Lirium

 Lirium is the northern most of the Ebyrron city states. It was the third city to be founded in the valley not long after the founding of West Tal and East Tal. The children of Lirium are taught that the twelve founders of Lirium are the disciples of Balorn himself. In truth the twelve founders were disgruntled Balorn priests living in East Tal. When the corrupt theocracy forced out those unwilling to bend the knee, the twelve priests travelled north. It is said upon the shores of Lake Lilid the twelve disciples saw an image of Balorn in the waters. He told them to kneel at this place and raise a great city around them; and so the twelve of them with nothing but their hands began construction of a meager temple. Around this temple over several generations a city began to grow. Today Lirium is one of the most beautiful cities in the Iron Dale. When looking upon Lirium from the north one can see what is nothing short of a miracle. When you look at the water just right the hundred towers of Lirium appear to be adorned with thousands of dazzling gems. Lirium is ruled by the church. They worship the God Balorn and demand that he is the one true god. They claim is is responsible for all of the knowledge in the world and it is from that that humanity thrives. The current Grand Bishop and leader of the Lirium church is Heindal Noristone. Much of the city is part of the church, but there are still powerful mages that hold out and remain in the city for its magical nature. Many of these mages pretend to participate in the religious order of the city in order to maintain influence