The city-state of Nephygia was located on the continent to the east, across
the Great Ocean from Altheria. It was a major sea port that sent ships all
over the world to trade.

Nephygian culture was often considered one of self-indulgence and hedonism,
fueled by the sheer wealth brought in by trade. It was said that anything
could be purchased in Nephygia for the right price. The Nephygian Syndicate,
the company with the city's trade charter, effectively ran the city, using
bribery, underhanded tactics, and coercion to keep the money flowing simply
as matters of course. It was not a secret that the city's governor was a
figurehead, subject to the will of the Syndicate.

Promises of wealth beyond one's wildest dreams lured many traders, sailors,
and thieves to Nephygia, and life was good for those who could afford it.

When the Blight came and there was nowhere to run to, Nephygians took to
their sailing ships and set out in every direction to find sanctuary
wherever they could. The desperate refugee fleet that braved the crossing to
make it to Altheria brought horrifying tales of how the Blight chased them
relentlessly across the ocean. Most of the Nephygians who made it to the
Last Bastion settled predominantly in the Lower City, and were often at odds
with the newly-founded City Council, leading to a significant culture clash,
even before the events that led to the formation of the Nightblades.

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