Chapter 12: World Map Update: Free City of Norvos

The Free City of Norvos is one of the stranger of the free cities, given that it is an inland city and is ruled by a Theocracy. The free city has a Magister though in truth they are little more than a puppet to the Bearded Priests, the true power in the city. These priests are highly secretive and are the only individuals in the city that can wear beards, while most Norvoshi women shave their heads. The Bearded Priests are famed for their prowess with long axes, with many of them marrying their blades in a ceremony to show their dedication to the city. The most well known aspect of Norvoshi culture are the 3 bells, Noom, Narrah, and Nyel, which each instruct the citizens of Norvos when the correct time to undergo certain activities and actions. The Free City of Norvos are rivals of nearby Qohor, who they consider to be demon worshipers. The City Proper is split into two main areas, with the nobility and bearded priests making their home in the upper city, while the majority of citizens live down below, surrounded by a timber pallisade and large oak and pine forests.