Khazam

Khazam is a moving city location in the world of Risus.

Map
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Background
In ancient times, Khazam was a great desert power, built on the back of many slaves. It has since transformed into a moving city, the wanders the desert using large mechanical feet. It is home to a variety of species.

The city enforces a no magic policy unless you are a citizen, including confiscation of magical items and abilities upon entering the city gates.

The city is lively, given the variety of species and creatures that reside or visit it. There is much pride and competition between each of the districts, culminating with a yearly tournament held between the districts, in which citizens may fight for their district.

Tiers
Khazam is divided up into four vertical districts, each with a specific function/theme.

Tier 1
Tier 1 is known as the working class tier, inhabited by merchants, traders and hands-on folks of variety of races and species, who are non-magic users. It operates as a trade hub for the city, as entering into Khazam brings you directly into Tier 1. In particular, overt magic use is looked down upon and seen as showing off.

The tier is home to the following:


 * Tavern - located in the Fire District
 * Hospital - located in the Fire District

Four portals exist in (one in each district) that allow access into Tier 2. Access requires a display of magical ability. Tier 1 is also on a 12-hour artificial sun cycle, which can thrown newcomers off-guard at first.

Tier 2
Tier 2 is known as the magic tier, the location of all things magical in Khazam, including the Library. Wicks to serve residents. Places include:


 * Library
 * Magical Shop



Tier 3
Tier 3 is known as the governance tier of Khazam. Not a lot is known about this tier, only that it contains the leader(s) of the city. Access into the Tier is restricted and invite-only.

Districts
Furthermore, the town is divided horizontally into four districts. Travel from district to district is not restricted.

Water District
The Water District is the largest districts in terms of population. However it is looked down upon by residents of the other districts.

Fire District
The Fire District is known as the liveliest yet rowdiest of the districts. It is the second largest in size and pays the second least in taxes. Known for good nightlife and extravagant parades and parties, citizens of the Fire District are proud folk.

In the Campaign
The Adventuring Party first learned about Khazam during their encounter with the Seamstress in Xexal. According to her, Khazam was known to have dealings with Carin and the next place the party should visit on their quest to eradicate Cairn.

The party arrived in the desert where Khazam was rumored to be via boat from Berem. Their travels through the desert led them into several encounters with a school of Cephalose and a great dust storm that was surrounding Khazam. They eventually made it into the city, whereupon they were asked to hand over their weapons, as they were not citizens.

In the city, the party learned that Khazam could no longer move as one of it's legs had been stolen by a elemental and that a Djin was responsible for the dust storm that surrounded the city. They travelled to Tier 2 and met with the librarian Bellanora at the Library. The party agrees to perform a mission for her; find information on the great orc D'Molith.

In an attempt to become in good standing the the city, the party undertook the task of defeating the elemental and succeeded. Their efforts did not go unnoticed within Tier 1, as they party was then approached by a human named Amon, who requested that the party defeat a necromancer who had been dwelling in a save outside the town.

The party then began planning their assault on the Djin. Their plans were put on hold as their help was requested within town. An apartment building had caught fire with residents still trapped inside. The party helped with the rescue efforts and were also aided by Amon.

With plans laid, the Adventuring Party set out to the last known location of the Djin. They arrived at an oasis in the desert, but were ambushed by a Piranna Plant. After defeating it, the Djin appeared. A battle did not ensue though, as the party learned that the Djin had been trapped by Carin and could not leave. He informed the party that Cairn had been cast down to the demon level by the Creator, but has slowly been gaining power. During the conversation, the party noticed an old man walking towards them, well-dressed by disgusting in appearance. It was Cairn in human form. A battle ensued between the party and Cairn, but the party was not strong enough to defeat him. Just as Cairn was delivering the final blow on the party, time appeared to freeze. A hazy figure appeared and struck Cairn, causing a large shatter to be heard and Cairn to vanish.

When the party returned to Khazam, they discovered it had begun moving. As a reward, Bellanora made the Adventuring Party 1st-tier citizens of Khazam and gifted each member their own apartment in one of the four districts.

As the party members were getting settled in as citizen, word spread of the upcoming Tournament. During this time, members of the party also learned that their friend Amon was planning an attack on Tier 2 during the tournament. It would be revealed after that most of the party members had informed the Tier 2 authorities of this plan.

Each member of the party managed to secure a sponsorship into the tournament to fight for their own district. At the beginning of the tournament, the party met Kellen who would be fighting with them. The party members did very well in the tournament and the final battle was featured Levarius and Sovelius versus last year's champion, an half-orc from the Fire District.

But just as the battle was ending, a large explosion was heard; Amon has gone through with his attack and had broken down the barriers into Tier 2, armed with a mob of people, both alive and undead. The party immediately sprang to action, chasing after Amon as he began to make his way from Tier 2 into Tier 3. Outside the barrier into Tier 3, the party caught up to Amon. Before they could attack, the barrier opened and out came an old man with several Cityguards. The man summoned four golden dragons and began to attack Amon and his followers. A battle broke out during which Estinian had sided with Amon, while the rest of the party attempted to stop Amon. But, the old man and his guards were defeated and the barrier into Tier 3 left open. Amon attempted to make his way over to the barrier, but the party tried to prevent him from doing so. During the fight, a loud creak was heard and everyone suddenly found themselves in free fall. One of the legs holding up Khazam had given out.

Notable People

 * Bellanora - Librarian at the Library, located in Tier 2
 * Amon