Arkham

Arkham, ancient and twisted Arkham, is a decent sized part of port city/state of Dutritch, now university town in Althea.

History
Once a proper port and trade town, it became a haven for lovers of the weird. It started around Imperial Year 3250, when Baron Mortense Tordora, of the now defunct House Tordora, tried to start a cult surrounding the Milon Statues. Though he failed and was executed for attempted treason. His family began a patronage for such works until their downfall at the hands of Percian Rotteram.

Due to their perceived edginess, young and rich nobles often spend time there, going to the Karstic University, considered to be a great 'finishing school' for those of a philosophical bent. It is often a great center of ancient texts and alchemy books. Their most famous texts include the Encyclopedia Alchemical by Ars Mortica, the Upper Yard Creed and the madness inducing Necronomicon, supposedly from another dimension.

All around the city, a strange antisymmetry has developed. No house has four straight walls, or if they do, the ceiling is an unnatural angle. The main buildings, like the town hall, look dilapidated, despite being architecturally whole. Strangely, despite the Saint Church's presence, none of the cathedrals are in use, being boarded up. Also, the numbers of Templar are unusually low. The Saint Church has made no official comment on it.

The art of Arkham is not to be ignored. The greatest series was created by the sculptor Albe Allhazen, including Sickened Imprisoned Fallen Angel, Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground and Pulsating Worst Core. The first is the center piece of the whole town and the last stands outside the Mayorial Residence. Hidden Forbidden Holy Ground takes up the old Abbey Gassenarel, which was abandoned for unknown reasons. Also, the works of Barret Loreau make the main stay of the Weird Art Museum. The Jarrou Art Gallery is also rather famous.

It is noted as one of the few places that are untouched by major wars. Though a Faceless One is occasionally found skulking around, they have more in common with sightseers than villains. Also, there are rumors that Neo-Gorgons serve the House Percian.