[Eden]

eternal paradise

The city of Eden is an oasis within the Hellfire Wastes, accessible only by a long trek through the desert, typically from the nearby port town. Despite being in the wastes, it’s a lush, almost fantasy city — many people who have been there describe it as so outlandish that those who haven’t seen it for themselves have trouble believing it. It’s a city of wealth, luxury and convenience, yet they do not trade this with anyone else

Eden – 4k HI-RES City Map – with and without text – includes Foundry VTT import

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The Colosseum – a place to watch and bet on fights between talented brawlers that appear on Team Blood or Team Shadow
The Colosseum … at night
ETERNITY – the main, and only, casino in Eden. Featuring a connection to The Summit for inn rooms, a built in restaurant and many levels of exclusive VIP games.
ETERNITY … at night
REVIVE Esthetics – a cosmetics parlour offering everything from minor beauty adjustments to the latest sculpting techniques
REVIVE Esthetics … at night
MAGNIFICENCE – a lavish clothing store offering custom pieces, decorated with depictions of famous icons they’ve dressed in the past
MAGNIFICENCE … at night
La Spina Tapas – a Gnomish restaurant famous for its signature dish “tapas” where tons of tiny dishes are served on a revolving central tray. Guests can take servings as they wish.
La Spina Tapas… at night
Xowi’s Tower – Xowi’s personal spire and living quarters, which has gained the popular nickname “the Xowitowi” because it’s impossible to say Xowi’s Tower without accidentally doing so at least once
Xowi’s Towi… at night

[ambient playlist]


~nerd stuff~

* this is intended to be much more lighthearted than other areas in my world. a friend and i took the idea of fantasy las vegas and just absolutely RAN with it.. the city is ruled by an immortal lich named Xowie Mandala, a play on the name of Howie Mandel, who ran deal or no deal *

Society

~ Exports ~
None, officially. Merchants export goods third-party.

~ Religions ~
All religious worship is banned save for that to Xowie Mandala.

~ Population ~
Unknown exactly with many temporary and fluctuating residents. Estimated 40,000 permanent residents.

~ Unique Notes ~
Eden is a luxurious oasis in the middle of the desert where only the most rich and affluent can afford to vacation — or the most desperate sell everything for the opportunities it provides. You’re equally likely to lose it all as you can be to gain your fortune.
ALL gold must be converted into the local currency Xowidowis (or XD for short.. i’m not sorry). A 3% conversion rate is applied.. both ways.

Politics

There is but one ruler in Eden, and that is Xowie Mandala.

Mythos

The city of Eden was already established when the continent was discovered; in fact, travelers that established the port town only discovered it after traveling further inland in the Hellfire Wastes. They were welcomed openly, though, and this started an age-old friendship of port town travelers coming into Eden. Still, since Eden was discovered, Xowie has remained the alleged ruler of it. No one is quite too sure how he has; rumors circulate of him being a demon, a lich, an angel, a powerful wizard, and anything and everything inbetween.


~locations~

the mount

The Xowidome

A place to watch and bet on fights between talented brawlers that appear on Team Blood or Team Shadow. THREE FIGHTS happen per day between 10pm – 12am. Pay your bet FIRST when you bet. Payout is BET+WINNINGS in total. Fights occur at the following odds:

  • 1:1
    • 1.8x payout on Team Blood (50% chance winning)
    • 1.8x payout on Team Shadow (50% chance winning)
  • 2:1
    • 1.5x payout on favored (67% chance winning)
    • 3x payout on underdog (33% chance winning)
  • 3:1
    • 1.33 payout on favored (75% chance winning)
    • 4x payout on underdog (25% chance winning)
  • 4:1
    • 1.25x payout on favored (80% chance winning)
    • 5x payout on underdog (20% chance winning)
  • 9:1
    • 1.11x payout on favored (90% chance winning)
    • 10x payout on the underdog (10% chance winning)
  • 20:1
    • 1.05x payout for favored (95% chance winning)
    • 21x payout for underdog (5% chance winning)
特亩 (TE-MU)

A “knockoff” market selling replicas of many name brand items for a fraction of the price. Ran by two goblins brothers, Te (特) and Mu (亩).

I used the gothic horror trinkets section of Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. I recommend pairing with a random common magical item effect to spruce up the items that aren’t very interesting by themselves.

The Den

A den where every drug imaginable can be purchased, with more illicit and dangerous ones the deeper you travel into the tunnels. The place is… somewhat a cesspool, with plenty of addicts ending up in various states of disarray. Travelers typically buy their goods and leave.

I have a homebrew document of drugs (and the creatures or plants they get them from!) if you need some inspiration. Included is a withdrawal system because my PCs wanted one.

The Xowieowie

hospital

The Pit

A place where commoners gather to try and elevate themselves to glory through fighting. Those who succeed massively and gain a following are often invited to fight officially at The Xowidome and therefore gain real fame and success.

Betting follows the same rules as the Xowidome, and there are bridges and ledges above for people to watch.

The Itch

a low class brothel

STOP! Hammer Time

Local blacksmith

the strip

ETERNITY

The main, and only, casino in Eden. Featuring a connection to the Summit for inn rooms, a built in resturaunt and many levels of exclusive and VIP games, ETERNITY makes for an easy one-stop-shop to experience the city’s luxury.

“At ETERNITY, for eternity.”

Here is a dice game we played as well as a card game. You can use cards in foundry to simulate blackjack, though it takes a little getting used to.

Cee-Lo

Each participant gets to roll a maximum of 3 times, getting a reroll until they score a value from the list below. If you fail to roll a score, you automatically lose.

[4–5–6] : 2X PAYOUT
The highest possible roll. If you roll 4–5–6, you automatically win.

[Trips] : 1.5X PAYOUT
Rolling three same numbers is known as rolling a trip. Higher trips beat lower trips, so 4–4–4 is better than 3–3–3. Any trips beats any established point.

[Point] : 1X PAYOUT
Rolling a pair, and another number, establishes the singleton as a “point”. A higher point beats a lower point, so 2–2–6 is better than 5–5–2.

[1–2–3] : -1X PAYOUT
The lowest possible roll. If you roll 1–2–3, you automatically lose.

[Even] : No payout
You neither pay nor collect for a tie

Blackjack

1st – Everyone is dealt 2 cards, the players turn face up and the dealer has 1 face down.

2nd – Players can draw a card until they decide to stay or bust

3rd – Dealer draws a card if the score is under 17. Cannot draw a card if the total is >=17

4th – Players win by getting blackjack, beating the dealer’s number or the dealer busting

Player Bust PAY OUT BET

Blackjack (21pts) 2X PAYOUT

Winning by Point 1.5X PAYOUT

Dealer Busting 1.5X PAYOUT

The Summit (የ ሰሚት)

10 XD a day Aristocratic inn attached to ETERNITY

Viva las Xowi Wedding Chapel

Providing quick, glamorous and instantaneous weddings blessed by Xowi and performed by a licensed Xowi impersonator and blessed Xowi cleric for a mere 35 XD!

Built in jeweler offers plenty of rings and quick sizing adjustments starting at 10 XD.

True Self (እውነተኛ ራስን)

A less exclusive cosmetics parlour offering temporary works like mani/pedis, hair styling, makeup, massages and minor temporary magical procedures. Has an attached pool for sauna participants. They also sell some magical items intended for relaxation, such as:

Spa Packages

Mani/Pedi – 2 XD

Hair Styling or Makeup – 3 XD

Magical Injection – 5-10 XD depending on injection

Two-gether Package – 10 XD – a mani/pedi for two + a relaxing massage and 30 minutes in the sauna

Ultimate Relaxation – 15 XD -Mani, pedi, relaxing massage, mudbath and an hour in the sauna

Spa Items

Robe of Massaging – 50 XD – A robe that, once put on and a command word spoken, proceeds to massage the wearer all over for one hour. Can be reactivated. Comes with eight different speeds and ten different patterns.

The Delighthouse

A bar fashioned after a lighthouse design, that offers light shows through many strobing and twinkling magical lights

Little Wilds

A highly decorated restaurant with interior designed to emulate the K’idusi Wilds — faux trees, plants, and even magically animated animals decorate the place. Full fish tanks host an exotic assortment of life directly from the South.

Menu

Elven Combo: 2 XD for 1 appetizer, 1 main and 1 dessert

Appetizers

Beef Sambusa
Two thin shells hand-wrapped and stuffed with a blend of minced beef or vegetables (2 pieces per order)

Kategna
2 pieces of fresh warm Injera bread spread with kibe (a meat based paste), garlic and spicy sauce rolled into finger food

Timamtim Fitfit
Fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions, seasoned with spices, mixed with Injera and house dressing

***

Main

Alicha Wat
Lean, chopped beef simmered in a mild sauce of onions, garlic and ginger

Tibs
Tender pieces of marinated beef sauteed with onions, garlic and peppers

Ybeg Key Wat
Tender and flavorful lamb meat (bone-in) cooked in spicy and complex Berbere sauce and other exotic spices

Shrimp Tibs
Shrimp marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic and green pepper

Dinch Alicha
Potato cubes and carrots cooked in a mild sauce of onions, garlic, ginger and other spices

***

Dessert

Bumbolino
fresh made donut

Injera bread pudding
a sweet vanilla, egg custard and cream bread pudding

Destaye
Light pastry shell filled with dark and light raisins, pistachios, split almonds, shredded coconut and cardamom

***

Drinks – 1 XD each

Coffee
bold and smooth

Tej
sweet honey wine

Yesuf Weha
sunflower seed juice

Food Stalls

Waffles and Whip – breakfast food stall open from 2am-10am, serving an assortment of delicious waffles and toppings on a stick for 1 XD each and mimosas for 2 XD each

Cactus Jack’s – drink stall serving cactus juice with varioius mix-in flavors and fruits for 1 XD each. Comes in souvenir de-spined cactus with a tiny umbrella

Hurtigmøt – A northern Giant runs this food stall where he serves desert meats in crispy shells, rolled breads or coconut shell bowls. The meats are gathered from local animals: desert camels, lizards, wyrms, even coastal fish

Traveleasy

Fine white gold or gold chains that enchant the user with a 5ft hover speed for 24 hours for 5 XD

The Xowiempowium

A novelty gift shop offering cheap trinkets to bring back to your friends.

I went to Eden and all I got you was this lousy..

pen: 2XD

shirt: 5XD

tankard: 4XD

Xowi…

mask: 1XD

plushie: 3XD

The Xowibowi

A shrine to bow before Xowi and offer him tribute, in the form of Xowidowis, the currency exclusive to Eden. Offering him tribute is said to bring good fortune.

“Offer some Xowidowis at the Xowibowi for some true Xowiwowi! You can take THAT to the bank.” – The quote floating above a cartoon Xowi plastered outside the temple.

Currency Exchange

Coins like gold are not accepted in Eden. All currency must be translated into Xowidowis, the exclusive currency of the city, and conversions are taxed at a 3% rate — both ways.

Eden Essentials

A general store offering various nonmagical essentials like food, waterskins, clothes, bedding etc. to support those who travel frequently in and out of the city.

The Inn

1 XD / day modest inn for travelers who don’t want to go up to the strip i guess

Customs & Warehouse

Storage for merchant goods and customs offices.

the plaza

REVIVE Esthetics

A cosmetics parlour offering everything from minor beauty adjustments to the latest sculpting techniques

Services

True Polymorph – 15000 XDBy Appointment Only

Minor Adjustments – 200 XDMinor sculpting of face and body, 2 hours

Eden Botanical Gardens

A botanical garden with beautiful and rare plants and animals. Free to enter.

Jarnathan’s Jewels

Local jeweler

La Spina Tapas

A Gnomish restaurant famous for its signature dishes where tons of tiny dishes are served on a revolving central tray. Guests can take servings as they wish from the tiny plates and try many different foods. Guests are given complimentary spyglasses to gaze on the city.

La Spina Tapas: Pick six items and enjoy all of them for 1 XD!

Tiramisu

Fried Dough

Stuffed Eggplant

Stuffed Mushrooms

Artichoke Pesto

Walnut Foccacia Bread

Pizzafish, various toppings

Baked Ricotta Pasta

Smoked Salmon Crustini

Caprese Salad

Pickled Vegetables

Pickled Eggs

Whipped Ricotta and Tomato Dip

White Bean Dip

Fried Sage and Anchovy

Melon Gazpacho Soup

Fresh Fruit

Pumpkin Rolls

Zucchini Tomato Flatbread

Balsamic Cherries

Sour Cream Pesto

Calamari

Tomato Fritters

Stromboli Sandwich

Sausage Quiche

Ravioli Nachos

Grilled Plums with Goat Cheese

Caramel and Dark Chocolate Figs

Cannoli

Ricotta Cheesecake

MAGNIFICENCE

A lavish clothing store offering custom pieces, decorated with depictions of famous icons they’ve dressed in the past

Aura

A cosmetic and perfume shop

The Blood Moon Cabaret

A cabaret with a main stage for various performances located within the “Red Vine District,” an area known for its sex-friendly establishments. Smoke friendly, plenty of drink options, and a handful of attractive whores make it an easy place to relax. Private rooms and a private party venue are available for rent upstairs.

Bed of Roses

A high class brothel catering to every need.

Once Upon A Time

A book shop ran by a sweet old lady. This is actually a front for the illegal import of drugs for the Den, only illegal because it evades taxes.

Tunnel of Love

A dimly lit, romantic and slow magically guided boat ride through tunnels cut into Eden’s primary “strip” and back around the lake to the docks. 5 XD for a full tour.


~music~

combat

arena ambience

xowie’s tower

xowiempowium

combat (minor)

boss combat

brothel

desert ambience


~creatures~

depending on your group’s toughness, you can run these either together or one after the other.

click the names to be taken to the dndbeyond page for them
other minor encounter (sand worm) i would use combat minor playlist. the item is something i let them make out of the parts they harvested.


~battlemaps~

this is Xowie’s tower, where I hosted the map on the top level. The foundry VTT export comes with all the lights, doors, descriptor tags etc for items on that case floor. the study is a puzzle room where they can figure out the passcode to Xowie’s vault in his bedroom, and a sphinx in the center that can be ally or foe. it could even just be taxidermized if you don’t want to mess with it. do what you want. all these battlemaps come with the download.

eternity entrance

this is where i had my group fight Maximus when i split up the fight. it’s pretty basic all things considered but it does come with the set.


sand worm (primal)

this is a mini boss fight you can run with a magical item

this is the map i ran the sand worm fight on, which is included in the Eden download

each of the pieces is a separate token that you can move around the map and make invisible when that section is burrowing! its a fun way to introduce a new mechanic to liven up fights

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