Uxphon



Uxphon is a canyon-based city beside the Cloudcrystal Skyfields.

Background
The city of Uxphon lies at the heart of a geological formation known as Deathwater Canyon, a landmark along the western edge of the Black Riage whose distinguishing trait is the vast network of pipes that burrow all throughout it. The tubes themselves are approximately 10-15 ft. in diameter and can even split into groups of 2-3 at certain junctures. Said to be mainly empty, none so far have been able to discern their point of origin or even termination. Nonetheless, Uxphon is positioned around a central point along the system where some water still seems to be flowing. In addition to the water, the 25,000 people who reside within Uxphon utilize the pipes either as thoroughfares or to circulate heat throughout the city. The homes of many are situated in relation to the pipes which provide heat, their location also allowing for running water, either hot or cold, thanks to some recent miraculous innovations in engineering.

As a result of its great age, 7 families throughout Uxphon have claimed titles of nobility and respectively live within their own ancestral manors. Rumors abide, however, of subterranean passageways and secret chambers that allow for the concealment of hidden treasures, scandalous debaucheries, etc. While some local thieves have claimed to have seen such things and while most of their boasts could be considered lies, there may yet be such hidden chambers among the different manors. Aside from its commoner class, Uxphon also hosts a relatively large slave population, owed very much to its renowned slave market, which is, in turn fueled by the business of the city's gladiatoral arena, where enslaved combattants fight each other alongside any captive beasts. Those able enough to survive and become successful can win their freedom and even become wealthy in their own right.

Miscellaneous
The current champion of Uxphon's arena is a level 8 woman by the name of Llaritan, who uses magnetism to wield multiple weapons at the same time.

A favorite game of the arena is called the Reaping, where combatants must face off against one another inside an arena filled with explosive organic pods.