Revachol

Revachol is a fictional city and the primary setting for the role-playing video game Disco Elysium. It is located on the continent of Elysium, within the fictional world of the same name. The city is depicted as a decaying, post-revolutionary metropolis, still grappling with the aftermath of a failed communist uprising decades prior. Revachol is characterized by its stark social stratification, widespread poverty, political instability, and a pervasive sense of melancholic decay.

Historically, Revachol was once a powerful and influential nation, but its decline began with the establishment of the Revacholian People's Republic. The revolution was ultimately crushed by a coalition of foreign powers, leading to a period of occupation and a subsequent fragile independence. This tumultuous past has left deep scars on the city's infrastructure, economy, and the psyche of its inhabitants.

The game's narrative unfolds in the Martinaise district, a run-down section of Revachol that exemplifies the city's broader struggles. Here, one can find crumbling buildings, abandoned factories, and a populace living under the shadow of crime and corruption. Despite its grim reality, Revachol possesses a unique, albeit somber, charm, with elements of brutalist architecture and a distinct artistic and philosophical undercurrent that reflects its complex history and the struggles of its people. The city serves as a potent backdrop for exploring themes of ideology, memory, and the human condition.