Coeda, the Jewel of the Renarian Ocean

As waterborne communities go, Coeda is perhaps the largest and most awe inspiring of them all. Where most other waterborne communities are a collection of ships and barges, Coeda is a single gargantuan vessel permanently moored about 100 miles off the coast of Bilnaraz. It is said by the Lore Keepers that this is a place of great magic and that many of the world’s most learned are either here or came from here. The community bristles with towers and keeps, many that seem to defy the laws of physics.

Coeda on the surface is beautiful and exotic place. Those who know a bit more are aware that while the various magic users on the vessel live well and provide great services to the Empire, there is dark seedy side that most never see. The workers that care for the vessel mainly live in the lower decks. Most are constructs and other magical entities that care nothing of time or labors. However, there are also a large number of people of all races who came here on the promise of being taught magical arts. In truth, most people don’t have the raw talent to use magic. These are the people who labor at tasks that need a functioning mind, but not necessarily an aptitude for magic itself.

Considered one of the most important and wealthy members of the Empire, a fleet of Imperial Navy vessels is always on patrol in the waters around Coeda. Visitors are required to obtain permission from an Imperial governor or higher before coming to the vessel. Those without such credentials are summarily turned away. A larger than average number of magic using adventurers come from Coeda.