Prosperous Elven city on the the Iamari River in Saelfsidhedal (the elven lands). Capital of the Elven nation.

Colors

Silver moon on a black field.

Stat Block

CN Large City

Corruption +4
Crime +1
Economy +5
Law +4
Lore +4
Society +0

Qualities: Academic, Magically Attuned, Prosperous, Strategic Location, Tourist Attraction
Danger: +10
Government: Overlord (Overlord)
Population: 18,000 (10% Human/Half-Elf, 8% Halfling, 6% Dwarf, 3% Half-Orc)
Notable NPCs:

• Pantantriel Theisadalra (Prince of the Stars)
• Imraela Theisadalra (Queen of the Sun, Moon, and Stars)
• Sorien Winsharp (Consort of the Heavens)
• Irinriel Theisadalra (Princess of the Moon)
• Sartariel Springwind (Lord of the North Breath)
• Estriel Sunfire (Lady of the West Breath)
• Mantrelandros Argentflame (Lord of the East Breath)
• Sariella Bloodleaf (Lady of the South Breath)
• Sindevorn Wyvernshriek (The Seeker of Wisdom)
• Faresriel Springblossom (The Marshal of Hosts)
• Anandiela Brightblade (The Whisperer of the Waves)
• Thanris Direwood (The Guardian of the Word)
• Merisiel Treebalm (The Guardian of the Law)
• Azurian Firebright (The Guardian of the Peace)
• Celandriel Moontide (The Guardian of the Hearth)
• Variel the Younger (The Queen’s Voice)

Base Value: 15,360 gp
Purchase Limit: 90,000 gp
Spellcasting: 9th
Minor: 4d4; Medium: 3d4; Major: 2d4

Taxes and Duties

Money Changing

Agents may change coins into any denomination for a fee of 1%. Members of a bank or trade guild may avoid this fee.

Government

The city of Almathriel is ruled by a Prince or Princess of the Stars (a non-inheriting offspring of the elven monarch). The post is usually appointed by the monarch of the elves.

The Prince or Princess oversees the work of, and is advised by, the other high positions within the city. They are appointed by their superior in the hierarchy.

The Vice-Guardian of the Word is appointed by the Guardian of the Word and presides over the city’s bureaucracy. This bureaucracy is devoted primarily to the maintenance of the city treasury and the collection of taxes. The Vice-Guardian is also the keeper of all the city’s records.

The High Magistrate is appointed by the Guardian of the Law and presides over the city’s court system. They appoint lesser magistrates for each of the city’s districts.

The Captain of the Watch is appointed by the Guardian of the Peace and presides over the city’s militia and local enforcement of the Prince or Princess’ law.

Points of Interest

The outside of the city is surrounded by 20’ high gleaming white stone walls covered in ivy.

The city is comprised of a series of concentric rings, each with a separate wall. The outermost ring is the Traveler’s Ring, a district comprised of most of the non-elven population of the city and easily the poorest section of the city. The next ring is the Silver Ring, essentially the market district. The next ring is the Spire Ring, dominated by the Spire of Magic. It is comprised mostly of salons, academies, dormitories, spell component shops, and magic dealers. The center-most ring is the Rose Ring, comprised of the royal palace and residences, the residences of most of the nobility, the city bureaucracy, and other official buildings.

The Rose Throne resides in the Royal Palace near the center of the city, in the Rose Ring.

The Spire of Magic, a gleaming white tower that comes to a point some 200 feet in the air, is set upon the convergence of ley lines in the city and is a popular destination for spellcasters wishing to learn more about their craft. It is a prominent feature of the Spire Ring.

Food and Lodging

Inns

The Mithral Dagger: A modest inn that caters to travelers of all sorts. Located on the south side of the Traveler’s Ring.
The Crimson Moon: A mean inn on the riverside catering to rough folk of all races.
The Stars and Sand: A comfortable inn in the Silver Ring.
The Red Dragon: A modest inn in the Spire Ring.
The Steel Ogre: Modest inn near the city’s eastern gate in the Traveler’s Ring.
The Lost Bard: Well-to-do inn in the Rose Ring.

Taverns

The Silver Mug: A modest tavern in the Spire Ring.
The Goblin and Mug: A dive bar run by a former mercenary who came into some money. Located in the western Traveler’s Ring.
The Ogre and Orc: A modest, “country” tavern near the city’s south gates in the Traveler’s Ring.
The Blue Fint: A modest bar near the city’s eastern gate in the Traveler’s Ring.
The Ivory Orc: A small, common bar in the Silver Ring.
The Crystal Keg: A well-to-do establishment near the river in the Rose Ring.