Tilbein

+ Bugbear - Survivors from a shipwrecked Brutush expedition to the Veilnum. Have since assimilated into Tilbein long before it’s incorporation into the Kingdom of Dumont.

### Affiliation

* The Theocracy of the Damned
* The Kingdom of Dumont (formerly)

Tillbein is a city part of the Theocracy of the Damned located within The Veilnum Archipelago.

## City Description

Never really being given much thought, the city of Tilbein has slowly become a paradise for the Oni and Eternals alike. The walls of Tilbein, nestled in between the many hills of the Yuleski Mountain Range provide ample defense for the chaos that has grasped the Kingdom of Dumont. Recently breaking free from the Kingdom, the Theocracy of the Damned has formed due to the society that has formed and been altered due to the influx of the Oni and the Eternals.

A haven for the undesirables in the world has led to a unique prosperity to grip the city, as it is practically untouched from most of the horrors of the Veilnum. This prosperity has often been claimed to be from their “devil’s luck” a luck that has befallen the city for accepting those who have been thrown away by society.

## Points of Interest

### Debtor’s Luck

Debtor’s Luck is the main residential district for most of the city, being located on the Southwestern Hill. Most of the people within Debtor’s Luck are unfortunately stuck within unwinnable situations where they have fallen into debt. Some come to this district specifically so they can hopefully utilize the luck that has befallen Tilbein and become debt free.

There are many Raffleholdts where gambling is not only allowed, but welcome. One of their premium games that they play is The Door’s Head where the name of the game is trying to fish the Joker card, named after Boris Door.

* The Well-Offed Man: Located in the center of Debtor’s Luck, it is the most prominent Raffleholdt within Tilbein. Many have walked into the Well-Offed Man and either become Well-Off or become Offed by their fame or infamy.
* The Mess of Missess: Located towards the Eastern exit of Tilbein, the Mess of Missess originally has the depiction of a house of lady favors. And while you can certainly entertain those favors, it’s main cover is to hide the notorious mob boss Aire Stryke (M Air Genasi, 80) who is known to “erase” debt in exchange for servitude.

### The Middlin’ Ways

Located North of Debtor’s Luck, Middlin’ Ways serves as the gateway for those who settle in Tilbein not to clear their debt. Perhaps they have already cleared their debt and want to live a modest life? The reason is not important. But they have done it, and have decided to stay in the Middlin’ Ways.

There is a distinct and noticeable change when going from Debtor’s Luck to Middlin’ Ways. The people of the Middlin’ Ways keep the city unified and together. Without them, their luck would surely have run out by now.

* The Futty’: Located near the steps to the Clanund Vineyard, the Futty’ is also known by it’s full name as the Faulty Archive of the men Borne of Law. The Futty’ was once a Library of Order, maintained by an old Lawborne knight. Now, however, the Library resides as a reminder to those killed by the practitioners of “Law”.

* The Crinkle and Crease: The Crinkle and Crease is a Library turned Tavern that is located right next to the Futty’. Previously in the Futty’s outer wall, the Crinkle and Crease sells itself as a Tavern to learn and gain knowledge.

### Lower Cross

Right when you enter the city from the South, the Lower Cross is the first district you enter. A large hill which holds the marketplace of Tilbein can be seen. Where peddlers wage their luck for a handful of coin, and people, hopeful for the future work to sell wares.

The people of the Lower Cross do honest work, as they try to make an honest profit. However, some fall to the seedier styles of life and live in the Lower Cross solely to steal. They are often in coercion with some seedier merchants and steal from those who aren’t aware of Tilbein’s rules. Their luck has to run out some day…

* Tempest’s Temperance: Located towards the edge of the hill towards Debtor’s Luck, Tempest’s Temperance is a battle arena which hosts battles every day. People hedge their bets on their lives that they can win some gold. Originally a holy site of Tempest, with Tempest's death, it has become an arena to honor his memory.
* The Stitchin’ Infirmary: Located across from the arena is the infirmary, it is one a medical practice that can take many gladiators in, and heal their wounds. Although their methods are lucky to say the least.

### The Clanund Vineyard

The city of Tilbein is dominated by the hills of the Yuleski Mountain Range. And while many people live on the hills, in the various valleys which snake like vines, it can be where the struggling of industry can be found. The Clanund Vineyard was named after the Clanund Family, which were a prominent industrial giant that operated in Tilbein. But over time their luck has gone dry and they left the city.

With the industry crippled, druids have taken over the industry and have transformed the landscape. Now covered with actual vines, the Vineyard grows excellent wine, beers and spirits and many of the industry still churns under new guidance. This guidance comes from the Vined Ones, constructs that are covered in Vines and keep the industry sustained.

* The Stein House: Located underneath the hill of Debtor’s Luck, the Stein House is a place where the wine of the Vineyard is kept and maintained. Although various beers are also made in the Vineyard, wine is the primary local good produced in the area.
* The Bloo Monarch: A local Druid Grove located within the Debtor’s Luck hill, it is a breathtaking site for those that can see it. It is a Grove honoring the Sprite Queen of Butterflies. It can be seen that they very rarely allow people into the Grove who aren’t practicing Druids.

### The Pebbled’ Few

To those who are lucky, there are some that even make their way out of the Middlin’ Way. Their houses are scattered few and far in between to the scattered hills of the North. The Pebbled’ Few, named after the hills that dot the landscape like pebbles, is the governmental and upper class sector of the city. Manors can be seen sprawling across the hills.

The Daemonright and the Daemonborne are both stationed here. The Daemonright is the elected leader of Tilbein and the Theocracy of the Damned, elected by the Daemonborne. The Daemonborne are the soldiers that protect the city and the citystate.

* The Schloss of Excess: Located to the direct North of the city overlooking the entire city is the Schloss where the Daemonright is housed. The palace is opulent and a testament to how lucky the Daemonright is that they were elected to that position. It is one of the biggest palaces within the Dumontian Plaines.
* The Den of Daemons: Next to the Schloss of Excess is the Den of Daemons. The Den of Daemons is where the Daemonborne are kept and housed. This is the main headquarters of that faction.

## Society

The Society of Tilbein is traditionally backwards. One would expect that a society of demons and undead would be one filled with villainy and tyranny. But upon entering the gates of Tilbein, you come to see that the city is thriving for those struggling people. This is mostly in part due to the Wavecrasher Initiative, created by Miyor Scorchscar as a way to ensure that the Oni and Eternal can live in peace at Tilbein. After the Initiative was set up, the Daemonborne took over command of the Wavecrasher Initiative in a way to remove spies from the order.