The City of Neppen

This is you. The primary location of Dark Tides.

Population: 50,000 people.

Heraldry:

Racial Breakdown: 50% Human, 33% non-native races (refugees), 5% Truefolk, 5% Dwarves, 5% Wracked elf, 2% other.

Government type: Bureaucratic Autocracy

Current ruler: Lord Governor Bard

Current known alliances: Trade alliance with Myr and Bridge City

Current Wars: No open wars but strained relationship with the Eternal Empire.

### Physical Appearance

Truly metropolitan, this city has the most diverse population and the highest density of outworlders than any other location on Bil’Hanna. They dress in nearly any fashion one can think of.

### Origin

Neppen sits on the cradle of a handful of rivers, one of which flows towards the port city of Winegorge. With a short trip through the Dunkelheit, or a much longer trip overland, trade flows to and from the Port and through the canals of Neppen. With the former mayor falling under the sway of Birch and the Refugees' heroic struggle in slaying the source-fed Ent. What used to be a council made from the leaders of each of the four quarters of Neppen has since been combined into the Lord Governor's office.

### Faith

All faiths and walks of life are accepted in Neppen, with a few notable religions gaining status as officially recognized within the lands of Neppen. Those religions being The Temple of Set, the Cult of Excess, and the Church of the Phoenix.

### Culture

A melting pot of cultures, between the Refugees, the human populace of Neppen, and new trade and travel agreements with Bridge City and Myr, the culture of Neppen is a mix of all the travelers that pass through and take up residence.

### Regions

Neppen comprises four quarters, with the poorest of the quarters seeing rampant devastation at the hands of the source-Ent Birch. In the passing years, it has been rebuilt into housing and agriculture and brought up to be more in line with the economic stability of the rest of Neppen.

### Military

The main bulk of the Neppen Military comes from mercenaries and the strong militant bearing of the Refugees. Chief among the refugees are the Champions of Honos and the Exalted Adventurers, who bring an element of prestige to the strategic bearing of the City.

### Notable Alliances

The City of Neppen has a strong trade alliance with Lord Frost and the port city of Winegorge, with many of the Refugees taking part in releasing Winegorge from the grips of a necromancer.

### The People of Neppen’s stereotypical views

The general views of the Citizens of Neppen are mainly driven by the players as the Refugees. The quotes below are the official diplomatic stances of the City of Neppen to the other geopolitical groups.

#### Refugees/Neppen

The Lord Governor Bard: “We are the greatest city in all of Bil’Hanna. You can build a future here in Neppen and we welcome new citizens.”

#### The Tribes of Tarabuthia

Lord Governor Bard:“We haven’t had much in trade or diplomacy with them, to be honest.”

#### The Necropolis of Myr:

Lord Governor Bard: “There is so much we can learn from them, they have centuries of knowledge in their libraries.”

#### The Kingdoms of Anwyn

Lord Governor Bard: “They are the largest threat to The Eternal Empire. If we choose a side, we are choosing an enemy.”

#### Draconic Theocracies

Lord Governor Bard: “Here there be Dragons, and I’m not sure we want to go anywhere near them.”

#### The Truefolk of the City-State of Vrosa

Lord Governor Bard: “Vrosa has plenty of mercenaries and a deep alliance with The Eternal Empire. We should tread lightly with them as the true dwarves’ economic strength rivals our own.”

#### Fortuneless Cohorts

Lord Governor Bard: “The deep pockets of the True Dwarves fund these mercenaries, and they may have fighters as good as our Champions of Honos."

#### Dwarven People of Bridge City

Lord Governor Bard: “A true ally and I look forward to opening trade with them.”

#### First Elves

Lord Governor Bard: “Haven’t dealt with a lot of First Elves, but they’re welcome to come live here in the great city of Neppen!”

#### Wracked Elves

Lord Governor Bard: “Haven’t dealt with many of them, but they’re also welcome to come live here in the great city of Neppen!”

#### Slegorians

Lord Governor Bard: “Wonderful people, amazing fighters. My personal guard has the finest of Slegorian Fighters in it. Truly a sight to behold.”

#### City State of Winegorge

Lord Governor Bard: “Lord Frost is a gentleman and a scholar. It is vital that the city of Neppen has an ally with an ocean port for trade.”