Beilunk

Other names: Bey-el-Unukh, Bey-el-Ulunkh, Beylunk

Population: 7500

Governance: Praiocracy: Princess Illuminata Gwiduhenna of Faldahon

Foundation date: 1572 before BF

Derographical affiliation: Tobria: Beilunkia: Coast of the Gulf of Perricum

Political affiliation: Middenrealm: Margraviate of Sonnenmark: March of Beilunk

Trade Zone: RHA/GP

Traffic routes: Gulf of Perricum, Radrom, Herzogs Street, Radrom Path, coastal road from the Arve Pass

“Only the will of Praios saved us. And the light of the king of gods still shines everywhere in the city.”
— Praiosmin Brandner, female market vendor from Beilunk, 1039 FB

“It is called Arcanum Interdictum, the prohibition of magic. Magic does not function in such places. Let’s hope these brave people know to defend themselves. My arcane powers are useless there, but luckily, I still have my brilliant mind.”
— Mirhiban al’Orhima, Tulamydian fire mage

Region: Middenrealm, Sunmarches

Population: 7,500

Governance: Princess-Illuminata Gwidûhenna of Faldahon

Temples: Efferd, Hesinde, Phex, Praios, Rahja, Rondra; shrines of Ingerimm, Peraine, and Tsa

Trade and Industry: Important manufacturing and related processing of linens (in the Bedon factory), dyeing, clay baking (bricks, clay bricks, glazed tiles, statues), fishing, distilling, pottery, sculpture

Characteristic Features: Sanctum of Light (domed temple of Praios, one of the twelve wonders of the human world), Law Seminar of the Griffin (renowned educational institution), mint of the realm, headquarters of the Beilunk Riders (similar to the Pony Express). A gods-imposed Arcanum Interdictum exists throughout the city; magic is not only prohibited, it is not even possible.

Atmosphere in the City: Everyone, even the lowliest inhabitant, knows that they were saved from impending doom by the godly intervention of Praios. This has resulted in an exuberant love of life for some, and dogged piousness and austerity for others.

Beilunk is protected by massive city walls, and from every direction, travelers can see the golden dome of the Temple of Praios, where prelates sing hymns around the clock. Since the surrounding area is frequently flooded by the Radrom River, all roads leading to the city are raised on dikes. The city stands on a hill and remains dry year-round. Beilunk’s two city districts differ widely: the upper city is characterized by magnificent temples and mighty edifices, while the lower city is an overcrowded arrangement of houses that are often damaged by the seasonal autumn flooding.

Thanks to the intervention of Praios, Beilink withstood a years-long siege during the war with Borbarad. Now, under the rule of Princess-Illuminata, the Blessed One of Praios, the city is viewed by its inhabitants as a fortress of faith against the Shadowlands.