Bilgewater

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比尔吉沃特
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Original Name:比尔吉沃特Gender:NeutralScope:Novel-specificStatus:ActiveSource:AIOccurrences:237Chapters:48
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Name Bilgewater
Original Name 比尔吉沃特
Type Coastal city and harbor settlement in Runeterra
Reputation A refuge for outlaws and criminals from across the continent 29 44
Notable Base Bloodfang Island, later used as the Dark Sea Throne's fortified base 7 8
First Appearance Chapter 1: Bilgewater 1

Geography and Districts

  • Slaughter Docks — A dangerous dockside district containing taverns, gang activity, and the site of Roland's encounter with Pyke. Roland knows of a hidden sewer route from the docks to the Upper City. 1
  • Upper City — Home to Old Jack's clinic and wealthier residents, including Master Noah's workshop. 1 9
  • Rat Town and the slums — Densely populated, impoverished areas separated by a street; Jiang Chuan considers them vital to gaining public support and establishing control over the city. 30 31
  • Red Light District — Includes taverns frequented by gang members and criminal figures. 17
  • Bloodfang Island — An island off Bilgewater with eastern cliffs, dense stone pillars below them, and a slope suitable for defensive fortifications. It becomes Jiang Chuan's industrial and military base. 8
  • White Harbor — The planned site of the Dark Sea Throne's steel mill and armory, using former Red Hat warehouses. 49

Society and Customs

  • Bilgewater's population includes pirates, wanted criminals, thieves, gang members, laborers, and people fleeing other nations. Death and betrayal are treated as ordinary risks of life in the city. 29
  • Fish is a staple food; a typical breakfast consists of fish soup and bread, while beer is common even in the morning. 3 29
  • Taverns function as major information centers. Jiang Chuan uses Novia's expanding tavern network to gather intelligence, spread information, and recruit factory workers. 4 10 19
  • Captains traditionally throw a Golden Siren into the sea before sailing, offering the coin to Lady Beard for protection. This custom is called tithing. 12
  • Soul Night is regarded as a major threat, with undead creatures potentially arriving from the sea and the Shadow Isles. Jiang Chuan plans to use Sunstone defenses around Bloodfang Island in preparation. 9 21

Criminal Factions and Political Control

Bilgewater is initially divided among competing gangs and independent captains. Novia identifies Crow, Old Blow, Huck, and Gangplank as the four major gangs operating in the city. 25

  • Bloodfang Gang — Controlled Bloodfang Island and trafficked children while training assassins. Jiang Chuan destroys its leadership, executes those involved in trafficking, and takes the island. 6 7
  • Iron Anchor Gang — Operated a casino and held substantial weapons and cash reserves. The Dark Sea Throne seizes its casino, firearms, cannons, and gold. 18
  • Red Hat — A major gang led by Pero. After conflict with the Dark Sea Throne, it is absorbed into Jiang Chuan's organization while retaining its name and intelligence network. 45 46 49
  • Iron Hook Gang — Led by Bagana, who allies with Pero against the Dark Sea Throne and supplies bombs for their planned assault. 39
  • Dark Sea Throne — Jiang Chuan's organization, founded after the Iron Anchor Gang operation. Its stated objective is to unify Bilgewater and replace gang rule with a city centered on Jiang Chuan. 18 30

Development and Industrialization

Project Development
City walls and castle Bloodfang Island begins construction of Demacian-style walls, residential areas, and a castle. Sunstone is incorporated into defenses against Soul Night. 20 21 26
Blast furnace Jiang Chuan successfully operates a blast furnace using sulfur, enabling production of high-quality steel. 20
Steam engines Machine tools allow the mass production of steam engines, which are traded with Demacia and installed on ships. 21 25 31
Residential district The island gains three six-story and six five-story reinforced-concrete residential buildings; its population reaches approximately 3,000. 31
Armory and explosives factory Master Noah manufactures machine guns and grenades, while an explosives factory produces bullets and explosives. 31
Steel mill and armory Former Red Hat warehouses near White Harbor are selected for conversion into a steel mill and armory. 49
Welfare system Jiang Chuan proposes high worker wages, factory employment, certified housing, and hot water as incentives to draw Bilgewater's population into the new industrial system. 48

The *Siren*

  • Sarah's ship, the Siren, is rebuilt at Bloodfang Island into a steel-hulled warship powered by a steam engine. 31 32
  • Its pure-steel keel and teardrop-shaped hull are designed to improve durability and speed over traditional wooden ships. 32
  • Noah installs enhanced cannons and prepares to add twelve anti-aircraft machine guns, each with an effective range of up to 2,000 meters. 32 48
  • Jiang Chuan intends for the Siren to become the most advanced warship in Bilgewater. 47 48

Story Role and Major Arcs

Arc Events
Roland's encounter with Pyke Roland is expelled from a tavern near the Slaughter Docks, finds a murder victim, and is wounded while fleeing Pyke through the sewers toward Old Jack's clinic. 1
Jiang Chuan's arrival Jiang Chuan's soul enters Roland's body after his death on Earth. He awakens in Old Jack's clinic and begins adapting to life in Bilgewater. 2 3
Bloodfang Island takeover Jiang Chuan and Pyke ambush the Bloodfang Gang's arms transaction, then seize Bloodfang Island and free its trafficked children. 4 7
Island reconstruction Jiang Chuan recruits Noah, seeks craftsmen and alchemists through Novia, imports supplies from Demacia, and begins turning Bloodfang Island into a fortified industrial base. 8 9 16
Formation of the Dark Sea Throne Following the defeat of the Iron Anchor Gang, Jiang Chuan formally names his organization the Dark Sea Throne and declares his intention to unify Bilgewater. 18
Alliance with Sarah Jiang Chuan persuades Sarah to delay her assassination of Gangplank and bring the Siren to Bloodfang Island for reconstruction. 29 30
Expansion into the city The Dark Sea Throne moves against the Iron Anchor Gang and Red Hat, uses food distribution to build support among the poor, and establishes itself as a major armed force in Bilgewater. 32 33 34 37
Red Hat merger Pero accepts Dark Sea Throne control over Red Hat. Sarah assumes responsibility for its affairs, while its Intelligence Department is repurposed to train agents. 45 46 49
Trade-war strategy Jiang Chuan plans to dominate Bilgewater's weapons and steel markets, forcing rival groups to depend on Dark Sea Throne industry while funding his own military expansion. 47 48

Trivia

  • Steel is considered scarce and valuable in Bilgewater; Sarah states that a steel knife can outlast several iron knives. 31
  • Bilgewater's harbor connects to major regions including Demacia, Noxus, Ionia, Zaun, and Piltover. 29
  • A torn map recovered from the Iron Anchor Gang points east of Bilgewater toward a Precision World Rune, attracting the attention of gangs and mages. 34 49