Mastfell

Mastfell is regarded as one of the wealthiest cities on the continent of Risalt, being most famous for their stonework. Founded at the base of Mount Mast several centuries ago, dwarves and gnomes forged a treaty and now work hand in hand to mine the contents of the mountain, which is filled with precious minerals and stones altered by the presence of Mastfell's prized possession: the Eternum Line of Stone.

History of the Founding of Mastfell
Before Mastfell was founded, gnomes and dwarves regarded each other as each other's greatest and most fiercest rivals in the economic battle. However, the then-leaders of the Gnomish clan, the Orjacks, and the Dwarven clan, the Finae, grew weary of the constant hostility and made peace with each other.

The result was a treaty and unification of the clans, both done at the base of Mount Mast. As the clans proceded to celebrate their union by creating a new mine shaft starting at the base, after extensive mining and time, they discovered a large cavern, in the center of which existed an Eternum Line.

The walls were lined with precious minerals of every kind, ores of every metal, and something unique to the quarry: stones of unique and magical properties that could not be found anywhere else in the entirety of Faeyrellun. The Orjacks and the Finae mined all they could and rejoiced at their success. To further their success, both clans, now united under one banner, founded a city, a city where they could open up trade and banking. They named that city Mastfell.

The gnomes and dwarves banks are regarded as some of the most well-protected banks in the world. Protected by several layers of security, the gold and treasures of Mastfell are well defended against the hundreds of thieves who have tried to breach their vaults. The gnomes, using their cunning, and the dwarves, using their pragmaticism and ruthlessness, devised several traps and fail-safes of varying lethality.

Thieves and crooks beware in the City of the Golden Mountain, for there are no better than those of Mastfell when it comes to 'fair' business practices.

Internal Structuring and Government
The city of Mastfell is composed of several sectors, all of which are dedicated to different aspects of the society. The educational district sits at the North-Eastern corner of the city, consisting of various vocational schools, the Library of Magic, and several mundane and magical academies. The market district takes up most of the Western half of the city, a place where all merchants and traders ply their wares and services to the public in hopes of earning profit.

The living sectors of the city are mostly comprised of three districts; the Shocks, the Western-most sector famous for high crime rates and low income levels, Stonerain, the sector most towards the North famous for its high income level and luxurious houses, and the Bricks, the middling of the two sectors. Sitting as the shining jewel of the city, the central district is located inside of Mount Mast at the center of the city. Containing not only all the official records pertaining to the city, the mountain also holds the bank and the mines. Many thieves have tried to enter the city, many for different reasons, but all meeting the same end.

Mastfell's government is headed by the High Council of Mastfell, a committee elected by the people to oversee various aspects of the city. This commitee if composed of seven members, all of whom are assigned a portion of the city's activity to lead. If there are conflicts within the city, there is a vote held with one vote from each member and four determined by the city's public. The High Council is currently composed by:
 * Dervish Finae

Dervish Finae is the brother of Rummish, the head foreman of the Mastfell Mines, and a direct descendent of the dwarven founding family. He is the High Guard Captain of the city and is responsible for its stability. He regularly makes appearances to the public and is well liked by most everybody.


 * Hemen Flintrock

Hemen Flintrock is the dwarf responsible for all of the arcane affairs of Mastfell, very recently being appointed the title of Head of the Library of Magic. While he does not carry the coveted title of Archmage granted only by the mysterious Tower of Gardens, he is very highly regarded by the men in the mines for saving many of them with his famous alteration magic.


 * Gunjuli Orjack

Gunjuli Orjack descends from the gnomish family that helped to found Mastfell and is holds the responsibility of the mines themselves in his hands. Known for his strict financial policies and labor laws, Gunjuli is not very well liked down in the mines, but his bringing in more money for the city makes well-respected by most of the city.


 * Avendigo Tomgun

Avendigo Tomgun hails as the former gnomish heiress to a very prominent trading company, sacrificing her heritage for the position of Master of Commerce to help the city prosper. Her self-sacrifice for the city has put her in incredibly good standings with all of the city.
 * Rojerck Vale

Rojerck Vale, responsible for the city's administration and law affairs as the Attorney General, spent his childhood studying the laws in hopes to reach his current position. While Rojerck has made some very notable contributions to the city's laws, his successor's far outstrip his in terms of planning and ingeniuty. His current term will be concluded in 5 or so years, and according to public rankings, his rivals are looking far more favorable than he is.
 * Surel Ae Faeylian

Sulrel bears the title of Ambassador to the Wilds, being well-suited for the task by carrying the elven name Ae Faeylian. Surel "of the Forests of Faeyrellun" is regarded as a quiet if attractive elf maiden unless someone talks about the wilds, where she becomes very outspoken. Little is known about Surel's past beyond the rumor that she is the only survivor of a tragic accident that befell her tribe, forcing her to find shelter in Mastfell.
 * The Voices of the Mountain

The Voices of the Mountain has sat on the High Council of Mastfell since its founding, an Elemental composed of many of the precious stones found deep within the mountain. The Voices of the Mountain is in charge of city planning for Mastfell, spending most of his time wandering deep beneath the surface of the streets to inspect foundations. One of the conditions made for the founding of the city was that an Elemental would always sit on the High Council in order to ensure Mount Mast's integrity.

The Eternum Line
Aspect: Stone

Location: Mastfell

Strength: Static

The Eternum Line of Mastfell shines with a soft blue light, illuminating the entire cavern of the mountain. It changes the structure of the stone and turns random chunks into various valuable ores. Those who operate in the mines carry a special kind of tool called Cata Glasses, which filters the light of the Eternum Line to indicate each material the light falls on. This small piece of special crystal is only created in the mines of Mastfell and are useless outside of it. It has small dark specks in the middle of the material, marking the crystal as Cata Crystal.

Like all Eternum Lines, it is highly dangerous to pass through the Line as they are the foci of their altering magic. There have been various thieves who were entranced by the light of the Eternum Line and tried to touch it. Those who did were immediately turned into statues made of a metal that cannot be altered. The denizens of Mastfell have tried melting down the statues or breaking them into smaller pieces, only to meet complete failure, as did the arcanists of the surrounding area who tried researching the material, dubbed as Eternity Metal.

Currently, those who have fallen to the Line of Stone reside in the Eternity Garden, which serves as a warning to thieves who make it to the cavern of Mount Mast.