Monstropolis

**Monstropolis** is the city of monsters and a minor setting in the *Divine Comedy*.

Monsters of all shapes, sizes, and species reside in Monstropolis which also includes ghosts, goblins, werewolves, and vampires. Even demons have been known to inhabit the city alongside aliens. It is silently ruled over by Marduk, the king of the monsters.

## Overview

Monstropolis is the most bizarre supernatural town, though this is unsurprising since its inhabited by all kinds of monsters. Therefore, all manner of supernatural activity occurs there and the monsters treat it like it's completely normal. The city itself is hidden from the human world given that the monster population is not exactly on the friendliest of terms with humans.

As stated before the city is inhabited by all sorts of monsters in many categories and classes. The two known classifications are "modern" and "classic" with the latter being the more iconic monsters and the "modern" are the ones that were created in the modern day. Due to the discrepancy demons must obey in accordance to the laws of Hell when traversing the Earth, the monster world is the one location where they can fully expose themselves to the point where it is even treated as a vacation spot.

## Description

The city appears like any modern city, though it seems to have a resemblance to more well-known cities like Seattle or New Jersey. However, the city itself is slightly altered in a way to fit the world that is inhabited by monsters. Several buildings appear to be twisted and warped, which usually depends on the kind of monsters that reside or work inside the building.

There are stores for comics, toys, video games, and clothing but ones that are specifically attributed to the monster world which includes the restaurants themselves. The clubs and bars within the town itself look to have a theme dedicated to certain deities, entities, or even cults. These places can also be found inside pocket dimensions which can be accessible if one knows the incantation to open said portal much like when it is required to have an invitation.

### Laws

Though chaotic, there are still laws put in place in the monster world and Monstropolis is no different. Monstropolis has its own police and fire departments as well as several agencies and a court lead by a green humanoid monster called Judge Roy Spleen. Humans are completely forbidden to enter the monster world and are usually killed on sight if they are exposed. It is especially looked down upon if a monster mingles with a human to which the monster is outright banished from their world.

Various act were put forth by the governing bodies of the monster world as a means to simmer the growing conflicts between two species. One example is the Vindication Act which is a global treaty to recognize the sentience and rights of non-Sapients; Sapient refers to any species that is intelligent, bipedal, and physical as well which refers to physical monsters treating undead beings with equity and providing equal rights as they. Even so it is noted to be difficult for other monsters to be recognized by international law especially if they are distant from the main core components of the Vindication Act.