Connects to: 03.08.01, 09.22 and 04.00.
In the City of Shuttered Windows the rich and powerful live high above other men. Not only do their towers strain towards the sky but many of elite never set foot on the fetid muck that the city is sinking into. When they visit the towers of their peers they cross the high bridges and causeways or they sail through the air above the City in hot air balloons. While the Electors sit haughtily in their gondolas looking down at the people scuttling below, their tow cables are pulled by carts or winched across a network of ropes that crisscross the sky.
The richest of the Great Families and the Doge himself can afford magical means of propulsion for their balloons and their great painted blimps are wonders to behold. The Doge himself owns a number of aarakocra slaves that serve as bodyguards, servants and dancers. They can often be seen wheeling above the city‘s spires.
Connections:
- Local notables Ilace and Jerrod were blown far to the west while in one of these balloons (03.08.01).
- An attempt was made to import giant flying fish to pull the balloons of the City. It went badly but some are still stabled by the docks (09.22).
- The Black Balloon was balloon-artisan Yilbar the Illustrious’ greatest work.
Hooks:
- Who is in the market for aarakocra slaves or eggs? There
must be someone in the City who wants to match the Doge. - How do you keep slaves that can fly from running away?