Riapervio

### **Description:**

Riapervio is an island within the Veritas Region. This island has a history of isolationism, which contrasts highly with it's modern reality as a center of tourism. It's relatively small, mostly covered by the city, and boasts of a tropical arid climate. In the center of the island lies the Polydrome, and ancient Magitech structure used as an arena of sorts for entertainment purposes. While the arena is mostly used for demostrational matches, tournaments, and gladiatorial duels, Other shows, such as theater shows and concerts take place here every now and then. The island is mostly inhabited by Goblinoids, and some other Goliaths and Orcs. However, there's always many outsiders to meet on the popular tourist spots. It is recommended for any visitors (And even locals) to protect their pockets from potential picking, as there's plenty of sticky hands all around the city.

### **The Polydrome:**

A large coliseum at the center of the city that stands as a proud symbol of the culture of discipline and entertainment of the island. The place is very accessible for anyone, and throughout multiple times of the day random citizens and visitors can sign up to engage in a short combat that serves as a competition of strength, dexterity and guile. It is a known courtesy that, if you have been slighted or offended, you solve your differences on the arena. A common saying in the island is "Don't get mad, get hitting." It is not expected for visitors to partake in this custom or accept any challenges lobbed at them, but this is considered a bad behavior if the visitor in question is an adventurer.

Within the Polydrome, live the cult known as the Gloria Machina, a faction dedicated entirely to the management, administration and maintenance of the inner machinations of the Polydrome. Only them, and a select few researchers, scholars, and mages who have been allowed to enter for research purposes know what the insides of the Polydrome look like. However, it is known that a powerful engine known as "The Heart of Riapervio" is located within the Polydrome, and it is said to be potentially very dangerous and volatile. However, the Riapervians do not seem to care much about the multiple warnings they've received about the artifact's stability.

### **Popular Spots:**

Within the city there are multiple places of interest to visit. The Waterfront district is the most obvious location for visitors, as it is essentially the island's gateway. However, it is also a great spot for sailors and adventurers to spend some of their hard earned silver on drinks, foods, and other fast-lived luxuries. The Cultural Area is a great attraction for people sightseeing, as it holds some of the most beautiful parks and the greener sides of the island. The Polydrome is another very obvious location for tourists, as there are consistent skirmishes, duels and tournaments happening throughout the day.

Outside of the confines of the cities, towards the east of the island, there are plenty of beaches to go swimming into. These tend to be very dangerous, however, due to the very strong currents and large waves that can drag you easily out into sea. However, these beaches tend to be popular places for thrill seeking Tritons and Charcharians who wish to brag and show off their swimming skills.