Esson

### Races

Terran, Dwarf, Elf, Orc, Kinder, Rattus, Canis, Troll, Wraith, Vampire, Revenant, Ironborn, Gatorfolk, Turtlefolk, Sharkfolk, Taurean, Ursus, Felis, Formican, Cambion, Djinn, Ogre

### Major settlements

The Salt Dog District, The Sabina's Kiss District, The Adrian District, The Morning Star District, The Tigerfish District, The White Queen's Waif District, The Illustria District, The Seven Skulls District, The Providence District, The Yashiromaru District, The Black Curse District, The Splintered Wall District

### Minor settlements

The Ratillas, Mano'kulanakauhale (The City of Sharks), Honu'kulanakauhale (The Hardshell City), Shinda Hige (The Vermin Kingdom of Esson)

### Notable landmarks

The Bloated Maybelle, The Nearly Drowned Tavern, Doyle Sirdach's Emporium of Exquisite and Eclectic Exports, The Abandoned Vaults and the Holdings of the Six Clans of Esson, The Drowned Holds of Lowest Esson, The Secret Esson Soulforge (formerly)

### Faith

The Creed, The Eightfold Faith, The Harmonious Way, The Primal Laws, The Words of Wisdom

### Location

Kaosu Kasai, Divisus Ocean

- Lord Mayor of Esson

**The Free City of Esson** is a small island city-state located in the south Divisus Ocean. Esson is home to the Pirate Princes of Esson, a democratically elected council of swashbucklers and thieves who represent the island's many inhabitants. The island was once one of the five Dwarven Empires, but is now governed by an immortal being known as the Lord Mayor of Esson.

## The Fourteen Districts of Esson

- Preface of the Book of the Code

Esson is divided into fourteen distinct districts. Each district is large enough to be considered a city-state, but are united under a single governing body.

* The Salt Dog District, the First Port of Esson. The only open port in Esson. Any ship can dock here, assuming they can pay the docking fees. Currently chaired by Jenysfer Conli.
* The Sabina's Kiss District, the Shipwright's Port. A massive shipyard where ships are build, bought, and repaired. Currently chaired by Gilfern ir'Vavant III.
* The Adrian District, the Song Port. The mercantile port where residents of the island can sell and trade goods. Home to the renowned Long Bazaar. Currently chaired by Colin Meloy. Previously chaired by Cora Marthaine-Sirdach.
* The Morning Star District, the Gold Port. The financial center of Esson. Home to banks and lenders. Currently chaired by Ibn al-Ba'hr.
* The Tigerfish District, the Pleasure Port. A port of casino barges, drug-dens, and brothelships. Currently chaired by Caleath nua'Cuthaunian.
* The White Queen's Waif District, the Pious Port. This district is home to a variety of temples, catherdrals, and shrines dedicated to the countless deities of the world. Currently chaired by Sogbo'bade.
* The Illustria District, the Captain's Port. The residential district of Esson where sailors can purchase or rent homes for themselves and their families. Currently chaired by Ianis and Agni.
* The Seven Skulls District, the Fish Port. Unique among the districts of Esson, this mercantile port officially deals in a single product: Fish. However, in the right dark alley, anything can be found for sale here. Currently chaired by Fear No Drowning.
* The Providence District, the Free Port. The lawless shadow of the Seven Skulls District. A desperate port which offers no docking fees, this slum-port is actually the criminal heart of Esson where unscrupulous pirates operate with little to no consequences. Home of the Ratillas. Currently chaired by Ranoor the Rose.
* The Yashiromaru District, the Stone Port. The last surviving remnant of former dwarven empire of Esson. Only dwarves are permitted within district limits after nightfall. Shinda Hige is located within the flooded depths of this district. The volcano, Kaosu Kasai, looms over the district. Currently chaired by Kaze Shieldship and Mizu Coralstone ith'Shieldship
* The Cypress Crown District, the Black Heart of Esson. The political epicenter of Esson. The Court of the Pirate Princes hold assembly within the Court of the Cypress Crown, as well as the Congress of Captains in the Halls of Flags. The various manses of the Chairs, as well as the Bloated Maybelle, are located here.
* The Black Curse District, the Last Port. The judicial and law-enforcement headquarters of Esson. The Seat of the Drowned Judges, the absolute judicial authority on Esson, can be found here, as well as the Black Garrison, home of the Lord Mayor's Men. Currently chaired by Goudi Sloten.
* The Splintered Wall District, the Final Defense. A massive wall constructed of the shattered ships of those who attempted to invade the island. Within the wall, barracks and storehouse exist to feed and shelter the entire population of Esson. This port is also home to the Armada of Esson. Currently chaired by Edmier Tule.

## The Thirteen Unbreakable Laws

- Gilfern ir'Vavant II

Despite its fierce reputation, Esson is a metropolitan center built on and sustained by the rule of law. Every citizen and visitor of Esson is subject to many laws. Chief among them are the Thirteen Unbreakable Laws, the first constitutional charters laid down by the Founding Princes.

Kept in an ancient tome known as the Book of the Code, these edicts are commonly referred to as "The Thirteen" and they are as follows:

1. The Salt Dogs Law: Never refuse a drink when it's offered to you.

2. The Sabina's Kiss Law: Those who build ships should be treated with the same respect as those who sail them.

3. Adrian's Law: Don’t take anything not properly paid for.

4. The Law of the Morning Star: Honor your debts by gold or flesh.

5. The Tigerfish Law: No means no.

6. The White Queen's Law: All faiths, both old and new, are welcome and honored within the Free City.

7. Illustria's Law: Any harm which comes to a crewmen's kin shall be done to the perpetrator in kind.

8. The Law of the Seven Skulls: Vessels not expressly used for the purpose of transporting fish will be impounded along with their bounty.

9. Yashiromaru's Law: Only dwarves may enter the Yashiromaru District after dark.

10. The Law of the Cypress Crown: The shedding of a captain's blood by another captain is forbidden.

11. The Law of the Splintered Wall: No ill shall be spoken of the honorable fallen who died in defense of the Free City.

12. The Law of the Black Curse: Any violation of the stated laws herein will result in fine, imprisonment, or death. No exceptions, save the Lord Mayor's Law.

13. The Lord Mayor's Law: The Lord Mayor's word is final in all disputes, negotiations, and trials.

The founders of the Providence District have no law in place, opting instead to include The Right of Providence, which allows any violator of The Thirteen to voluntarily exile themselves from Esson for a span of forty years.