Plane of Knowledge

Overview

The Plane of Knowledge is a gateway to the deeper planes of existence. The city of New Tanaan exists here beyond all normal physical and political boundaries, and is a haven for knowledge those who seek it. An elected council governs the city from the top chamber of the Great Library, though most of its members are too preoccupied with study, planar expeditions, and pet projects to be bothered with civic tasks. In spite of the fact that crime is almost non-existent, the citizens of New Tanaan fund a local militia that maintains law and order. Most adventurers use New Tanaan as a waypoint in a longer journey. It is a place to gather information, learn new tradeskills, train with guildmasters, or simply meet up with other adventurers.

The city of Tanaan was founded hundreds of years ago by the first travelers to discover the Plane of Knowledge. The Great Library's origins are unknown, as it was here long before mortals arrived. As years passed, the town outgrew its simple roots as an enclave for scholars and blossomed into the full-sized city of New Tanaan. When a council was first elected to govern the city, it was decided the city would be declared a neutral state, meaning all races and religions were welcome. Despite this, the city is still divided into three districts - Kartis, the dark district; Tanaan, the neutral district; and Selia, the light district. All districts are open to everyone regardless of their race or chosen deity though, for a great magic here prevents combat of any kind, melee or magical. Portals to Cabilis, Grobb, Neriak, Oggok, The Overthere, and Paineel can be found in Kartis. Traveling to Erudin, Felwithe, Halas, Kaladim, Kelethin, and Rivervale is made possible through magical stone markers in Selia. And in the neutral district of Tanaan are stones taking adventurers to Ak'anon, Firiona Vie, Freeport, The Great Divide, The Nexus, Qeynos, Shar Vahl, and the Plane of Tranquility, which is where the rest of the astral planes are found.

The districts are built around the towering library of Myrist, which dominates the skyline of the city. Immediately surround the library is a vast marketplace of goods and services, which has become quite popular for those focused on tradeskills. A bank is conveniently located her as well. Part of the neutral district is devoted to guild houses where adventurers can get training and purchase new spells. The Plane of Knowledge is probably now the most trafficked area in the known universe.