Qophis

The First City
Qophis got its title as the First City because of its position as the wealthiest of the Five Cities. Qophis got its title as the First City because of its position as the wealthiest of the Five Cities. Located across the Malum’s Pass from the Barrens in the region of Presosk known as Aquatus. It’s on the edge of the Glassy River and the Black Lake. Qophis has the Bank of Qophis, the wealthiest bank in the world, which is owned by the Farcastle family. Qophis is also the home of the House of Shadows, a group of highly trained assassins, led by the King or Queen of Darkness. Qophis gained its wealth from its gem and precious metal mines controlled by the Farcastle family. The common tongue of Qophis is Mallian, named for the Black God, Malum, that most of its citizens worship. The merchants and other people in power also speak Stimuli, the language of the Five Cities.

Location
Located across the Malum’s Pass from the Barrens in the region of Presosk known as Aquatus. It’s on the edge of the Glassy River and the Black Lake.