Arcane RP

Piltover, also known as the City of Progress, is a thriving, progressive city whose power and influence is on the rise. It is Valoran's cultural center, where art, craftsmanship, trade and innovation walk hand in hand. Its power comes not through military might, but the engines of commerce and forward thinking. Situated on the cliffs above the district of Zaun Crest icon Zaun and overlooking the ocean, fleets of ships pass through its titanic sea-gates, bringing goods from all over the world. The wealth this generates has given rise to an unprecedented boom in the city's growth. Piltover has - and still is - reinventing itself as a city where fortunes can be made and dreams can be lived. Burgeoning merchant clans fund development in the most incredible endeavors: grand artistic follies, esoteric hextech research, and architectural monuments to their power. With ever more inventors delving into the emergent lore of hextech, Piltover has become a lodestone for the most skilled craftsmen the world over. Despite their connection and proximity, Piltover residents view Zaun and its residents with contempt and prejudice. The Bridge: There is a bridge in Piltover that goes directly from Piltover to Zaun and vice versa. The Elevator: There is also an elevator that can come straight up to Piltover and go straight down to Zaun. The River: Piltover is settled across the river from Zaun, though it does extend under Piltover directly. Because of this, crossing the river is yet another way to enter Piltover.

Zaun, also referred to as the Undercity, is a city-state across the river from Piltover, a large portion of which runs beneath the latter. Whereas its upper counterpart is thriving and rich, Zaun is the opposite, becoming almost literally the catch basin of the waste from the city above it where its residents try to survive from scraps spared to them. One known part of Zaun is the Lanes. Individuals who hail from it are known as Zaunites, though such people come from various backgrounds as a population that includes humans, Chireans, Yordles and even certain individuals that come resided inside Piltover. Regardless of their background, however, the negligence of their sister-state caused numerous Zaunites to adopt contempt or even hatred for it, striding for freedom as an independent realm that some addressed as the Nation of Zaun. Though technically under the governance of Piltover’s Council, Zaun has virtually been cast aside and isolated from whatever gains and advancements had been made in Piltover. While Piltover prospers, Zaun is perpetually riddled with crime and hardship. So heavily polluted, its air said to be denser than Piltover's,[1] that those not native to Zaun find the need to wear gas masks when visiting, and Piltover residents deem the undercity as dangerous and look down on the denizens living there. This has caused rising tensions between the two, and some figures from the Underground, such as Silco, yearn for independence, wanting their home to become a nation of its own. Compared to Piltover, Zaun is actually quite advanced in some areas. They have figured out how to create and implement prosthetics as well as other body part replacements. In the case of the Firelights, they’ve also learned to modify certain vehicles to account for the thicker air.

The City of Piltover Police Department is the law enforcement agency in Piltover.

The Department presumably has a number of departments and ranks under it. Their duties range from investigating and arresting criminals (under the Piltover Enforcer Department), patrolling Zaun and Piltover's streets, as well as the Academy and Council building, watching over events in the city and their high-ranking officials, serving as prisonguards of Stillwater Hold, and enforcing orders and laws as imposed by Councilors. Though enforcers are meant to be protectors of both Piltover and Zaun, there is some level of animosity between enforcers and Zaunites—Zaunites tend to fear enforcers as the latter are often inclined to be violent and unfair in treatment towards them, while enforcers have some level of fear about stepping into the undercity.

The Council of Piltover is the city's governing body, typically consisting of leaders of the wealthiest and most powerful mercantile houses. The Council consists of seven established seats, and some members, including Heimerdinger, have served since the city's founding. Officially, the council’s governance also extends to the city of Zaun.

However, Zaun had been cast aside and was virtually isolated from whatever progress and gains had been made in Piltover, Chem-Barons would assume true control of Zaun from the shadows and bitter (if not outright hostile) divisions fomented between the two cities.

The Chem-Barons, a loose coalition of landlords, factory owners, crime bosses, and corporate tycoons, are a group of powerful individuals who use their deep finances and hired muscle to control Zaun and guarantee their interests amongst the underworld.

Jinx- Terrorist against Pitlover and ideological figure in Zaun. She is seen as a symbol of resistance by Zaun's citizens. She is a manic, unstable personality. Jumping from excited to violent to sad back to excited at the blink of an eye. She is the younger sister of Vi. Vi - Older sister of Jinx and girlfriend of Caitlyn Kiramman. She is a headstrong and firm Piltover enforcer who grew up in Zaun. She wields two massive gauntlets powered by hextech. Caitlyn- Head sheriff of Piltover and girlfriend of Vi. She is a smart, level headed woman, and a master marksman. Jayce Tallis - Co-creator of Hextech, memeber of Piltover Council, and friend of Caitlyn Viktor - Best friend and partner of Jayce, he is an undercity genius who now works in Piltover Mel Madarda - Beautiful member of Piltover Council, originally from Noxus Silco- Leader of Zaun, adoptive father of Jinx.

Hextech is a groundbreaking magic-based technology that utilizes runes to channel the power of magical gemstones known as Hextech Gemstones. These gemstones serve as a conduit for arcane energy, enabling the creation of advanced devices that harness this power. The primary application of Hextech technology is to enhance and amplify the capabilities of those who do not naturally possess arcane abilities, particularly individuals from the cities of Piltover and Zaun. The Hextech Gemstones are often extracted from the Shimmering Depths, where they are carefully crafted and shaped for use in devices ranging from automated machinery to weaponry. Shimmer is a highly dangerous and potent chemical substance in Arcane. It is a powerful, glowing drug that enhances the physical and mental capabilities of its users, granting them heightened strength, durability, and speed. However, its effects come with severe consequences, specifically including addiction and physical degradation over time. The immediate effects of Shimmer are highly seductive—enhanced strength, speed, and endurance. Users become superhuman, capable of feats that would otherwise be impossible. However, While the drug grants its users increased physical abilities and resilience, this comes at the cost of their long-term health: prolonged use leads to users becoming addicted to its effects, suffering from severe physical and mental deterioration that will eventually lead to death if left untreated.