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The [[triton]] kingdom of '''Lothos''' is an underwater city located in the [[Bay of Dardanos]]. It is the only city-state of the [[Eastern Tritonic Empires]] yet discovered by adventurers. | {{Village_infobox|villagename=Lothos|leader=Queen [[Zephra]]|founder=King Lothidas|enemies=[[Arcadia]], Scyros|allies=[[Phereklos]], [[Riparium]]}} | ||
The [[triton]] kingdom of '''Lothos''' is an underwater city located in the [[Bay of Dardanos]]. It is the only city-state of the [[Eastern Tritonic Empires]] yet discovered by [[adventurers]]. | |||
==Geography== | |||
Lothos sits within the Bay of Dardanos in the [[Lothian Reaches]] east of [[Sapience]]'s [[Northreach Forest]] and west-northwest of the [[:category:islands|islands]] of [[Colchis]] and [[Umbrin]]. Within the city itself, rolling undersea sand dunes, minor coral ranges, algae-covered rock formations, oyster beds, and waving seagrass fields characterise the natural areas of the city-state. | |||
==Economy== | |||
The city is relatively wealthy, cultivating [[pearls]] from the abundant number of [[oysters|oyster]] fields residing within its bay and growing prosperous from the large amount of sea life that converges there. It also has a large agora with many [[shop]]s selling unique goods, from edible Eusian crustaceans, to coloured [[inks|ink]]-absorbing coral in bronze braziers, to large marble statues. | |||
==Culture== | |||
The pearl is the symbol of Lothos, as it is the [[Heraldic_arms|charge]] exhibited on their banner and their major source of economic prosperity. The pearl is represented by a single white circle on a field of black. Black and white are the official colours of the city. | |||
Lothos is a monarchy with two loose social castes: an upper/middle caste consisting of the royal family, nobles, merchants, and the Lothian military, most of whom are tritons, and a lower caste of servants, all of whom are [[merfolk]]. The relationship between the castes is not one of oppression; they live in harmony with one another and the merfolk seem content with their social position. The castes' boundary is also traversable: mermen and merwomen can earn rights to mercantile status, as is the case with [[Acrages]]. No racial animosity exists between the castes. | |||
Lothos is a strong military power within the underseas, characterised by its tritonic hoplites. Other soldier types as seen in the [[Battle of Lothos]] include armoured dekarchs and nimble pelastai. Its military can be broken down structure-wise into numbered legions led by ranking officers and, as with most tritonic warfare, is heavily dominated by the use of polearms (spears, tridents, and javelins) for thrusting and jabbing. Daggers and weighted nets are also used. Large, swung weapons such as maces and swords are not conducive to underwater combat and are thus not very popular. | |||
Relative to, and from the perspective of, the tritonic worldview as a whole, Lothians are the least abrasive to [[landwalker|landwalkers]] in general, with whom other undersea cultures share an increasingly hostile relationship. Like others from the underwater world, however, many are distrustful of [[Grook]]s and recently [[Atavians]] ([[Arcadia|Arcadians]] in particular) due to their relationship with [[Vastar]], Lord of the Skies, and His role in tritonic mythology. | |||
==History== | |||
Lothos was introduced to [[Sapience]] by means of war in the Battle of Lothos, although the city-state is much older than [[Ashtan]] or [[Shallam]]. It has an ancient rivalry with Scyros, another triton city within the [[Eusian Ocean]], with whom they war constantly. Other details of Lothos' rich history are known only to oceanic scholars and the Nerai, followers of [[Neraeos]], [[God]] of the Sea. | |||
==Royal Family== | |||
Lothos' ancient line of ruling Kings extends back many eras, with the earliest known monarch and founder, King Lothidas. Only the three most recent generations are also known, consisting of King Libtaerius and his wife Queen Arista, their son King [[Democritus]], Democritus' wife and current ruler Queen [[Zephra]], and their two sons Prince [[Odius]] and Prince [[Eurybates]]. Only Zephra and her sons are still alive. | |||
==Points of Interest== | |||
Some notable points of interest within the city of Lothos: | |||
* '''The Lothian Palace''': Sitting atop an underwater acropolis, the palace is home to the '''Galleria of Art''' and the '''Hall of Statues''' within which the giant Lothian Pearl is kept. | |||
*'''The Aquatilis Orchards''': An arboretum of suspended sea blossoms, hanging vines, coral gardens, and sea snail groves. | |||
*'''The Ludus Magnum''': This is the city academy, housing a scriptorium and library. | |||
*'''The emporium''': Amongst the smaller tents and stalls within, this bustling agora has at least six large shops and is where merchants are found [[yell|yelling]] to advertise their wares. | |||
*'''The Hippodrome''': Located across from the coliseum, adventurers may race chariots in this large racing stadium. | |||
*'''The Odeon''': Home to Lothos' greatest playwrights. | |||
*'''The Lothian Temple''': This holy site, where one can learn name pronunciations, may be visited south of the Ludus Magnum. | |||
*'''The Eubulean Inn''': Partake of oceanic cuisine here. No drinks are served as Lothos is underwater. | |||
*'''The catacombs''': Containing tombs and bones of the dead, the catacombs are filled with mysteries and holds the '''Dome of Ages'''. | |||
==Inhabitants== | |||
Besides hoplite soldiers, merfolk, [[nereids]], and triton citizens both young and old, there are notable individuals worth mentioning: | |||
*Acrages, the metallurgist | |||
*[[Adelphie]], the potter | |||
*[[Aegles]], the mute | |||
*[[Asopos]], the Sea [[:Category:Lesser_Dragons|Dragon]] | |||
*[[Brasidos]], a Scyrian war-prisoner | |||
*[[Cephisoditus]], the Dekarch | |||
*[[Docimos]], a burly phaeston | |||
*[[Eubulus]], the publican | |||
*[[Eurybates]], Prince of Lothos | |||
*[[Eutropia]], the harpist | |||
*[[Hecataeus]], the Pontifex of Lothos | |||
*[[Ioene]], the sculptor's pupil | |||
*[[Kleophon]], the Lothian pearlist | |||
*[[Lacydes]], the weaver | |||
*[[Menedema]], the mathematician | |||
*[[Miltiades]], the magician | |||
*[[Odius]], Prince of Lothos | |||
*[[Pheidippides]], the charioteer | |||
*[[Phoebidas]], the grocer | |||
*[[Stilpus]], the sculptor | |||
*[[Theusippus]], the horse breeder | |||
*[[Trygaeus]], the oyster farmer | |||
*[[Zephra]], Queen of Lothos | |||
==Flora and Fauna== | |||
Amongst other creatures, Lothos is home to little sea snails, [[black sea bass|sea bass]], [[bull sharks]], oysters, colourful [[anemone|sea anemones]], schools of [[clownfish]], black and white spadefish, and massive spider crabs. | |||
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