Desdemona

Desdemona is a port city in Arkhosia along the eastern coast of South Zelmaya. It is the third most populous city in Arkhosia, as well as being the base of operations for the Desdemonan Pathfinder Society and the location of the Infernal Brass Embassy.

History
Originally Kaikōura, the city was founded in 4E 222 along the Paratan land bridge, a narrow strip of land connecting the continents of Corellos and South Zelmaya. Primarily a triton city, it was used mainly as a staging point for further expeditions up the relatively newly-created Sea of Straits.

In 5E 1027, the city was captured and absorbed into the Kingdoms of Eoriin. It was renamed Ath Eberden after the elven general who conquered the city, and used as a beachhead for further Eoriin expansion into South Zelmaya.

The city, along with the Paratan land bridge, were destroyed in 5E 1451 during Deluge, a cataclysmic, nigh-apocalyptic event caused by the death of Atlas, the mortal son of Thallasus. As retribution for his death, Thallasus decimated much of the surrounding landscape, shattering the isthmus with devastating earthquakes and flooding the region. It would not be until 6E 51 that attempts to rebuild the city would be successful.

The city would once again be conquered in 6E 137, captured by the Empire of Arkhosia during the War of Draconic Expansion. After becoming an Arkhosian provice, it was renamed Desdemona in honor of the reigning empress, Desdemona Argent.

Desdemonan Pathfinder Society
The Desdemonan Pathfinder Society is a famous adventurers' and explorers' guild based in Desdemona. A well-respected and far-reaching organization, the Pathfinder Society is run by Cassius Octavian and employs several adventuring parties, including The Chaos Crew.

Brass Embassy
The Brass Embassy, located in the Paulo Avernum district of Desdemona, is the official embassy to the Nine Hells in Arkhosia. Established in 6E 318, it is where the majority of Infernal business within Arkhosia is held.

Demographics
Being both a port city and one with a long, storied history, Desdemona is a very cosmopolitan city. Dragonborn, tieflings, humans, and elves make up the majority of the Desdemonan population. Tritons and Yuan-ti are also common within the city.

Notable People

 * Aventus Leonidas Arakam
 * Cassius Octavian
 * Faustus
 * The Chaos Crew