Pelor Bay

Pelor Bay is the main port in Maak-Tir. As such, it is a very active city with many different kinds of people passing through. It is also the home of the Temple of Pelor, which acts as an arm of the empire, through which the rulers keep an eye on the city.

The city is fairly urbane and friendly to magic, in contrast to the capital, where persecution of powerful magic users is not uncommon.

Pelor Bay used to be called Crescent Bay in pre-empire days after the shape of the bay.

Places of Interest

Pelor Shrine

• A large golden sun that is fixed to the wharf building so that it is visible as ships enter the harbor

Temple of Pelor

• The largest temple devoted to Pelor in the empire
• Located far enough from the docks that they can’t smell the stench

North/South Docks

• The docks in Pelor Bay are divided up into north and south portions (each located with respect to the river’s mouth). Dock workers typically have a loyalty to one or the other, but the competition is mostly friendly. They do take part in an annual strongman competition, during which the drinking competition is a crowd favorite.

Tallow Bottom

• Tallow Bottom is a neighborhood that is known for its artists. A number of potters, painters, and sculptors live there, and their work can be found in many homes across the empire.

Local Government

The Religious Council of Pelor has 5 members, including Desdemona, the head priestess

• The Council presides over all big matters in Pelor Bay, including taxes, defense of the city, sanitation, immigration
• The city is protected by a magical defense network. The council can tap into a group of angel defenders from the Astral Plane that can promptly sweep out any trouble makers. There are towers placed around the perimeter of the city that have a close connection to to the plane, allowing them to open portals through which the angelic defenders can descend.