basilica, it is natural that in today's [[Modern Age]] the Delosian market would be a sprawling bazaar to equal no other. Aside from the countless adventurer-run shops, it is also here that the largest [[artefacts|artefact]] shop in the land, run by [[Merentesh]], is based, composed of the '''Artefact Weapons''', '''Defensive Artefact''', '''Statistic-Altering Artefact''', '''Artefact Special Weapon''', and '''Miscellaneous Artefact Shops.''' Merentesh also runs a smaller, more mundane weapons shop in a separate structure nearby. Perhaps of lesser note is Merentesh's '''Clothes of Delos''', a sparse shop stocked with only the most basic of garments. In the '''Delosian Property Office''', room credits and door credits may be purchased to build or add onto one's house within a a plot in a [[subdivisions|subdivision]]. Familiar to newbies is '''Vinci's Tattoo Emporium''', where the artist Vinci inks magical [[tattoos]] - at an inflated price, of course, considering his [[cactus weed]] habit he must support. | |||
==Facilities== | |||
It is in Delos' various facilities and registration centres that the town truly surpasses even the great [[city-states]]. The '''Clan Headquarters''' is located here, where, for 500,000 [[gold sovereigns]], one may register a new [[clans|clan]], as well as purchase permits for new clan slots. Of interest to craftsmen everywhere is the '''[[Delosian Crafters Union]] headquarters''', where one may buy permits for [[tailoring]], [[jewellery]], and [[heraldry]], as well as furniture and various other home furnishings. The '''Offices of the Delosian Lottery''' exist for those in [[Hermes]]' good sights, and in the nearby '''Delosian Bookmakers'''' office, bookie licenses may be registered. Though other theatres exist throughout the land, the '''Scarlattan Theatre,''' built in AF, is the most prominent among them. However, perhaps the most popular feature, central to the town, is the '''Matsuhama Arena''', where even the most rugged of rogues in the land may test their mettle in the heat of combat. Of course, the '''Postal Office of Delos''' and '''News Archives of Delos''' exist as well, luxuries that all of the city-states are familiar with. | |||
==Landmarks== | |||
Near the Scarlattan Theatre lies the '''Scarlatti Fellowship Hall''', the gathering place for those of the [[Bardic Fellowship of Scarlatti|Bardic]] and [[Artisanal Fellowship of Scarlatti|Artisanal]] Fellowships of [[Scarlatti]]. Though currently locked in its entirety, the '''Temple of [[Agatheis]]''' may be found within the town's limits, as well as the exotic merchant stalls of the '''Prosperion Bazaar''' which is itself a part of the '''Temple of [[Prospero]].''' Housing the [[Delosian Guard]] is the aptly-named '''Delosian Guard Quarters'''. Of lesser note, perhaps, is the '''Eastern Bridge of Delos''', which was often washed out until its rebuilding in the year 278 AF. | |||
== Inhabitants == | == Inhabitants == | ||
*[[Amani]], Head Designer | |||
*[[Amarisse]], the Crafting Guild Secretary | |||
*[[Certimene]], the Guild Administrator | |||
*Swordmaster [[Colbey]] | |||
*[[Clynalia]], the Tiger | |||
*[[Eithne]], the sweet merchant | |||
*[[Fronck]], Purveyor of Fine Furnishings | |||
*[[Galia]], a postal clerk | |||
*Madame [[Isadriel Ancatsil]], Union Teacher | |||
*Captain [[Korlosh]] | |||
*[[Merentesh]], Purveyor of Clothes | |||
*[[Naoise]], the liquor merchant | |||
*[[Oranil]], the Human teacher | |||
*[[Roderick]], the house usher | |||
*Lieutenant [[Serentesh]] | |||
*[[Shale Ironrock]] | |||
*[[Tharos]], the Announcer of Delos | |||
*The artist, [[Vinci]] | |||
[[Category:Villages]] | [[Category:Villages]] | ||