Gothika

Gothika is a completely self-sustained island city. Think New York in the 1950’s minus the sexism. There is a large mountain range to the north called The Thrazhûl Mountains (that means Breasts in Dwarvish cause the mountains kinda look like boobs lol). People do live in the mountains, mostly a large native settlement of dwarves, but there are also ski resorts and a lot of tourism up there. There is a large dense forest at the bottom of the mountains that stretches along the west coast of the island. Hidden in the forest is Dreadmoor Institute for the Criminally Insane, more commonly known to everyone as The Institute. Everyone has heard the rumors of the horrific scientific and medical experiments done to the inmates there, but all they are is rumors. No one seems to know what goes on within the walls of their compound. Even the staff live onsite and rarely are they seen in the city.

At the base of the mountains cutting through the whole island is the Rasnin River, which has a very fast current and is not safe to swim in, though it does have a very lively family of beavers that will sometimes preform acrobatics for treats if you catch them on a good day.

To the North-East of the island is a large port called Nid Môr Harbor where all of the islands import come through. Some exports do go out, mostly what the Dwarves mine in the mountains and obviously they trade largely in seafood.

Opula Grove

This neighborhood is where all the rich people live in large estates with gorgeous views and live in staff. Everyone who is anyone in Gothika lives in Opula Grove. The estates are spaced widely apart, and there is a golf course.

Industrion Landing

This is the business district and where you will find the majority of all businesses as well as the Capital/City Hall, The Police Station, The Jail, The Bank, The Marketplace, all that kind of stuff

Elysia Park

This is where the vast majority of the middle class lives in Apartments and condos but there are a few neighborhoods with row style housing. In the middle of this area is a large park with the Temple of Oz Alta. The schools are located here, as well as Bodegas and smaller grocery stores, coffee shops, yoga studios, and things like that. This area is mostly residential though. The Zoo is also here.

The Mercurius District

This is where the university and Tech schools are, as well as the Library, all of the night clubs, and restaurants. It’s the very heart of the city and represents the nightlife. A lot of young people live in this section of the city. Oz Alta Arena is also located here. Gothika’s rugby team is currently ranked #4 in the world!

Gloomrak Hills

Located at the foot of the mountains on the edge of the Rasnin River, is the slums of the city where the poorest of society live below the poverty line in condemned buildings. This is where you will find trouble if you’re looking for it. The old cemetery is located in this part of the city. There is a moving market place called The Salt Exchange where you can find any number of seedy characters and buy just about anything you can imagine, most of which is highly illegal.