Nackles' Fall

"'I’ve seen an ogre, a dwarf, an elf all get along there, the ruler even frequently helps pull our carts. It is truely a haven for my people.'"- Afanasy Naiat, a vistani dhampir

Nackles' Fall is often regarded as one of the safest and most welcoming places by the hated and feared peoples found within civilisation, Nackle's Fall is a city-state where everyone is held to the same standard of non-violence. The core constitution of this city-state follows an interpretation of the Firbolg Code and the Firbolg cast.

Founded by the remaining members of the legendary Currens Fatum Alliance 1478DR. The city was named after Ellywick Nackles, a Gnomish Ranger, for her sacrifice in the liberation of the area from the great dragon Imvaernarhro, Inferno of the Star Mounts.

Those living in the surrounding High Forest can freely pass into the city while the main road into the city follows the southern river out of the forest.

leadership
The Ruler of Nackles’ Fall is called the Mountain King, Mountain Queen, or Mountain Sovereign. They have no more rights or privileges than an ordinary citizen, only more duties and a title. They are the often leader of the guard and the most capable person in the city. If a Mountain King or Queen falls to their ego, corruption, or greed then the council will remove them from any form of power and will collectively act as a temporary sovereign until the next is found.

Anyone who wishes to become the next sovereign the city must be able to pass a set of trials put in place by a council sworn to protect the city and its allies. Council members are normally among the greatest warriors and mages of the different cultures, peoples, and allied nations. If they are capable, then the final Council member is the prior sovereign.

Whether it be from a feat of great heroism and power or true kindness, those who impress a council member may be allowed to pass them without having to defeat them. A trial can be anything from bare-knuckle combat to defeating a legion of summons, or from surviving in the most inhospitable environments to raising the morale of the people

The higher your position, the more likely you are the more scrutiny you face, and the more oath watchers watch you.

The current Mountain King is the firbolg demigod Naeric Hiraeth

Religion
While there is no primary religion, the worship of Iallanis is one of the more common practices. Occasionally you can find people worshipping Naeric as he is a demigod, Naeric greatly dislikes this and feels uncomfortable at the thought of it, but he will occasionally give clerics and paladins with divine blessings, form divine pacts with warlocks, and bless people who ask for it.

There is a temple to any god who has a clergy within the city, shrines are made for any god who wishes it.

As there are a few of giants living within or around the city, many temples have extremely tall ceilings.

History
Built within Ellywick Nackles & Naeric Hiraeth’s original homeland, It was named in memoriam of Ellywick after she sacrificed herself to bring the infamous and powerful Red dragon Imvaernarhro to death's door. Thanks the final efforts of Ellywick, Imvaernarhro was slain and the alliance had freed the many slaves,

Out of respect, awe, and countless other reasons from over the years, most of the star mounts and the region now called Nackles' Fall was granted sovereignty from the high forest.

Many of the local Aarakocra, Goliath, Gnoll, Orc, and Gnome populations banded together and joined, and even some elves freely joined the newly formed city-state. The kobold servants of Imvaernarhro became the primary worshippers of Naeric as many thought a god was the only thing that could kill their master.

Notable Locations
Ellywick & Dusty Memorial, located in the centre of the city, It has a bronze statue that depicts of the sacrifice of Ellywick and Dusty the bear as they charge into the open maw of Imvaernarhro as he breaths his hellish flame breath at them.

Temple of Iallanis, Mostly staffed by Firbolg, Goliath, and a stone giant. Naeric Hiraeth often goes there to help the clergy and officiate marrages.

Temple of Bahamut. Mostly staffed by Humans, kobolds, and the silver dragon, Vindret.

Council Tower, Built to hold the public council meetings and the non-violent Sovereign Trials. most of the building is public but the offices and archives require the approval of a council member.

Inferno’s Folly, located built into the front wall of the Council Tower. It is a memorial depicting the battle against Imvaernarhro and the heroes who lead the assault. The original name of the city, Inferno's Folly, was suggested by Hera moment's after the battle was used for this memorial.

The Forges, A block of forges owned by Brigit Steelhammer. Many tieflings, dwarves, half-ogres, half-orcs, and genasi live there.

The Hound yards, A place filled with Halfling and Gnomish sportsmen who train and race dogs and other livestock. They are so skilled that many animal trainers from different races go there to learn.

The Tent Grounds, A place filled with the tents of travellers, mainly Vistani and circuses. Naeric, Muraadur, Nasim & Bagrot are often found pulling wagons around or performing in this district. To work or stay here you must pass a test of honesty with no magic.

The Rumble Pits, A Grouping of land just outside of the Forges, all combative and gladitorial sports take place in pits of varying sizes. Almost all the competitors are goblinoids, orcs, goliaths, ogres. Naeric occasionally teaches combat and trains there. Hera is the current champion.