Arcadia

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GM James R

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Arcadia, also known as The Peaceful Kingdoms of Arcadia, is one of Quelmar's Outer Planes. Arcadia is a lawful plane, where almost all citizens are good, and those who don't strictly follow a good alignment are at worst neutral. Because of this, Arcadia is colloquially referred to as "The plane of the Goody Two-Shoes".

About

Because of it's lawful composition, most things in Arcadia follow strict principals. This even includes the day/night cycle. A day in Arcadia is 50% day, immediately followed by 50% night. There are no sunrises or sunsets in Arcadia.

Trees and bushes in Arcadia all produce magical fruit. The composition of an Arcadian tree's fruit will give the effects of one random spell. All fruit from the same tree are identical in appearance and give the same spell effect.

The kingdoms of Arcadia have a close relationship with the Modron of Mechanus, both believing in the tenets of order. Though where Mechanus seeks order for orders sake, Arcadia believes in order for the purposes of peace and the benefit of its people.

Spell Alterations

Like other Outer Planes, magic in Arcadia is influenced by the laws of the plane's existence. A few examples include:

• Divination Magic only works if it for the good of Arcadia's citizens.
• Necromancy similarly only works if the revived creatures serve the good of the plane.
• Wild Magic does not work in Arcadia
• Conjuration magic, and the creatures it summons, will be socially responsible and serve not only the conjurer, but all others---except for when those orders directly contradict the social benefit of the plane.
• Purposefully chaotic magic, cast with the intent of causing mayhem, will fail.

Inhabitants

The people of Arcadia believe in peace and order. The most notable features of Arcadia natives are that their eyes are a solid color resembling those of precious metals; bronze, silver, gold, etc. This fact goes to all of Arcadia's natives, including anyone born within the plane, even if their parents are not from Arcadia. Besides Arcadia's humanoid inhabitants are many awakened animals whose fur and eyes resemble those of precious metals as well. They live in harmony with the humanoids and celestials of Arcadia and even manage many kingdoms of their own within the realm.

Due to Arcadia's natural peace, it is a home and resting place for many plane walkers who seek respite from the dangers of their travels. This includes lost and malfunctioning Modron who have had to flee Mechanus, taking refuge in Arcadia's kingdoms and forests.

Drooz

Drooz (pronounced Drews) is a mind-altering substance found only in Arcadia which gives feelings of lightness and brilliance. During the day, users of Drooz find themselves better with Intelligence based saves/checks, and at night they become attuned to the mysteries of the realm, granted them advantages when deciphering the arcane.

Drooz is non-habit forming, unless smoked or taken orally. Drooz is typically applied via a patch applied to the skin, as is the law in Arcadia.

Notable Locations

Omelas

Omelas (OH-meh'las) is a town located exactly one journey's distance from a number of Arcadian kingdoms including Bastion and Mandible. This large town was perfectly constructed much like a compass rose: a series of concentric circular streets, marked at each cardinal direction by one of the town's four service buildings. To the north, a miller who processed the foods of the Omelas. To the east, a foundry where the town's various metallic furniture, structures, and items were forged or repaired. To the south, a bathhouse for recreational use. To the west, a Chandler who sold every imaginable item the citzens of Omelas may need, including magical artifacts.

Highgear

After his travels through the planes, the Modron sorcerer Aivan Factorovich returned to Arcadia and cast a powerful wish spell, raising the new continent of Highgear out from the waters of Arcadia. This land featured towering mountains made of brass, rolling fields of silver grass, and forests of golden leaves. The natural wildlife of this new land were living constructs in the shape of animals.

The City of Machairi Fearas

At the center of Highgear built into the mountainside is the city of Machairi Fearas. taking design inspiration from Mechanus, this city is constructed on a series of slow turning gears and prides itself on being a free city where all can find their home. it is notable for its large construct population, many having either fled the strict rules of Mechanus, or from their cruel masters across the planes.

The city is famous for being the home of the Arcadian Post, a plane spanning parcel delivery company, delivering mail and packages across the realms, all overseen by the enlightened Modron and Postmaster General, MECHaela.

In the heart of the city is an artifact called the Staff of Gears. It is the key to the city's internal mechanisms and is inhabited by the city's guardian spirit and founder, Aivan Factorovich who used their last wish to wish for the city's protection and prosperity.

Notable Inhabitants

• Aivan Factorovich
• MECHaela