Trinsic

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The City of Trinsic is stately and impressive, as befits the city that celebrates the Virtue of Honour. The Western Road that begins on the shores of Britanny Bay comes to its end here, far to the south on the Great Sea's coast. It is a city of broad avenues, tree-lined streets, parks, fountains and magnificent mansions. Tradition has it that even the lowliest commoner in Trinsic has his family's coat-of-arms hanging on the walls of his dwelling. Said dwelling is made of stone and brick, naturally; there are no wooden hovels to be found within Trinsic's walls. This reputation for grandeur is an exaggeration, but it isn't far from the truth.

The city used to be built largely of wood, but was burned down during an attack by orcs (the book The Burning of Trinsic by Paladin Guildmaster Japheth is available in most libraries). It was subsequently rebuilt completely in sandstone of a distinctive and attractive golden colour. An army of artisans and engineers was brought in to construct the city as solidly and efficiently as possible. Many of them settled there and the establishment of the large Tinkers Guild dates from those times.

Trinsic is home to many knightly orders, whose origins can be traced to the wars fought against the Triad of Evil. Some of these knights choose a path emphasising Virtue as well as combat prowess, and take the Paladin's Path. These are so numerous in the city that they have adopted the north eastern quarter, known as the Paladins Isle. Most paladins are to be found there and it contains a dedicated training hall, library and the Paladins Shrine.

Being a port city and with the good road link to Britain and from thence all other mainland cities there is much trade and many visitors. Most shops and facilities are available and virtually any service can be obtained, at a price. The city is cosmopolitan and generally prosperous and contented, the bustling streets being crowded at most hours with all kinds of people from all parts of the world. Some are more welcome than others, but usually visitors will be treated with courtesy provided they offer it; Trinsician Honour becomes Trinsician Pride rather easily.

However despite the prosperity (or perhaps because of it), there are some areas of the city to which most people do not go, or go only warily and when necessary. The south eastern quarter of Trinsic, also known as East Trinsic or more colloquially the Shades, is home to the less desirable elements, the smugglers and thieves and other such criminals, who have more or less laid claim to the area round the docks and south gate.

Many men and women aspire to join the Order of Virtue and become a Paladin, but few are considered sufficiently worthy. In addition there are numerous thriving craftsmen and merchants among the citizens, watched over by the Sheriff, and many trading opportunities are available. The spiritual health of the city is guarded by the Bishop and his assistants, who teach and guide the citizens in the Virtues.

See also

• Duchy of Trinsic (Europa)