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“Welcome, Friend, to the remarkable city of Korvosa—Gateway to Varisia! The majesty of fair Korvosa marks it as one of the premiere cities of the world. Indeed, with the exception of magnificent Egorian—capital city of esteemed Cheliax—there is likely no greater city on, above, or within all of Golarion! —Mercer Cucuteni, Magistrate of Tourism. “Why do I live here? Why live in the most regimented, law-abiding, oppressive city this side of Bloodsworn Vale? Answer’s simple, mate. With the Sable Company flapping around in the clouds, Hellknights stomping around on the streets, and the Korvosan Guard caught between them, no one knows who’s got jurisdiction over what. You just gotta know when to hide and know when to bribe. Now, you wanna buy this magic dagger or not?” —Corb “Birdtongue” Meever, Cerulean Society Fence, Not only couldn’t I imagine living anywhere else—I simply wouldn’t. I’m a good man, a faithful husband, a loving father, and a responsible citizen. What I do has a purpose—and that purpose is to keep Korvosa safe. It might not be a glamorous job, but it’s as important as anything else. So if you’re looking for trouble, might I suggest Magnimar or Kaer Maga? You’ll save yourself some hard labor and me a lot of paperwork if you do.” —Captain Tevigant Bereskan, Korvosan Guard, South Shore Garrison. Beautiful Korvosa gleams in the southeastern corner of Varisia and acts as the sole refuge of civilization in an otherwise untamed land. Well, yes, I suppose Magnimar might pass itself off as a civilized village, but really, the only place to find true culture in wild Varisia is within the mighty walls of Korvosa. —Mercer Cucuteni, Magistrate of Tourism. For the most part, Korvosans are a friendly and helpful lot. And meticulous. They follow the rules, walk the line, and fill out the forms exactly as instructed. Even their most powerful criminals obey certain regulations laid out for them, going so far as to pay taxes on some of their ill-gotten goods! This citywide desire to regulate and obey probably comes from Korvosa’s deep military history and long militaristic traditions. If you have no love of the military it’s best to keep your mouth shut here. —Mercer Cucuteni, Magistrate of Tourism. Theme by Captain of Sizaelrpg.com. Use of Pathfinder artwork used with non-profit permissions. |