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A true “city on a hill”, '''Paradeisos''' can be seen for miles on the eastern coast of Norn. Its mirrored buildings catch the sun as it rises, sending rays of light across the city and down into the surrounding valleys. Public works have been a priority for decades, and many families move to the city for its highly-rated school districts. Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring sunglasses. [[Icarus Finch]] is the aasimar Champion of Paradeisos who works as a youth pastor in his spare time. No one knows whether his golden eyes are natural, a gift from his Lord, [[Koweiki the Wise]] (a giant owl with a human face), or whether he wears contacts. Either way, he is known as a powerful and resilient Champion who is universally loathed by his twelve peers.  
'''Paradeisos''' (''pahr-uh-dees-ohs''), the City of Celestials, is one of the thirteen [[Cities of Norn]], situated in the former territory of [[Koweiki the Wise]].  


Religion does not have a large role in [[Isle of Norn|Norn]] culture. Even those whose powers are derived from deities rarely, if ever, directly interact with holy beings. Icarus, however, is not from Norn. He moved to the continent from [[Commoil]] as a teenager and brought his god with him. Icarus hosts religious education classes twice a month and is heavily involved in setting the curriculum for the city’s schools. The aasimar is a devout follower of [[Cadrus]], a Commolian god of brotherhood and goodwill. This buff angel holding a lantern can be seen in friezes and statues all over the city, but he is omnipresent in advertising. Cadrus is the logo for [[Golden Light Bank]], a financial institution founded by Icarus that is dedicated to investing in the city’s people (trademark pending).  
The current [[Champion]] of Paradeisos is [[Icarus Finch]].


Investment is a hallmark of Paradeisos. The city has purchased many Lord-related relics from the other twelve regions in order to install them in the [[Corridor of Lords]], a museum dedicated to the history of the beings that once roamed the continent. The artifacts within range from the toadstool drinkware used by the pixies of [[Folkloure]] to the shell of one of the beetles of [[Temetul the Inconstant|Temetul]] himself. Icarus sponsors archaeological digs and magical investigations in order to preserve as many pieces of the past as possible. He has also poured resources into the [[Pinnacle Creature Research Laboratory (PCRL)]]. This acclaimed scientific organization has two missions. First, they are tasked with determining how the Lords came to be and how one small island continent became host to so many powerful representations of their respective creature types. Second, the PCRL tries to learn more about the physiology, influence, and arcane abilities of the Lords in case they hold secrets that can aid in humanoid progress. Scientists from across Norn and the surrounding countries have been recruited to aid these missions. Finally, Paradeisos has invested heavily in magical technology. The birthplace of [[Leonorin Ilirona]] is home to the headquarters and main factory of Channel 13 Entertainment. The headquarters, a helix-shaped building that reflects golden light in waves across the horizon, dominates the skyline next to [[Cadrus Coliseum]], the domed building where Icarus hosts his fights. The factory is tucked away on the southern side of the city, a squat building with walls of mirrored obsidian and Leo Ilirona-shaped gargoyles. Ilirona has helped the city patent new magitechnology, such as the demiplane buses that take up the space of a small car but can fit up to 75 people and the Beatific Buds, robotic cherubs that can be rented as babysitters, chaperones, or other types of guardians.
== Architecture and geography ==


Paradeisos is designed with permanent residents in mind, but there are activities for tourists looking to spend a day or two in the city. Pegasus Hang Gliding is a popular destination for thrill seekers, and the hill is a hotspot for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding in the winter months. The Celestial Cineplex boasts the best movie-going experience on the continent, and its 3D documentaries recreating the lives and conflicts of the Lords are acclaimed in the history buff/Champion Challenge nerd community. Last but not least, no tourist trip to Paradeisos is complete without a trip to the [[Cathedral]]. Built by Koweiki the Wise’s minions, this stunning structure is filled with colorful stained glass and slanted mirrors, making it a dizzying experience to walk through. The benefits of ruling celestials include having a workforce with hands and thumbs, so there are many small statues and murals depicting Koweiki’s great deeds. The domed ceiling of the cathedral has a massive hole and used to be Koweiki’s nest. These days, it is the apartment of the current Champion of Paradeisos and has a million-dollar view that on clear days stretches all the way to the smoke-filled cityscape of [[Charborough]] and the green towers of [[Highacre]].
A true “city on a hill”, Paradeisos can be seen for miles on the eastern coast of Norn. Its mirrored buildings catch the sun as it rises, sending rays of light across the city and down into the surrounding valleys.<ref>Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring sunglasses.</ref>
 
== Tourism ==
Paradeisos is designed with permanent residents in mind, but the city maintains an array of tourist destinations for visitors:
* Pegasus Hang Gliding is a popular destination for thrill seekers, and the hill is a hotspot for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding in the winter months.
* The Celestial Cineplex is the largest movie theater complex in Norn, boasting the "best movie-going experience on the continent," and features 3D documentaries recreating the lives and conflicts of the Lords.
* The [[Cathedral]], built by Koweiki the Wise’s minions, is a domed structure filled with colorful stained glass, slanted mirrors, and murals of Koweiki the Wise's deeds. It also serves as the apartment of the Champion of Paradeisos. It is said that on clear days, the view from the top of the Cathedral stretches all the way to the smoke-filled cityscape of [[Charborough]] and the green towers of [[Highacre]].
 
== Infrastructure and institutional research ==
 
Paradeisos invests heavily in public works projects and many families move to the city for its highly-rated school districts. 
 
The city has purchased many Lord-related relics from the other twelve regions in order to install them in the [[Corridor of Lords]], a museum dedicated to the history of the Lords. The artifacts within range from the toadstool drinkware used by the pixies of [[Folkloure]] to the shell of one of the beetles of [[Temetul the Inconstant|Temetul]] itself.
 
The current Champion, Icarus, sponsors archaeological digs and magical investigations in order to preserve as many pieces of the past as possible, as well as providing funding to the [[Pinnacle Creature Research Laboratory]].
 
Paradeisos has also invested heavily in magical technology, and is home to the headquarters and main factory of Channel 13 Entertainment. The headquarters, a helix-shaped building that reflects golden light in waves across the horizon, dominates the skyline next to [[Cadrus Coliseum]], the domed building where Icarus hosts his fights. The factory is tucked away on the southern side of the city, a squat building with walls of mirrored obsidian and Leo Ilirona-shaped gargoyles. Ilirona has helped the city patent new magitechnology, such as the demiplane buses that take up the space of a small car but can fit up to 75 people and the Beatific Buds, robotic cherubs that can be rented as babysitters, chaperones, or other types of guardians.
 
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Revision as of 03:49, 14 November 2023

Paradeisos (pahr-uh-dees-ohs), the City of Celestials, is one of the thirteen Cities of Norn, situated in the former territory of Koweiki the Wise.

The current Champion of Paradeisos is Icarus Finch.

Architecture and geography

A true “city on a hill”, Paradeisos can be seen for miles on the eastern coast of Norn. Its mirrored buildings catch the sun as it rises, sending rays of light across the city and down into the surrounding valleys.[1]

Tourism

Paradeisos is designed with permanent residents in mind, but the city maintains an array of tourist destinations for visitors:

  • Pegasus Hang Gliding is a popular destination for thrill seekers, and the hill is a hotspot for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding in the winter months.
  • The Celestial Cineplex is the largest movie theater complex in Norn, boasting the "best movie-going experience on the continent," and features 3D documentaries recreating the lives and conflicts of the Lords.
  • The Cathedral, built by Koweiki the Wise’s minions, is a domed structure filled with colorful stained glass, slanted mirrors, and murals of Koweiki the Wise's deeds. It also serves as the apartment of the Champion of Paradeisos. It is said that on clear days, the view from the top of the Cathedral stretches all the way to the smoke-filled cityscape of Charborough and the green towers of Highacre.

Infrastructure and institutional research

Paradeisos invests heavily in public works projects and many families move to the city for its highly-rated school districts.

The city has purchased many Lord-related relics from the other twelve regions in order to install them in the Corridor of Lords, a museum dedicated to the history of the Lords. The artifacts within range from the toadstool drinkware used by the pixies of Folkloure to the shell of one of the beetles of Temetul itself.

The current Champion, Icarus, sponsors archaeological digs and magical investigations in order to preserve as many pieces of the past as possible, as well as providing funding to the Pinnacle Creature Research Laboratory.

Paradeisos has also invested heavily in magical technology, and is home to the headquarters and main factory of Channel 13 Entertainment. The headquarters, a helix-shaped building that reflects golden light in waves across the horizon, dominates the skyline next to Cadrus Coliseum, the domed building where Icarus hosts his fights. The factory is tucked away on the southern side of the city, a squat building with walls of mirrored obsidian and Leo Ilirona-shaped gargoyles. Ilirona has helped the city patent new magitechnology, such as the demiplane buses that take up the space of a small car but can fit up to 75 people and the Beatific Buds, robotic cherubs that can be rented as babysitters, chaperones, or other types of guardians.

Notes

  1. ↑ Visitors are strongly encouraged to bring sunglasses.
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