Ose

Total Population: ~1,000,000

Often called The Jewel of the Continent or The City of Contracts, Ose it is the largest city on the continent, recently eclipsing Tian Xia City. Protected by the blessings of Yemoja and Asmodeus, Ose is nestled in a safe and secure bay in the northern sea. The city is the heart of all maritime trade and transportation which has become increasingly more important as overland routes have become prohibitively dangerous in recent decades. The city is home of the largest ports on the continent and the largest Navy as well. Ose is also the home to the Guild Master's Hall which houses representatives and offices of all the major guilds in the continent. It also is home to The Imperial Courthouse which is the highest courthouse in the land and was specifically built separate from Tian Xia city to show the separation of executive power and judicial power. The constant influx of new goods, people, and ideas has made the city exceedingly liberal which has undoubtedly influenced the rulings and proceedings in the court houses and guild halls. In the times since the decline of Tian Xia city, Ose has become the most influential city on the continent and has driven the current economic and political climate. For some, Ose's rise is seen as a new liberal renaissance and a chance for lasting change and progress in the continent. To others however, Ose's increasing influence is seen as a dangerous departure from the traditions that had kept people safe for generations. Regardless of people's opinions though it is clear that without controlling the abyss and reestablishing Tian Xia's influence, Ose ‘s presence will only continue to grow in size.

### The Ports of Dawn and Dusk

The twin ports of OsE are the heart and soul of the city. The Port of Dawn is a bustling trade hub and the most prosperous trade center in the continent whi

le the Port of Dusk is the largest military and industrial port hosting the largest fleet in the continent and the most advanced and productive shipyards. Between the trade and industry generated by these two ports, the amount of money produced in the ports alone dwarf any other city's entire economies.

### The Imperial Courthouse

The highest courthouse in the land, The Imperial Courthouse is the site of all major rulings and the precedents set here influence the laws throughout the empire. The rulings in the Imperial Courthouse are known to be unflinchingly fair but not inflexible that it forgets that the law serves the people as much as the people serve the law. The courthouse itself is a comparatively modest building for its import showing the judges and lawyers inside the importance of substance over appearance. Nonetheless, it’s halls are lined with fine tapestries, marble flooring and intricate crown molding that is worthy of the tasks at hand. Presided over by council of six High Judges and The High Judicator, The debates in this courthouse can last from weeks to years. Each judge is nominated by a panel of other judges and lawyers separate from the influence of the Vermilion Palace. They are selected for their mastery of the law and their character and each judge views the others as valued colleagues are seeking to better serve the law and the people. From these groups of high judges a single High Judicator is nominated for life while the other positions rotate every four years. The High Judicator is almost always then chosen to be the current avatar of Asmodeus.

### The Guild Masters' Hall

Standing in stark contrast to Imperial Courthouse, the Guildmaster's Hall is a grand and Extravagant building sprawling over several city blocks and reaching twice as high as any other building in the city, including the governors estate. In the center of this opulent building is a massive rotunda which serves as a meeting hall and stock exchange. The rest of the building is occupied by the various offices of different guilds, ranging from massive trade conglomerates to smaller independent workers guilds or professional associations like mercenary companies. Here deals are brokered and jobs are secured that will influence the entire continent. Presiding above all this is the Grand Guildmaster in their office on top of the grand rotunda. Arguably the most powerful person in continent second only to the Vermilion Emperor, it said that no deal or coin is passed without the Guildmaster knowing, and where the gold flows so to does power and influence.

### The Moonlight Grotto

Not far from the hustle and bustle of the city lies a secluded seaside cave inside which lies the mysterious Moonlight Grotto where the entrance is said to only appear during a full moon. The Moonlight Grotto is the site of Ose's local Leyline nexus. Imbued with the powers of the ocean, the Grotto is said to be home to all manners of sea beasts and the depths of the waters inside this cave plumb deeper than mortal understanding. During a full moon, the grotto is lit through an opening in the ceiling and it is said that one can see the past and future in the reflections of the grotto. However the ripples of water and moonlight are notoriously difficult to interpret and are only mere reflections of possibility. Regardless even reflections of the future or past can give great power or to those with the skill to read them. As such, the grotto is a closely guarded secret and only the most trustworthy or are allowed in it and in only the most emergent of situation‘s.

### The Ocher Fleet

Decorated in the colors of the rising and setting sun, Ose's navy, The Ocher fleet, is said to be large enough to cover the entire horizon and their arrival is like the break of dawn to their allies and the harbinger of dusk for its enemies. It is by far the largest fleet in the continent and is solely responsible for protecting the vital naval trade lines between cities. The Ocher fleet is the lifeline upon which all cities rely now that overland trade and Tian Xia's protection cannot be relied upon. As such, the size of the fleet's marine corps is comparable to if not greater than any other military in the continent as they are well adapted to fighting off all manners of threats whether it be pirates or the fearsome and myriad demons of the sea.