Euganean Hills
Known in Italian as Colli Euganei, the Euganean Hills are a group of volcanic hills in the Veneto region of northern Italy. These hills are located just south of the city of Padua and west of Venice.
Rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves, and forests. The hills are not very high, but they offer panoramic views of the surrounding plains. The region supports diverse vegetation, including chestnut trees, oaks, and various types of wildflowers. The hills are also inhabited by a variety of bird species.
The name originates from the Euganei people, who the Trojan defeated in early Italian history. There are many smaller towns, centred around wine production. Shipped and sold in Venice. Though there is another business as well, the hills have many thermal springs. These thermal spas have been popular since Roman times for their therapeutic properties. The bathhouses and structures they constructed around these thermal springs are the foundation of a few of the local towns.
After the disaster of the Tribunal of 1039, and the following splitting of the Tribunal - a new site to house the senate (the lofty traditional name for the assembly of magi in the Tribunal) was needed. This was a slow process, with many candidates. Many covenant favoured locations close to them. Finally In 1068, the Euganean Hills were crowned the winner. Mostly due to their proximity to venice.
The specific location is complex Roman ruins. Centering natural and elegantly repaired thermae. Magi who visit these long Tribunals, can relax in the healthy baths during down time. A large amphitheatre is where attendance and cases are heard. The amphitheatre is a bit too small for this purpose. Generally older magi get to sit, while young or dishonoured magi have to stand in the back. There is also a temple. Despite what Roman Magi would want, it was never solely dedicated to Mercury. Though he was honoured in it as well. It has been determined that the ruins shall not be repaired. As a prominent reminder of the Fall, though also to save vis and devoid attention. The ruin complex is hidden from mundane eyes with a casting of a Shrouded Glen spell, though Aegis of the Hearth is usually avoided.
One of the site's most important treasures is a massive wall calendar. Called the Fasti Augusti Maiores. It is based upon the Republican version, and is supposedly a rescue from Rome - the first ever constructed by Emperor Augustus himself. It is made of marble and gold. Each year the Mercurians update this calendar and mark the important festivals and rites, though in 1220 they are observed rarely.