Ortus, the City of the Dead

Ortus is built like a massive crypt and for a good reason, it essentially is one, Ortus is a city comprised solely of undead (mostly sentient). The living are not permitted to enter the city, but it's inhabitants are willing and able to transform one into an undead if they wish, the transitioning ritual is made as easy and painless as possible. The living frequently refer to Ortus as "the shambling city", and its residents as "shamblers", both these terms are offensive to those in Ortus.

All the residents of Ortus wear masks which depict many things about the wearer. They typically depict what the person looked like in life, although it isn't uncommon to see more eccentric masks adorning some eccentric people. The masks can also depict one's social standing, marital status, and even overall well-being.