The City of Piedmont

Piedmont
Piedmont, as its name suggests, is located at the foot of the mountains. If one ventures Westward from KO-RO-BA staying close to the mountains one will eventually come to the pass of Teveh. Follow the pass through the mighty mountain range and one will eventually emerge onto the Plains. Travel Westward again hugging the mountain range to your South and you will come to the City of Piedmont

It is understood that there are other routes across the mountains to the City but these have never been written about. Indeed it is said that there are secret passages through the heart of the mountains that lead directly into the City.

Little is said of the City. This is probably due to its remote location and that once travellers have found it, they find no good reason to leave. The City is totally self sufficient in all its needs. The Plains provide fertile lands for growing crops and the feeding of livestock. Water is in abundance, and arrives fresh from the mountains that the City is built into. Within the City itself there are tradesmen that produce all that the citizens require, including food, clothing, weapons, buildings, etc. There are also hidden gardens where fruits and root vegetables are also grown.

On occasion, throughout the year, the nearby City and Port of Cardonicus will send Merchants with Slaves and goods to trade or sell. The Auction rooms are a hive of activity during this time as the Free Citizens try and out bid each other for the new arrivals.

Also located within the City are Auction rooms, well stocked Library, Taverns. Public and private baths, Medical Facilities, In fact, all the things a major City should have.

The City is mostly circular in design and is surrounded by a large reinforced wall for two thirds and the Mountains provide a barrier for the final third. Within the Main walls the City is constructed in Tiers, each Tier supporting its own buildings and areas. The dwellings and buildings can be found on these tiers and in some instances they actually overhang the inner walls, providing a rather unique living space.

The structure has also been designed for maximum security. Indeed, at a moments warning, each Tier can isolate itself from any others below it or above it, minimising the chances of total invasion. It is rumoured that there are many hidden and secret passages that weave their way in, through and under the City.

My name is Sullius Sevarius. I write this account so that others might venture to Piedmont and see this wonderful City. I am a Master Builder and have been employed to rebuild the damaged parts of the Cities of Piedmont and Cardonicus. Both recently partially destroyed by an earth tremour. Please feel free to come and visit, or possibly stay in Piedmont. There are many positions available within the City and all are welcome.

You may contact me directly if you need more information…..Now I must get back to my work, there is much to do. Sullius.