Thessalonica

Home city of Tactus.

Thessalonica emerges as a pivotal city-state in the Red Rising saga, initially introduced as the birthplace of the complex Peerless Scarred Tactus au Rath. Across the series, it transforms from a mere geographic reference point into a strategic nexus of political intrigue and military operations, reflecting the broader upheaval of the Society's collapse. The city's significance deepens as it becomes entangled in the Rising's expansion, serving as both a symbol of traditional Gold dominance and a target for revolutionary forces seeking to dismantle the old order.