EDSG Episode 276 - Vivane: The Broken Quarter
From Earthdawn Survival Guide by Josh H & Dan B
April 29, 2026 · 31 min · Season 7 · Episode 276
About this episode
The episode explores the Broken Quarter of Vivane, detailing its history, current state, and the social dynamics within the area.
* Vivane: The Broken Quarter * Largest region of the city * Bisected by the Longwater River * Much damage from past Theran bombardment * Only about one third of the buildings are undamaged * Part of Barsaivian Vivane, no interest from Therans to fix it * Few clear cobblestone streets, mostly mud and overgrowth * Neighborhoods of the Quarter * The Warrens, The Arrow, High Gate, Ratside * Historical inspiration: Lower class areas of Elizabethan London * Patrols and militia * Old City Graveyard and the Deeptombs * Burial laws in Vivane * Not criminal or corrupt, but its own "flavor of wretched" * Bottom of the class pyramid in Vivane * Residents squabble among themselves, but unite against outsiders * Conflict between Green Squad militia and Broken Quarter locals * Hotbed of anti-Theran resistance * Strong place to highlight the cost of Theran Imperialism * Brief aside about novel "Shroud of Madness" Find and Follow: Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook…
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh H, Dan B
Topics covered
- Vivane
- Theran bombardment
- anti-Theran resistance
- class conflict
- urban decay
- historical inspiration
Keywords
- Vivane
- Broken Quarter
- Theran Imperialism
- urban decay
- class conflict
- anti-Theran resistance
- Elizabethan London
- Warrens
- militia
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FASA Games, EDSGPodcast
Places: Vivane, Barsaivian Vivane, Longwater River, Old City Graveyard, Deeptombs, Elizabethan London
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