Levispolis

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The only part of Evensol that actually has a concrete existence because Tilan is 1) lazy, 2) stupid when it comes to fields like human geography, history, mythology, social psychology, economics, and politics, and 3) out of inspiration.

I will develop the rest of the continent in the next millennia. I promise.

## Overview

Levispolis, the slightly muddled and definitely smelly pearl of cities!

An internationally famous trading centre, this young city-port is a heavy matter of debate among the rest of the Peronium Empire. Some detest it, some secretly admire it, but everyone agrees that the damned place is *rich*.

Alongside the vast quantities of gold that pass through hands every day, the metropolis also boasts one of the most vibrant and diversified socities on the continent - perhaps even more diversified than it realises. Indeed, anything is possible in a place where smuggling makes up over ninety percent of the GDP and assassins roam the streets in broad daylight. This is the land of opportunity, anarchy, freedom, and magic.

At least, that's what the marketeers claim.

## Etymology

"Levis", the Old root for light, and "polis", meaning city.

The exact meaning of the prefix is now unclear. The place definitely doesn't float in the air, and a survey by renowned peodlogists from across the Empire have failed to discover any significant discrepancies in soil density. It was not based on a significant historical event, either - as the city itself is barely two hundred years old, local historians are pretty certain in their account of events. Accounts which, despite examinations (with magnifying glasses!), fail to uncover any mention of the word "light".

Steven commented once that he personally believed the name to mean that one comes out with one's pockets lighter. This has not been confirmed by anyone else but should nevertheless be considered a unique perspective upon the mystery.

## Geography

Levispolis lies on the very edge of the Peronium Plains - right where it meets the sea, in fact. Convenient transport across both land and sea to the rest of the continent meant that it was an excellent trading post for merchants and traders alike.

To the northeast lies a small cliff overlooking the city and the seas, created presumably as a quarry by some ancient civilisations or other. The outermost stretches of the Weald Forest lie on the top of the cliff, making it generally a nice place for young couples to hang out at apart from the fact that the climb uphill is quite barren and not that pretty at all.

### Foundations for Commerce

Every road leads to Levispolis, if you head along it for far enough, and of course if you pick the right road.

Nearly all of the trading routes on the continent pass through Levispolis. Roads from this city can be traced over to the tip of the icy mountains, spreading out across the Peronium Plains like a section of spiderweb.

Sea routes are even more widespread. The region surrounding the city has been mapped to a meticulous degree, and trades from both other continents and the rest of the land are about as frequent as can be. Favourable currents, along with easily navigated shores, essentially made the city into the flourishing merchant centre it is today.

## Notable Inhabitants

*I'm sorry there's just too much temptation ;;*

**Ralph Hayburn**

*Werewolf - male - straight - 22 - clerk/company manager/law student*

One of the most prominent players on board now that his uncle is gradually setting on longer and longer expedition trips and leaving him more in charge of the city's largest smuggling company, Ralph was brought to the city along with his sister at the age of four after his uncle fought with his dad for his adoption. He studied as a law student and is fluent with several languages as well as most of the major cultures on the continent, with interests in law, debate, history, geography, psychology, economics, statistics, and mythology. He is often bitter towards the strongly speciest society while being ashamed at his ancestors and his need to hide his true self in order to survive, and also has a tendency to drink ink or nibble on paper whenever he is nervous.

He has a relationship going on with Aquila and is best buddies with Steven. Besides those, he is on friendly terms with Emrys, Jack, and Jackie, and is acquaintances with Terrence, Serafine, and Granny Steve.

(He quietly dislikes his uncle though)

**Steve Stevenson**

*Human - male - unspecified - 47 - assassin/receptionist*

Steven, the de facto leader of the assassins, is now in the employment of the Hayburns after his previous employer, a business partner to the Hayburns, died of too much Goddess (i.e., one). As one of the oldest and more experienced amongst his friends, he often acts as a mentor figure, albeit slightly eccentric in a perfectly reasonable and gentlemanly manner.

He has a hobby of collecting chequered ties and dabbles in the parts of alchemy that involve arsenic and sulphur, something that makes the air around him always smell slightly weird. He also likes to get drunk. A lot.

His favourite animal is the penguin and he's not afraid to show it!

He respects and vulnerates his aging mother, Granny Steve, a lot more than might be expected of a man so austere and serious in appearance.

He is best buddies with his kinda-employer Ralph and his non-official student Jack, friends with his past student Emrys, on friendly terms with Jackie and Aquila, and is acquaintances with Terrence, Serafine, and Ronald.

A man who has been married twice, the second time to a widow (who has now been divorced), Steven now may or may not have a blossoming relationship with his student Jack.

**Emrys Sanders**

*Human - male - unspecified - 24 - assassin/diplomat/envoy*

Tall, thin, black-clad, and with starklingly pale greyish green eyes, Emrys is without question the sharpest blade in terms of assassiny skill out of his fellow colleagues. He arrived in the city at age twelve after his father's drinking habits landed the family in debt, was stumbled upon by Steven, and was prompty taken in as an apprentice - partly because Steven knew talent when he saw it, but mostly because Steven quite literally stumbled *on* him. While in the past under the employment of Frederick Hayburn, he has risen to equals with Ralph in all but name now that the younger nephew has taken over, managing the social and political side of the company while Ralph tends to the money.

He is mostly quiet, studious, and polite amongst unfamiliar or formal company. However, he retains his potential to tune into full Vetinari mode when needed, as was more than clearly demonstrated in his negotiations with the Empire during the Levispolis independence arc.

Emrys, being young, is far more relaxed and playful when alone with his friends. What he plays with, meanwhile, is entirely another subject.

He is infatuated with Terrence in the rather weird and aggressive way that Sandrence operates alongisde being friends with his past mentor Steven. He is also on friendly terms with Jack, Serafine, and Granny Steve, and is acquainted with Jackie, Ronald, and Aquila.

Guy has a grudge against Terrence's father. For obvious reasons.