Hollowfaust
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Ghelspad Excerpt: Hollowfaust
Hollowfaust
| Official or Predominant Worship | None |
| Complete Name: | The Free City-State of Hollowfaust |
| Ruler: | The Sovereign Council of Hollowfaust |
| Government: | Magocracy |
| Population Composition Estimate: | Human 80%, Dwarf 10%, Half-orc 4%, Other 2%, Halfling 2%, Half-elf 1%, Elf 1% |
| Allies: | None |
| Enemies: | None |
The Free City-State of Hollowfaust is one of the most frequently misunderstood sites in all Ghelspad. Undeniably, it is a city of necromancers, guarded by (allegedly legions of) undead who interact on a daily basis with the living population of the city. But Hollowfaust is not bent on conquest. Hollowfaust's necromancers are bent on investigations of a more scholarly and arcane nature, which do obviously put it at odds with a great deal of the world's population. However, as there are great powers in the world (e.g., magical energies) that may not descend directly from the gods, as do the incantations of the priests, it's difficult to argue the absurdity of Hollowfaust's quest.
Of course, one must judge Hollowfaust by its actions. As long as it seeks only to defend itself, then the Vigils will also defend it. As soon as it takes unwarranted aggressive actions against peaceful neighbors or its investigations take a patently sacrilegious turn, the Vigils will be forced to review its position.
Hollowfaust is currently in a dangerous position, especially if discussions between Dunahnae and Calastia evolve into anything of substance. Hollowfaust, along with Lokil and perhaps Shelzar, would find themselves pressed by juggernauts on both sides. Of course, tales of powerful magic discovered in the forgotten halls of this huge citadel, perhaps originally constructed by the legendary Warlock Kings, may well demoralize and deter armies approaching Hollowfaust. Alternately, it might lure those, like Queen Geleeda, who have a passion for such magic.
