Thread: Chaos in Korvosa

Religion Abadar LN The church of Abadar is very influential in Korvosa, as might be expected of the God of Cities, and Abadar is the patron of many of the citys guards. The Bank of Abadar is in the citys North Point district and houses the citys Mint. The church works very closely with the city authorities, and does its best to help the city to thrive. Most of the citys paladins which are rare in Korvosa are allied with the church. Asmodeus LE The Temple of Asmodeus is the youngest of the citys houses of worship. It was built in 4608 AR in an attempt to curry favour with the new regime in Cheliax. The citys High Priest of Asmodeus is Ornher Reebs. The church competes with the church of Abadar for the right to verify and witness oaths and contracts. Its members take pains to operate on the right side of the law only volunteers are sacrificed to their deity. Nevertheless, the church of Asmodeus is seen by many as, at best, a necessary evil if the city is ever to return to its prior position as a protectorate of Cheliax. Only the best is good enough for the temple of Asmodeus, which causes them to have quite a few dealings with artists and artisans who revere Shelyn. Pharasma N The Grand Cathedral of Pharasma is in the citys Gray district. The clerics of Pharasma are charged with ensuring none of the undead residents of the nearby graveyard escape into the rest of the city. Bishop Keppira d'Bear is the head of the Church in the city. Pharasmin clerics of a less martial bent may become midwives. Sarenrae NG The Temple of Sarenrae is high up in the citys Heights district, to ensure unobstructed sunlight. It is dedicated to healing, and is popular with many of the citys commoners. The temple serves as a hospital, and the clerics are sought after as healers. The goddess is also seen as the best representation of the key Korvosan virtues of honesty and incorruptibility, which adds to the popularity of her faith in the city. Shelyn NG The Sanctuary of Shelyn is in the citys North Point district, and is the smallest of the dedicated temples. It is the least influential of the five faiths that have dedicated temples in the city, but is popular with the citys artists. Pantheon of Many The citys Pantheon of Many in the South Shore district serves seventeen gods equally. There are shrines to the five deities who also have their own temples, and there are also shrines to Erastil, Iomedae, Torag, Desna, Cayden Cailean, Irori, Gozreh, Nethys, Calistria, Zon-Kuthon, Urgathoa, and Norgorber. Security Korvosan Guard The primary responsibility of the Korvosan Guard is the protection and well being of the city of Korvosa. Its members serve as police and will, in times of danger from beyond the city's walls, also act in the capacity of a defensive military force. In addition, the Guard also often works to forward the interests of the government and the local church of Abadar, as many guards are loyal to Abadar. Sable Company The hippogriff-mounted marines of the Sable Company answer directly to Korvosa's monarchy, their orders given to them by the standing seneschal of Castle Korvosa. Their purpose is to patrol and defend the city's skies and waterways, though they've also been known to assist the Korvosan Guard in their efforts throughout the city. Order of the Nail The Hellknights of the the Order of the Nail pursue their unyielding ideals of order and law above all else they are fanatical when confronted by behavior or events that fly against their strict worldview. They are most loyal to Asmodeus. Currently, this is the smallest of the three. Economy Despite its remote location in relation to other major cities in Avistan, Korvasa is nonetheless a major commercial player in Golarion, and is a gateway for trade throughout Varisia. Its primary export is seafood, such as oysters the Straits of St. Alika are famous for their oyster beds, reefclaw claws, caviar, and other high-end seafoods. Also in the high-end foodstuffs department, Korvosa exports thileu bark to Cheliax at ridiculously high prices. It also exports goods made in its vassal states and is the only port that ships off Janderhoff goods. Thanks to the impressively large Bank of Abadar, Korvosa is also an important banking and financial city which mints its own currency. Thanks to the presence of the Acadamae, Korvosa is also a fair-sized supplier of magic items, especially low-level ones utilizing the school of conjuration. The Arkona family imports a lot of items from distant Vudra, which then are distributed throughout northern and western Avistan. Finally, as much as the government is loathe to admit, Korvosa has a pretty impressive drug trade, although it mainly imports such goods. Korvosa's food supplies come from the farms around it and its vassal communities, although it does import foods that can't grow in its climate. Wine is a major import, for example, as are tropical and subtropical fruits. The majority of Korvosa's imports, though, are in manufactured goods. Despite the presence of the Ironworks in the city, Korvosa's capacity to produce finished goods lags well behind its demand, and like any good colony it imports a lot of such supplies from its homeland. Textiles are another example of that need.