Tymon

The city-state of Tymon¹ lies southwest of the city of Daggermark on the very western borders of the River Kingdoms next to the nation of Razmiran. Tymon is renowned for its gladiators, as it boasts both a huge arena and many prestigious gladiator colleges.²

History

Tymon's history of gladiatorial excellence goes back to its founder, Maldar Tymon, who was a renowned Taldan gladiator and hero of one of Taldor's Fifth Army of Exploration.²

Local conflicts

Influential people come to Tymon from all over the River Kingdoms to cheer on their favorite arena combatants. Tymon's most famous gladiators inspire such passion amongst the citizens of the River Kingdom, that political feuds, murders, and even small wars have broken out between rival groups of fans.³

Relations with Razmiran

The proud gladitorial heritage has made Tymon a visible target, and the living god Razmir greedily eyes the city with conquest on his mind. Ullorth Ungin has to contemplate turning his valuable gladiators lose on the field of battle, supported by the bloodthirsty priests of Gorum.⁴ Each year Ullorth asks that any on the Outlaw Council who value freedom step forth to help him, and each year one or two petty lordlings offer their help, postponing Razmir's invasion for another year.²

Places of interest

Valknar Gladiatorial College, founded in 2057 AR⁵
Arena of Aroden
The Champion's Fortress
Smine's Weaponworks
The Temple of Gorum
The Bloodied Flail⁶

Organizations

The Pathfinder Society maintains a Pathfinder lodge in Tymon run by Holgarin Smine.⁷

References

For additional as-yet unincorporated sources about this subject, see the Meta page.

↑ Please note that although People of the River p. 15 states Saad and Solanas are notable settlements in Tymon, this is highly unlikely: these settlements are in Daggermark.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Erik Mona, et al. “Chapter 2: The Inner Sea” in Campaign Setting, 128–129. Paizo Inc., 2008
↑ Erik Mona, et al. “Broken Lands” in World Guide, 33. Paizo Inc., 2019
↑ The death of Gorum in 4724 AR is a major canon event depicted in Prey for Death and is part of the War of Immortals event. Its ramifications to this part of the Pathfinder campaign setting might be unknown. See also Meta:Gorum.
↑ China Miéville, et al. Guide to the River Kingdoms, inside back cover. Paizo Inc., 2010
↑ Tim Pratt. Liar's Blade, 20. Paizo Inc., 2013
↑ Kate Baker, et al. “Chapter 3: Pathfinder Society Lodges” in Pathfinder Society Guide, 111. Paizo Inc., 2020

[1] Please note that although People of the River p. 15 states Saad and Solanas are notable settlements in Tymon, this is highly unlikely: these settlements are in Daggermark.

[campaign-setting-128-129-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Erik Mona, et al. “Chapter 2: The Inner Sea” in Campaign Setting, 128–129. Paizo Inc., 2008

[world-guide-33-3] Erik Mona, et al. “Broken Lands” in World Guide, 33. Paizo Inc., 2019

[4] The death of Gorum in 4724 AR is a major canon event depicted in Prey for Death and is part of the War of Immortals event. Its ramifications to this part of the Pathfinder campaign setting might be unknown. See also Meta:Gorum.

[guide-to-the-river-kingdoms-inside-back-cover-5] China Miéville, et al. Guide to the River Kingdoms, inside back cover. Paizo Inc., 2010

[liar-s-blade-20-6] Tim Pratt. Liar's Blade, 20. Paizo Inc., 2013

[pathfinder-society-guide-111-7] Kate Baker, et al. “Chapter 3: Pathfinder Society Lodges” in Pathfinder Society Guide, 111. Paizo Inc., 2020

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