Metrix

Legend Story Studios Limited

10–13 minutes

Metrix
A vibrant and bustling city, Metrix is the largest hub of commerce on the continent, a shining
beacon of industrial innovation. The ‘city of tomorrow’ boasts massive marketplaces, tall
alabaster towers and copper buildings adorned with cogs and shining glass. Metrix is a fresh
start for all those searching for a brighter future. Its residents come from all over Rathe to
settle within this sprawling city, chasing after progress and the future of technology.

Scientists, researchers, inventors and innovators all make their homes here, contributing to
the ever-developing city and its constant evolution. Home to massive corporations and
small-time merchants, Metrix is an ever-changing metropolis, calling to all those who seek
their fortune and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Advent of Science & Technology

Thanks to the success and continued patronage of Metrix’s larger corporations, the scientific
and technological communities of Metrix have flourished, creating a city rich with innovation.
Mechanologists studying augmentation or robotics; alchemists studying the effects of
minerals, plants and poisons; inventors at the forefront of commercial innovation;
biomancers who work to push the limits of humanity; researchers studying the natural world;
all these and more call Metrix their home.

Branches of Study
Biomancy

The study and manipulation of the physical form, typically concerning humans but can also
include other living creatures.

Alchemy

The study and manipulation of alchemical, chemical and botanical components, creating
potions, poisons, elixirs and concoctions.

Mechanology

The study, creation and manipulation of technology; focusing on designing and building
machines, structures, and other items.
Technological Advancement

The steam technology available in Metrix is constantly evolving, helping its citizens with their
everyday tasks, while also providing enjoyment and entertainment. From mechanical
sweepers to copperwings to rocket skates, the imagination and innovation of steamtech
devices never ceases to amaze.

Mining

There are three large mining pits through the city of Metrix, surrounded by the sprawl of
buildings, a black hole in the gleaming copper landscape. These pits extend deep into the
earth, allowing the miners of Metrix access to the metals and minerals found deep below.
Travelling down to the active mining pit at the centre of Metrix via the Gigadrill Elevator, they
spend long hours drilling through layers of bedrock in search of valuable resources. Thanks
to the hard work of Metrix’ inventors and scientists, a number of devices now exist to help
improve safety for miners, such as respirators, steamcap lamps, and dampometers.

Tenatan Ore
An extremely rare metal ore that can only be found within the mines of Metrix. Lightweight
and silver in colour, it is one of the only known natural materials that deflects arcane attacks.
Since the discovery of its aether-resistant properties, scientists have been quick to begin
studying the extent of its abilities, incorporating it in everything from clothing to building
materials.

A Sprawling Metropolis
The city of Metrix was built in layers, beginning with the areas now known as Old Metrix and
the Sprawl. As the city has expanded and advanced, it has built upwards, constructing
ever-higher districts that tower over the Sprawl far below. Currently, the highest section of
the city is the Expanse, its tall buildings leaving some sectors of the West Rise in permanent
shade.

East Rise

In a bustling city filled with people, the East Rise is a welcome breath of fresh air. Only a few
residential areas can be found within the East Rise, as the majority of the sector is devoted
to parks and entertainment complexes.

West Rise

Known for its suburban neighbourhoods and corporate offices, the West Rise is populated by
middle-class families and emerging scientists alike. High above the turmoil and chaos of the
lower levels, it is a popular choice for established laboratories and research centres, with
most of Metrix’s companies choosing to station their research and development teams in the
district.
The Expanse

The Expanse is the richest and highest level of Metrix. All of the greatest minds have earned
their right to live here, through their many accomplishments and contributions to the city. All
of the great laboratories and institutions of education are located here, and no matter the
hour, the residents of the Expanse can be found within, pursuing their next great discovery.

Coppertown

Located in the south of Metrix, Coppertown is home to working-class citizens, from laborers
to factory workers, foremen to couriers. Nestled in between the city’s massive strip mines,
Coppertown boasts a large population of miners, and the standard of living is far better there
than anywhere else on the first level.

Lowlake

Coppertown’s entertainment district, the southern portion of Coppertown is infamous for its
brothels, casinos and seedy taverns. Lowlake’s namesake, a small lake in the centre of the
district, has become rank and foul with runoff chemicals, leaving the majority of Lowlake’s
workers ill from the toxic fumes.

The Sprawl

The largest and lowest level of Metrix, the buildings of the Sprawl stand on solid ground,
overshadowed by the city above. The Sprawl’s population is predominantly immigrants and
paupers, those who struggle to find work and make ends meet. The Sprawl is ignored by the
rest of Metrix, and as a result, has developed a culture and identity unique to the district.

Landmarks
Midtown Markets

A place where anything and everything can be found for the right price. Nestled in the
remains of a worn-out strip mine in the centre of the city, the Midtown Markets are notorious
not only for its wares, but for the amount of crime that takes place in the area. The Iron
Assembly has stationed a permanent brigade of officers in the area, in an attempt to control
the market’s more nefarious locals. Many of the merchants remain at odds with the brigade,
arguing that their presence deters the presence of some of their more wealthy clientele.

Zinnia Park

One of the stranger attractions in Metrix, the mechanical creatures of Zinnia Park are
rumoured to have been made by a rich scientist with an unusual hobby. According to urban
legend, she died unexpectedly after purchasing a plot of land, leaving behind instructions for
her assistant to set up what is now known as Zinnia Park. Nobody knows who runs or
maintains the park, as the Iron Assembly denies having anything to do with the park’s
continued existence.
The Needle

The headquarters of Teklo Industries, the Needle is a marvel of engineering, an incredibly

tall ivory tower that stretches high above the city of Metrix. The construction process behind
building the Needle remains a closely-guarded secret.

Gigadrill Elevator

Hovering over Pit 3, the largest active mining pit in Metrix, the Gigadrill Elevator transforms
helium into plasma, which then falls down into Pit 3. The ball of plasma detonates when it
reaches the bottom, destroying the thick bedrock beneath and making the pit deeper.
Elevators run along the side of the structure, extending down into Pit 3, allowing miners and
workers access to the different mining levels.

Terracette Path Academy

Named for one of the founders of Metrix, the Academy provides education to anyone who
can afford its steep tuition. Anyone who graduates from the Academy is almost guaranteed
success within their field, and a future within the scientific community of Metrix.

A Better Tomorrow
Metrix is always growing and changing, and through hundreds of years of innovation and
evolution, there have been corporations and agencies that have contributed to the city that
Metrix has become today. The Iron Assembly helps to keep order, while corporations such
as Cogwerx and Teklo fund research and produce exciting new steam technology for the
people of Metrix.

Iron Assembly

The Iron Assembly is a council formed from representatives of all the highest echelons of
society, governing the city of Metrix. Teklo, Cogwerx and other corporations are represented,
as are larger groups such as scientists, academic institutions, and mining corporations. The
Iron Assembly ensures that the city remains both functional and profitable, enforcing laws
with an iron fist.

Cogwerx Conglomerate

If any one group could be credited with the current state and success of Metrix, it would be
Cogwerx. Responsible for the creation of steam technology, Cogwerx revolutionised the city,
successfully finding a method of compressing steam for use as a source of energy.

Renewable, stable, and readily available, steam became the key source of fuel for almost
every device in Metrix, powering the city toward a brighter future. Cogwerx produces reliable,
steadfast steamtech devices that every citizen of Metrix can rely upon.
Teklo Industries

A newer addition to the steamtech industry, Teklo Industries have been praised for their
imaginative, innovative approach to their products. Their research and development team is
always experimenting with new and exciting materials, producing a revolving selection of
innovative devices in sleek designs.

Voxx

A corporation that maintains control of the media, funding almost every radio station and
newspaper in the city. The rare outlier who refuses to fall under their control faces dire
consequences, usually disappearing under mysterious circumstances.

The Foundry
An independent radio station, one of the few in Metrix that remains free of Voxx control. Run
by a single operator, known only as “Gambit”, its broadcasts include music, gossip from
around the city, comments on locals, and improvised speeches.