The Drowned City

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The Drowned City is an ancient ruin located in the far north western part of the continent Orien, beneath the surface of the Long Sea. It is entirely submerged in water, which led to people starting to refer to it by its now-common nickname. Very little is known about the city, though many intellectuals have devised theories through analysis of the artifacts found in the area.

History
It is widely speculated that the Drowned City was founded by religious dissenters hailing from the nearby civilization of Rekan, known for its superstitious and devoutly religious people. Unlike the citizens of their city, who practiced [RELIGION], these dissenters practiced [RELIGION]. Because of this religious disagreement, Rekan has faced attempts of religous revolution as early as [TIME], many of which unable to persuade the loyal population. However, at one point, following the Final Dispute, a group of revolutionaries, led by their chaplain Keiran Tiir, were exiled by the powers of Rekan, sent to dwell elsewhere.

It is believed that these dissenters braved the trek to the coast on foot, though very little is truly known of their travels. According to many mathematicians, this voyage would have likely taken at least two months, considering the distance and the transportation. Due to previous discoveries of corpses that seemingly date back to this time along their supposed path, now referred to as "The Lost Traveler's Pass," it is believed that their journey took quite the toll on their expeditionary force.

Upon arrival to the coast, Tiir began to write a journal, found later in the ruins, regarding the significant days of their city. According to this manuscript, the first buildings to be constructed were their dwellings, and a structure referred to as "The Hall of Heroes," described by Tiir as "tribute to our deities." Despite this, however, this edifice was never located by explorers within the city. Following the construction of these structures, the rest of the city soon followed, including multiple temples strewn throughout, an expansive marketplace, monuments of [RELIGION] gods, and even an embassy.

Sometime after the formation of the Drowned City, and the coronation of Tiir as the theocratic king, natives had been accepted into the culture following what Tiir refers to as the "First Feast," introducing many elements of their own culture into the "melting pot." However, it was required that they conform to [RELIGION], and reliquinsh their other faiths. In spite of the acceptance, many were upset with this policy of faith.

Even so, the city became both prosperous and diverse. The once cobbled streets became lined by supposedly inexpensive, yet beautiful jewels of the likes that the world had never seen before. Entertainment could be found, according to Tiir, "on every avenue," including "the most breathtaking dance routines known to man." The market was populated by merchants selling strange relics, and various roasted, baked, and raw foods.

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