Hannia

**Hannia,** also known as the **City of Bliss**, is the largest city in, and the capital of, Thalassus Bay. It is located directly in the centre of Titan's Haven, the Bay's largest island of the archipelago.

Always being known as a busy city, famed for its various attractions, including taverns, shops, theatres, and other tourist destinations, Hannia has always garnered the reputation of being a "pirate capital". Recent years however, with the arrival of the Consulate, the city is much more conservative about who enters.

## Geography

Hannia is situated in the middle of Titan's Haven, the most central island of the Bay. It's surrounded by fields and farmland, as well as having the Titan's River flowing straight through the southern districts of the city. The city is split between the inner and outer regions, separated by the large circular wall.

### Inner Hannia

This district, situated within the outer walls of the citadel, is characterised by its attractions, as well as the more upper class residential areas. At the heart of the district is the magistrate's domicile, Caligula Citadel. Within this area are a number of smaller districts.

#### **Titan's Plaza**

A district of vendors, taverns, and other places to spend money. It has many attractions frequented by outsiders and local residents. The Mermaid's Chorus is regarded as the best tavern in the Bay, it's praises still sung outside of the Bay. There is also a large theatre, Yveb's Hall, that has frequent plays and concerts performed by some of the most renowned actors and musicians.

#### **Old Hannia**

The remains of the first buildings of the city, dating back to the first millennia of Thalassus Bay's discovery, make up the district of Old Hannia. The architecture is much different but its commerce is similar to Titan's Plaza. There are newly renovated shops as well as small cafe's and bars. There's also a large temple devoted to Umberlee at the entrance to the district, beside Dustyfield Park - a large, green park at the gates of Caligula Citadel.

#### **Caligula Citadel**

The magistrate's manor at the heart of the district is surrounded by botanical gardens and features, as well as a large, stone wall. Also used as a court, and more recently a foothold for the Consulate, this large mansion has been known to host events such as themed balls and town gatherings.

#### **Tower Heights**

The only residential area within the walls, this district is filled primarily with rich folks homes and lodgings. There are other buildings here though such as barracks, garrisons, and various political establishments like embassies and ministries.

### Outer Hannia

Characterised by its residential, agricultural, and industrial districts, this part of Hannia has clearly been neglected more than the inner areas. It is further split into smaller districts to better categorise the uses of each one.

#### **Upper Walks**

The biggest residential area, not much is here other than houses. Living conditions are very average, homes being well built and having all basic commodities, just a general negligence of the streets and alleyways.

#### **Lower Walks**

Another residential area, but this one is much more of a shanty town. The houses are poorly constructed and the people here barely have enough to live on. The court have done a good job keeping disease away from the streets, but poor sanitation and malnutrition are ever prevalent.

#### **The Dirtpath**

A small district of houses and farms on the other side of the great river. The fields grow many crops, mostly wheat and other base ingredients for easily produced foods.

#### **Riverside Works**

The city takes advantage of the river running through it, and has set up sawmills and boatwrights along the banks. The workers houses are also here.

#### **Magistrate's Assembly**

Warehouses and manufacturing plants have been set up on the banks of the river's meander. The forewoman of the operations, regionally renowned artificer and inventor Elna Togglecord, oversees the production of new technologies that the government are hoping will enhance their defences against outsiders. As with most things in the Bay, its ownership has slowly began passing to the Consulate who wish to use it to their own advantage.

## Government

Hannia is currently governed by magistrate Caius Caligula. He was appointed democratically and has since shown to be an intelligent and assiduous leader. Whilst some areas of Hannia are definitely more derelict, this is not a result of his rule. Before he came into power the city was much worse off, and the improvements he has made since have seen an incredible rise in the economic, social, and cultural status of the city.

The Consulate have slowly expanded their influence across the bay, coming to a halt as they reached Hannia. They are definitely known throughout the city, having ministries and garrisons set up allowing them to operate straight out of the capital.

## Relationships

The city has a very neutral relationship with other settlements in the Bay. Hannia pays nearby towns and farms for materials, and have always welcomed visitors willing to spend money.

## Trade

Hannia's size and location makes it a great place for vendors and selling of commodities. As such, imports from local farms and mills are transported into the city fairly regularly. The few that belong to the city make it so imports aren't essential, but the ever-growing population means that more materials and crops are needed.

The few exports that leave the city are mostly weapons and armour, crafted by some of the Bay's best blacksmiths. The various boatwrights along the river bank also attract trade opportunities with nearby port towns.