Petal District

Petal District

(City district)

Nation

Absalom

Government

Republic (Conclave of Flowers)

Ruler

Satrap Urkon Ormuz

Source: Guide to Absalom, pg(s). 37–39 (1E)
Absalom, City of Lost Omens, pg(s). 179–189 (2E)

The Petal District is located in the northwestern part of Absalom, east of the Ascendant Court, atop the Watercleft cliff face upon a rise of land known as Aroden's Hill. Known as the wealthiest district of the City at the Center of the World, it is also home to its most powerful noble families. The district's name comes from the well-maintained rows of flowers that run down the center of almost every paved street in brick-framed medians. In the opulent palaces, decadent balconies, and elaborate gardens of the rich and powerful lies the dark truth of the lives of the upper classes, who constantly vie for power through poison and murder as often as armistice and negotiation, and seek to outdo their neighbors in the opulence of their estates.

Government

Unlike the other district heads that are referred to as nomarchs, the proper form of address of the head of the Petal District council is satrap.

Places of interest

• The oldest school of magic in Absalom, the College of Mysteries, is located in the Petal District.
• A private social club named Magpie Manor serves as a sort of retirement home for the wealthy elite.
• The Restful Pathfinders' Lounge was established here exclusively for members of the Pathfinder Society.
• A branch of the Lantern Lodge is located here. Residing here is Venture-Captain Amara Li.
• The Thuvian Embassy is located in the district.
• The Silken Court is Absalom's most expensive brothel.
• Fiddlemourn Manor is a home owned by the Blakros family.