New Traxia

New Traxia is the central hub of Valengard. It is here that the Traxian Council governs the rest of the known lands. The Traxian Council is comprised of five members, with each member being the head of a wealthy family. The Rambells, who provide the city with food from their many farms; The Folts, who provide the city with metals and precious gems from their mines; The Redburns, who provide the city with new technologies and innovations; The Urnals, who maintain the city and infrastructure; and finally, The Lambertons, who control the flow of wealth and maintain the economy of New Traxia.

The dominant religion found within New Traxia is the worship of the Shining Star, Lady Eissra. Few other religions exist, thanks to the bulk of the population being forced to follow the same religion. The outskirts of the lands have their own gods and goddesses, but to bring such sacrilege to the walls of New Traxia is forbidden. The Priests of Eissra rank just below the Council, being chosen as one is a great honor. In order to become a Priest, one must undergo a rigorous training program, culminating in a final test of faith. If one passes the test, they must then receive approval from all five members of the Council to be selected.

The Priests also act as New Traxia’s standing military. The weapons in this Era are heavily based around the Steampunk aesthetic, requiring special equipment to use most effectively. There is a small faction of individuals who believe they are more capable of running the military, fusing equipment directly into their bodies. The Priests and this group, known as the Steamborn, are in a cold war situation. Both have spies planted in and around their places within the Traxian Royal District. The Council still sides with the Priests, but a few have expressed interest in the Steamborn and what they might be capable of, namely Katherine who is a Steamborn herself.

Life within New Traxia is fairly decent, though work can be hard to come by. Most of the citizenry is employed by one of the five main families, though small businesses do exist, scattered around the city. Poverty is not too widespread, though there are a rather large number of individuals living in the Dirtwater, the poor district. People within the Dirtwater are looked down upon by the rich, but the middle-class take pity upon them. The acts of kindness provided by the Priests and middle-class keep most people happy, leading to very little conflict between the Commonwealth and the Dirtwater. The same cannot be said for the Traxian Royal District.