Beva’ Rahj

Beva' Rahj is a legendary town and cultural haven located in the northern Wendertara Forest on the Beastfolk world of Pangaia. It is the spiritual and creative heart of the arts, a vibrant crossroads where musicians, dancers, and storytellers from across the multiverse gather to hone their craft.

Overview and Founding

Location: Located in the Northern parts of Wendertara Forest, the city is magically elusive and always appears closer than expected to travelers in profound need.

Population: Approximately 4,217 Beastfolk of every race.

Defining Trait: Musical Crossroads: The town is never far off the path for wandering musicians who know the song.

Local Leadership & Divine Protection

The city is protected and governed by its founder, the Eldvar of Catfolk and Bards: Leona founded the city as a haven to protect the Wendertara Forest and the Beastfolk who call it home. She is a dear friend of Casey and Mysteria, and is said to wield the legendary Lute of Mysteria itself, a powerful artifact containing the soul of the Eldvar of Magic. This artifact was entrusted to Leona by Casey to protect it from Misery.

Culture, Commerce, and Education

The economy and social life of Beva' Rahj are intrinsically linked to the arts and travel.

• Academic Hub: The town hosts the Bard College, a central place for training aspiring bards and adventurers.
• Circus Guild Headquarters: Beva' Rahj is the headquarters of the Circus Guild, an organization dedicated to bringing craftsmanship and performance to all regions of Pangaia.
• The Jewels of Pangaia: This famed traveling dance group, renowned for their Gem Magic performances, originated and trained here.
• Master Artisans: The town is a known hub for specialized craftsmen:
• Muse Note Maker: A skilled Mousefolk blacksmith known for her precision and the potential to craft Honey Orewood half-plate armor.
• Slick Goldfur: The Catfolk owner of the Dancing Amber Inn and an ally of the Jewels of Pangaia. He invented the potent magical beverage, the Honey Note, which enhances sound perception and can share a simple telepathic message.

Current Calamity and Connections to Misery

The peaceful existence of Beva' Rahj is threatened by the growing influence of Misery and her agents, primarily the Rat King.

• Looming Threat: Leona is actively using her vast powers to protect the inhabitants and stave off the Rat King's insidious whispers. A direct assault would likely leave the city outmatched.
• Missing Allies: The renowned Jewels of Pangaia troupe is currently missing and overdue. Their disappearance is related to a desperate mission for the Adventurer Guild HQ and the dangerous situation in Whiskerthrone Burrow.
• Orodia Yellowtooth: Leona revealed to the Honey Bees that the former Ratfolk Eldvar, Orodia Yellowtooth, has tragically fallen to undeath and now wields a corrupted blade under the Junk King's power at the Rat King's behest.

Key Events Connected to Beva' Rahj

• Freshman Year: Spring Midterms: The Honey Bees traveled to Beva' Rahj, guided by a Meta tune, to meet with Leona. She tasked them with freeing the resistance in Whiskerthrone Burrow and provided MMM with a magical song scroll for future aid.
• Trade and Alliance: During their visit, Friedahm secured new mounts from Slick Goldfur. Frosty Flame secured an alliance with Troy Taylor, a master artisan, to research and create an ink that could hold back the corruption of Nimeria afflicting the Ratfolk.