Escia Worldbuilding
Escia’s Cities: Thenva
Brief Description From The Escia Tourbook: Everything You Need To Know When Traveling To Escia: Thenva is considered the prime city for anyone who needs dirty business done fast. It’s separated into two parts by the Wayland River -- North and South Thenva -- and the two main bridges are the Obsidian and Quartz Bridges. A real-life Yin and Yang city.
While the outside of the city is relatively safe, it’s the city itself you have to watch out for. Pickpockets, thieves, criminals and all sorts of nasties run about; despite this bad reputation, however, it’s considered the No 1. Tourist Spot in Escia. Just watch your valuables and don’t go out after eleven, for that’s when the Underhour begins.
The Underhour is when most of the baddies come out of hiding, doing all their dirty work on the Underground, a secret and highly-protected system of trade, bartering, buying and selling for all sorts of illegal deeds, from muggings to murders and assassinations. Police have tried for years to crack it, but with no luck.
The north is much safer than the south, especially during the day, when the mass of crowds keeps the smaller fish at bay. Many of the more pleasurable tourist attractions, such as parks and stores, are found here, and most close at nine pm. Site of the famed Mason Towers, and where many of the businessmen live and work.
For those looking for a little risk with more pay, head to the south, where you’ll find casinos, nightclubs, bars and everything in between. Many of the citie’s baddies live here to crawl out at night for their deeds. If you’re going out, come and leave with a friend or two; otherwise, you might just get mugged.
Many of the city’s decision is made by the Thenva Ten, the ten richest businessmen and women in Thenva. They gather weekly at the Mason Towers in order to discuss how to help the city, but many agree that they aren’t doing much; some even claim they’re going to drive the city into chaos. Carlos’ family, the Myers family, is number 5 on this list.
Population: 578,000 Popular Pastimes: Going out to the club, visiting Downtown North Thenva, the annual Freedom Parade, and Supernatural tournament in mid-to-late fall City Flag: Golden Dragon on a white background meant to signify purity Popular Places to Visit: The Mason towers, where many of the rich in Thenva live or work; Riti’s Nightclub and Stefano’s Bar; Downtown North Thenva; Northern Park
The Thenvian Nobles
The nobles in Thenva are decided a little differently here than in the other major cities. For Thenva, whoever has the most money or power is at the top. Whether or not they should be there is to be debated.
As of right now, the family that holds this title is the head of the Mason Family, Vincent Mason, after inheriting his grandfather’s title. He lives in the penthouse suite at the top of the Mason Towers with his twelve-year-old nephew, Zaylar. Doesn’t do much, though; usually sends his advisors in his place.
Of course, with power comes resistance. Currently, an up-and-coming business family by the name of Banir’s is rising quickly, already second-most prosperous business family in Thenva. However, their daughter is not well-liked, and definitely not a fit to be a noble. Many agree that Vincent is a much better fit than the daughter, and it’s causing tension as to who should be the next noble