Location from Freedom Planet by GalaxyTrail
One of Avalice's three great kingdoms, a prosperous and tradition-bound city-state governed by the Grand Magister and protected by a formidable guard.
Shang Tu is the most politically stable of Avalice's kingdoms at the story's opening, which makes it both a refuge and a center of gravity for the conflict that follows. The Grand Magister's cautious governance has kept it prosperous, but that same caution becomes a liability when a threat arrives that does not respect borders or protocols. For Lilac and Carol, Shang Tu is familiar but not entirely safe — their criminal history has earned them attention from the city's guards, particularly Neera Li. The city becomes a staging ground for the larger conflict even as its own politics complicate every attempt to organize a response.
A grand city built along a river delta, its architecture a blend of ancient stone and refined craftsmanship — pagoda-style towers rising above wide market streets, canals running between districts, and walls that have kept enemies out for generations. It has the comfortable weight of a place that has existed for a very long time and believes it will continue to exist. Lanterns hang in clusters, and the sound of commerce is constant.
Also known as: Shang Tu, the kingdom of Shang Tu