Kali-Shaza

The sprawling city of Kali-Shaza is dominated by a strict caste system that divides society into 5 distinct classes based on a primordial being. From the mouth come the Brahmans—the priests and teachers. From the arms come the Kshatriyas—the rulers and soldiers. From the thighs come the Vaisyas—merchants and traders. From the feet come the Sudras—laborers. A fifth group describes the people who are achuta, or untouchable. The primordial being does not claim them. Untouchables are outcasts—people considered too impure, too polluted, to rank as worthy beings.

One of the oldest cities on the continent, cradle of civilization, near saltwater fishing, temperate plains, limestone hills rich in minerals, resource-rich jungle. A natural spawning ground for human civ.

A great stone aqueduct from the hills into the city, providing fresh water and running fountains.

Sprawling shanty-town of temporary shacks smoky fire-pits with suspect carcasses smoking, drugs, and unregulated commerce outside the walls. Here, the beggar Untouchables risk death by merely touching a guard or other caste.

Then great jade-enhanced limestone walls, 60' high, 30' thick, inpenetrable, jade dragons on the towers threatening to rebuke any attackers.

Guards are in sweet jade-tinted plate mail, embossed with reptilian scales and dramatic steel flairs to their shoulders and helmets. Vicious-looking halberds and glaives. Curtains of chainmail hang from their helmets, guarding the neck. Well defended. They all have mustaches.

Location: Map 9