Xalyon's Crest

Xalyon’s Crest is a walled city, built on a mountain which sits on the largest land mass, Na’ Dor, and serves as its capital. When the water rose to its maximum height, it reached the bottom of Xalyon’s walls, sparing the city entirely. Many of the commoners, who managed to survive by fleeing on the available ships of Na’ Dor’s many ports, feel that it was no coincidence that their towns were washed away while Xalyon’s Crest remained intact. Refugees who fled to the city after the flood, were allowed shelter in the city’s walls in exchange for service to the elven households, or as laborers under dwarven stonemasons. The city still maintains trade with the few remaining continents and communities. They export dwarven-worked tools and building materials on the dwarven side of the city. The elves export fabrics, spices, and magically imbued items, according to the dwarves. In reality, they run a lucrative slave trade.

The Seat of power and highest point of the known world. Xalyon’s government, divided between elves and dwarves, is on shaky ground. The Emperor, Shameus Payme, has been missing since the Great Flood, which ravaged the world 68 years ago. As Shameus left no heir, Chancellor Califast has declared himself interim ruler and is charged with finding the Emperor. Many dwarves feel that the power has gone to the Councilor’s head, and that his efforts to find the Emperor have diminished. Others believe it is he who is responsible for the Emperor’s disappearance in the first place. Some would even go so far to say that Califast was in league with the Sorcerers of the Endarkened Sun, who many believe caused the Great Flood.

Population: Largely Dwarven. Has a self-segregated Elven community. Humans and Halflings make up the servant and peasant class.

Xalyon’s Crest’s crest: split shield. Sable on top, or on the bottom. Two crossed war hammers in or against the sable background, or sun above them. Sable mountain against or background.