Steamhaven
Steamhaven is a large city-state located in a fjord surrounded by towering cliffs. It is known for its engineering ingenuity, driven by the power harnessed from a massive dam at its heart. Canals and mechanical lifts run throughout Steamhaven's tiered districts, connecting foundries, workshops, and busy harbors.
The culture values function over form with an aesthetic of gears, ironwork, and hydraulic power. Secretive government facilities house research into early skyship prototypes, though flight technology is still in its infancy. Magic aids through enchanted manastones - crystals that store mana for devices. A well-defended tunnel system is the only land access.
Carved amphitheaters, terraced gardens, and cliffside taverns take advantage of the dramatic vertical landscape. Nobles dwell in carved manors overlooking the fjord. Below, a fleet of submarines allow underwater exploration and defense of the city-state. Steamhaven's technical expertise and formidable geography make it an imposing power capable of resisting the influence of foreign powers.
Structure
The Technocrat Triumvirate:
Reporting to the Technocrat Triumvirate directly:
Reporting to the Lord Commander:
Captain of the Watch - Polices the city and runs security forces Master of Tunnels - Secures and maintains tunnel access ways Admiral of the Depths - Responsible for the naval forces of the city Magister of Justice - Oversees courts, judges, and lawsReporting to the Master of Coin:
Craftlords - Group of leaders of the individual crafters guilds such as the Smiths guild, the Brewers guild etc Chief Tax Collector - Manages city revenue collection Harbormaster - Oversees harbor trade and fleet logistics Granary Overseer - In charge of food storage and importsReporting to the Headmaster:
Dean of the University - Manages university academics and research Chief Engineer - Heads projects and engineering corps Archmagi - Lead magic research and innovations Manastone Master - Oversees manastone supply and distributionProgressio motu perpetuo est
Type
Geopolitical, City-state
Demonym
Havener
Ruling Organization
Location
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