Antioth

The Aurum Ring of Antioth

Map of Antioth

Omis Traditto

Antioth is the current capital of the Lakewalker Kingdom, and is adjacent to Stone's Throw Lake. It is the largest city in the Blue Mist Lake region, and is governed by Svanil Cladmitt. It is the only remaining settlement of the Northern Shores, after the destruction of Duranna.

## **History**

### ***The First Settlers, 5E-698***

After establishing a fragile peace with Tartanas, a group of miners sought to flee the area in order to avoid the inevitable conflict. They traveled away from the Blue Mist Lake along what would later be called Rinnka's River, until they arrive at the shores of a smaller, beautiful lake. The group's leader, Antis Stoneforge, named the lake Stone's Throw, and they began to carve into the surrounding earth. The Augur Mine was formed, and the city of Antioth was born.

At first, the settlement only existed above the ground. Over time, as the Augur Mine grew more lucrative, they began to construct a headquarters from which the miners could operate. The Augur Ring was the first subterranean district of the city, with the Mortar Ring being built soon after. As time went on and relations with the Tartans became more dire, more and more citizens opted to move below the surface rather than living above ground.

### ***Rinnka's Dwelling, 6E-12***

At the beginning of the Sixth Reign, the Sahuagin refused to accept Weitong as their god. He was too peaceful and thoughtful for their barbaric ways. They much preferred Rinnka, though he was now mortal. In order for Weitong to truly replace him, Rinnka opted to live a life in solitude. He traveled down the largest river of the Blue Mist Lake to reach Stone's Throw, where he disappeared from mortal affairs. The river is now known as Rinnka's River, with many believing that the shark god still prowls the surrounding waters. This has proven to be a source of fear and speculation for the locals of Antioth.

### ***The Tenebrian War, 6E-403***

When Tenebris conquered Garn in the Tenebrian War of the Sixth Reign, Antioth was largely spared from calamity. It was occupied by the armies of Tenebris, but was allowed to continue life as usual in order for the lucrative Augur Mine to continue serving the Tenebrian legions. For three hundred years, Antioth grew while other cities remained stagnant. Over this period of Tenebrian control, more rings were constructed. The Remunerative Ring was built for commerce, the Oxidation Ring was built for habitation, and the Aurum Ring was constructed to house Tenebris's lieutenants.

### ***Military Relocation, 6E-777***

When Tenebris fell and the Tenebrian War ended, the armies of darkness abandoned the Blue Mist Lake. Yindriggil had been hit hard by the conflict, and so the Lakewalker Legion decided to relocate their base of operations to Antioth. The Blackfin Bastion was repurposed, and the Silver Scale Shipyard became the foundation of the Silver Scale Armada. When the military shifted, so did the locus of power within the Kingdom. While Yindriggil remained the capital well into the Seventh Reign, Antioth had begun transitioning into the pride of the Lakewalker Kingdom.

### ***The Breach, 7E-170***

Between the Tenebrian War and the Shadow War, Antioth doubled in size thanks to the newly founded Cladmitt Mining Company. The Cladmitt Mining Company was used to expand the city, with the Lavish Ring, Hearthstead Ring, and Arbor Ring all being completed before the end of the Sixth Reign. However, as construction continued into the Induction Ring, the outer walls breached. The mighty waters of the Stone's Throw rushed into Antioth. The Governor, Phaestus Grinevia, was a powerful mage, and managed to keep the waters at bay with the help of his family. They manufactured a magical barrier to protect the city, known as Grinevia's Wall. The barrier, which now serves as a window into the lake's waters, is supported by a series of enchanted towers throughout the Induction Ring. This disaster prompted the city to combine the roles of mine foreman and Governor, so that disasters like this could be avoided in the future. When Phaestus Grinevia's term ended, he was replaced by Dinsal Cladmitt, who would be the first of five Cladmitt Governors.

### ***The Blue Mist Council, 7E-620***

The Blue Mist Lake, which had always been a very spiritual region, was left without leadership after the gods removed themselves from mortal affairs at the conclusion of the Shadow War. Waldrick Lockheed was left without a guide, and had no desire to become a uniquely powerful monarch. To unify the people, the three largest settlements of the region decided that they would rule the land in tandem, forming the Blue Mist Council. There would be three Governors, residing in Bendrikka, Antioth, and Ipsen. Together, they would make all major decisions for the people of the Blue Mist Lake, with the King guiding their decisions along the way. With the Council in charge, Waldrick and his family moved to the Isle of Grikka, building the city of Waldrin.

### ***The New Capital, 7E-642***

When the Lockheed Family left Yindriggil, the city began to lose its prestige. With no city claiming the royal family, the title of capital swiftly moved to Antioth. It was the largest city in the Lakewalker Kingdom, and contributed the most to the region's political and economic progress.

### ***The Collapse of Eights, 7E-888***

When Antioth's economy continued to prosper, the Cladmitt family sought to expand the Oxidation Ring to include more workers. However, shoddy safety protocols and underpaid workers led to a compromised outer wall. In the year 888, the north-eastern wall collapsed, destroying a large portion of the ring. This event has gone down in history as the Collapse of Eights, and has haunted the Cladmitt family ever since. This tragedy, combined with the breach of the lake's wall, has caused many in the city to rethink the power given to the Cladmitt family.

## **Layout**

The city of Antioth is separated into circular subterranean districts labeled as "rings." Each ring serves a distinct purpose.

* The Arbor Ring is the smallest district, and is home to the Rose Gold Gardens.
* The Augur Ring is home to the city's mining companies, like the Cladmitt Mining Company. The Augur Mine extends from this district.
* The Aurum Ring is where many of the city's municipal buildings are located, like the Blackfin Bastion, Blue Mist Hall, and the Silver Stacks.
* The Hearthstead Ring is where many of the city's upper-middle class residents live, and is home to the Silver Chalet and the Chelonian Cathedral.
* The Induction Ring is built against the wall of the lake itself, with the waters kept at bay by Grinevia's Wall. This ring is the primary access point to the surface world, and is home to Crow's Nest Supplies, and the Nine Tentacles Inn.
* The Lavish Ring is a residential district for many of the city's top officials and elite politicians, like the Cladmitt family.
* The Mortar Ring is home to the miners of Antioth. It is also home of the renowned Masons of Mortar smithy.
* The Oxidation Ring is home to the working class of Antioth, and was partially destroyed by the Collapse of Eights. It is home to the Sleeping Stone Inn, Keyvei's Collection, the Third Mast inn, and the Snapdragon Cemetery.
* The Remunerative Ring, more commonly known as the "Remun Ring," is the primary commercial district of Antioth. It is home to the Prim and Polish Boutique, as well as the Marvels of the Mine general store.

## **Notable Locations**

* The Augur Mine
* Blackfin Bastion
* Blue Mist Hall
* The Chelonian Cathedral
* Cladmitt Mining Company
* Grinevia's Wall
* Keyvei's Collection
* Masons of Mortar
* The Silver Scale Shipyard
* The Silver Stacks
* The Third Mast

## **Notable Inhabitants**

* Eustace Cladmitt
* Svanil Cladmitt
* Abragem Dimal
* Jasa Grann
* Marlena Mastis
* Miriam Mastis
* Miril Mastis
* Keyvei Tolimin
* Serana Stoneforge
* Bwale Traditto
* Omis Traditto