The founding of Vayl’s Firth has become something of a legend among the people of the city. Almost 1000 years ago, a wizard named Vayl killed a giant serpent that lived in the mouth of the River Ophidias, enabling settlers to move in and found a city in his name. The independent settlement had its own laws, which did not acknowledge any families as noblility and had no hereditary titles. Vayl himself had two children, but passed down his chain of office– along with rulership of the city– to a wealthy trader instead. This tradition has continued ever since.
Here’s the thing, though. The chain of office is cursed. Vayl, a powerful wizard, stored his soul and consciousness in it and empowered it to take over the body of anyone who wears it. So, they’re all Vayl. Every ruler of the city for a thousand years has put on the chain of office and was immediately possessed by Vayl. Only a few people know about this and they’re smart enough to stay quiet. Vayl was a wizard of legendary ability a millenium ago and god only knows how powerful he is today.
There are only two more parts of the city left to draw: the magic island, which is almost done, and the little island on the bottom-right of the map. I should have them both finished in a day or two.
All right, I’ll be back with those soon. If you’ve got any questions or thoughts about the lore, let me know!