High Aranthaes, the top tier terrace of the city, is a true masterpiece of beauty and elegance. The marble homes of the city’s elite sit majestically atop the mountain, with tended gardens filled with exotic flowers and glistening fountains. The air is filled with the sweet aroma of blooming flowers, and the sound of soft, soothing music drifts gently through the streets.
The centerpiece of High Aranthaes is the grand staircase that runs all the way up the mountain to the High Temple of Lady Bune. This magnificent structure is made entirely of white marble, with intricate carvings and delicate statues adorning every step.
As one climbs the staircase, they are treated to stunning panoramic views of the city below, with the faint distant sounds of music and laughter floating up from the lower tiers.
The temple itself is a marvel of architectural beauty, with soaring columns and intricate mosaics depicting the story of Lady Bune’s transformation. The throne of Lady Bune sits at the heart of the temple, a gleaming golden chair with delicate engravings and precious gems adorning every surface.
The air inside the temple is cool and refreshing, with the scent of incense filling the nostrils and the soft glow of candlelight casting gentle shadows on the walls. The temple is a place of peace and tranquility, where the faithful can come to meditate and seek the guidance of Lady Bune.
High Aranthaes is a world away from the bustle and chaos of the lower tiers, a place where the wealthy and powerful can retreat to a world of beauty and serenity. But beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect paradise lies a web of intrigue and power struggles, as the elite jockey for position and influence in the shadow of Lady Bune’s throne.
Encounters
High Aranthaes attracts a wide rage of travellers and citizens to it’s grounds thanks to the peace afforded by it’s manicured parks and gardens. Roll d10 for possible encounters…
- A group of 2 (1d4+1) noblewomen taking a leisurely stroll through the gardens, accompanied by their personal guards.
Nobles: AC 15, HP 30, rapier (1d8), leather armor. Guards: AC 15, HP 40, longsword (1d8), chain mail. - A troupe of 3 (2d4+1) traveling minstrels performing in the open-air amphitheater, entertaining a small audience.
Minstrels: AC 12, HP 10, short sword (1d6), padded armor. - A group of 5 (2d4+1) city officials holding a meeting in the gardens, discussing matters of state.
Officials: AC 13, HP 25, mace (1d6), chain shirt. - A team of 2 (1d4+1) gardeners working to maintain the lush greenery, watering and trimming the plants.
Gardeners: AC 10, HP 8, no weapons, commoner clothes. - A group of 6 (2d6+1) children playing a game of tag, running around and laughing with carefree abandon.
Children: AC 10, HP 4, no weapons, commoner clothes. - A wealthy merchant enjoying a picnic in the gardens with his family, guarded by 2 (1d4+1) bodyguards.
Merchant: AC 13, HP 20, dagger (1d4), studded leather armor. Guards: AC 15, HP 40, longsword (1d8), chain mail. - A pair of lovers taking a romantic walk through the gardens, lost in each other’s company.
Lovers: AC 10, HP 6, no weapons, commoner clothes. - A squad of 4 (2d4+1) City Guard patrolling the area, keeping an eye out for any potential threats to the peace.
Guards: AC 15, HP 40, longsword (1d8), chain mail. - A lone traveler resting on a bench, taking in the beauty of the surroundings before continuing on their journey.
Traveler: AC 11, HP 12, quarterstaff (1d6), commoner clothes. - A group of 4 (2d4+1) monks practicing martial arts in the gardens, moving in perfect unison with each other.
Monks: AC 14, HP 25, unarmed strikes (1d4), robes.