Type: Metropolis ( Level 20)

Population: 30,000-50,000 residents

Languages

• Imperian (Common)

• Elven

• Draconic

• Nagaji

• Halfling

• Centaur

• Dwarven

• Gnoll

Religions

Altoria, the magnificent capital of the Pallasian region in the Kingdom of Imperion, was founded not simply due to its strategic coastal location, but because of the presence of the Endless Abyss, an ancient, Elder Depth Void-Touched Dungeon. This mysterious and dangerous dungeon has long drawn adventurers, mages, and fortune-seekers from across Orethar, all eager to explore its forbidden depths. The Abyss became the beating heart of the city's early economy, as adventurers funneled wealth, relics, and arcane discoveries into Altoria, sparking its rapid growth.

Over time, as more people came seeking fortune or following in the wake of successful expeditions, the small outpost near the dungeon expanded into a sprawling, fortified city. The magical energy surrounding the Endless Abyss influenced the very fabric of Altoria’s foundation, giving the city an air of mystery and power that continues to attract attention.

Now ancient beyond recorded memory, Altoria has grown into a metropolis capable of supporting over 75,000 residents. Its prime coastal position allows it to thrive as a trade hub, while fertile lands around the city provide ample agriculture and livestock to feed its massive population. The city’s disciplined stewardship ensures that all of its resources are carefully managed, and its streets are kept clean and functional, although the presence of the Abyss still lingers in its myths and daily life.

Altoria is heavily fortified, surrounded by imposing stone walls, watchtowers, and reinforced gates, all necessary to protect the city from both external threats and the dangers that sometimes escape the Endless Abyss. Law enforcement is strict, ensuring peace within the bustling market square, where licensed vendors conduct business under the watchful eyes of the city guard. Beyond the surface, a vast network of tunnels and sewers crisscross beneath the city, many rumored to connect to the deeper parts of the Abyss itself.

The market-driven economy of Altoria was originally built on the influx of adventurers, but today it flourishes with trade and craftsmanship. The influence of noble families such as the powerful Valens Family extends throughout the city, while factions compete for control of Altoria’s political and magical landscape.

As a place where the mundane and the arcane collide, Altoria has become the jewel of the Kingdom of Imperion—a city where fortune, danger, and mystery are intertwined, and where the Endless Abyss remains both a curse and a blessing at the heart of its story.