Marble City

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Towering over the swamp that surrounds it, this marble city, home to a tall and proud humanoid race of monk-like Chi users, is a sight to behold. So prideful they are of their abilities, no wall surrounds their majestic city, only humble-looking lines of Chi-infused runes that repel all invaders.

Gold, jade, and marble glitter in the sun (what little comes through the thick soupy haze that eddies in from the swamp), crystalline trees glow with ethereal light, and the wide expanse is filled with a sprawl of shops, restaurants, fighting arenas, gardens, smithies, inns, and large stables. Some of the richest families call the palaces along the side of the market district home, their estates marvelous and magnificent to behold. A pathway leads through the front gate, past the rows of stalls and eateries, further into the city towards the smaller residential districts.

As this was a WIP for a campaign that ended up falling apart, a few of the largest structures have some blank spots that can easily become foyers, ballrooms, studies, art areas, garden or fountain rest spots, or rooms dedicated to other such functions as high class and high wealth demands.

Inspiration and tweaks to multiple Chrysos structures from istallri Astra.

I made this several years ago and recall grabbing several of the art assets (such as the astrolabes and the pond) online but can no longer find all the creators. Thank you to all!