Nosgoth
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Nosgoth is inhabited primarily by humans, but other sentient races have existed as well. Before recorded history, Nosgoth was home to the Ancients (Legacy of Kain) and the Hylden. The Ancients eventually created the race of Vampires that reside in Nosgoth. Nosgoth is also the home of the enigmatic Elder God.
In Blood Omen, Nosgoth seems to be in a social era half way between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, a common setting for gothic fantasy stories. In Blood Omen II, 400 years later, the land seems to be in the middle of an Industrial Revolution.
Locations
- The Pillars of Nosgoth lie at the center of the realm. For more on the Pillars, see the main article.
- Avernus is a large city that surrounds a massive cathedral. The cathedral serves as the center of the prevalent religion in Nosgoth (which strongly resembles Christianity). In Blood Omen, Averus is ruled by Azimuth the Planer.
- Coorhagen is a wealthy town and the birthplace of Kain (Legacy of Kain). Some time between Kain's death and rebirth as a Vampire, the population of Coorhagen as decimated by the plague.
- Dark Eden is a magical tower inhabited by Dejoule, Bane and Anacrothe.
- Freeport is a coastal city south of the Pillars conquered by Kain during his march on Meridian.
- Meridian is a the largest city in Nosgoth. It is a port on the southernmost point of the continent. The city and its surrounding lands serve the setting for Blood Omen II.
- Nachtholm is a poor town with a surprisingly large number of taverns and pubs.
- Provance is a village south of the Pillars conquered by Kain during his march on Meridian.
- Stahlberg is a village on the edge of territory of William the Just. It was home to the most prominent libraries and universities in Nosgoth.
- Steinchencröe was a village Kain never visited as a human because he felt the town and its inhabitants carried a displeasing aroma.
- Termogent Forest is a forest containing a vast swamp. At the heart of the forest lies Vorador's mansion.
- Uschtenheim is one of the oldest villages in Nosgoth. It lies near the mountain retreat of Janos Audron.
- Vasserbünde is a small town the resides below the mountain retreat of Nupraptor.
- Willendorf is the wealthiest city in Nosgoth. It is ruled by King Ottmar.
- Zeigsturhl is a city near the largest cemetery in Nosgoth. Kain was killed in Zeigsturhl before becoming a vampire.
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