New Bray'ed

## Overview

New Bray'ed, the largest city on the planet Callax, is a diverse and bustling metropolis, a semi-melting pot of Callaxians with many different backgrounds. Located in the heart of Tarn, the city is renowned for its historical sites, incredible cuisine, and vibrant arts scene. However, it is the unique and massive park, Angel's Landing, that truly sets New Bray'ed apart. The city is known for its unusual layout, with streets and districts that bear the marks of centuries of sporadic growth and development. Despite all this, New Bray'ed is also known as one of the strictest examples of the legal enforcement of the Stratum, with many Zeds there grappling with poverty and discrimination.

Citizens of New Bray'ed are known as Bray'edans.

## Angel's Landing

The first settlements in New Bray'ed began to appear in the year A54, eventually growing into a thriving, albeit primitive, city by A1877. In that year, a ruler named Bi'pi Calla declared it sinful that the city had been built over the area where angels were said to have arrived. She oversaw the destruction of large portions of the city, including Gahl, Lax, and Zed districts, and transformed the cleared area into a beautiful park.

Created in the wake of Bi'pi Calla's decision, Angel's Landing is a stunning park with a diameter of nearly ten kilometers. Initially, only Gahls were allowed to use the park, but in A3900, a leader named Fret Calla opened the park to all classes, emphasizing that the angels' message was meant for everyone. Today, the park is carefully maintained by a dedicated team of Zed and Lax workers, under the supervision of Guardian No'lam Gigga.

## City Layout

New Bray'ed's layout is characterized by the various phases of building and growth it has experienced over millennia, resulting in a sprawling city with unusual boundaries and streets. The lack of macro-planning has led to a maze of interconnected districts and winding roads, making the city famously difficult to navigate for tourists. Some Bray'edans take pride in the confounding layout of the city, especially once they are able to navigate it with ease.

## Districts

The city's districts are largely segregated by class, but these districts are also mixed throughout the city to facilitate commuting for Laxes and Zeds, who provide essential support for Gahl society. Some notable districts in New Bray'ed include:

1. Vibrani Art District: A thriving hub of creativity, home to galleries, studios, and performance spaces.
2. Angel's Walk: Known for its diverse and delicious cuisine, featuring a variety of traditional and fusion dishes
3. Little Fetarui: Although there are not necessarily a high number of Fet living anywhere in New Bray'ed, they are a bit more densely-populated here. Fet restaurants and shops are especially popular here.
4. Ancient Architecture District: Featuring some of the city's oldest buildings, this district is a must-visit for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

## Surrounding Areas

New Bray'ed is in the center of Tarn, situated near various geographical features, with the Eastern Norvia forests to the west and north, and the Argony Flats to the east, eventually leading to the Argony Sea. To the south, the Qarnath border is a major source of illicit drug trade.

## Relationship with Norvia

New Bray'ed has a special relationship with Norvia, the most powerful country in Tarn, with both parties striving to maintain their close ties. Parinar, another country in Tarn, resents this relationship and aspires to establish a similar bond with the Calla Monarchy.

## Moonstone College

Located in the heart of New Bray'ed, near Angel's Landing, Moonstone College is the premier Tarnish institution of higher education, exclusively for Gahls. Reflecting the Stratum-based society of Tarn, the college maintains a strict segregation in line with the social hierarchy. They claim this ensures that Gahls receive an education tailored to their roles in society, preserving their status as the ruling class.

## The Calla Complex

The Calla Complex, located near the start of the Argony Flats in New Bray'ed, is the ancestral home of the Calla family and a village-within-a-city. Consisting of multiple buildings, the heart of the complex is the palace, which is surrounded by beautiful gardens, a museum open to visitors, and various other attractions. Nearly four hundred full-time Zed servants reside in the complex, with many others taking on temporary positions as needed. Li'pal Hedda, a female Lax, serves as the head of operations during and before the Callaxian Civil War, managing various aspects of the complex and continuing her family's long-standing urgury service to the Callas.

## Grand Lark Plaza

The Grand Lark Plaza is a massive central plaza in New Bray'ed, filled with shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. It is one of the few places in the city that is not segregated by class, allowing all citizens to come together and enjoy its offerings. It is in a different area of the city than either the Calla Complex or Angel's Landing.